A small pond in northeastern Bernardston near the Darwin Scott WMA, listed in the town's open-space inventory as town-owned but with almost no public documentation of a developed access point, swim area, or launch.
What to expect
Entry fee
Consistent with the townwide absence of a parking-sticker or entry-fee program.
Dogs
A dog on any public property, including public ways, school grounds, recreation areas and cemeteries, must be restrained with a chain or leash held by someone able to control it; the by-law sets no leash length, only that it be short…
Hours
The town's own General Bylaws PDF could not be checked directly because the town's website blocks automated access. Treat individual sites as open access unless a specific site posts its own hours.
Fishing
Allowed Year-round, subject to state freshwater fishing regulations and license requirements, as with any Massachusetts pond.
Common questions
Can I swim at Silver Lake?
There's no public record of a beach or designated swim area here.
No developed parking area or public trailhead has been documented for this pond as of mid-2026.
Is there an entry fee at Silver Lake?
Consistent with the townwide absence of a parking-sticker or entry-fee program.
Can I bring my dog to Silver Lake?
A dog on any public property, including public ways, school grounds, recreation areas and cemeteries, must be restrained with a chain or leash held by someone able to control it; the by-law sets no leash length, only that it be short enough to prevent a nuisance. It applies year-round. Dogs used…