An 81-acre reservoir in western Blandford that serves as the town's public drinking water supply, ringed by conservation land the Watershed Protection District keeps largely undeveloped. Fishing, hunting, and quiet outdoor recreation are allowed on the shore land, and deer hunting runs through an annual town permit.
What to expect
Dogs
Dogs must be kept under their owner's control. A dog found running loose and not under its owner's control is picked up and confined at the owner's cost, and its owner is fined even when the dog is identified but not caught. That's the…
Managed by
Town of Blandford Conservation Commission / Board of Water Commissioners
413-848-4279 ext. 202 · WebsiteCommon questions
There is no designated swimming area. The zoning bylaw for the pond's Watershed Protection District names outdoor recreation, nature study, fishing, and hunting as the permitted uses; swimming isn't among them, in keeping with the pond's role as the town's working water supply.
Is there an entry fee at Long Pond Conservation Area?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Long Pond Conservation Area?
Dogs must be kept under their owner's control. A dog found running loose and not under its owner's control is picked up and confined at the owner's cost, and its owner is fined even when the dog is identified but not caught. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.
What rules should I know at Long Pond Conservation Area?
This is a working drinking-water reservoir with a dam the state rates for significant hazard potential, last inspected in satisfactory condition in July 2022.