A 13-acre pond reached by a short mown lane inside a 790-acre Berkshire Natural Resources Council reserve bordering Beartown State Forest, with a small dock used by swimmers and unmarked wood roads through the surrounding woods.
What to expect
Dogs
Dogs are welcome under immediate control; local leash laws apply, and BNRC advises keeping dogs leashed when in doubt.
Hours
Dawn to dusk, per BNRC's general reserve policy.
Accessibility
Not step-free; a 0.2-mile mown-lane walk-in.
Swim
Allowed unguarded, warm months
Fishing
Allowed year-round subject to MassWildlife regs
Managed by
Berkshire Natural Resources Council
413-499-0596 · WebsiteCommon questions
Can I swim at Steadman Pond?
Yes, it's an unguarded pond with a small dock used by swimmers, reached by a short walk from the trailhead lot.
Is there an entry fee at Steadman Pond?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Steadman Pond?
Dogs are welcome under immediate control; local leash laws apply, and BNRC advises keeping dogs leashed when in doubt.
Is Steadman Pond wheelchair accessible?
Not step-free; a 0.2-mile mown-lane walk-in.
What rules should I know at Steadman Pond?
No lifeguard, unmarked wood roads can be overgrown and hard to follow.