A roughly 30-acre pond straddling the Taunton/Raynham line, reached only by unmaintained walking trails with no formal parking area.
What to expect
Entry fee
Taunton has no parking sticker or beach pass program; the city runs no municipal open-water swim beach of its own, and its public swimming is at the Hopewell Pool. No pass or permit required. checked Jul 24, 2026
Dogs
Taunton bars dogs from running at large; off the owner's property, a dog in a public place must be on a chain, rope, or cord leash no longer than six feet. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.
Fishing
Allowed year-round, passive recreation permitted
Worth knowing
- There is no available parking near Bunk Pond; access is on foot via unmaintained trails only.
Common questions
Is there an entry fee at Bunk Pond?
Taunton has no parking sticker or beach pass program; the city runs no municipal open-water swim beach of its own, and its public swimming is at the Hopewell Pool. No pass or permit required.
Can I bring my dog to Bunk Pond?
Taunton bars dogs from running at large; off the owner's property, a dog in a public place must be on a chain, rope, or cord leash no longer than six feet. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.
What rules should I know at Bunk Pond?
The pond has no lifeguard or designated swim area; a 23-year-old woman drowned here in August 2024.