A roughly 10-acre DCR-owned pond just off Route 9 near the Belchertown line, popular for carry-in canoe/kayak fishing with very limited shoreline access, known locally as Cook's Pond in Ware's own planning records.
What to expect
Dogs
Allowed caged, bridled, or on a leash or tether no longer than ten feet, unless an area is posted otherwise; never unattended or at large, and waste must be carried out. Hunting, hunting-dog training, dog sledding, sled-dog training and…
Hours
Open from half an hour before sunrise to half an hour after sunset as published by the National Weather Service, unless posted or permitted otherwise. Fishing, camping, snowmobiling and other authorized nighttime activities are not held…
Non Motorized Boating
Allowed
Managed by
Department of Conservation and Recreation
413-323-7221 · WebsiteCommon questions
Can I bring my dog to Peppers Mill Pond?
Allowed caged, bridled, or on a leash or tether no longer than ten feet, unless an area is posted otherwise; never unattended or at large, and waste must be carried out. Hunting, hunting-dog training, dog sledding, sled-dog training and search-dog training are excepted (302 CMR 12.13).