A 20-acre pond in the northern village area, dammed by the Town, that connects by beaver-worked streams to Cranberry Pond, Crane Lake, and the Mud Ponds. It's used for fishing, boating, and swimming, and it was the second most-visited of nine conservation sites in the town's 2021 resident survey.
What to expect
Dogs
A dog off its owner's property must be physically restrained by a leash no longer than six feet and under the owner's or keeper's control, and must be accompanied by someone old enough and able to control it. Dogs actively engaged in…
Managed by
Town of West Stockbridge (dam); state agencies for the water body
Common questions
Is there an entry fee at Shaker Mill Pond?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Shaker Mill Pond?
A dog off its owner's property must be physically restrained by a leash no longer than six feet and under the owner's or keeper's control, and must be accompanied by someone old enough and able to control it. Dogs actively engaged in hunting, field trials, farm work or training are exempt while…