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Thousand Acre Swamp

Details unconfirmedPreserve · New Marlborough, MA
Right now

A 155-acre warm-water swamp inside Cookson State Forest, 4 to 9 feet deep with good bass habitat. Its undeveloped shoreline forms part of a north-south wildlife corridor with the neighboring East Indies Pond, and it drains Windemere Lake to its north.

What to expect

Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Fishing
Allowed year-round
Managed by
DCR

Common questions

Where do I park at Thousand Acre Swamp?
Free lot (free).

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BetaSome details here are unconfirmed (hours, accessibility). Details are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Sourced 2026-08-07. Official source. Updated 2026-09-13.