Two undeveloped islands, Witchrock Island and Beach Island, sitting in the south basin of Flint Pond and reachable only by boat or kayak. Fishing from the shoreline is the main use.
What to expect
Entry fee
You don't need a parking sticker for this spot; Shrewsbury runs no municipal swimming beach and no resident beach or parking-sticker program; the swimmable public Lake Quinsigamond shoreline is the state-run Quinsigamond State Park, not… checked Jul 24, 2026
Dogs
Shrewsbury requires dogs to be under restraint and not running at large whenever off the owner's property, under the town's Dog Control Law. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
Accessibility
Not step-free or wheelchair accessible; water-only approach
Fishing
Allowed year-round
Kayak/Canoe/Sup
Allowed ice-free months
Managed by
Shrewsbury Conservation Commission
508-841-8502 · WebsiteCommon questions
Is Flint Pond Islands Conservation Area open today?
Flint Pond Islands Conservation Area is a public preserve in Shrewsbury, MA. There is no live closure feed for preserves & forests; the town's site is the authority for temporary closures.
How do I get to the islands?
There is no bridge or land trail. Paddle over from the Oak Island Boat Ramp on Route 20 or another Flint Pond put-in.
Is there an entry fee at Flint Pond Islands Conservation Area?
You don't need a parking sticker for this spot; Shrewsbury runs no municipal swimming beach and no resident beach or parking-sticker program; the swimmable public Lake Quinsigamond shoreline is the state-run Quinsigamond State Park, not…
Can I bring my dog to Flint Pond Islands Conservation Area?
Shrewsbury requires dogs to be under restraint and not running at large whenever off the owner's property, under the town's Dog Control Law. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
Is Flint Pond Islands Conservation Area wheelchair accessible?
Not step-free or wheelchair accessible; water-only approach