Lake Garfield

Located in Berkshire County, Massachusetts

Lake Garfield is a 275-acre great pond located in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. Boston is situated 136 miles east, and Springfield, Massachusetts, is 54 miles southeast.

The Albany International Airport is the closest airport for international travel, sitting at 63 miles northwest in Albany, New York. The nearest urgent care center is Fairview Hospital, 11 miles west in Great Barrington, Massachusetts.

Nearby Great Barrington is the closest town with plenty to eat! When traveling to the lake, stop in and grab a bite to eat at restaurants like Agaves Mexican Grill, The Praire Whale, Four Brothers Pizza Inn, and Siam Square Great Barrington.

Life on the Water

Lake Garfield provides residents with a quintessential lake experience!

Looking to dip your toes in the sand and enjoy the sunshine? Lake Garfield has you covered with its beach! This well-kept beach is perfect for relaxing by the water, also offering a swim area marked off along the shore.

Kayaking and canoeing are also popular activities here, with many inlets and coves to explore! Before you head out onto the water, make sure to grab your rod and reel!

Fish that may be caught here are large and smallmouth bass, rock bass, bluegill, rainbow and brook trout, sunfish, yellow perch, black bullhead, and more!

Things to Do Nearby

Looking for an outdoor adventure? Visit Butternut Ski Area and Tubing Center, featuring a ski area of over 10 acres, with 11 lifts and artificial snowmakers on all trails.

The Berkshires — as the area surrounding the pond is colloquially known — are an outdoors enthusiast's wonderland! Many parks and preserves surround the pond, like Otis State Forest, Sandisfield State Forest, Tyringham Cobble Park, and Beartown State Forest.

For indoor fun, check out the Norman Rockwell Museum. This museum contains a significant collection of the artist’s original work and memorabilia on display in his hometown.

Visit Springfield, Massachusetts

If you're looking to step out into a historic city, Springfield is only 53 miles away!

The Zoo in Forest Park is a not-for-profit zoo that houses over 200 native and exotic animals. It features a diverse array of mammals, birds, reptiles, invertebrates, and amphibians.

While at the zoo, check out the beautiful 700-acre park it's nestled in. Designed by the father of modern landscape architecture, Frederick Law Olmstead, many consider Forest Park the jewel of Springfield.

Visitors will enjoy courts and fields for sports like baseball, basketball, tennis, bocce, and soccer. The many trails, roads, and paths surrounding the park are a beautiful setting for a walk or run.

If you're a history or weapons buff, check out the Springfield Armory, the U.S. Armed Forces primary weapons manufacturer from the Revolutionary War to 1968.

After a long day of exploring, try one of the many eateries in Springfield like Red Rose Pizzeria, Student Prince Cafe, and Fort Restaurant, and Theodore’s Blues, Booze, and BBQ.

For the Lover of Nature

Lake Garfield is a fantastic choice for those looking to be closer to nature yet not too far away from a major city!