Walden Pond State Reservation | Concord, MA
When:
Open • Today, 5:00a - 7:30p
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Where:
Walden Pond State Reservation
915 Walden St.
Concord, MA 01742
Admission:
$8-$30
Categories:
Nature, Outside
Event website:
Walden Pond State Reservation
Overview
Experience the connection with nature that inspired Henry David Thoreau's Walden. Enjoy a day of swimming, walking around the famous pond or boating out on the water. Also be sure to visit the replica of Thoreau's single-room cabin.
Organized groups must call in advance to make a reservation. Park hours vary seasonally. ph. 978-405-2082
email. [email protected]
Hours
Sunday - Saturday:
5:00 am-7:30 pm
Visitor Center Hours
Sunday - Saturday:
10:00 am-4:00 pm
Boat ramp
Opens automatically at 5:00am from April 1 to December 1.
Parking
Parking is located in the large lot off Rt. 126
The parking lot will be closed once park reaches capacity. Closures are posted at mass.gov/parkalerts and on the outgoing message of the park phone: (978) 369-3254.
Fees
Daily parking fees charged year-round.
Daily parking passes available for purchase at the Mass DCR YODEL Portal or at credit card pay machines in parking lots.
Cash not accepted.
Vehicles with MA plates: $8
Vehicles registered out of state: $30
Daily parking fees are waived at all DCR facilities for vehicles with:
- Disability license plates or placards
- Purple Heart Recipient license plates
- Disabled veteran license plates
Use links below to purchase annual and senior passes. Annual and senior passes are NOT sold in parks.
Get a parking pass for Massachusetts state parks
Get a lifetime senior parking pass (MA residents)
Passes will not provide admission to Walden Pond State Reservation during capacity closures.
Activities
- Swimming
- Cool off from the summer heat in this 102-foot deep pond created by a melted glacier.
- Hiking & walking
- Take a peaceful stroll along the pond or on one of the trails through Walden Woods.
All Activities
- Fishing
- Boating (non-motorized)
Facilities
- Boat ramp
- Restrooms
- Visitors center
- 4 electric vehicle charging stations available when the park is open
- stations are first come, first serve
- visitors must pay a parking fee to use the parking lot
Accessibility
- Accessible education programs
- Accessible restrooms
- Accessible visitors center
- Beach wheelchairs available
- Universally-designed Thoreau House Site Trail
Restrictions
- No dogs or pets
- No fires or grilling
- No camping
- No bikes on trails
- No alcoholic beverages
- No gasoline engines
- No hunting
- No blow-up water toys
- No parking on the streets
- No drones
- No hammocks
- No SCUBA Diving
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