Hayden Pond

Located in Berkshire County, Massachusetts

Hayden Pond is located just outside Otis (Berkshire County), Massachusetts. Springfield, Massachusetts, is 34 miles southeast, and Boston, is 121 miles northeast.

The closest place for emergency care is the Fairview Hospital, 20 miles southeast in Great Barrington, Massachusetts. The Albany International Airport is 61 miles northwest.

Life on the Water

Hayden Pond is a gorgeous natural pond, perfect for different laidback activities everyone will enjoy, like canoeing, kayaking, and swimming. Whether you prefer to do it on the shore or on the water, fishing is excellent here! Anglers can expect to find chain pickerel here.

What's Nearby?

Visit Berkshire Botanical Garden and enjoy 24 acres of beautiful gardens, exhibits, workshops, and lectures. There are over 3,000 types of plants featured here, with importance placed on species that are native to the area.

The Mission House in Stockbridge is an excellent stop for the entire family, especially history buffs. This 18th century home was built by a missionary who was permitted to live among the Mohican tribe of Native Americans during the Colonial era. Artifacts and furniture from the period, as well as a rich landscape 18th-century design, await you here.

After a long day on the lake or exploring nearby stops, grab a bite to eat in Otis. Check out places like Fratelli's Restaurant & Pizza, Grouse House Restaurant & Inn, and Farmington River Diner.

Visit Springfield, Massachusetts

If you're looking to step out of nature and into a historic city, Springfield is only 34 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 Olmsted, 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, Fort Restaurant, and Theodore’s Blues, Booze, and BBQ.

For the Lover of Nature

Hayden Pond is the perfect choice for those looking for a secluded lake experience while also being less than an hour away from a large city!