Manchaug Pond

Located in Worcester County, Massachusetts

Manchaug Pond is a 380-acre great pond located in Worcester County, Massachusetts, just 16 miles south of the county seat. Boston is situated 57 miles northeast or roughly an hour's drive.

Manchaug is 58 miles away from Boston Logan International Airport and 10 miles from Harrington HealthCare General Hospital.

When you don't feel like cooking, head to nearby East Douglas, and grab a bite to eat at Grille On Main Restaurant & Bar, Harry's Famous Pizza, Gregory's, or Picket Fence.

Enjoy Life on the Water

Manchaug Pond is the perfect place to escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. This tight-knit community offers a quintessential lake experience!

Boating is a popular pastime here, with a large concrete ramp available to the public on the southern shores of the lake. Besides boating, other popular watersports are waterskiing, wakeboarding, and sailboating.

If you're looking for a more relaxed activity to do here, canoeing and kayaking are also popular. Many distributaries branch out of the pond for residents to explore!

Fishing is one of the most popular activities here and receives intense pressure early to late summer. Anglers should expect to catch largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, perch, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, and more!

What's Nearby?

Check out Breezy Picnic Grounds Waterslides. This recreational facility features grassy picnic spots, a reservoir with water slides, and a beach.

Visit Douglas State Forest. This state park contains wooded areas with a cedar swamp, plus swimming, boating, fishing, snowmobiling, and hiking.

Indian Ranch is a close-by music venue that hosts concerts of all kinds year-round, as well as operates an on-site restaurant!

Visit Worcester, Massachusetts

Pack your bags and get ready for a fun day trip because we're going to Worcester!

First, check out the Worcester Art Museum. This museum houses over 38,000 works from European, American, Asian, Greek, and Roman artists.

Next, visit Bancroft Tower. This historic tower is on top of a hill overlooking Worcester providing great views of the city, especially in the Autumn months when the foliage is bright orange and yellow.

Looking to learn and have fun at the same time? Check out the EcoTarium, Worcester’s natural science museum! There's a planetarium, multiple hands-on exhibits, and even a working steam engine!

After a long day of exploring the city, end your trip with some delicious food at restaurants like Via Italian Table, Mezcal Tequila Cantina, The Sole Proprietor, and Armsby Abbey.

For the Lover of Nature

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