Onota Lake

Located in Berkshire County, Massachusetts

Onota Lake is a 617-acre lake located in Berkshire County, in the city of Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Boston is nestled across the state, 140 miles east, or a two-and-a-half-hour car ride, and Albany, New York, is 40 miles northeast.

The closest location for urgent care is the Berkshire Medical Center, two and a half miles east. The Albany International Airport is around 40 miles away.

When heading into town, grab a bite to eat at restaurants in Pittsfield, like Vong's Thai Cuisine, The Lantern Bar and Grill, House of India, or Liberty Pizza.

All Sports Paradise

Onota Lake is a haven for those seeking a large, all-sports lake! The opportunities for recreation on the water are seemingly endless.

If you're a fan of high-speed fun like wakeboarding, waterskiing, tubing, or jet-skiing, all of these are possible here. If you like to slow down and relax, activities like kayaking, swimming, catching some sun on the beach, paddle boarding, or fishing are also popular here.

Angling is popular on the lake, in part because it has produced trophy-worthy examples for 14 species of fish. The lake is stocked with trout every spring, which is another large draw to the public.

Some species to keep your eyes out for are bass, three kinds of trout, chain pickerel, northern pike, perch, black crappie, and much more.

What's Nearby?

Nearby Stockbridge is a cultural highlight in the Berkshires. Perhaps the best-known cultural gem of Stockbridge is Tanglewood, the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra! Tanglewood also plays host to many concerts by emerging and well-known instrumentalists.

Are you a plant person who likes to explore nature? If so, then you should check out Berkshire Botanical Garden. There are 15 acres of flower beds, ponds, and gardens to explore here.

Explore Nearby Albany, New York

New York State's capital is less than an hour away from Onota Lake!

Check out Washington Park, a city oasis designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, the father of modern American landscaping. Take a stroll around the lake and over the beautiful Victorian bridge, or see the thousands of gorgeous tulips that surround Moses Fountain in the spring.

The Albany Institute of History and Art is another must on your list of stops. This cultural landmark was opened in 1791, making it one of the oldest museums in the country!

It features paintings, prints, watercolors, textiles, and other objects that illustrate a narrative of history in the Hudson Valley and its importance to U.S. history as a whole.

After a day of exploring this historic city, finish by dining at one of the highly-rated restaurants available to visitors. Examples include The Hollow Bar + Kitchen, Tanpopo Ramen and Sake Bar, The City Beer Hall, and the Iron Gate Cafe.

Why Onota Lake?

If you're looking for a lake homes community surrounded by nature that's not too far from a major city, then you've found the perfect match in Onota Lake!