Prospect Lake

Located in Berkshire County, Massachusetts

Prospect Lake is a 59-acre lake located in Egremont, Massachusetts. Boston is 146 miles northeast of the lake, and Albany, New York, is 53 miles north.

The closest international airport is Albany International, 50 miles north. The nearest emergency care center is Fairview Hospital, 6 miles west in Great Barrington, Massachusetts.

When rolling into town, grab a bite to eat at one of the fantastic restaurants in Great Barrington, like Barrington Brewery & Restaurant, Great Barrington Pizza House, or the Prarie Whale.

Life on the Water

Enjoy life on the water at Prospect Lake! Prospect is a well-preserved rural lake, offering activities like kayaking, canoeing, swimming, and fishing!

Common species of fish in this region include rainbow trout, largemouth bass, and pickerel.

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.

Check out nearby Mount Washington State Forest, a park featuring thirty miles of hiking trails across 4,000 acres, with views from the summit of Alander Mountain.

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.

Explore Nearby Albany, New York

New York State's capital is only an hour's drive away from Stockbridge Bowl!

Check out Washington Park; this city oasis was 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 in the city. 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.

Schedule a tour on the USS Slater DE-766, a Destroyer Escort from WWII! During the war, these ships were in charge of guarding naval task forces against Japanese kamikaze attacks or German U-Boats. In modern times, it gives visitors a chance to learn about the day-to-day lives and conditions the men that worked aboard these ships lived through.

For Those That Love the Outdoors

Prospect Lake is a gorgeous slice of nature that's waiting for those that love the outdoors!