Barre Falls Dam

About Barre Falls Dam

The Mid-State Hiking Trail traverses the park and provides easy access to this popular local hiking activity. Picnicking, canoeing, fishing and hunting are popular summer sports. Snowshoeing and cross-country skiing are prominent in winter. Wildlife viewing and scenery observation of the Ware River Watershed are popular year-round. For up-to-date information, call (978) 928-4712.

How to Get There

From Route 2 at Gardner, MA, take Route 68 south to Route 62, west 2 miles to Barre Falls Dam entrance.

Facilities at Barre Falls Dam

This recreation area contains 1 facilities — campgrounds, trailheads, and visitor centers.

• Barre Falls Dam Picnic Shelter — Campground

Plan Your Visit to Barre Falls Dam

Heading to Barre Falls Dam? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)