Lake Mansfield

Located in Berkshire County, Massachusetts

Lake Mansfield is a 29-acre pond located in Great Barrington, Massachusetts. Boston is 138 miles east, and Springfield, Massachusetts, is 55 miles southeast.

The closest urgent care facility is Fairview Hospital, one mile south. The Albany International Airport is 55 miles north in Albany, New York.

When heading into town, grab a bite to eat at restaurants like Agaves Mexican Grill, The Praire Whale, Four Brothers Pizza Inn, and Siam Square Great Barrington.

Life on the Water

Lake Mansfield is a well-preserved rural lake with many recreational opportunities!

Take your boat out on a warm day and enjoy the sunshine or cast a line out! While fishing on Lake Mansfield, anglers can expect to catch trout, chain pickerel, largemouth bass, and yellow perch.

There is a beach where visitors love to swim, nature watch, or just soak up some sun. Near the beach is access to the lake's easy quarter-mile walking trail that loops around the pond.

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.

Visit Springfield, Massachusetts

If you're looking to step out into a historic city, Springfield is only 55 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.

For the sports fan in the family, visit the Basketball Hall of Fame. This modern building plays host to exhibits documenting the history and evolution of the game.

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, and Fort Restaurant, and Theodore’s Blues, Booze, and BBQ.

For the Lover of Nature

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