Puffers Pond

Category: Park in Amherst, Massachusetts

Address: Amherst, MA 01002, USA

Opening hours

Sunday: 6AM–7PM

Monday: 6AM–7PM

Tuesday: 6AM–7PM

Wednesday: 6AM–7PM

Thursday: 6AM–7PM

Friday: 6AM–7PM

Saturday: 6AM–7PM

Reviews

Emma L

Jun 11, 2022

Local pond area with a beautiful waterfall nearby too. Can be crowded but enjoyable for everyone

Patricia Duffy

Mar 7, 2022

Beautiful local swimming spot with gorgeous natural surroundings!

Luz Flores

Aug 15, 2021

Very disappointed no water fall what so ever. Make sure you bring a floating device. This place is more of a relaxing area. There's beach sand to walk on. There free parking of the street. They only have porta potties no changing room.

Tabassum Ambia

Jul 28, 2020

Clean water not deep. Good for kids and people who can't swim. Amazing serene place, except for the crowded times. The small falls area shows rainbow depending on sunlight. There's also smal hike trails (terrain) for hike lovers. Buggy trail. Make sure to keep bug spray.

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Questions & Answers

How much for the entrance and parking

Diana Martinez | May 27, 2019
Marc “Bear” Laurin | May 28, 2019

It's free.

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Can you camp?

David Arbour | Aug 29, 2020
King Lion | Aug 30, 2020

You can camp in the woods I've seen people do it just not by the pond

Is it currently open now ??

Nathaniel Rivera | Jul 30, 2020
John Xavier Walsh 2nd | Jul 31, 2020

Yes

When does Puffer's pond close for the season?

Elizabeth Clinkscales | May 26, 2020
DPR | May 27, 2020

When you can't handle the Cold anymore

Is a grill allowed?

Ivy Miranda | May 26, 2020
Lauretta Minor | May 27, 2020

As per the City of Amherst's website, fire pits, grills, and other similar items are prohibited around the pound.

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Are there any bathroom facilities at puffers pond?

Bruce Foote | May 26, 2020
Jill Mckenzie | May 27, 2020

No, there may be a porta potty

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Is this pond weedy for swimming

debi allen | May 26, 2020
Nana Pam Pgugp | May 27, 2020

No, if you stay at one of the 2 small beaches. However, when we were there 2 days ago, it was closed for swimming due to high levels of ecoli bacteria in the water.

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Is it a good place to Kayak?

Emily Feldstein | May 26, 2020
Mark Hiersche | May 27, 2020

Yes a great place for kayaking unfortunately it is closed due to salmanila in the water

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What is the policy regarding dogs?

Rebecca Fisher | May 26, 2020
Lauretta Minor | May 27, 2020

Dogs are allowed in the area and must be kept on leash. However, dogs are not allowed on either beach. Dogs are allowed to swim upstream in the Cushman Brook or downstream in the Mill River.

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