Walden Pond State Reservation | Concord, MA 

Overview Experience the connection with nature that inspired Henry David Thoreau's Walden. Enjoy a day of swimming, walking around the famous pond or boating out on the water. Also be sure to visit the replica of Thoreau's single-room cabin. Organized groups must call in advance to make a reservation. Park hours vary seasonally. ph. 978-405-2082 email. <a href="mailto:Walden.programs@mass.gov">Walden.programs@mass.gov</a> Hours Sunday - Saturday: 5:00 am-7:30 pm Visitor Center Hours Sunday - Saturday: 10:00 am-4:00 pm Boat ramp Opens automatically at 5:00am from April 1 to December 1. Parking Parking is located in the large lot off Rt. 126 The parking lot will be closed once park reaches capacity. Closures are posted at mass.gov/parkalerts and on the outgoing message of the park phone: (978) 369-3254.  Fees Daily parking fees charged year-round. Daily parking passes available for purchase at the  <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/massdcrparks.yodelpass.com/__;!!CUhgQOZqV7M!17wdc5hTwqYGIg_9SskSKbw6hATe48xAkSmtAanFnW8_beguJ8IdXGkGhOTpgc0lfyjavlU$">Mass DCR YODEL Portal</a> or at credit card pay machines in parking lots. Cash not accepted. Vehicles with MA plates: $8 Vehicles registered out of state: $30 Daily parking fees are waived at all DCR facilities for vehicles with:<ul><li>Disability license plates or placards</li><li>Purple Heart Recipient license plates</li><li>Disabled veteran license plates</li></ul>Use links below to purchase annual and senior passes. Annual and senior passes are NOT sold in parks. <a href="https://www.mass.gov/how-to/get-a-parking-pass-for-massachusetts-state-parks">Get a parking pass for Massachusetts state parks</a> <a href="https://www.mass.gov/how-to/get-a-senior-parkspass">Get a lifetime senior parking pass (MA residents)</a> Passes will not provide admission to Walden Pond State Reservation during capacity closures. Activities<ul><li>Swimming</li><li>Cool off from the summer heat in this 102-foot deep pond created by a melted glacier.</li><li>Hiking &amp; walking</li><li>Take a peaceful stroll along the pond or on one of the trails through Walden Woods.</li></ul>All Activities<ul><li>Fishing</li><li>Boating (non-motorized)</li></ul>Facilities<ul><li>Boat ramp</li><li>Restrooms</li><li>Visitors center</li><li>4 electric vehicle charging stations available when the park is open</li><li>stations are first come, first serve</li><li>visitors must pay a parking fee to use the parking lot</li></ul>Accessibility<ul><li>Accessible education programs</li><li>Accessible restrooms</li><li>Accessible visitors center</li><li><a href="https://www.mass.gov/info-details/beach-wheelchairs">Beach wheelchairs</a> available</li><li><a href="https://www.mass.gov/info-details/accessible-trails">Universally-designed Thoreau House Site Trail</a></li></ul>Restrictions<ul><li>No dogs or pets</li><li>No fires or grilling</li><li>No camping</li><li>No bikes on trails</li><li>No alcoholic beverages</li><li>No gasoline engines</li><li>No hunting</li><li>No blow-up water toys</li><li>No parking on the streets</li><li>No drones</li><li>No hammocks</li><li>No SCUBA Diving</li></ul>

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