Swim seasonally2 miAshland Beach
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Hopkinton Main Beach
Hopkinton State Park, Bacon Island, MassachusettsLake on Hopkinton ReservoirSwim seasonally
Seasonal public swimming beach at Hopkinton State Park, with lifeguard coverage subject to staffing.
- Water
- Lake, Hopkinton Reservoir
- Entry
- See official website
- Swim hours
- Sunrise to sunset; swimming area late May through Labor Day.
- Facilities
- Restrooms, parking, water quality testing
- Dogs
- On leads; not allowed on beaches from 1 May to 15 September.
- Managed by
- Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
When you can swim
Jan
Feb
Mar
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May
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Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Open to swimmersClosed to swimmers
Getting there
Rules to know before you go
- Swim only in designated swimming areas.
- US Coast Guard-approved life jackets are allowed.
- Do not use flotation devices.
- Do not bring boats to Main Beach.
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Questions about Hopkinton Main Beach
Can you swim at Hopkinton Main Beach?
Yes. Public swimming is allowed at Hopkinton Main Beach during the seasonal swimming period. Lifeguard coverage is seasonal and subject to staff availability.
Are dogs allowed at Hopkinton Main Beach?
On leads; not allowed on beaches from 1 May to 15 September.
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