Bare Hill Pond

Located in Worcester County, Massachusetts

Bare Hill Pond is a 316-acre lake located in Worcester County, in the town of Harvard, Massachusetts. Boston is roughly 46 miles southeast, and Worcester is around 28 miles south.

The closest location for urgent care is the Nashoba Valley Medical Center, seven miles north in Ayer, Massachusetts. The Boston Logan International Airport is 48 miles southeast.

When heading into town, grab a bite to eat in nearby Hudson, Massachusetts. Restaurants here include Kith and Ken, Central America Restaurant, Texas Smoke Shack, and Horse Shoe Pub.

Fun on the Lake

Bare Hill Pond is a one-stop shop for year-round recreation!

Summer recreation is when residents will see peak activity. Some of the most popular things to do on the water are boating, waterskiing, sailing, kayaking, canoeing, and much more!

During the winter, you'll likely see residents and visitors on the ice skating, cross country skiing, using their snowmobiles, and the occasional ice boater.

Fishing is another activity that is loved by locals year-round! Anglers can expect to catch white perch, yellow perch, pumpkinseed, bluegill, largemouth bass, and more.

What's Nearby?

Looking to observe some fine art? DeCordova Sculpture Park and Museum are just a short drive away from Lake Cochituate. DeCordova focuses on American contemporary and modern artists, with a 30-acre sculpture park outside.

More than five golf courses/country clubs are within 10 miles of Bare Hill Pond. The closest are Shaker Hills Country Club, Wedgewood Pines Country Club, and Quail Ridge Country Club.

Visit Worcester, Massachusetts

The thriving metropolis of Worcester, Massachusetts, is only 28 miles south of Bare Hill Pond! This city makes for an excellent day trip, with lots of food and fun!

First, check out the Worcester Art Museum. This museum houses over 38,000 works from European, American, Asian, Greek, and Roman artists.

Next, visit Bancroft Tower. This historic tower is on top of a hill overlooking Worcester providing great views of the city, especially in the Autumn months when the foliage is bright orange and yellow.

Looking to learn and have fun at the same time? Check out the EcoTarium, Worcester’s natural science museum! There's a planetarium, multiple hands-on exhibits, and even a working steam engine!

After a long day of exploring the city, end your trip with some delicious food at restaurants like Via Italian Table, Mezcal Tequila Cantina, The Sole Proprietor, and Armsby Abbey.

Calm and Relaxing

Those looking for a wooded slice of paradise where they can either unwind or get into the action will love Bare Hill Pond.