West Hill Dam

About West Hill Dam

Families of all ages enjoy swimming in a small natural pool, picknicking, hiking and biking the trails, and the challenges of the accessible playground. Three group shelters, one near the dam, offer a great facility for hosting graduation parties, family reunions and church or other organization events. Hunting and fishing are popular during seasons. The diverse habitat makes it one of the finest birding areas with 200 species sited annually. For up-to-date information call (508) 278-2511.

How to Get There

From Providence, RI or Worcester, follow MA 122 to north Uxbridge, then go east on Hartford Ave 3 miles to dam.

Plan Your Visit to West Hill Dam

Heading to West Hill Dam? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)