OutReserve

Buffumville Lake (group Shelter)

Buffumville Lake Park
Buffumville Lake Park beach and picnic area
Buffumville Lake Park staircase
Buffumville Lake Park Grove Shelter
Buffumville Lake Park

About Buffumville Lake (group Shelter)

In 1958 the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers built Buffumville Dam in Charlton, Massachusetts to provide flood risk management for downstream communities. Flood waters due to large amounts of rainfall or spring snow melts are stored on 480 acres of land. The lake is also managed for recreation and environmental stewardship. Buffumville offers year-round recreation and park rangers are available to assist you during your visit.

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently closed - Opens on May 16

Reviews (8)

What Guests Are Saying

Buffumville Lake's group shelter is noted for its cleanliness and ample parking availability. Reviewers consistently highlight the friendly staff, contributing to a positive experience. Overall, the facility offers a welcoming environment for visitors.

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Alford G

September 6, 2025

5

Clean, plenty parking, friendly staff

Pamela B

July 27, 2025

5

Clean park , Friendly Staff

Renee S

August 29, 2022

5

Staff was friendly. We go every year.

Amy N

July 2, 2022

5

Love the lake, fishing, shelter! Ed and Rita are some of my favorite staff too ❤️

Sean T

June 11, 2022

5

Always friendly and helpful hosts and rangers. Clean and perfect setting for family cookouts

Lillian W

September 5, 2021

5

The group shelter was perfect. Was able to decorate all the picnic tables the set up was great. The Reunion was perfect everyone had a good time and great food.

Bob C

September 4, 2021

5

A near perfect site for our family gathering. The place was spotless and the staff was pleasant and professional.

Pamela B

January 12, 2020

5

It is wonderful ! There is always a Breeze at the top of the hill and we have never been Rained out !!

Location Buffumville Lake (group Shelter)

Address:
229 Oxford Rd.
Charlton, MA, 01507
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 42.1219 / -71.9086

Elevation: 157 feet

Policies & Rules

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Day use fee area: $5.00 per car load, $20.00 for commercial vehicles. Cash, check, and all major credit cards accepted.The day use fee applies for all shelter reservation members.

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Alcohol not permitted in park.

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Drones not permitted in park or on federal lands.

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Vehicles are prohibited beyond the upper parking lot without special drive down permit or handicap permit.

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Please do not use any kind of tape anywhere on the shelters.

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Anything that might change the atmosphere of the park requires approval from park staff; examples include music/bands, weddings/receptions, cooking arrangements, etc

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Pets are not permitted on the swim beach and must be on a leash 6 feet in length or less

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No lifeguard on duty

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