Walden Pond

🏞️ Swimming hole · Concord
⚖️ Public swim spot Swimsuit-friendly 💧 Kettle-pond (cold) 🗓️ May–Oct ☀︎ First-timer friendly

Know before you go

Thoreau's deep, clear glacial kettle pond, now a state reservation with a swimming beach and a growing cold-plunge following. Parking is limited and fills early.

☀︎ First-timer tip: A serene cold-water swim with literary history. Come at opening for parking, and the far coves are quieter.

Get directions

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Get the app

This page already works on any phone — RSVP, see who's going, check live conditions, and get directions right here, no app needed. The full Nanitch app (offline maps, photos, live check-ins) is on iPhone now, with Android on the way.

iPhone — App Store →Android — coming soon

Naturism here is non-sexual. There's no nudity in the app; everything is moderated. 18+.