Forest Lake

Methuen's Family Fun Spot for Swimming, Fishing, and Recreation

Forest Lake Opens for the season on June 28, 2023!

  • Summer Hours: 10 am to 7 pm. Daily
  • $50 for Season Pass (Limited Availability) - One Entry Per Day
    Season Pass Stickers will be available at the Forest Lake Entry Gate on June 28!! Credit Card, Check (made out to Methuen Recreation Department)
  • Driver's license and car registration required
  • $10 per vehicle per day - Methuen residents only, Credit Card, Check (made out to Methuen Recreation Department) or Money Order Accepted

Questions

For questions and information regarding lake hours and entry fees, call the Methuen Recreation Department, 978-983-8590

For questions and information on water quality and related issues, call the Methuen Health Department, 978-983-8655, or the Methuen Conservation Department, 978-983-8650

Directions to Forest Lake

From the South

Take 93 North to Exit 47. Bear left off exit onto Pelham St. Follow Pelham St. to its end and take a left onto Hampshire Road At bend in road, take first left into the large unmarked opening entrance to Forest Lake. Stay to the right at fork in road to public boat ramp and beach.

Take 495 North to Exit 40B towards 93 North. Take 93 North to Exit 47. Bear left off exit onto Pelham St. Follow Pelham St. to its end and take a left onto Hampshire Road At bend in road, take first left into the large unmarked opening entrance to Forest Lake. Stay to the right at fork in road to public boat ramp and beach.

From the North

Take 93 South to Exit 47. Bear left off exit onto Pelham St. Follow Pelham St. to its end and take a left onto Hampshire Road At bend in road, take first left into the large unmarked opening entrance to Forest Lake. Stay to the right at fork in road to public boat ramp and beach.