WhitePond of Athol

Location

White Pond is located in the southwest corner of the town of Athol in Worcester County, Massachusetts, near White Pond Road and South Athol.

Its approximate geographic coordinates are 42°33’01.6″N 72°15’30.4″W.

Area Details

• State: Massachusetts
• County: Worcester County
• Nearby feature:
  • Close to Route 2
  • Nestled close to the South Athol Conservation Area and South Athol Pond.
• Access Road: White Pond Road

General Info

White Pond is 67 acres, with a maximum depth of 30 feet, and average mean depth of 15 feet. (per Karro Frost’s Ecological Impact report completed in 1992)

Personal watercraft (jet-skis) are banned by state law.

Members of the White Pond Association have access to a private, locked boat ramp, with access by Bluetooth.

Water Quality is tested annually, and traditionally our water has been excellent.

Water-skiing is allowed, but pond tradition says, don’t be the fourth boat out. (if three boats are already skiing, please wait until one goes ashore. Travel on the pond is counter-clockwise. State boating rules apply. Swimmers, canoes, kayaks and sailboats have the right of way over power boats.