Buck Hill Pond

RHODE ISLAND

Buck Hill Pond

Burrillville · Northwest Rhode Island

Buck Hill Pond is a Burrillville freshwater forest-pond page using the Buck Hill management corridor and a separate pond pin.

Key facts

Swimming

Informal freshwater pond use. scout trail access and shoreline conditions before entering the water

Access

Management-area trail access

Parking

Limited

Trip profile

Difficulty

Reward

Risk

Good fit, skip if, before you go

Good fit

People planning a Buck Hill Pond stop
Freshwater scouting and low-key Rhode Island outings
Visitors comfortable with approximation-first access guidance

Skip

Posted access, private land, or current conditions make entry unclear
You need a guaranteed public beach
Water quality, algae, or footing make the stop feel off

Before you go

  • Use the parking pin as the arrival point and scout the route before committing.
  • Respect posted rules and any campground, neighborhood, or trail restrictions.
  • Check depth, exit options, and footing before entering the water.
  • Pack out trash and avoid blocking small roads or gates.
  • If access feels wrong on arrival, make it a look-only stop.