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Photo of a two person kayak, paddling down the Westfield River as they enter some rapids.The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers welcomes you to Knightville Dam. The dam and reservoir area are located in the scenic Berkshire foothills along the East Branch of the Westfield River. Most of the 2,430 acres of the Knightville Dam area is undeveloped. You may enjoy hiking, mountain biking or horseback riding along several miles of trails and old country roads. Cross country skiing and snowmobiling (limited to the west side of the river) are popular winter activities.

Photo of two people on horseback, riding in the woods along the Claude M. Hill Horse Trail, one horse is white and the rider is wearing dark clothing the other horse is dark brown and the rider is wearing light colored clothing.

The area just below the dam has picnic tables, fireplaces universally accessible public restrooms, drinking water and a picnic shelter. Groups may reserve the shelter in advance for a modest fee.

The rivers and streams at Knightville offer excellent trout fishing. The river is stocked with trout in the spring. The surrounding hills provide prime upland game habitat, and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts stocks pheasants in the fall. Hunting and fishing are permitted in accordance with posted restirctions and Massachusetts laws.

Photo of two persons canoeing down the Westfield River with the Knightville Dam spillway and top of the flood control tower in the background. The paddler in front is male and the paddler in back is female.

Each spring, water releases from Knightville Dam are coordinated with those from nearby Littleville Lake to provide challenging flows for the annual Westfield River Wildwater Canoe Races.

Photo of a father and his son lying in a hammock in the Indian Hollow Group use Campground. The photo shows an adult male with a beard and a ball cap holding a young child that has a blue shirt. There are two lawn chairs in the background.


Located at the northern end of the reservoir, the Indian Hollow Group Campground is available by reservation to community groups such as churches, schools, scouts and clubs. For more information on reservations contact the project office or call Reserve America toll free at 877-444-6777 For more information on hunting or fishing, you can contact the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries & Wildlife

In addition to the these activities, special interpretive programs on the cultural and natural resources, water resources, water safety and flood control are provided by Park Rangers. Tours of Knightville Dam are also available.