The primary reason for the 4,135-acre reservoir is to protect drinking water supply, so public use is limited. This reservoir was built between by damming the South Branch of the Nashua river. Activities at this area include shoreline fishing, hiking, walking, snowshoeing, birdwatching, picnicking and relaxing.
Wachusett Reservoir is located in central Massachusetts, northeast of Worcester. <br />It is west of Interstate 495, halfway between Interstate 290 and 190 in West Boylston, Sterling and Clinton, and is virtually surrounded by Rte. 110 on the east and north, Rt. 70 on the south, Rte. 140 running diagonally from northeast to southwest and Rte. 12 bisecting the northern third.
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