Looking for awesome outdoor recreation areas in Massachusetts? View Massachusetts parks and recreation areas below, listed in alphabetical order. Each listing has images, full description, map, directions, activities, phone number, and links to campgrounds and hiking trails within the recreation area.
Directions Traveling on U.S. Interstate 93, take exit 7 – Route 3 South to Braintree and Cape Cod. Take the first exit off Route 3 south – exit 19 – and follow signs toward Quincy Center. Continue straight on Burgin Parkway through six traffic lights. At the seventh traffic light,
Directions The main refuge entrance is located at 680 Hudson Road in Sudbury, MA, three miles west of the Sudbury Town Center. Once on the refuge the trail is named Winterberry Way and the Visitor Center will be about half a mile from the main entrance. Phone 978-562-3527 Campground Reservations
Directions From Route 2 at Gardner, MA, take Route 68 south to Route 62, west 2 miles to Barre Falls Dam entrance. Phone (978) 928-4712 Activities BOATING, HORSEBACK RIDING, PICNICKING, WATER SPORTS, WILDLIFE VIEWING, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION Campground Reservations Massachusetts Campgrounds Hiking Trails Massachusetts Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Massachusetts Recreation
Directions To Lake Dennison from MA 2, US 202 north 6 miles. Dam on MA 68 4 miles west of US 202. Phone (978) 249-4467 Activities BOATING, PICNICKING, WINTER SPORTS, WATER SPORTS, WILDLIFE VIEWING, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION Campground Reservations Massachusetts Campgrounds Hiking Trails Massachusetts Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Massachusetts Recreation
Directions Site administrative offices are located at 15 State Street. However, Ranger programs begin at either the Robert Gould Shaw Memorial on Beacon Street, or at the Museum of African American History at 46 Joy Street on Beacon Hill. Phone (617) 742-5415 Campground Reservations Massachusetts Campgrounds Hiking Trails Massachusetts Hiking
Directions There are many ways to enjoy Boston Harbor Islands and many ways to get there. For more information on how to get to the park by ferry, car, or private boat, please visit www.bostonharborislands.org. Phone (617) 223-8666 Campground Reservations Massachusetts Campgrounds Hiking Trails Massachusetts Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More
Directions Visitor Centers are located at Historic Faneuil Hall, 1 Faneuil Hall Sq, and the Charlestown Navy Yard, Building 5. Go to the Directions page for more detailed information. Phone (617) 242-5601 Campground Reservations Massachusetts Campgrounds Hiking Trails Massachusetts Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Massachusetts Recreation Areas | Boston National
Directions From Worcester, MA, south on I-290/395 to exit 4W, 2 miles on Charlton Street. Phone (508) 248-5697 Activities BOATING, CAMPING, FISHING, HIKING, PICNICKING, WATER SPORTS, WILDLIFE VIEWING, PLAYGROUND PARK SPECIALIZED SPORT SITE, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION Campground Reservations Massachusetts Campgrounds | BUFFUMVILLE LAKE (GROUP SHELTERS) Hiking Trails Massachusetts Hiking Trails Related
Directions Take I-195 from Providence, RI or MA 3 from Boston. Phone (508) 759-4431 Activities BOATING, CAMPING, FISHING, PICNICKING, VISITOR CENTER, WATER SPORTS, WILDLIFE VIEWING, PLAYGROUND PARK SPECIALIZED SPORT SITE, OTHER RECREATION CONCESSION SITE, HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT PRIVATELY OWNED, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION Campground Reservations Massachusetts Campgrounds Hiking Trails Massachusetts Hiking Trails Related Link(s)
Directions The national seashore is located in eastern Massachusetts and is accessed via Rt. 6. The park is 20 miles east of Hyannis, MA. Phone (508) 255-3421 Activities AUTO TOURING, BIKING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE, CAMPING, FISHING, HIKING, HUNTING, WILDLIFE VIEWING, PADDLING, SWIMMING, SNORKELING Campground Reservations Massachusetts Campgrounds Hiking Trails
Directions Public use areas can be reached off of I-90, I-95 and I-495. Phone (508) 278-2511 Activities WILDLIFE VIEWING Campground Reservations Massachusetts Campgrounds Hiking Trails Massachusetts Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Massachusetts Recreation Areas | Charles River Website Once called, “Quinobequin” by native Indians, Captain John Smith renamed the area
Directions From Palmer, 4 miles south on MA 32, left on Wales Road, east 1.4 miles to dam. Phone (508) 347-3705 Activities BIKING, WILDLIFE VIEWING Campground Reservations Massachusetts Campgrounds Hiking Trails Massachusetts Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Massachusetts Recreation Areas | Conant Brook Dam Website | Conant Brook Dam Trail
Directions From MA Turnpike (I-90) Exit 9, take US 20 west for 2.5 miles to dam. Phone (508) 347-3705 Activities BOATING, FISHING, HIKING, PICNICKING, WATER SPORTS, WILDLIFE VIEWING, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION Campground Reservations Massachusetts Campgrounds Hiking Trails Massachusetts Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Massachusetts Recreation Areas | Scottys Castle Flood TourOfficial
Directions Heading north of Boston, Interstate 93 and state Routes 1 and 1A traverse the length of the ENHA. South from New Hampshire, take Routes 1, 3 and Interstates 93 and 95. West from the Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90), take Interstates 495 north or Interstate 95/Route 128. From the northwest, take
Directions Site is located on the southwest corner of Warren and Dudley Streets in Brookline, south of Route 9, near the Brookline Reservoir. Site is 0.7 miles from the Brookline Hills MBTA stop on the Green Line, D Branch. Phone (617) 566-1689 Campground Reservations Massachusetts Campgrounds Hiking Trails Massachusetts Hiking
Directions Take exit 1 off Route 16 or Spaulding Turnpike and turn onto Pease Blvd. heading into Pease International Tradeport. Go through one stoplight to a stop sign and turn right on Arboretum Drive. Follow refuge signs for 3 miles to refuge parking lot, office and trails. Phone 978-465-5753 Activities
Directions From Worcester, MA, south on I-290/395 to Exit 4B, then straight through light 1/2 mile on Charlton Street, right on Howarth Road to the dam. Phone (508) 248-5697 Activities CAMPING, PICNICKING, WINTER SPORTS, WILDLIFE VIEWING, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION Campground Reservations Massachusetts Campgrounds Hiking Trails Massachusetts Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More
Directions By Subway: Take Green line (“C” -Cleveland Circle) trolley to Coolidge Corner stop. Walk four blocks north on Harvard Street, turn right on Beals Street and continue to number 83. By Car: From Exit 18 (I-90 E) or Exit 20 (1-90 W) follow the Allston/Brighton exit ramp, merge onto
Directions The Heritage Corridor is in Linwood Mill Suite #10, located on Linwood Avenue in the town of Northbridge, MA. It is just to the northwest of the intersection of Linwood Avenue and Rt. 122. Phone (508) 234-4242 Activities BIKING, BOATING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE, CAMPING, FISHING, HIKING, WILDLIFE VIEWING,
Directions From interstate 89, take Route 103 west towards the town of Newbury, New Hampshire. Then take Route 103A north approximately two miles and the refuge will be on your left. Note: No on-refuge parking is available. Visitors may park at The Fells 456 Route 103A. Phone 413-548-8002 ext. 111
Directions From Westfield, west on US 20 to Huntington, right on MA 112 north to dam. Phone (413) 667-3430 Activities HIKING, PICNICKING, WILDLIFE VIEWING, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION Campground Reservations Massachusetts Campgrounds | INDIAN HOLLOW Hiking Trails Massachusetts Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Massachusetts Recreation Areas | Knightville Dam Website Fly fishing
Directions From Westfield, west on US 20 to Huntington, then Route 112 2 miles, left on Littleville Road to the dam. Phone (413) 667-3656 Activities BOATING, HIKING, WINTER SPORTS, WATER SPORTS, WILDLIFE VIEWING, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION Campground Reservations Massachusetts Campgrounds Hiking Trails Massachusetts Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Massachusetts Recreation Areas
Directions Longfellow House-Washington’s Headquarters NHS is located in a residential section of Cambridge, MA. There is very little public parking in the area and onsite parking is limited to vehicles with handicapped parking permits. However, the site is a short walk from Harvard Square, where there are paid parking lots
Directions From Interstate Route 495 take Exit 35C on to the Lowell Connector. From Route 3 take Exit 30A if traveling southbound, Exit 30B if traveling northbound. ¢ Take the Lowell Connector to Exit 5B (Thorndike Street). ¢ Continue right on to Thorndike Street, which becomes Dutton Street. ¢ At
Directions North Bridge Visitor Center is located at 174 Liberty St. Concord MA 01742 For Minute Man Visitor Center please use the following addresses: Google Maps: 250 North Great Rd. Lincoln MA 01773. IMaps or MapQuest: 3151 Marrett Rd. Lexington MA 02421 “Warning about GPS Systems! Vehicle Navigation Systems and
Directions Take U.S. Route 6 East to State Route 137 South, to State Route 28 East. Take Route 28 East to the rotary. Take the Main Street exit, up the hill to Shore Road. Turn right and proceed past Chatham Lighthouse. Bear left after lighthouse onto Morris Island Road. Follow
Directions Take U.S. Route 6 East to State Route 137 South, to State Route 28 East. Take Route 28 East to the rotary. Take the Main Street exit, up the hill to Shore Road. Turn right and proceed past Chatham Lighthouse. Bear left after lighthouse onto Morris Island Road. Follow
Directions For information about ferry service from Hyannis to Nantucket, call (508) 477-8600. Access to the refuge is via over-sand vehicle (permit required), bicycle, foot, or boat. For information about purchasing a permit, contact The Trustees of Reservations at (508) 228-6799. Phone 978-443-4661 Activities FISHING Campground Reservations Massachusetts Campgrounds Hiking
Directions From I-195 East or West take Exit 15 (Route 18 / Downtown). Take exit 15 to merge onto MA-18 S toward Downtown/New Bedford Continue straight onto MA-18 Turn right at the first set of lights, Elm St. Turn left onto Acushnet Ave Turn left onto William St Destination will
Directions From Massachusetts Route 2, take Exit 38 (Route 110/111) south toward Harvard; bear right to stay on Route 110 at Harvard Center; and, turn right onto Still River Depot Road at the Still River Post Office. The refuge parking area is at the end of Still River Depot Road,
Directions The refuge is located approximately 35 miles north of Boston. From Interstate 95 take exit 57 and travel east on Route 113, then continue straight onto Route 1A South to the intersection with Rolfe’s Lane for a total of 3.5 miles. Turn left onto Rolfe’s Lane and travel 0.5
Directions From Route 128, take exit 25A, Route 114 East to Salem. Follow Route 114 into Salem where it will become North Street, then Summer Street (pass the Witch House on the right). Turn left onto Norman Street and then stay straight through the traffic light onto Derby Street (note:
Directions From Interstate 95 Northbound: Take exit 43 to Walnut Street. Turn right onto Walnut Street. Dive 2.3 miles, then turn right onto Central Street. Stay on Central Street for 1.1 miles. Turn left to stay on Central Street (road makes a sharp turn). From Interstate 95 Southbound: Take exit
Directions The entrance to Armory Square is on Federal Street in Springfield, MA. Armory Square is shared by Springfield Armory NHS and Springfield Technical Community College (STCC). The park is located on the STCC campus. Follow the one way roadway around until you see the entrance sign for the park.
Directions The sanctuary is an 842-square-mile (638-square-nautical-mile) marine protected area at the mouth of Massachusetts Bay. The sanctuary boundary is somewhat rectangular, stretching from three miles southeast of Cape Ann to three miles north of Cape Cod. The sanctuary is about 25 miles east of Boston, and lies totally within
Directions Tully Lake is located in north central Massachusetts, about 1.5 hours west of Boston. In Massachusetts, take exit 17 on Route 2, and follow Route 32 north approximately 6 miles through Athol and into Royalston. From New Hampshire, follow Route 32 south about 8 miles from the intersection of
Directions The reserve is located on the south shore of Cape Cod, in the towns of Falmouth and Mashpee. Phone 508-457-0495 Activities BOATING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE, CAMPING, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, FISHING, HIKING, PICNICKING, VISITOR CENTER, WATER SPORTS, WILDLIFE VIEWING, DAY USE AREA, SWIMMING SITE, OBSERVATION SITE, PHOTOGRAPHY, PADDLING, SWIMMING Campground
Directions From Providence, RI or Worcester, follow MA 122 to north Uxbridge, then go east on Hartford Ave 3 miles to dam. Phone (508) 278-2511 Activities HIKING, PICNICKING, WILDLIFE VIEWING, PLAYGROUND PARK SPECIALIZED SPORT SITE, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION Campground Reservations Massachusetts Campgrounds | WEST HILL PARK Hiking Trails Massachusetts Hiking Trails
Directions From Sturbridge, 2 miles south on MA 131, right on Wallace Rd. Phone (508) 764-6424 Activities BOATING, HIKING, PICNICKING, WATER SPORTS, WILDLIFE VIEWING, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION Campground Reservations Massachusetts Campgrounds | WESTVILLE RECREATION AREA Hiking Trails Massachusetts Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Massachusetts Recreation Areas | Westville Lake Website The
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