Description

Come hang your hammock in groves of hardwood, hemlock, and white pine forest at the Harold Park State Forest Campground. The campsites are primitive and spacious, there are trails to hike, mountains to bike, and fish to be grilled over the campfire.
Campsite area
Tent or RV sites
84 sites
Up to 4 guests per site
Up to 6 vehicles
No wheelchair access
Essentials
Campfires allowed
Toilet available
Pets allowed
Amenities
Potable water available
Picnic table available

Activities

Offered near the campground.

Biking
Boating
Fishing
Hiking
Horseback riding
Snow sports
Swimming
Wildlife watching

Terrain

Natural features you'll find at Harold Parker Campground.

Beach
Cave
Forest
Lake
Swimming hole
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Hipcamper Cynthia
Cynthia K.
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July 10th, 2016

We stayed there last summer & made it our base camp for Salem. If we ever get back to Mass. we'll be there again. A surprisingly "wild" camping experience central to the Boston & The Northeast section of Mass. Get a spot on the pond. We were right across from the bathroom, which has showers & flush toilets. There are no hookups (no electricity). They do take reservations which I would recommend in the summer.

Hipcamper Myles
Myles T.
didn't provide a recommendation.
September 29th, 2015

Harold Parker State Campground is the perfect distance from Boston for small one- or two-day escapes. I recently packed my pannier and headed up for a sunday evening stay. The ride from Boston is a pleasant two hour trip up through some small towns and rural roads, and has bike lanes most of the way.

On a Sunday evening in the Fall the park is mostly empty, which means you get the bright and open camp grounds all to yourself! I had a blast exploring the trails through the state park on my cyclecross bike, and watching sunset over Fresh Lake.

This is definitely me default quick getaway from the city!

Hipcamper Kevin  P.
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April 15th, 2019
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November 7th, 2017
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September 5th, 2017
Hipcamper Andy L.
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June 22nd, 2017
Park
Harold Parker State Forest
State
Massachusetts
Country
United States
Phone Number
978 475-7972
Directions
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Coordinates
42.626° N, 71.082° W
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Tent Only: 58 Sites
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(Up to 40 people per site)
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Tent / RV / Trailer: 25 Sites
(Up to 4 people per site)