State Parks Near Boston, Massachusetts
139 state park units lie within 50 miles of Boston. The closest is Old Harbor Reservation, about 1 mi southwest of town. 60 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Old Harbor Reservation1 mi southwest
- Within 25 miles
- 60of 139 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 3parks list campsites
- Dog-friendly
- 0pets allowed
State parks near Boston, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Boston; driving distance is usually longer. Showing the nearest 60 of 139.
Old Harbor Reservation
Old Harbor Reservation is a park unit in Suffolk County, in Boston.
Hours, fees and rules for Old Harbor Reservation →Dorchester Shores Reservation
Dorchester Shores Reservation is a park unit in Suffolk County, about 3 miles southwest of Boston.
Hours, fees and rules for Dorchester Shores Reservation →Constitution Beach
Constitution Beach is a beach in Suffolk County, in Chelsea.
Hours, fees and rules for Constitution Beach →Chelsea Creek Beach
Chelsea Creek Beach is a beach in Suffolk County, in Chelsea.
Hours, fees and rules for Chelsea Creek Beach →Roxbury Heritage State Park
Roxbury Heritage State Park is a park in Suffolk County, about 4 miles southeast of Cambridge.
Hours, fees and rules for Roxbury Heritage State Park →Winthrop Shore Reservation
Winthrop Shore Reservation is a park unit in Suffolk County, in Winthrop Town.
Hours, fees and rules for Winthrop Shore Reservation →Belle Isle Marsh Reservation
Belle Isle Marsh Reservation is a park unit in Suffolk County, in Winthrop Town.
Hours, fees and rules for Belle Isle Marsh Reservation →Quincy Shore Reservation
Quincy Shore Reservation is a park unit in Norfolk County, in Quincy.
Hours, fees and rules for Quincy Shore Reservation →Southwest Corridor Park
Facilities for water recreation include a swimming pool.
Hours, fees and rules for Southwest Corridor Park →Boston Harbor Islands State Park
Boston Harbor Islands State Park is a park in Plymouth County, about 5 miles southeast of Boston.
Hours, fees and rules for Boston Harbor Islands State Park →Revere Beach Reservation
On the water side, there is a swimming pool.
Hours, fees and rules for Revere Beach Reservation →Fort Revere Park
Fort Revere Park is a park in Plymouth County, about 6 miles southeast of Winthrop Town.
Hours, fees and rules for Fort Revere Park →Mystic River Reservation
Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Mystic River Reservation →Rumney Marsh Reservation
Rumney Marsh Reservation is a park unit in Essex County, in Revere.
Hours, fees and rules for Rumney Marsh Reservation →Chestnut Hill Reservation
Chestnut Hill Reservation is a park unit in Suffolk County, about 2 miles southeast of Watertown.
Hours, fees and rules for Chestnut Hill Reservation →Webb Memorial State Park
Webb Memorial State Park is a park in Norfolk County, about 4 miles north of Weymouth Town.
Hours, fees and rules for Webb Memorial State Park →Charles River Reservation
Water access includes a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Charles River Reservation →Abigail Adams State Park
Abigail Adams State Park is a park in Norfolk County, about 3 miles north of Weymouth Town.
Hours, fees and rules for Abigail Adams State Park →Alewife Brook Reservation
Alewife Brook Reservation is a park unit in Middlesex County, about 2 miles northwest of Cambridge.
Hours, fees and rules for Alewife Brook Reservation →Stony Brook Reservation
Stony Brook Reservation is a park unit in Suffolk County, about 6 miles southeast of Newton.
Hours, fees and rules for Stony Brook Reservation →Hammond Pond Reservation
Hammond Pond Reservation is a park unit in Middlesex County, in Newton.
Hours, fees and rules for Hammond Pond Reservation →Lost Pond Reservation
In Norfolk County, about 2 miles southeast of Newton, Lost Pond Reservation covers about 33 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Lost Pond Reservation →Saugus River Reservation
Saugus River Reservation is a park unit in Essex County, in Lynn.
Hours, fees and rules for Saugus River Reservation →Middlesex Fells Reservation
Middlesex Fells Reservation is a park unit in Middlesex County, in Medford.
Hours, fees and rules for Middlesex Fells Reservation →Lynn Shore Reservation
Lynn Shore Reservation is a park unit in Essex County, about 2 miles southeast of Lynn.
Hours, fees and rules for Lynn Shore Reservation →Mother Brook Reservation
Covering about 16 acres, Mother Brook Reservation lies in Suffolk County, about 7 miles northwest of Randolph Town.
Hours, fees and rules for Mother Brook Reservation →Blue Hills Reservation
Water access includes a boat ramp. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Blue Hills Reservation →Havey Beach
Havey Beach is a 17-acre beach in Suffolk County, about 4 miles southeast of Newton.
Hours, fees and rules for Havey Beach →Lynn Heritage State Park
Lynn Heritage State Park is a park in Essex County, in Lynn.
Hours, fees and rules for Lynn Heritage State Park →Nantasket Beach Reservation
Nantasket Beach Reservation is a park unit in Plymouth County, about 6 miles northeast of Weymouth Town.
Hours, fees and rules for Nantasket Beach Reservation →Neponset River Reservation
Facilities for water recreation include a swimming pool and a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Neponset River Reservation →Hull Shore Reservation
Covering about 4 acres, Hull Shore Reservation lies in Plymouth County, about 6 miles northeast of Weymouth Town.
Hours, fees and rules for Hull Shore Reservation →Beaver Brook Reservation
Facilities for water recreation include a swimming pool.
Hours, fees and rules for Beaver Brook Reservation →Cutler Park Reservation
Cutler Park Reservation is a park unit in Norfolk County, about 4 miles south of Newton.
Hours, fees and rules for Cutler Park Reservation →Lynn Woods Reservation
Lynn Woods Reservation is a park unit in Essex County, about 2 miles west of Lynn.
Hours, fees and rules for Lynn Woods Reservation →Breakheart Reservation
Breakheart Reservation is a park unit in Essex County, about 3 miles northeast of Melrose.
Hours, fees and rules for Breakheart Reservation →Hemlock Gorge Reservation
In Norfolk County, in Newton, Hemlock Gorge Reservation covers about 16 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Hemlock Gorge Reservation →Beaver Brook North Reservation
In Middlesex County, in Waltham, Beaver Brook North Reservation covers about 13 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Beaver Brook North Reservation →Wilson Mountain Reservation
In Norfolk County, about 5 miles south of Newton, Wilson Mountain Reservation covers about 122 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Wilson Mountain Reservation →Wompatuck State Park
Water access includes a boat ramp. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Wompatuck State Park →Elm Bank Reservation
On the water side, there is a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Elm Bank Reservation →Ames Nowell State Park
Ames Nowell State Park is a park in Plymouth County, about 3 miles northeast of Brockton.
Hours, fees and rules for Ames Nowell State Park →Walden Pond State Reservation
Water access includes a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Walden Pond State Reservation →Cushing Memorial State Park
Covering about 5 acres, Cushing Memorial State Park lies in Plymouth County, about 10 miles east of Weymouth Town.
Hours, fees and rules for Cushing Memorial State Park →Cochituate State Park
Water access includes a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Cochituate State Park →Medfield Charles River State Reservation
Medfield Charles River State Reservation is a park unit in Norfolk County, about 8 miles southeast of Framingham.
Hours, fees and rules for Medfield Charles River State Reservation →Harold Parker State Forest
Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Harold Parker State Forest →Borderland State Park
Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Borderland State Park →West Bridgewater State Forest
On the water side, there is a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for West Bridgewater State Forest →Boxford State Forest
Boxford State Forest is a forest in Essex County, about 8 miles southeast of Lawrence.
Hours, fees and rules for Boxford State Forest →Billerica State Forest
Billerica State Forest is a forest in Middlesex County, about 4 miles south of Lowell.
Hours, fees and rules for Billerica State Forest →Bristol Blake State Reservation
Bristol Blake State Reservation is a park unit in Norfolk County, about 5 miles east of Franklin Town.
Hours, fees and rules for Bristol Blake State Reservation →Bradley Palmer State Park
Facilities for water recreation include a swimming pool and a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Bradley Palmer State Park →Great Brook Farm State Park
Great Brook Farm State Park is a park in Middlesex County, about 6 miles south of Lowell.
Hours, fees and rules for Great Brook Farm State Park →Warren H. Manning State Forest
Warren H. Manning State Forest is a forest in Middlesex County, about 4 miles south of Lowell.
Hours, fees and rules for Warren H. Manning State Forest →Carlisle State Forest
Carlisle State Forest is a 22-acre forest in Middlesex County, about 7 miles southwest of Lowell.
Hours, fees and rules for Carlisle State Forest →Callahan State Park
Callahan State Park is a park in Middlesex County, about 3 miles northwest of Framingham.
Hours, fees and rules for Callahan State Park →F. Gilbert Hills State Forest
Covering about 10 acres, F. Gilbert Hills State Forest lies in Norfolk County, about 7 miles northeast of North Attleborough Town.
Hours, fees and rules for F. Gilbert Hills State Forest →Willowdale State Forest
Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Willowdale State Forest →Marlborough-Sudbury State Forest
Marlborough-Sudbury State Forest is a 674-acre forest in Middlesex County, about 4 miles northeast of Marlborough.
Hours, fees and rules for Marlborough-Sudbury State Forest →
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Camping near Boston
- Blue Hills Reservation 9 mi south · Campground listed
- Wompatuck State Park 13 mi southeast · Campground listed
- Harold Parker State Forest 20 mi north · Campground listed
Swimming near Boston
- Southwest Corridor Park 5 mi west · Beach, pool or swim area
- Revere Beach Reservation 6 mi north · Beach, pool or swim area
- Neponset River Reservation 9 mi southwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Beaver Brook Reservation 10 mi west · Beach, pool or swim area
- Bradley Palmer State Park 22 mi north · Beach, pool or swim area
Questions about state parks near Boston
What is the closest state park to Boston?
Old Harbor Reservation is the closest, about 1 miles southwest of Boston in a straight line. Next are Dorchester Shores Reservation and Constitution Beach.
How many state parks are near Boston?
139 state park units are within 50 miles, and 60 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Boston have camping?
3 parks list camping, the nearest being Blue Hills Reservation, Wompatuck State Park and Harold Parker State Forest. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Boston?
None of the parks listed here say dogs are allowed. Check each park page before bringing a pet.
Are there free state parks near Boston?
None of the nearby parks list free entry; most charge a daily vehicle fee or accept an annual pass. Fees are on each park page.
State parks near other cities
- Near Winthrop Town, MA4 mi northeast
- Near Quincy, MA5 mi south
- Near Cambridge, MA6 mi northwest
- Near Malden, MA7 mi north
- Near Medford, MA7 mi northwest
- Near Braintree Town, MA9 mi south
- Near Newton, MA10 mi west
- Near Lynn, MA10 mi north
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Built from official park data and updated as parks change; this list was last rebuilt Oct 30, 2026. Features shown are those the official source lists. Filter these parks on the map.