State Parks Near Cambridge, Massachusetts
149 state park units lie within 50 miles of Cambridge. The closest is Alewife Brook Reservation, about 2 mi northwest of town. 60 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Alewife Brook Reservation2 mi northwest
- Within 25 miles
- 60of 149 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 3parks list campsites
- Dog-friendly
- 0pets allowed
State parks near Cambridge, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Cambridge; driving distance is usually longer. Showing the nearest 60 of 149.
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 →Mystic River Reservation
Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Mystic River Reservation →Charles River Reservation
Water access includes a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Charles River 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 →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 →Southwest Corridor Park
Facilities for water recreation include a swimming pool.
Hours, fees and rules for Southwest Corridor Park →Beaver Brook Reservation
Facilities for water recreation include a swimming pool.
Hours, fees and rules for Beaver 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 →Middlesex Fells Reservation
Middlesex Fells Reservation is a park unit in Middlesex County, in Medford.
Hours, fees and rules for Middlesex Fells Reservation →Chelsea Creek Beach
Chelsea Creek Beach is a beach in Suffolk County, in Chelsea.
Hours, fees and rules for Chelsea Creek Beach →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 →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 →Old Harbor Reservation
Old Harbor Reservation is a park unit in Suffolk County, in Boston.
Hours, fees and rules for Old Harbor Reservation →Constitution Beach
Constitution Beach is a beach in Suffolk County, in Chelsea.
Hours, fees and rules for Constitution Beach →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 →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 →Hemlock Gorge Reservation
In Norfolk County, in Newton, Hemlock Gorge Reservation covers about 16 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Hemlock Gorge Reservation →Rumney Marsh Reservation
Rumney Marsh Reservation is a park unit in Essex County, in Revere.
Hours, fees and rules for Rumney Marsh Reservation →Revere Beach Reservation
On the water side, there is a swimming pool.
Hours, fees and rules for Revere Beach Reservation →Winthrop Shore Reservation
Winthrop Shore Reservation is a park unit in Suffolk County, in Winthrop Town.
Hours, fees and rules for Winthrop Shore 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 →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 →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 →Saugus River Reservation
Saugus River Reservation is a park unit in Essex County, in Lynn.
Hours, fees and rules for Saugus River 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 →Quincy Shore Reservation
Quincy Shore Reservation is a park unit in Norfolk County, in Quincy.
Hours, fees and rules for Quincy 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 →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 →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 →Neponset River Reservation
Facilities for water recreation include a swimming pool and a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Neponset River Reservation →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 →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 →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 →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 →Elm Bank Reservation
On the water side, there is a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Elm Bank 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 →Walden Pond State Reservation
Water access includes a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Walden Pond State 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 →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 →Cochituate State Park
Water access includes a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Cochituate 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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →Harold Parker State Forest
Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Harold Parker State Forest →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 →Wompatuck State Park
Water access includes a boat ramp. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Wompatuck State Park →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 →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 →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 →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 →Ashland State Park
On the water side, there is a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Ashland State Park →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 →Borderland State Park
Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Borderland State Park →Lowell Heritage State Park
On the water side, there is a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Lowell Heritage State Park →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 →Lawrence Riverfront State Park
Lawrence Riverfront State Park is a park in Essex County, in Lawrence.
Hours, fees and rules for Lawrence Riverfront State Park →Hopkinton State Park
Water access includes a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Hopkinton State Park →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Cambridge
- Blue Hills Reservation 11 mi south · Campground listed
- Harold Parker State Forest 17 mi north · Campground listed
- Wompatuck State Park 18 mi southeast · Campground listed
Swimming near Cambridge
- Southwest Corridor Park 4 mi south · Beach, pool or swim area
- Beaver Brook Reservation 4 mi west · Beach, pool or swim area
- Revere Beach Reservation 7 mi northeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- Neponset River Reservation 11 mi south · Beach, pool or swim area
- Bradley Palmer State Park 22 mi northeast · Beach, pool or swim area
Questions about state parks near Cambridge
What is the closest state park to Cambridge?
Alewife Brook Reservation is the closest, about 2 miles northwest of Cambridge in a straight line. Next are Mystic River Reservation and Charles River Reservation.
How many state parks are near Cambridge?
149 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 Cambridge have camping?
3 parks list camping, the nearest being Blue Hills Reservation, Harold Parker State Forest and Wompatuck State Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Cambridge?
None of the parks listed here say dogs are allowed. Check each park page before bringing a pet.
Are there free state parks near Cambridge?
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 Medford, MA3 mi north
- Near Malden, MA5 mi northeast
- Near Newton, MA6 mi southwest
- Near Boston, MA6 mi southeast
- Near Waltham, MA6 mi west
- Near Winthrop Town, MA8 mi east
- Near Quincy, MA10 mi southeast
- Near Lynn, MA11 mi northeast
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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.