State Parks Near Fall River, Massachusetts
120 state park units lie within 50 miles of Fall River, including 17 parks across the line in Rhode Island. The closest is Freetown-Fall River State Forest, about 4 mi northeast of town. 33 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Freetown-Fall River State Forest4 mi northeast
- Within 25 miles
- 33of 120 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 7parks list campsites
- Dog-friendly
- 7pets allowed
State parks near Fall River, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Fall River; driving distance is usually longer. Showing the nearest 60 of 120.
Freetown-Fall River State Forest
Freetown-Fall River State Forest is a forest in Bristol County, about 4 miles northeast of Fall River.
Hours, fees and rules for Freetown-Fall River State Forest →Fall River Heritage State Park
Fall River Heritage State Park is a park in Bristol County, about 4 miles west of Fall River.
Hours, fees and rules for Fall River Heritage State Park →Dighton Rock State Park
Dighton Rock State Park is a 98-acre park in Bristol County, about 6 miles north of Fall River.
Hours, fees and rules for Dighton Rock State Park →Acushnet Cedar Swamp State Reservation
Acushnet Cedar Swamp State Reservation is a park unit in Bristol County, about 3 miles northwest of New Bedford.
Hours, fees and rules for Acushnet Cedar Swamp State Reservation →Berkley State Forest
Berkley State Forest is a forest in Bristol County, about 6 miles south of Taunton.
Hours, fees and rules for Berkley State Forest →Sweets Knoll State Park
Sweets Knoll State Park is a park in Bristol County, about 5 miles south of Taunton.
Hours, fees and rules for Sweets Knoll State Park →Colt State Park
The park supports canoeing and kayaking, biking, wildlife watching, fishing, and hiking. Water access includes a boat ramp and a fishing pier.
Hours, fees and rules for Colt State Park →Massasoit State Park
Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Massasoit State Park →Fort Phoenix State Reservation
Fort Phoenix State Reservation is a park unit in Bristol County, about 3 miles southeast of New Bedford.
Hours, fees and rules for Fort Phoenix State Reservation →Rehoboth State Forest
Rehoboth State Forest is a forest in Bristol County, about 5 miles southeast of Attleboro.
Hours, fees and rules for Rehoboth State Forest →Haines Memorial State Park
Things to do include boating, fishing, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Haines Memorial State Park →Raynham State Forest
In Bristol County, about 4 miles east of Taunton, Raynham State Forest covers about 15 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Raynham State Forest →Rocky Point State Park
Popular activities here are biking, wildlife watching, fishing, hiking, and picnicking. On the water side, there is a fishing pier.
Hours, fees and rules for Rocky Point State Park →Nasketucket Bay State Reservation
Nasketucket Bay State Reservation is a 1-acre park unit in Plymouth County, about 5 miles east of New Bedford.
Hours, fees and rules for Nasketucket Bay State Reservation →Demarest Lloyd State Park
Demarest Lloyd State Park is a park in Bristol County, about 9 miles south of New Bedford.
Hours, fees and rules for Demarest Lloyd State Park →Horseneck Beach State Reservation
Horseneck Beach State Reservation is a park unit in Bristol County, about 12 miles southwest of New Bedford.
Hours, fees and rules for Horseneck Beach State Reservation →Watson Pond State Park
Watson Pond State Park is a 76-acre park in Bristol County, about 4 miles north of Taunton.
Hours, fees and rules for Watson Pond State Park →West Island State Reservation
West Island State Reservation is a park unit in Bristol County, about 7 miles southeast of New Bedford.
Hours, fees and rules for West Island State Reservation →Goddard Memorial State Park
Visitors come for horseback riding, golf, swimming, boating, and fishing. Water access includes a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Goddard Memorial State Park →Bridgewater State Forest
Bridgewater State Forest is a 62-acre forest in Plymouth County, in Bridgewater Town.
Hours, fees and rules for Bridgewater State Forest →Lincoln Woods State Park
The park supports horseback riding, winter sports, boating, swimming, and fishing.
Hours, fees and rules for Lincoln Woods State Park →Fort Adams State Park
Visitors come for canoeing and kayaking, biking, wildlife watching, fishing, and picnicking. Water access includes a boat ramp and a fishing pier.
Hours, fees and rules for Fort Adams State Park →West Bridgewater State Forest
On the water side, there is a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for West Bridgewater State Forest →Fort Wetherill State Park
The park supports snorkeling and diving, mountain biking, wildlife watching, fishing, and biking.
Hours, fees and rules for Fort Wetherill State Park →Angle Tree Monument Reservation
Angle Tree Monument Reservation is a park unit in Bristol County, in North Attleborough Town.
Hours, fees and rules for Angle Tree Monument Reservation →Brenton Point State Park
Popular activities here are wildlife watching, fishing, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Brenton Point State Park →Myles Standish State Forest
Overnight options include 5 camping areas, with tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Myles Standish State Forest →Snake Den State Park
Visitors come for hunting in season, archery, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Snake Den State Park →Borderland State Park
Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Borderland State Park →Kingston State Forest
Kingston State Forest is a forest in Plymouth County, about 12 miles east of Bridgewater Town.
Hours, fees and rules for Kingston State Forest →Beavertail State Park
Beavertail State Park is a park in Newport County, about 5 miles southwest of Newport.
Hours, fees and rules for Beavertail 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 →Wrentham State Forest
Wrentham State Forest is a forest in Norfolk County, about 5 miles north of North Attleborough Town.
Hours, fees and rules for Wrentham State Forest →Pilgrim Memorial State Park
Pilgrim Memorial State Park is a park in Plymouth County, about 16 miles east of Bridgewater Town.
Hours, fees and rules for Pilgrim Memorial 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 →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 →World War II Veterans Memorial State Park
Visitors come for horseback riding and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for World War II Veterans Memorial State Park →Myles Standish Monument State Reservation
Myles Standish Monument State Reservation is a park unit in Plymouth County, about 15 miles east of Bridgewater Town.
Hours, fees and rules for Myles Standish Monument State Reservation →Franklin State Forest
Franklin State Forest is a forest in Norfolk County, in Franklin Town.
Hours, fees and rules for Franklin State Forest →Scusset Beach State Reservation
Overnight options include 2 camping areas, with tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Scusset Beach State Reservation →Ellisville Harbor State Park
Ellisville Harbor State Park is a park in Plymouth County, about 16 miles northwest of Barnstable Town.
Hours, fees and rules for Ellisville Harbor State Park →Shawme-Crowell State Forest
For overnight stays there are 2 camping areas (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Shawme-Crowell State Forest →Scarborough North State Beach
Visitors come for swimming, fishing, and picnicking. Water access includes a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Scarborough North State Beach →Quashnet Woods State Reservation
Quashnet Woods State Reservation is a park unit in Barnstable County, about 9 miles southwest of Barnstable Town.
Hours, fees and rules for Quashnet Woods State Reservation →Fishermen's Memorial State Campground
Fishermen's Memorial State Campground is a park unit in Washington County, about 11 miles southwest of Newport.
Hours, fees and rules for Fishermen's Memorial State Campground →Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve is a 5-acre natural area in Barnstable County, about 10 miles southwest of Barnstable Town.
Hours, fees and rules for Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve →Roger Wheeler State Beach
Popular activities here are swimming, fishing, and picnicking. Water access includes a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Roger Wheeler State Beach →Salty Brine State Beach
Things to do include swimming, fishing, and picnicking. On the water side, there is a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Salty Brine State Beach →South Cape Beach State Park
South Cape Beach State Park is a 48-acre park in Barnstable County, about 11 miles southwest of Barnstable Town.
Hours, fees and rules for South Cape Beach State Park →East Matunuck State Beach
Popular activities here are swimming, fishing, and picnicking. On the water side, there is a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for East Matunuck State Beach →Manuel F. Correllus State Forest
Covering about 53 acres, Manuel F. Correllus State Forest lies in Dukes County, about 23 miles southwest of Barnstable Town.
Hours, fees and rules for Manuel F. Correllus State Forest →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 →Neponset River Reservation
Facilities for water recreation include a swimming pool and a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Neponset River Reservation →Joseph Sylvia State Beach
Joseph Sylvia State Beach is a beach in Dukes County, about 20 miles southwest of Barnstable Town.
Hours, fees and rules for Joseph Sylvia State Beach →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 →Wompatuck State Park
Water access includes a boat ramp. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Wompatuck State Park →Southern New England Trunkline Trail
Southern New England Trunkline Trail is a 8-acre rail trail in Worcester County, about 8 miles northwest of Woonsocket.
Hours, fees and rules for Southern New England Trunkline Trail →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 →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 →George Washington State Campground
George Washington State Campground is a park unit in Providence County, about 15 miles southwest of Woonsocket.
Hours, fees and rules for George Washington State Campground →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Fall River
- Massasoit State Park 12 mi northeast · Campground listed
- Myles Standish State Forest 24 mi northeast · Campground listed
- Scusset Beach State Reservation 30 mi east · Campground listed
- Shawme-Crowell State Forest 30 mi east · Campground listed
- Blue Hills Reservation 34 mi north · Campground listed
+ 2 more in the list above
Dog-friendly state parks near Fall River
- Colt State Park 11 mi west · Pets allowed under park rules
- Rocky Point State Park 14 mi west · Pets allowed under park rules
- Goddard Memorial State Park 18 mi west · Pets allowed under park rules
- Lincoln Woods State Park 21 mi northwest · Pets allowed under park rules
- Fort Adams State Park 21 mi southwest · Pets allowed under park rules
+ 2 more in the list above
Swimming near Fall River
- Goddard Memorial State Park 18 mi west · Beach, pool or swim area
- Lincoln Woods State Park 21 mi northwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Scarborough North State Beach 30 mi southwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Roger Wheeler State Beach 32 mi southwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Salty Brine State Beach 32 mi southwest · Beach, pool or swim area
+ 2 more in the list above
Hiking near Fall River
- Colt State Park 11 mi west · Hiking trails listed
- Rocky Point State Park 14 mi west · Hiking trails listed
- Goddard Memorial State Park 18 mi west · Hiking trails listed
- Lincoln Woods State Park 21 mi northwest · Hiking trails listed
- Fort Wetherill State Park 22 mi southwest · Hiking trails listed
+ 1 more in the list above
Fishing near Fall River
- Colt State Park 11 mi west · Fishing listed
- Haines Memorial State Park 13 mi west · Fishing listed
- Rocky Point State Park 14 mi west · Fishing listed
- Goddard Memorial State Park 18 mi west · Fishing listed
- Lincoln Woods State Park 21 mi northwest · Fishing listed
+ 7 more in the list above
Questions about state parks near Fall River
What is the closest state park to Fall River?
Freetown-Fall River State Forest is the closest, about 4 miles northeast of Fall River in a straight line. Next are Fall River Heritage State Park and Dighton Rock State Park.
How many state parks are near Fall River?
120 state park units are within 50 miles, and 33 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Fall River have camping?
7 parks list camping, the nearest being Massasoit State Park, Myles Standish State Forest and Scusset Beach State Reservation. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Fall River?
Yes, at 7 parks, including Colt State Park, Rocky Point State Park and Goddard Memorial State Park. Dogs usually must be leashed, and some areas such as beaches or buildings may be off-limits.
Are there free state parks near Fall River?
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 New Bedford, MA9 mi southeast
- Near Taunton, MA12 mi north
- Near Warwick, RI17 mi west
- Near Attleboro, MA18 mi northwest
- Near Providence, RI18 mi west
- Near Bridgewater Town, MA18 mi north
- Near Central Falls, RI19 mi northwest
- Near Newport, RI21 mi southwest
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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.