State Parks Near Holyoke, Massachusetts
185 state park units lie within 50 miles of Holyoke, including 15 parks across the line in Connecticut. The closest is Holyoke Heritage State Park, about 2 mi east of town. 39 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Holyoke Heritage State Park2 mi east
- Within 25 miles
- 39of 185 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 91 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 32 with free entry
State parks near Holyoke, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Holyoke; driving distance is usually longer. Showing the nearest 60 of 185.
Holyoke Heritage State Park
Facilities for water recreation include a swimming pool.
Hours, fees and rules for Holyoke Heritage State Park →Hampton Ponds State Park
Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Hampton Ponds State Park →Mount Tom State Reservation
Mount Tom State Reservation is a park unit in Hampden County, about 2 miles east of Easthampton.
Hours, fees and rules for Mount Tom State Reservation →Chicopee Memorial State Park
On the water side, there is a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Chicopee Memorial State Park →J.A. Skinner State Park
In Hampshire County, about 5 miles southeast of Northampton, J.A. Skinner State Park covers about 138 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for J.A. Skinner State Park →Lake Lorraine State Park
In Hampden County, about 2 miles northeast of Springfield, Lake Lorraine State Park covers about 2 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Lake Lorraine State Park →Robinson State Park
Robinson State Park is a park in Hampden County, about 2 miles north of Agawam Town.
Hours, fees and rules for Robinson State Park →Elwell Recreation Area
In Hampshire County, about 3 miles east of Northampton, Elwell Recreation Area covers about 1 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Elwell Recreation Area →Mount Holyoke Range State Park
Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Mount Holyoke Range State Park →Huntington State Forest
Covering about 15 acres, Huntington State Forest lies in Hampshire County, about 8 miles west of Easthampton.
Hours, fees and rules for Huntington State Forest →Norwottuck Rail Trail
In Hampshire County, about 3 miles west of Amherst Town, Norwottuck Rail Trail covers about 36 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Norwottuck Rail Trail →Ludlow State Forest
Covering about 48 acres, Ludlow State Forest lies in Hampden County, about 7 miles west of Palmer Town.
Hours, fees and rules for Ludlow State Forest →C.M. Gardner State Park
C.M. Gardner State Park is a park in Hampshire County, about 10 miles west of Easthampton.
Hours, fees and rules for C.M. Gardner State Park →Red Bridge State Park
Red Bridge State Park is a park in Hampden County, about 5 miles west of Palmer Town.
Hours, fees and rules for Red Bridge State Park →Dead Branch State Forest
In Hampshire County, about 7 miles west of Northampton, Dead Branch State Forest covers about 9 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Dead Branch State Forest →Windsor Locks Canal Trail State Park
Visitors come for historic sites, biking, fishing, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Windsor Locks Canal Trail State Park →Chester-Blandford State Forest
Chester-Blandford State Forest is a forest in Hampden County, about 12 miles northwest of Westfield.
Hours, fees and rules for Chester-Blandford State Forest →Gilbert A. Bliss State Forest
Covering about 13 acres, Gilbert A. Bliss State Forest lies in Hampshire County, about 11 miles northwest of Northampton.
Hours, fees and rules for Gilbert A. Bliss State Forest →Scantic River State Park
Visitors come for historic sites, hunting in season, boating, fishing, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Scantic River State Park →Conway State Forest
Conway State Forest is a forest in Franklin County, about 10 miles north of Northampton.
Hours, fees and rules for Conway State Forest →D.A.R. State Forest
On the water side, there is a boat ramp. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for D.A.R. State Forest →Mount Sugarloaf State Reservation
Mount Sugarloaf State Reservation is a park unit in Franklin County, about 9 miles northwest of Amherst Town.
Hours, fees and rules for Mount Sugarloaf State Reservation →Granville State Forest
Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Granville State Forest →Mount Toby State Forest
Covering about 2 acres, Mount Toby State Forest lies in Franklin County, about 9 miles north of Amherst Town.
Hours, fees and rules for Mount Toby State Forest →Becket State Forest
Becket State Forest is a forest in Berkshire County, about 17 miles northwest of Westfield.
Hours, fees and rules for Becket State Forest →Shenipsit State Forest
Visitors come for horseback riding, historic sites, hunting in season, biking, and fishing.
Hours, fees and rules for Shenipsit State Forest →Tolland State Forest
On the water side, there is a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Tolland State Forest →Enders State Forest
The park supports hunting in season, wildlife watching, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Enders State Forest →Worthington State Forest
Worthington State Forest is a forest in Hampshire County, about 16 miles east of Pittsfield.
Hours, fees and rules for Worthington State Forest →Connecticut River Greenway State Park
Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Connecticut River Greenway State Park →Brimfield State Forest
Covering about 57 acres, Brimfield State Forest lies in Hampden County, about 7 miles southeast of Palmer Town.
Hours, fees and rules for Brimfield State Forest →Lake Wyola State Park
Lake Wyola State Park is a park in Franklin County, about 11 miles north of Amherst Town.
Hours, fees and rules for Lake Wyola State Park →Peru State Forest
Peru State Forest is a forest in Berkshire County, about 13 miles east of Pittsfield.
Hours, fees and rules for Peru State Forest →Shutesbury State Forest
In Franklin County, about 11 miles northeast of Amherst Town, Shutesbury State Forest covers about 74 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Shutesbury State Forest →Otis State Forest
Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Otis State Forest →South River State Forest
South River State Forest is a forest in Franklin County, about 6 miles southwest of Greenfield.
Hours, fees and rules for South River State Forest →Middlefield State Forest
In Hampshire County, about 12 miles southeast of Pittsfield, Middlefield State Forest covers about 17 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Middlefield State Forest →Bryant Mountain State Forest
Bryant Mountain State Forest is a forest in Hampshire County, about 15 miles east of Pittsfield.
Hours, fees and rules for Bryant Mountain State Forest →Montague State Forest
Covering about 267 acres, Montague State Forest lies in Franklin County, about 8 miles southeast of Greenfield.
Hours, fees and rules for Montague State Forest →Nye-Holman State Forest
Things to do include hunting in season, fishing, hiking, and picnicking. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Nye-Holman State Forest →Deer Hill State Reservation
Deer Hill State Reservation is a park unit in Hampshire County, about 15 miles southeast of North Adams.
Hours, fees and rules for Deer Hill State Reservation →West Brookfield State Forest
West Brookfield State Forest is a forest in Worcester County, about 10 miles northeast of Palmer Town.
Hours, fees and rules for West Brookfield State Forest →Peoples State Forest
Things to do include historic sites, hunting in season, boating, biking, and fishing. Its trail network totals roughly 11 miles, according to the park. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Peoples State Forest →Stratton Brook State Park
Things to do include swimming, biking, fishing, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Stratton Brook State Park →Buckland State Forest
Buckland State Forest is a forest in Franklin County, about 8 miles west of Greenfield.
Hours, fees and rules for Buckland State Forest →Penwood State Park
The park supports biking, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Penwood State Park →Algonquin State Forest
Popular activities here are hunting in season, wildlife watching, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Algonquin State Forest →Sandisfield State Forest
On the water side, there is a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Sandisfield State Forest →American Legion State Forest
Visitors come for historic sites, hunting in season, boating, fishing, and hiking. For overnight stays there are 30 campsites (RV sites and tent sites). There are also cabins for rent.
Hours, fees and rules for American Legion State Forest →Talcott Mountain State Park
Things to do include historic sites, biking, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Talcott Mountain State Park →Massacoe State Forest
Popular activities here are biking, fishing, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Massacoe State Forest →Shelburne State Forest
Water access includes a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Shelburne State Forest →Wendell State Forest
Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Wendell State Forest →Windsor Meadows State Park
Popular activities here are boating, biking, fishing, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Windsor Meadows State Park →Ashmere Lake State Park
On the water side, there is a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Ashmere Lake State Park →Nipmuck State Forest
Visitors come for horseback riding, historic sites, hunting in season, boating, and fishing. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Nipmuck State Forest →Federation of Women's Clubs State Forest
Federation of Women's Clubs State Forest is a forest in Worcester County, about 15 miles southwest of Gardner.
Hours, fees and rules for Federation of Women's Clubs State Forest →Auerfarm State Park Scenic Reserve
Visitors come for hiking and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Auerfarm State Park Scenic Reserve →Kenneth Dubuque Memorial State Forest
For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Kenneth Dubuque Memorial State Forest →October Mountain State Forest
On the water side, there is a boat ramp. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for October Mountain State Forest →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Holyoke
- D.A.R. State Forest 19 mi northwest · Campground listed
- Granville State Forest 20 mi southwest · Campground listed
- Nye-Holman State Forest 25 mi southeast · Campground listed
- Peoples State Forest 26 mi southwest · Campground listed
- American Legion State Forest 27 mi southwest · 30 campsites
+ 4 more in the list above
Cabins and lodging near Holyoke
- American Legion State Forest 27 mi southwest · Cabins or other roofed stays
Dog-friendly state parks near Holyoke
- Scantic River State Park 17 mi southeast · Pets allowed under park rules
- Shenipsit State Forest 21 mi southeast · Pets allowed under park rules
- Nipmuck State Forest 28 mi southeast · Pets allowed under park rules
Swimming near Holyoke
- Holyoke Heritage State Park 2 mi east · Beach, pool or swim area
- Stratton Brook State Park 26 mi south · Beach, pool or swim area
Hiking near Holyoke
- Windsor Locks Canal Trail State Park 16 mi south · Hiking trails listed
- Scantic River State Park 17 mi southeast · Hiking trails listed
- Shenipsit State Forest 21 mi southeast · Hiking trails listed
- Enders State Forest 21 mi southwest · Hiking trails listed
- Nye-Holman State Forest 25 mi southeast · Hiking trails listed
+ 10 more in the list above
Fishing near Holyoke
- Windsor Locks Canal Trail State Park 16 mi south · Fishing listed
- Scantic River State Park 17 mi southeast · Fishing listed
- Shenipsit State Forest 21 mi southeast · Fishing listed
- Nye-Holman State Forest 25 mi southeast · Fishing listed
- Peoples State Forest 26 mi southwest · Fishing listed
+ 5 more in the list above
Free state parks near Holyoke
- Enders State Forest 21 mi southwest · No entrance fee listed
- Algonquin State Forest 26 mi southwest · No entrance fee listed
Questions about state parks near Holyoke
What is the closest state park to Holyoke?
Holyoke Heritage State Park is the closest, about 2 miles east of Holyoke in a straight line. Next are Hampton Ponds State Park and Mount Tom State Reservation.
How many state parks are near Holyoke?
185 state park units are within 50 miles, and 39 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Holyoke have camping?
9 parks list camping, the nearest being D.A.R. State Forest, Granville State Forest and Nye-Holman State Forest. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Holyoke?
Yes, at 3 parks, including Scantic River State Park, Shenipsit State Forest and Nipmuck State Forest. Dogs usually must be leashed, and some areas such as beaches or buildings may be off-limits.
Are there free state parks near Holyoke?
2 parks list no entrance fee: Enders State Forest and Algonquin State Forest. Camping and some activities can still cost extra.
State parks near other cities
- Near Westfield, MA8 mi southwest
- Near Northampton, MA8 mi north
- Near Springfield, MA8 mi southeast
- Near Amherst Town, MA13 mi northeast
- Near Palmer Town, MA17 mi east
- Near Greenfield, MA28 mi north
- Near Hartford, CT31 mi south
- Near Southbridge Town, MA33 mi east
Or see all Massachusetts state parks, Connecticut state parks or every city we cover.
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.