State Parks Near Lawrence, Massachusetts
130 state park units lie within 50 miles of Lawrence, including 10 parks across the line in New Hampshire. The closest is Lawrence Riverfront State Park, about 1 mi southwest of town. 45 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Lawrence Riverfront State Park1 mi southwest
- Within 25 miles
- 45of 130 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 41 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 5pets allowed
State parks near Lawrence, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Lawrence; driving distance is usually longer. Showing the nearest 60 of 130.
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 →Lawrence Heritage State Park
Covering about 26 acres, Lawrence Heritage State Park lies in Essex County, in Methuen.
Hours, fees and rules for Lawrence Heritage State Park →Harold Parker State Forest
Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Harold Parker 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 →Baldpate Pond State Park
Baldpate Pond State Park is a park in Essex County, about 7 miles southeast of Haverhill.
Hours, fees and rules for Baldpate Pond State Park →Georgetown-Rowley State Forest
Georgetown-Rowley State Forest is a forest in Essex County, about 8 miles southeast of Haverhill.
Hours, fees and rules for Georgetown-Rowley State Forest →Lowell Heritage State Park
On the water side, there is a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Lowell Heritage 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 →Lowell-Dracut-Tyngsborough State Forest
Lowell-Dracut-Tyngsborough State Forest is a forest in Middlesex County, about 3 miles northwest of Lowell.
Hours, fees and rules for Lowell-Dracut-Tyngsborough 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 →Willowdale State Forest
Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Willowdale State Forest →Taylor Mill Historic Site
The park supports historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, fishing, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Taylor Mill Historic Site →Robert Frost Farm Historic Site
Visitors come for historic sites, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Robert Frost Farm Historic Site →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 →Maudslay State Park
Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Maudslay State Park →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 →Breakheart Reservation
Breakheart Reservation is a park unit in Essex County, about 3 miles northeast of Melrose.
Hours, fees and rules for Breakheart Reservation →Kingston State Park
Visitors come for canoeing and kayaking, swimming, boating, fishing, and hiking. On the water side, there is a boat ramp and boat or kayak rentals.
Hours, fees and rules for Kingston State Park →White Island Historical Site
Visitors come for historic sites.
Hours, fees and rules for White Island Historical Site →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 →Middlesex Fells Reservation
Middlesex Fells Reservation is a park unit in Middlesex County, in Medford.
Hours, fees and rules for Middlesex Fells Reservation →Saugus River Reservation
Saugus River Reservation is a park unit in Essex County, in Lynn.
Hours, fees and rules for Saugus River Reservation →Plum Island State Reservation
Plum Island State Reservation is a 64-acre park unit in Essex County, about 4 miles east of Newburyport.
Hours, fees and rules for Plum Island State Reservation →Sandy Point State Reservation
Sandy Point State Reservation is a 1-acre park unit in Essex County, about 7 miles northwest of Gloucester.
Hours, fees and rules for Sandy Point State Reservation →Salisbury Beach State Reservation
Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp. Overnight options include 2 camping areas, with RV sites and tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Salisbury Beach State 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 →Rumney Marsh Reservation
Rumney Marsh Reservation is a park unit in Essex County, in Revere.
Hours, fees and rules for Rumney Marsh Reservation →Walden Pond State Reservation
Water access includes a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Walden Pond State Reservation →Mystic River Reservation
Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Mystic River 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 →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 →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 →Nashua River Rail Trail
Nashua River Rail Trail is a 18-acre trail in Middlesex County, about 9 miles southwest of Nashua.
Hours, fees and rules for Nashua River Rail Trail →Beaver Brook Reservation
Facilities for water recreation include a swimming pool.
Hours, fees and rules for Beaver Brook Reservation →Revere Beach Reservation
On the water side, there is a swimming pool.
Hours, fees and rules for Revere Beach Reservation →J. Harry Rich State Forest
J. Harry Rich State Forest is a forest in Middlesex County, about 9 miles southwest of Nashua.
Hours, fees and rules for J. Harry Rich State Forest →Silver Lake State Park
The park supports snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, winter sports, canoeing and kayaking, and swimming. On the water side, there is boat or kayak rentals.
Hours, fees and rules for Silver Lake State Park →Chelsea Creek Beach
Chelsea Creek Beach is a beach in Suffolk County, in Chelsea.
Hours, fees and rules for Chelsea Creek Beach →Hampton Beach State Park
Visitors come for horseback riding, swimming, and fishing.
Hours, fees and rules for Hampton Beach State Park →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 →Constitution Beach
Constitution Beach is a beach in Suffolk County, in Chelsea.
Hours, fees and rules for Constitution Beach →Winthrop Shore Reservation
Winthrop Shore Reservation is a park unit in Suffolk County, in Winthrop Town.
Hours, fees and rules for Winthrop Shore Reservation →Charles River Reservation
Water access includes a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Charles River Reservation →North Beach
Things to do include swimming, fishing, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for North Beach →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 →Hammond Pond Reservation
Hammond Pond Reservation is a park unit in Middlesex County, in Newton.
Hours, fees and rules for Hammond Pond Reservation →North Hampton State Park
Visitors come for swimming and fishing.
Hours, fees and rules for North Hampton State Park →Pawtuckaway State Park
The park supports snowmobiling, mountain biking, horseback riding, winter sports, and canoeing and kayaking. Water access includes a boat ramp and boat or kayak rentals. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites and showers).
Hours, fees and rules for Pawtuckaway State Park →Old Harbor Reservation
Old Harbor Reservation is a park unit in Suffolk County, in Boston.
Hours, fees and rules for Old Harbor Reservation →Southwest Corridor Park
Facilities for water recreation include a swimming pool.
Hours, fees and rules for Southwest Corridor Park →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 →Hemlock Gorge Reservation
In Norfolk County, in Newton, Hemlock Gorge Reservation covers about 16 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Hemlock Gorge Reservation →Halibut Point State Park
Covering about 67 acres, Halibut Point State Park lies in Essex County, about 5 miles northeast of Gloucester.
Hours, fees and rules for Halibut Point 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 →Squannacook Brook State Forest
Water access includes a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Squannacook Brook State Forest →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 →Townsend State Forest
Townsend State Forest is a forest in Middlesex County, about 8 miles northeast of Fitchburg.
Hours, fees and rules for Townsend State Forest →Jenness State Beach
Visitors come for swimming, fishing, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Jenness State Beach →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Lawrence
- Harold Parker State Forest 7 mi southeast · Campground listed
- Salisbury Beach State Reservation 20 mi northeast · Campground listed
- Hampton Beach State Park 23 mi northeast · Campground listed
- Pawtuckaway State Park 26 mi north · Campground listed
Cabins and lodging near Lawrence
- Pawtuckaway State Park 26 mi north · Cabins or other roofed stays
Dog-friendly state parks near Lawrence
- Kingston State Park 17 mi north · Pets allowed under park rules
- Hampton Beach State Park 23 mi northeast · Pets allowed under park rules
- North Beach 25 mi northeast · Pets allowed under park rules
- Pawtuckaway State Park 26 mi north · Pets allowed under park rules
- Jenness State Beach 28 mi northeast · Pets allowed under park rules
Swimming near Lawrence
- Bradley Palmer State Park 14 mi east · Beach, pool or swim area
- Kingston State Park 17 mi north · Beach, pool or swim area
- Beaver Brook Reservation 22 mi south · Beach, pool or swim area
- Revere Beach Reservation 22 mi southeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- Silver Lake State Park 23 mi west · Beach, pool or swim area
+ 6 more in the list above
Hiking near Lawrence
- Robert Frost Farm Historic Site 14 mi northwest · Hiking trails listed
- Kingston State Park 17 mi north · Hiking trails listed
- Silver Lake State Park 23 mi west · Hiking trails listed
- Pawtuckaway State Park 26 mi north · Hiking trails listed
Fishing near Lawrence
- Taylor Mill Historic Site 13 mi north · Fishing listed
- Kingston State Park 17 mi north · Fishing listed
- Silver Lake State Park 23 mi west · Fishing listed
- Hampton Beach State Park 23 mi northeast · Fishing listed
- North Beach 25 mi northeast · Fishing listed
+ 3 more in the list above
Questions about state parks near Lawrence
What is the closest state park to Lawrence?
Lawrence Riverfront State Park is the closest, about 1 miles southwest of Lawrence in a straight line. Next are Lawrence Heritage State Park and Harold Parker State Forest.
How many state parks are near Lawrence?
130 state park units are within 50 miles, and 45 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Lawrence have camping?
4 parks list camping, the nearest being Harold Parker State Forest, Salisbury Beach State Reservation and Hampton Beach State Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Lawrence?
Yes, at 5 parks, including Kingston State Park, Hampton Beach State Park and North Beach. Dogs usually must be leashed, and some areas such as beaches or buildings may be off-limits.
Are there free state parks near Lawrence?
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 Haverhill, MA7 mi northeast
- Near Lowell, MA9 mi southwest
- Near Peabody, MA15 mi southeast
- Near Newburyport, MA16 mi northeast
- Near Nashua, NH17 mi west
- Near Lynn, MA19 mi southeast
- Near Medford, MA19 mi south
- Near Malden, MA19 mi south
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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.