State Parks Near Leominster, Massachusetts
171 state park units lie within 50 miles of Leominster, including 5 parks across the line in New Hampshire. The closest is Johnny Appleseed State Park, about 2 mi southeast of town. 47 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Johnny Appleseed State Park2 mi southeast
- Within 25 miles
- 47of 171 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 5parks list campsites
- Dog-friendly
- 3pets allowed
State parks near Leominster, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Leominster; driving distance is usually longer. Showing the nearest 60 of 171.
Johnny Appleseed State Park
Johnny Appleseed State Park is a 188-acre park in Worcester County, about 2 miles southeast of Leominster.
Hours, fees and rules for Johnny Appleseed State Park →Lancaster State Forest
Lancaster State Forest is a forest in Worcester County, about 4 miles east of Leominster.
Hours, fees and rules for Lancaster State Forest →Leominster State Forest
Covering about 79 acres, Leominster State Forest lies in Worcester County, about 4 miles west of Leominster.
Hours, fees and rules for Leominster State Forest →Wachusett Mountain State Reservation
Covering about 18 acres, Wachusett Mountain State Reservation lies in Worcester County, about 7 miles west of Leominster.
Hours, fees and rules for Wachusett Mountain State Reservation →Westminster State Forest
Westminster State Forest is a forest in Worcester County, about 4 miles southeast of Gardner.
Hours, fees and rules for Westminster State Forest →Pearl Hill State Park
Pearl Hill State Park is a park in Middlesex County, about 5 miles northeast of Fitchburg.
Hours, fees and rules for Pearl Hill State Park →Willard Brook State Forest
Willard Brook State Forest is a 96-acre forest in Middlesex County, about 4 miles northeast of Fitchburg.
Hours, fees and rules for Willard Brook State Forest →Squannacook Brook State Forest
Water access includes a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Squannacook Brook State Forest →Dunn State Park
Dunn State Park is a 132-acre park in Worcester County, in Gardner.
Hours, fees and rules for Dunn State Park →Gardner Heritage State Park
Gardner Heritage State Park is a park in Worcester County, in Gardner.
Hours, fees and rules for Gardner Heritage State Park →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 →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 →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 →Ashburnham State Forest
Covering about 54 acres, Ashburnham State Forest lies in Worcester County, about 7 miles northeast of Gardner.
Hours, fees and rules for Ashburnham State Forest →Hubbardston State Forest
Hubbardston State Forest is a forest in Worcester County, about 6 miles southwest of Gardner.
Hours, fees and rules for Hubbardston State Forest →Mount Watatic Reservation
Mount Watatic Reservation is a park unit in Worcester County, about 8 miles northwest of Fitchburg.
Hours, fees and rules for Mount Watatic Reservation →Winchendon State Forest
Winchendon State Forest is a forest in Worcester County, about 3 miles northwest of Gardner.
Hours, fees and rules for Winchendon State Forest →Templeton State Forest
Templeton State Forest is a forest in Worcester County, about 5 miles southwest of Gardner.
Hours, fees and rules for Templeton State Forest →Ware River Rail Trail
Ware River Rail Trail is a trail in Worcester County, about 7 miles southwest of Gardner.
Hours, fees and rules for Ware River Rail Trail →Rutland State Park
In Worcester County, about 12 miles northwest of Worcester, Rutland State Park covers about 2 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Rutland State Park →Mass Central Rail Trail
Mass Central Rail Trail is a trail in Worcester County, about 12 miles northwest of Worcester.
Hours, fees and rules for Mass Central Rail Trail →Moore State Park
Moore State Park is a park in Worcester County, about 8 miles northwest of Worcester.
Hours, fees and rules for Moore 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 →Quinsigamond State Park
In Worcester County, about 3 miles east of Worcester, Quinsigamond State Park covers about 10 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Quinsigamond State Park →Barre State Forest
Barre State Forest is a forest in Worcester County, about 14 miles south of Gardner.
Hours, fees and rules for Barre State Forest →Lake Dennison Recreation Area
Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Lake Dennison Recreation Area →Otter River State Forest
For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Otter River State Forest →Oakham State Forest
Oakham State Forest is a forest in Worcester County, about 11 miles west of Worcester.
Hours, fees and rules for Oakham 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 →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 →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 →Spencer State Forest
Covering about 126 acres, Spencer State Forest lies in Worcester County, about 9 miles west of Worcester.
Hours, fees and rules for Spencer State Forest →Petersham State Forest
Petersham State Forest is a forest in Worcester County, about 12 miles west of Gardner.
Hours, fees and rules for Petersham State Forest →Whitehall State Park
Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Whitehall State Park →Hopkinton State Park
Water access includes a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Hopkinton State Park →Walden Pond State Reservation
Water access includes a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Walden Pond State Reservation →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 →North Brookfield State Forest
North Brookfield State Forest is a forest in Worcester County, about 12 miles west of Worcester.
Hours, fees and rules for North Brookfield State Forest →Lawton State Forest
Lawton State Forest is a forest in Worcester County, about 12 miles west of Gardner.
Hours, fees and rules for Lawton State Forest →Lowell Heritage State Park
On the water side, there is a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Lowell Heritage State Park →Miller State Park
Visitors come for winter sports, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Miller State Park →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 →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 →Upton State Forest
Covering about 11 acres, Upton State Forest lies in Worcester County, about 11 miles south of Marlborough.
Hours, fees and rules for Upton 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 →Ashland State Park
On the water side, there is a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Ashland State Park →Cochituate State Park
Water access includes a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Cochituate State Park →New Salem State Forest
New Salem State Forest is a forest in Franklin County, about 15 miles west of Gardner.
Hours, fees and rules for New Salem State Forest →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 →Royalston State Forest
Royalston State Forest is a forest in Worcester County, about 15 miles northwest of Gardner.
Hours, fees and rules for Royalston State Forest →Purgatory Chasm State Reservation
Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Purgatory Chasm State Reservation →Sutton State Forest
Sutton State Forest is a forest in Worcester County, about 11 miles south of Worcester.
Hours, fees and rules for Sutton State Forest →Monadnock State Park
Things to do include cross-country skiing, winter sports, hiking, and picnicking. Overnight options include campsites, with RV sites, tent sites, and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Monadnock State Park →Rhododendron State Park
Things to do include cross-country skiing, winter sports, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Rhododendron State Park →Greenfield State Park
Visitors come for snowmobiling, winter sports, canoeing and kayaking, swimming, and boating. Water access includes boat or kayak rentals. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Greenfield State Park →Elm Bank Reservation
On the water side, there is a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Elm Bank 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 →Orange State Forest
Orange State Forest is a forest in Franklin County, about 13 miles east of Greenfield.
Hours, fees and rules for Orange State Forest →Wells State Park
For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Wells State Park →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Leominster
- Lake Dennison Recreation Area 18 mi northwest · Campground listed
- Otter River State Forest 18 mi northwest · Campground listed
- Monadnock State Park 28 mi northwest · Campground listed
- Greenfield State Park 29 mi north · Campground listed
- Wells State Park 30 mi southwest · Campground listed
Dog-friendly state parks near Leominster
- Miller State Park 24 mi north · Pets allowed under park rules
- Rhododendron State Park 28 mi northwest · Pets allowed under park rules
- Greenfield State Park 29 mi north · Pets allowed under park rules
Swimming near Leominster
- Silver Lake State Park 19 mi northeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- Greenfield State Park 29 mi north · Beach, pool or swim area
Hiking near Leominster
- Silver Lake State Park 19 mi northeast · Hiking trails listed
- Miller State Park 24 mi north · Hiking trails listed
- Monadnock State Park 28 mi northwest · Hiking trails listed
- Rhododendron State Park 28 mi northwest · Hiking trails listed
- Greenfield State Park 29 mi north · Hiking trails listed
Fishing near Leominster
- Silver Lake State Park 19 mi northeast · Fishing listed
- Greenfield State Park 29 mi north · Fishing listed
Questions about state parks near Leominster
What is the closest state park to Leominster?
Johnny Appleseed State Park is the closest, about 2 miles southeast of Leominster in a straight line. Next are Lancaster State Forest and Leominster State Forest.
How many state parks are near Leominster?
171 state park units are within 50 miles, and 47 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Leominster have camping?
5 parks list camping, the nearest being Lake Dennison Recreation Area, Otter River State Forest and Monadnock State Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Leominster?
Yes, at 3 parks, including Miller State Park, Rhododendron State Park and Greenfield 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 Leominster?
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 Fitchburg, MA6 mi north
- Near Gardner, MA12 mi west
- Near Marlborough, MA16 mi southeast
- Near Worcester, MA17 mi south
- Near Nashua, NH21 mi northeast
- Near Framingham, MA23 mi southeast
- Near Lowell, MA24 mi east
- Near Waltham, MA28 mi east
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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.