State Parks Near New Bedford, Massachusetts
103 state park units lie within 50 miles of New Bedford, including 16 parks across the line in Rhode Island. The closest is Acushnet Cedar Swamp State Reservation, about 3 mi northwest of town. 30 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Acushnet Cedar Swamp State Reservation3 mi northwest
- Within 25 miles
- 30of 103 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 6parks list campsites
- Dog-friendly
- 7pets allowed
State parks near New Bedford, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central New Bedford; driving distance is usually longer. Showing the nearest 60 of 103.
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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →Myles Standish State Forest
Overnight options include 5 camping areas, with tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Myles Standish State Forest →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →Shawme-Crowell State Forest
For overnight stays there are 2 camping areas (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Shawme-Crowell State Forest →Scusset Beach State Reservation
Overnight options include 2 camping areas, with tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Scusset Beach State Reservation →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →Brenton Point State Park
Popular activities here are wildlife watching, fishing, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Brenton Point State Park →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 →West Bridgewater State Forest
On the water side, there is a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for West Bridgewater State Forest →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 →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 →Lincoln Woods State Park
The park supports horseback riding, winter sports, boating, swimming, and fishing.
Hours, fees and rules for Lincoln Woods State Park →Barnstable State Forest
Barnstable State Forest is a forest in Barnstable County, in Barnstable Town.
Hours, fees and rules for Barnstable State Forest →South Beach State Park
South Beach State Park is a 48-acre park in Dukes County, about 23 miles south of Barnstable Town.
Hours, fees and rules for South Beach State Park →Borderland State Park
Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Borderland 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 →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 →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 →Snake Den State Park
Visitors come for hunting in season, archery, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Snake Den State Park →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →Franklin State Forest
Franklin State Forest is a forest in Norfolk County, in Franklin Town.
Hours, fees and rules for Franklin 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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →
Best picks by activity
Camping near New Bedford
- Massasoit State Park 15 mi north · Campground listed
- Myles Standish State Forest 19 mi northeast · Campground listed
- Shawme-Crowell State Forest 23 mi east · Campground listed
- Scusset Beach State Reservation 23 mi east · Campground listed
- Wompatuck State Park 38 mi north · Campground listed
+ 1 more in the list above
Dog-friendly state parks near New Bedford
- Colt State Park 19 mi west · Pets allowed under park rules
- Rocky Point State Park 22 mi west · Pets allowed under park rules
- Fort Adams State Park 24 mi southwest · Pets allowed under park rules
- Fort Wetherill State Park 25 mi southwest · Pets allowed under park rules
- Goddard Memorial State Park 26 mi west · Pets allowed under park rules
+ 2 more in the list above
Swimming near New Bedford
- Goddard Memorial State Park 26 mi west · Beach, pool or swim area
- Lincoln Woods State Park 30 mi northwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Scarborough North State Beach 33 mi southwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Roger Wheeler State Beach 35 mi southwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Salty Brine State Beach 36 mi southwest · Beach, pool or swim area
+ 2 more in the list above
Hiking near New Bedford
- Colt State Park 19 mi west · Hiking trails listed
- Rocky Point State Park 22 mi west · Hiking trails listed
- Fort Wetherill State Park 25 mi southwest · Hiking trails listed
- Goddard Memorial State Park 26 mi west · Hiking trails listed
- Lincoln Woods State Park 30 mi northwest · Hiking trails listed
+ 1 more in the list above
Fishing near New Bedford
- Colt State Park 19 mi west · Fishing listed
- Haines Memorial State Park 22 mi west · Fishing listed
- Rocky Point State Park 22 mi west · Fishing listed
- Fort Adams State Park 24 mi southwest · Fishing listed
- Fort Wetherill State Park 25 mi southwest · Fishing listed
+ 7 more in the list above
Questions about state parks near New Bedford
What is the closest state park to New Bedford?
Acushnet Cedar Swamp State Reservation is the closest, about 3 miles northwest of New Bedford in a straight line. Next are Fort Phoenix State Reservation and Nasketucket Bay State Reservation.
How many state parks are near New Bedford?
103 state park units are within 50 miles, and 30 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near New Bedford have camping?
6 parks list camping, the nearest being Massasoit State Park, Myles Standish State Forest and Shawme-Crowell State Forest. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near New Bedford?
Yes, at 7 parks, including Colt State Park, Rocky Point State Park and Fort Adams 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 New Bedford?
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 Fall River, MA9 mi northwest
- Near Taunton, MA19 mi northwest
- Near Bridgewater Town, MA22 mi north
- Near Newport, RI23 mi southwest
- Near Warwick, RI25 mi west
- Near Attleboro, MA26 mi northwest
- Near Providence, RI27 mi northwest
- Near Central Falls, RI28 mi northwest
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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.