State Parks Near Newburyport, Massachusetts
99 state park units lie within 50 miles of Newburyport, including 19 parks across the line in New Hampshire and Maine. The closest is Maudslay State Park, about 2 mi northwest of town. 33 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Maudslay State Park2 mi northwest
- Within 25 miles
- 33of 99 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 52 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 11pets allowed
State parks near Newburyport, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Newburyport; driving distance is usually longer. Showing the nearest 60 of 99.
Maudslay State Park
Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Maudslay State Park →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 →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 →Hampton Beach State Park
Visitors come for horseback riding, swimming, and fishing.
Hours, fees and rules for Hampton Beach 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 →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 →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 →Willowdale State Forest
Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Willowdale State Forest →North Beach
Things to do include swimming, fishing, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for North Beach →North Hampton State Park
Visitors come for swimming and fishing.
Hours, fees and rules for North Hampton State Park →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 →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 →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 →Jenness State Beach
Visitors come for swimming, fishing, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Jenness State Beach →Rye Harbor State Park
Visitors come for fishing and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Rye Harbor State Park →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 →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 →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 →Wallis Sands State Park
Things to do include swimming, fishing, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Wallis Sands State Park →Odiorne Point State Park
Visitors come for cross-country skiing, mountain biking, winter sports, canoeing and kayaking, and boating. On the water side, there is a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Odiorne Point State Park →Taylor Mill Historic Site
The park supports historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, fishing, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Taylor Mill Historic Site →Wentworth-Coolidge Mansion
Things to do include winter sports, historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, fishing, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Wentworth-Coolidge Mansion →Fort Stark State Historic Site
Popular activities here are historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, fishing, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Fort Stark State Historic Site →Fort Constitution Historic Site
Things to do include historic sites and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Fort Constitution Historic Site →Fort McClary State Historic Site
Covering about 27 acres, Fort McClary State Historic Site lies in York County, about 4 miles northeast of Portsmouth.
Hours, fees and rules for Fort McClary State 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 →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 →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 →Breakheart Reservation
Breakheart Reservation is a park unit in Essex County, about 3 miles northeast of Melrose.
Hours, fees and rules for Breakheart 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 →Saugus River Reservation
Saugus River Reservation is a park unit in Essex County, in Lynn.
Hours, fees and rules for Saugus River 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 →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 →Rumney Marsh Reservation
Rumney Marsh Reservation is a park unit in Essex County, in Revere.
Hours, fees and rules for Rumney Marsh Reservation →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 →Middlesex Fells Reservation
Middlesex Fells Reservation is a park unit in Middlesex County, in Medford.
Hours, fees and rules for Middlesex Fells Reservation →Vaughan Woods Memorial State Park
Vaughan Woods Memorial State Park is a park in York County, about 4 miles east of Dover.
Hours, fees and rules for Vaughan Woods Memorial State Park →Revere Beach Reservation
On the water side, there is a swimming pool.
Hours, fees and rules for Revere Beach Reservation →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 →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 →Mystic River Reservation
Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Mystic River Reservation →Winthrop Shore Reservation
Winthrop Shore Reservation is a park unit in Suffolk County, in Winthrop Town.
Hours, fees and rules for Winthrop Shore Reservation →Chelsea Creek Beach
Chelsea Creek Beach is a beach in Suffolk County, in Chelsea.
Hours, fees and rules for Chelsea Creek Beach →Constitution Beach
Constitution Beach is a beach in Suffolk County, in Chelsea.
Hours, fees and rules for Constitution Beach →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 →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 →Northwood Meadows State Park
Visitors come for cross-country skiing, mountain biking, horseback riding, winter sports, and canoeing and kayaking.
Hours, fees and rules for Northwood Meadows State Park →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 →Bear Brook State Park
Popular activities here are snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, horseback riding, mountain biking, and winter sports. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp and boat or kayak rentals.
Hours, fees and rules for Bear Brook State Park →Beaver Brook Reservation
Facilities for water recreation include a swimming pool.
Hours, fees and rules for Beaver Brook Reservation →Old Harbor Reservation
Old Harbor Reservation is a park unit in Suffolk County, in Boston.
Hours, fees and rules for Old Harbor Reservation →Walden Pond State Reservation
Water access includes a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Walden Pond State 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 →Charles River Reservation
Water access includes a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Charles River Reservation →Boston Harbor Islands State Park
Boston Harbor Islands State Park is a park in Plymouth County, about 5 miles southeast of Boston.
Hours, fees and rules for Boston Harbor Islands State Park →Fort Revere Park
Fort Revere Park is a park in Plymouth County, about 6 miles southeast of Winthrop Town.
Hours, fees and rules for Fort Revere Park →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Newburyport
- Salisbury Beach State Reservation 4 mi northeast · Campground listed
- Hampton Beach State Park 8 mi northeast · Campground listed
- Harold Parker State Forest 16 mi southwest · Campground listed
- Pawtuckaway State Park 23 mi northwest · Campground listed
- Bear Brook State Park 33 mi northwest · Campground listed
Cabins and lodging near Newburyport
- Pawtuckaway State Park 23 mi northwest · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Bear Brook State Park 33 mi northwest · Cabins or other roofed stays
Dog-friendly state parks near Newburyport
- Hampton Beach State Park 8 mi northeast · Pets allowed under park rules
- North Beach 10 mi northeast · Pets allowed under park rules
- Kingston State Park 12 mi northwest · Pets allowed under park rules
- Jenness State Beach 14 mi northeast · Pets allowed under park rules
- Rye Harbor State Park 15 mi northeast · Pets allowed under park rules
+ 6 more in the list above
Swimming near Newburyport
- Hampton Beach State Park 8 mi northeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- North Beach 10 mi northeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- North Hampton State Park 11 mi northeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- Bradley Palmer State Park 11 mi south · Beach, pool or swim area
- Kingston State Park 12 mi northwest · Beach, pool or swim area
+ 6 more in the list above
Hiking near Newburyport
- Kingston State Park 12 mi northwest · Hiking trails listed
- Odiorne Point State Park 19 mi northeast · Hiking trails listed
- Wentworth-Coolidge Mansion 19 mi northeast · Hiking trails listed
- Fort Stark State Historic Site 19 mi northeast · Hiking trails listed
- Robert Frost Farm Historic Site 21 mi west · Hiking trails listed
+ 3 more in the list above
Fishing near Newburyport
- Hampton Beach State Park 8 mi northeast · Fishing listed
- North Beach 10 mi northeast · Fishing listed
- North Hampton State Park 11 mi northeast · Fishing listed
- Kingston State Park 12 mi northwest · Fishing listed
- Jenness State Beach 14 mi northeast · Fishing listed
+ 9 more in the list above
Questions about state parks near Newburyport
What is the closest state park to Newburyport?
Maudslay State Park is the closest, about 2 miles northwest of Newburyport in a straight line. Next are Plum Island State Reservation and Salisbury Beach State Reservation.
How many state parks are near Newburyport?
99 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 Newburyport have camping?
5 parks list camping, the nearest being Salisbury Beach State Reservation, Hampton Beach State Park and Harold Parker State Forest. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Newburyport?
Yes, at 11 parks, including Hampton Beach State Park, North Beach and Kingston 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 Newburyport?
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, MA10 mi west
- Near Lawrence, MA16 mi southwest
- Near Gloucester, MA16 mi southeast
- Near Peabody, MA20 mi south
- Near Lynn, MA24 mi south
- Near Lowell, MA25 mi southwest
- Near Dover, NH26 mi north
- Near Malden, MA28 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.