State Parks Near Northampton, Massachusetts
167 state park units lie within 50 miles of Northampton, including 3 parks across the line in Connecticut. The closest is Elwell Recreation Area, about 3 mi east of town. 48 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Elwell Recreation Area3 mi east
- Within 25 miles
- 48of 167 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 8parks list campsites
- Dog-friendly
- 11 with free entry
State parks near Northampton, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Northampton; driving distance is usually longer. Showing the nearest 60 of 167.
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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →Mount Holyoke Range State Park
Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Mount Holyoke Range State Park →Holyoke Heritage State Park
Facilities for water recreation include a swimming pool.
Hours, fees and rules for Holyoke Heritage 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 →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 →Hampton Ponds State Park
Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Hampton Ponds State Park →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 →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 →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 →Chicopee Memorial State Park
On the water side, there is a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Chicopee Memorial State Park →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 →Connecticut River Greenway State Park
Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Connecticut River Greenway 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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →Shelburne State Forest
Water access includes a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Shelburne 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 →Kenneth Dubuque Memorial State Forest
For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Kenneth Dubuque Memorial State Forest →Wendell State Forest
Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Wendell State Forest →Ashmere Lake State Park
On the water side, there is a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Ashmere Lake State Park →Windsor State Forest
Water access includes a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Windsor State Forest →Catamount State Forest
Catamount State Forest is a forest in Franklin County, about 8 miles west of Greenfield.
Hours, fees and rules for Catamount State Forest →Tolland State Forest
On the water side, there is a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Tolland State Forest →Otis State Forest
Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Otis 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 →Granville State Forest
Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Granville 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 →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 →Erving State Forest
On the water side, there is a boat ramp. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Erving State Forest →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 →Wahconah Falls State Park
Wahconah Falls State Park is a park in Berkshire County, about 8 miles east of Pittsfield.
Hours, fees and rules for Wahconah Falls State Park →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 →Mohawk Trail State Forest
Water access includes a boat ramp. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Mohawk Trail 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 →Leyden State Forest
Leyden State Forest is a forest in Franklin County, about 7 miles north of Greenfield.
Hours, fees and rules for Leyden State Forest →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 →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 →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 →Enders State Forest
The park supports hunting in season, wildlife watching, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Enders State Forest →Savoy Mountain State Forest
Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Savoy Mountain State Forest →Northfield State Forest
Northfield State Forest is a forest in Franklin County, about 11 miles northeast of Greenfield.
Hours, fees and rules for Northfield State Forest →H.O. Cook State Forest
H.O. Cook State Forest is a forest in Franklin County, about 12 miles northwest of Greenfield.
Hours, fees and rules for H.O. Cook State Forest →Sandisfield State Forest
On the water side, there is a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Sandisfield State Forest →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Northampton
- D.A.R. State Forest 11 mi northwest · Campground listed
- Kenneth Dubuque Memorial State Forest 21 mi northwest · Campground listed
- Wendell State Forest 21 mi northeast · Campground listed
- Granville State Forest 24 mi southwest · Campground listed
- Erving State Forest 25 mi northeast · Campground listed
+ 3 more in the list above
Dog-friendly state parks near Northampton
- Scantic River State Park 25 mi south · Pets allowed under park rules
Swimming near Northampton
- Holyoke Heritage State Park 9 mi south · Beach, pool or swim area
Hiking near Northampton
- Windsor Locks Canal Trail State Park 24 mi south · Hiking trails listed
- Scantic River State Park 25 mi south · Hiking trails listed
- Enders State Forest 28 mi southwest · Hiking trails listed
Fishing near Northampton
- Windsor Locks Canal Trail State Park 24 mi south · Fishing listed
- Scantic River State Park 25 mi south · Fishing listed
Free state parks near Northampton
- Enders State Forest 28 mi southwest · No entrance fee listed
Questions about state parks near Northampton
What is the closest state park to Northampton?
Elwell Recreation Area is the closest, about 3 miles east of Northampton in a straight line. Next are J.A. Skinner State Park and Mount Tom State Reservation.
How many state parks are near Northampton?
167 state park units are within 50 miles, and 48 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Northampton have camping?
8 parks list camping, the nearest being D.A.R. State Forest, Kenneth Dubuque Memorial State Forest and Wendell State Forest. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Northampton?
Yes, at 1 park, including Scantic River 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 Northampton?
1 park list no entrance fee: Enders State Forest. Camping and some activities can still cost extra.
State parks near other cities
- Near Holyoke, MA8 mi south
- Near Amherst Town, MA9 mi east
- Near Westfield, MA14 mi south
- Near Springfield, MA16 mi southeast
- Near Greenfield, MA20 mi north
- Near Palmer Town, MA21 mi southeast
- Near Pittsfield, MA31 mi west
- Near North Adams, MA33 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.