State Parks Near Palmer Town, Massachusetts
184 state park units lie within 50 miles of Palmer Town, including 15 parks across the line in Connecticut. The closest is Red Bridge State Park, about 5 mi west of town. 37 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Red Bridge State Park5 mi west
- Within 25 miles
- 37of 184 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 10parks list campsites
- Dog-friendly
- 31 with free entry
State parks near Palmer Town, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Palmer Town; driving distance is usually longer. Showing the nearest 60 of 184.
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 →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 →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 →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 →Chicopee Memorial State Park
On the water side, there is a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Chicopee Memorial State Park →Wells State Park
For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Wells State Park →Mount Holyoke Range State Park
Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Mount Holyoke Range State Park →Nipmuck State Forest
Visitors come for horseback riding, historic sites, hunting in season, boating, and fishing. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Nipmuck 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 →Shenipsit State Forest
Visitors come for horseback riding, historic sites, hunting in season, biking, and fishing.
Hours, fees and rules for Shenipsit State Forest →Holyoke Heritage State Park
Facilities for water recreation include a swimming pool.
Hours, fees and rules for Holyoke Heritage State Park →Bigelow Hollow State Park
Popular activities here are snorkeling and diving, hunting in season, boating, fishing, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Bigelow Hollow State Park →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →Nye-Holman State Forest
Things to do include hunting in season, fishing, hiking, and picnicking. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Nye-Holman State Forest →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 →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 →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 →Hampton Ponds State Park
Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Hampton Ponds State Park →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →Natchaug State Forest
The park supports horseback riding, historic sites, hunting in season, boating, and biking. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Natchaug State Forest →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →Connecticut River Greenway State Park
Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Connecticut River Greenway State Park →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 →Wendell State Forest
Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Wendell State Forest →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 →Mashamoquet Brook State Park
Popular activities here are historic sites, boating, biking, fishing, and hiking. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Mashamoquet Brook State Park →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 →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 →Douglas State Forest
On the water side, there is a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Douglas State Forest →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 →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 →Bolton Notch State Park
Things to do include boating and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Bolton Notch State Park →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 →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 →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 →Quaddick State Forest
Things to do include hunting in season, biking, hiking, and picnicking. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Quaddick State Forest →Hop River State Park Trail
Things to do include hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Hop River State Park Trail →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 →James L. Goodwin State Forest
The park supports horseback riding, boating, biking, fishing, and hiking. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for James L. Goodwin 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 →Quaddick State Park
Visitors come for boating, swimming, fishing, hiking, and picnicking. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Quaddick State Park →Nathan Hale State Forest
The park supports hunting in season and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Nathan Hale State Forest →Mansfield Hollow State Park
Things to do include historic sites, hunting in season, boating, biking, and fishing.
Hours, fees and rules for Mansfield Hollow State Park →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Palmer Town
- Wells State Park 13 mi east · Campground listed
- Nipmuck State Forest 14 mi southeast · Campground listed
- Nye-Holman State Forest 18 mi south · Campground listed
- Natchaug State Forest 22 mi south · Campground listed
- Wendell State Forest 27 mi north · Campground listed
+ 5 more in the list above
Dog-friendly state parks near Palmer Town
- Nipmuck State Forest 14 mi southeast · Pets allowed under park rules
- Shenipsit State Forest 15 mi south · Pets allowed under park rules
- Scantic River State Park 17 mi southwest · Pets allowed under park rules
Swimming near Palmer Town
- Holyoke Heritage State Park 15 mi west · Beach, pool or swim area
- Quaddick State Park 30 mi southeast · Beach, pool or swim area
Hiking near Palmer Town
- Nipmuck State Forest 14 mi southeast · Hiking trails listed
- Shenipsit State Forest 15 mi south · Hiking trails listed
- Bigelow Hollow State Park 16 mi southeast · Hiking trails listed
- Scantic River State Park 17 mi southwest · Hiking trails listed
- Nye-Holman State Forest 18 mi south · Hiking trails listed
+ 10 more in the list above
Fishing near Palmer Town
- Nipmuck State Forest 14 mi southeast · Fishing listed
- Shenipsit State Forest 15 mi south · Fishing listed
- Bigelow Hollow State Park 16 mi southeast · Fishing listed
- Scantic River State Park 17 mi southwest · Fishing listed
- Nye-Holman State Forest 18 mi south · Fishing listed
+ 6 more in the list above
Free state parks near Palmer Town
- Nathan Hale State Forest 30 mi south · No entrance fee listed
Questions about state parks near Palmer Town
What is the closest state park to Palmer Town?
Red Bridge State Park is the closest, about 5 miles west of Palmer Town in a straight line. Next are Ludlow State Forest and Brimfield State Forest.
How many state parks are near Palmer Town?
184 state park units are within 50 miles, and 37 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Palmer Town have camping?
10 parks list camping, the nearest being Wells State Park, Nipmuck State Forest and Nye-Holman State Forest. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Palmer Town?
Yes, at 3 parks, including Nipmuck State Forest, Shenipsit State Forest and 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 Palmer Town?
1 park list no entrance fee: Nathan Hale State Forest. Camping and some activities can still cost extra.
State parks near other cities
- Near Springfield, MA13 mi southwest
- Near Amherst Town, MA16 mi northwest
- Near Southbridge Town, MA17 mi southeast
- Near Holyoke, MA17 mi west
- Near Northampton, MA21 mi northwest
- Near Westfield, MA23 mi west
- Near Worcester, MA26 mi east
- Near Gardner, MA32 mi northeast
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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.