State Parks Near Westfield, Massachusetts
187 state park units lie within 50 miles of Westfield, including 22 parks across the line in Connecticut. The closest is Hampton Ponds State Park, about 4 mi northeast of town. 45 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Hampton Ponds State Park4 mi northeast
- Within 25 miles
- 45of 187 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 71 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 25 with free entry
State parks near Westfield, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Westfield; driving distance is usually longer. Showing the nearest 60 of 187.
Hampton Ponds State Park
Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Hampton Ponds State Park →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 →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 →Holyoke Heritage State Park
Facilities for water recreation include a swimming pool.
Hours, fees and rules for Holyoke Heritage 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 →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 →Chicopee Memorial State Park
On the water side, there is a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Chicopee Memorial 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 →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 →Granville State Forest
Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Granville 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 →Enders State Forest
The park supports hunting in season, wildlife watching, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Enders State Forest →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 →Tolland State Forest
On the water side, there is a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Tolland 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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →Otis State Forest
Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Otis 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 →Peoples State Forest
Things to do include historic sites, hunting in season, boating, biking, and fishing. Its trail network totals roughly 11 miles, according to the park. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Peoples State Forest →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 →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 →Algonquin State Forest
Popular activities here are hunting in season, wildlife watching, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Algonquin State Forest →American Legion State Forest
Visitors come for historic sites, hunting in season, boating, fishing, and hiking. For overnight stays there are 30 campsites (RV sites and tent sites). There are also cabins for rent.
Hours, fees and rules for American Legion State Forest →Stratton Brook State Park
Things to do include swimming, biking, fishing, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Stratton Brook State Park →Sandisfield State Forest
On the water side, there is a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Sandisfield State Forest →Penwood State Park
The park supports biking, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Penwood State Park →Massacoe State Forest
Popular activities here are biking, fishing, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Massacoe State Forest →Talcott Mountain State Park
Things to do include historic sites, biking, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Talcott Mountain State Park →Satan’s Kingdom State Park
The park supports boating, fishing, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Satan’s Kingdom State Park →Shenipsit State Forest
Visitors come for horseback riding, historic sites, hunting in season, biking, and fishing.
Hours, fees and rules for Shenipsit 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 →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 →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 →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 →Auerfarm State Park Scenic Reserve
Visitors come for hiking and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Auerfarm State Park Scenic Reserve →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 →Cookson State Forest
On the water side, there is a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Cookson State Forest →Windsor Meadows State Park
Popular activities here are boating, biking, fishing, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Windsor Meadows State Park →Horse Guard State Park
Covering about 105 acres, Horse Guard State Park lies in Capitol Planning Region County, about 9 miles northeast of Bristol.
Hours, fees and rules for Horse Guard State Park →Platt Hill State Park
Things to do include wildlife watching, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Platt Hill State Park →Haystack Mountain State Park
The park supports historic sites, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Haystack Mountain State Park →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 →Campbell Falls State Park
Campbell Falls State Park is a park in Berkshire County, about 16 miles north of Torrington.
Hours, fees and rules for Campbell Falls State Park →Burr Pond State Park
Things to do include boating, swimming, biking, fishing, and hiking. Its trail network totals roughly 11.5 miles, according to the park.
Hours, fees and rules for Burr Pond State Park →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 →Arthur Wharton Swann State Forest
In Berkshire County, about 17 miles south of Pittsfield, Arthur Wharton Swann State Forest covers about 51 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Arthur Wharton Swann 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 →Dennis Hill State Park
Popular activities here are historic sites, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Dennis Hill State Park →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 →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 →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 →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 →Ashmere Lake State Park
On the water side, there is a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Ashmere Lake State Park →Beartown State Forest
Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Beartown State Forest →John A. Minetto State Park
Visitors come for hunting in season, fishing, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for John A. Minetto State Park →Sunnybrook State Park
Visitors come for hunting in season, fishing, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Sunnybrook State Park →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Westfield
- Granville State Forest 12 mi southwest · Campground listed
- Peoples State Forest 18 mi southwest · Campground listed
- American Legion State Forest 19 mi southwest · 30 campsites
- D.A.R. State Forest 22 mi north · Campground listed
- October Mountain State Forest 26 mi northwest · Campground listed
+ 2 more in the list above
Cabins and lodging near Westfield
- American Legion State Forest 19 mi southwest · Cabins or other roofed stays
Dog-friendly state parks near Westfield
- Scantic River State Park 17 mi southeast · Pets allowed under park rules
- Shenipsit State Forest 22 mi southeast · Pets allowed under park rules
Swimming near Westfield
- Holyoke Heritage State Park 9 mi northeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- Stratton Brook State Park 19 mi south · Beach, pool or swim area
- Burr Pond State Park 25 mi southwest · Beach, pool or swim area
Hiking near Westfield
- Windsor Locks Canal Trail State Park 13 mi southeast · Hiking trails listed
- Enders State Forest 14 mi southwest · Hiking trails listed
- Scantic River State Park 17 mi southeast · Hiking trails listed
- Peoples State Forest 18 mi southwest · Hiking trails listed
- Algonquin State Forest 19 mi southwest · Hiking trails listed
+ 16 more in the list above
Fishing near Westfield
- Windsor Locks Canal Trail State Park 13 mi southeast · Fishing listed
- Scantic River State Park 17 mi southeast · Fishing listed
- Peoples State Forest 18 mi southwest · Fishing listed
- American Legion State Forest 19 mi southwest · Fishing listed
- Stratton Brook State Park 19 mi south · Fishing listed
+ 8 more in the list above
Free state parks near Westfield
- Enders State Forest 14 mi southwest · No entrance fee listed
- Algonquin State Forest 19 mi southwest · No entrance fee listed
- Horse Guard State Park 24 mi south · No entrance fee listed
- Platt Hill State Park 24 mi southwest · No entrance fee listed
- Sunnybrook State Park 28 mi southwest · No entrance fee listed
Questions about state parks near Westfield
What is the closest state park to Westfield?
Hampton Ponds State Park is the closest, about 4 miles northeast of Westfield in a straight line. Next are Robinson State Park and Huntington State Forest.
How many state parks are near Westfield?
187 state park units are within 50 miles, and 45 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Westfield have camping?
7 parks list camping, the nearest being Granville State Forest, Peoples State Forest and American Legion State Forest. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Westfield?
Yes, at 2 parks, including Scantic River State Park and Shenipsit State Forest. Dogs usually must be leashed, and some areas such as beaches or buildings may be off-limits.
Are there free state parks near Westfield?
5 parks list no entrance fee: Enders State Forest, Algonquin State Forest and Horse Guard State Park. Camping and some activities can still cost extra.
State parks near other cities
- Near Holyoke, MA8 mi northeast
- Near Springfield, MA11 mi east
- Near Northampton, MA14 mi north
- Near Amherst Town, MA20 mi northeast
- Near Palmer Town, MA23 mi east
- Near Hartford, CT26 mi south
- Near Torrington, CT29 mi southwest
- Near Bristol, CT33 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.