Harold Parker State Forest

Harold Parker State Forest encompasses 3,294 acres of land with 11 ponds and 56 miles of trails through mixed hardwood and pine forests.

The land transformed from agricultural use to state forest in the 1930s when the Commonwealth acquired it for reforestation and conservation purposes.

The Department of Conservation and Recreation maintains educational programs about local ecology and wildlife through interpretive events at the forest.

Visitors can access 89 campsites at Lorraine Park Campground, with rates of $17 per night for Massachusetts residents and $54 for non-residents.

The forest contains over 100 certified vernal pools that support rare species like blue-spotted salamanders and spotted turtles throughout the seasons.

Location: Massachusetts

GPS coordinates: 42.61980,-71.08040

Latest update: May 26, 2025 16:45