Learn about the Massachusetts Outdoor Recreation Industry Sector
On behalf of MOOR, the SE Group has developed comprehensive inventory of outdoor recreation businesses across Massachusetts and accompanying report. This work supports the Massachusetts Outdoor Industry Pathways initiative, a statewide effort launched by the Massachusetts Office of Outdoor Recreation (MOOR) aimed to bring together businesses, nonprofits, and government partners across the outdoor recreation sector to identify opportunities for collaboration and support.
Pathways Project: Engage in co-creating the future of the outdoor industry in Massachusetts
MOOR, in partnership with the consulting firm SE Group and Collective Insight, has launched Massachusetts Outdoor Industry Pathways, a statewide initiative designed to strengthen the Commonwealth’s outdoor recreation industry. The project brings together businesses, nonprofits, and governmental partners across the outdoor recreation ecosystem to assess opportunities for statewide collaboration and support. Through a series of listening sessions, the initiative will elevate the voices of outdoor recreation stakeholders and identify strategies to strengthen the Commonwealth’s outdoor recreation industry.
Search for Massachusetts Outdoor Recreation Businesses
You can also search, filter and sort the list below to find specific outdoor recreation businesses. Businesses are organized by organized by Outdoor Activity Category. If you are an Outdoor Recreation Business and don’t see your business listed, or want something corrected, please email mooroutdoors@mass.gov.
MA Business Inventory
Outdoor Activity Category
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| Fish/Game | Bait and tackle shops, fish/game clubs, hunting shops, fishing charters |
| Marine/Boat | Large watercraft, Sailing, yacht, harbor tours, boat clubs |
| Equestrian | All things equestrian – lessons, stables, shops |
| Bikes | All things bike – mountain, road, shops, tours, etc. |
| Summer Camp | Outdoor summer camps |
| Winter sports | Skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, dogsledding |
| General Outdoor Gear | General outdoor gear shops (like REI or North Face), hiking, camping, running, clothing |
| Paddle sports | Kayak, canoe, stand up paddleboard |
| Archery | Archery shops and ranges |
| Watersports | Surf, wind-kite, parasailing |
| Climbing/Mountaineering | Climbing gyms, mountaineering guides |
| Motorsports | ATV, OHV, Off-road motorcycles |
| Camping/RV | Campgrounds, RV, RV repair, RV sales |
| Other | Third-party activity organizers, outdoor education, miscellaneous |