Address
Campground entrance, 133 Jenkins Road, Andover, MA 01810
- This page, Harold Parker State Forest, is offered by
- Department of Conservation & Recreation
- Universal Access Program
- Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
Harold Parker State Forest
Details of Harold Parker State Forest
Overview of Harold Parker State Forest
Harold Parker State Forest is a located in Andover, Mass, only an hour north of Boston. With 35 miles of trails, 11 ponds, and dozens of campsites, there’s something in this Central Hardwood-Hemlock-White Pine forest for everyone.
Hours for Harold Parker State Forest
Sunrise to sunset
Parking at Harold Parker State Forest
Daily parking fee charged May 14 weekend through October 30
MA resident $5
Non-MA resident $20
Resident and non resident status is determined by the vehicle license plate
Activities at Harold Parker State Forest
Hiking
Try the Yellow Diamond Trail, which takes you to and around Salem Pond.
Camping
The Lorraine Park Campground offers 89 campsites for tents, trailers, or R.V.s.
All Activities at Harold Parker State Forest
- Hiking
- Camping
- Canoeing and kayaking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Horseback riding
- Mountain biking
- Biking
- Ice skating
- Cross-country skiing
- Educational programs
- Boating (non-motorized)
- Swimming
Facilities at Harold Parker State Forest
- Pavilion
- Picnic areas
- Playground
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Trailer/R.V. dumping
Accessibility at Harold Parker State Forest
- Accessible camping
- Accessible picnicking
- Accessible restrooms
- Accessible trail
- Beach wheelchairs
Restrictions at Harold Parker State Forest
- No alcohol
- No littering
More info for Harold Parker State Forest
Camping costs $17/night for Massachusetts residents and $54/night for non-residents. The camping season typically runs from early May to Columbus Day weekend.
