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
Overview
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
Sunrise to sunset
Parking
Daily parking fee charged May 25 through October 14
MA resident $5
Non-MA resident $20
Resident and non resident status is determined by the vehicle license plate
Activities
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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
- Hiking
- Camping
- Canoeing and kayaking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Horseback riding
- Mountain biking
- Biking
- Ice skating
- Cross-country skiing
- Educational programs
- Boating (non-motorized)
- Swimming
Facilities
- Pavilion
- Picnic areas
- Playground
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Trailer/R.V. dumping
Accessibility
- Accessible camping
- Accessible picnicking
- Accessible restrooms
- Accessible trail
- Beach wheelchairs available
Restrictions
- No alcohol
- No littering
More info
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.
