- This page, Skinner State Park, is offered by
- Department of Conservation & Recreation
Skinner State Park
Details of Skinner State Park
Overview of Skinner State Park
Hours for Skinner State Park
Auto road hours
The auto-road to the Summit is closed for the season and will re-open in the spring of 2025
Summit House
The Summit house is closed for the season and will re-open in the spring of 2025
The Summit house restrooms are closed, port-jons are located on Mountain Road at the main entrance
Parking at Skinner State Park
Parking fees charged from May 15 - Oct 14 or until the road closes
MA resident $5
Non-MA resident $20
Resident and non resident status is determined by the vehicle license plate
Activities at Skinner State Park
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Hiking & walking
Skinner offers more than 40 miles of hiking trails.
All Activities at Skinner State Park
- Cross-country skiing
- Educational programs
- Hiking
- Snowmobiling
- Snowshoeing
- Mountain biking
- Horseback riding
- Hang gliding
Facilities at Skinner State Park
- Grilling
- Picnic areas
- Restrooms: The Summit house restrooms are closed, port-jons are located on Mountain Road at the main entrance.
- Scenic viewing area
- Visitors Center
Restrictions at Skinner State Park
- No drones
- No rock climbing
- No alcohol
- No all-terrain vehicles (ATVs)
- No going off marked trails
- No motorized vehicles
- No off-road motorcycles or dirt bikes
- No roller skates or roller blades
- No skateboards
More info for Skinner State Park
School groups, wedding ceremonies, parties and other special events require a special use permit . For more information please call the park office at 413 586 0350.