State Parks

Massachusetts:

• Massachusetts DCR - Use the Department of Conservation website to access complete information on all of the Massachusetts state parks.
• Reserve America - Use this website to book a spot at any of the Massachusetts state forest campgrounds.
• Visit Massachusetts State Parks Locations - Search for parks by location.
• Some of the state forests we have visited in Massachusetts:
  • Blue Hills Reservation - A large forest located minutes from Boston, MA.
  • Boston Harbor Islands - This unique area requires a different approach to camping planning, for example, bringing ALL of your water.
  • Douglas State Forest in Douglas, Massachusetts
  • Mount Grace State Forest in Warwick, Massachusetts
  • Mount Greylock State Reservation in Lanesborough, Massachusetts - This area allows tent camping in a few designated areas only, but some are on the trail. It is located in Western, MA near Pittsfield (about 2.5 hours from Worcester, MA)
  • Pittsfield State Forest in Pittsfield, Massachusetts
  • Rutland State Park in Rutland, Massachusetts

Connecticut:

• Connecticut DEP - Use the Department of Energy & Environmental Protection website to access complete information on all of the Connecticut state parks and forests. A special process applies for group sites.
• Two state forests we have visited in Connecticut:
  • Mashamoquet Brook State Park in Pomfret Center, Connecticut
  • Pachaug State Forest in Voluntown, Connecticut (and other towns)

Maine:

• Maine State Park Campground Reservations - Use this Bureau of Parks and Lands site to make a reservation. To see approximate park locations, see the Outdoors in Maine mini-guide.

New Hampshire:

• Parks & Recreation New Hampshire - Use this website to access complete information on all of the New Hampshire state parks.
• The state forest we have visited in New Hampshire:
  • Mount Monadnock - The only camping is at a campground at the base of the mountain. Most hikes follow one of several trails up the mountain. This park is located in Jaffrey, NH (a bit over one hour from Worcester, MA).

Rhode Island:

• Rhode Island State Parls - Use this website to access information on Rhode Island state parks. Special use permits (in place of reservations) are generally handled by mail and can require review at a monthly management meeting, so allow extra time for these.
• The state forest we have visited in Rhode Island:
  • Arcadia Management Area - The largest of the RI State Parks, this forest is located partly in Hope Valley, RI (about 85 minutes from Worcester, MA). For good trail maps, see RIHunts.com.

Vermont:

• Vermont State Parls - Use the Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation website to access complete information on all of the Vermont state parks and forests.