Lovely park for nature walks and exploring wooded trails. Main pathway is paved, which is great for…read morethe littles to scooter/bike along as well. It's been a beautiful winterscape, and excited to visit year round to see the changes in scenery.

Left directly across from opening in the fence of the park. Unfortunately, a lot of trash gets…read morethrown from car windows into that area. Nice trails and often very quiet. Great place to run or walk or bike. On weekends, check to see if any race is going on, because you could potentially get trampled by bicycles or runners. Overall, very nice place to visit and to get some physical activity. One thing I don't like is the fact that some people do not pick up after their dogs and leave piles in the middle of the road. This is lazy and disrespectful. But I do go in there often.

I stayed at a Ponkapoag tent site last summer and had a wonderful time. The lake is calm and…read morebeautiful, and there are extensive trails for hiking. I can't speak to the cabin experience, but the camp as a whole is easy to access yet also allows you to feel like you've escaped the city. The tent sites are clean, spacious and have a fire pit and a picnic table. The one we were at (and I think all of them...) have private lake access, meaning you can step out of your tent and walk straight into the water for a cool morning swim or even to fish (if you have a permit!). There is also a sanctioned swim area for children and families where there are safety ropes and water toys for everyone's use. The whole experience was restful and easy to execute. I would absolutely go again.

This is my absolute favorite place on earth. I've been going here since I was a little girl and I…read morehave the best memories here. I'm even getting the coordinates tattooed. It's an escape from reality and you feel like at peace. If I could live here I would. Plus it's also really cheap. This place holds a very important place in my heart. They allow dogs and they have many trials. My family has been going here for over 60 years. Their no electricity or running water but I think that adds to the experience of being in nature and excluded to the outside world. Truly an amazing place!

Beautiful waterfront park in Salem. I really enjoyed visiting here yesterday. Salem Willows has…read morelots of shady, grassy areas and several covered picnic pavilions. There are lots of benches where you can sit and watch the water, and there are paved walking paths. The new fishing pier is beautiful and there is a Marina and kayak rentals here as well. The park has restrooms, and even a clam shack restaurant. Other restaurants are also only a short walk away. Parking is very reasonable at just 50 cents per hour. The park is clean and very pretty - a true gem!

Trolley stopped by this locaiton during my tour with them, I came back around to get another look…read more Ocean front views a plenty with some shaded areas as well. Very nice place. Looked like parking was free, and it seems like a good place for locals and tourtists to congreate and keep cool.

A clean and we'll managed park, lots of activities for kids, a nice beach, and friendly people!…read moreJust don't drive over the speed limit or you will be spoken to! Family oriented!

Lorraine Campground at Harold Parker State Forest is one of the best camping locations in Mass.,…read moreespecially if you want to be in the woods and yet be close to civilization. The ~4000 acre forest has a dedicated entrance to the campground with several rangers assigned to it. The sites can be extremely spacious and isolated or be smaller and more social. It really is your choice. Safe swimming, fishing, bike riding, and hiking are abundant. The educational programs are posted, including weekly hikes, bike rides, and fishing lessons (they provide everything for novices). They even have a bonfire on Sat. nights during the camping season. The bathrooms are cleaned daily and are typically in excellent condition, including free showers and hot water. A donation is requested for the mandatory kiln-dried firewood ($5/bundle or $10/3 bundles). All sites have potable water. No sites have electricity. Alcohol is prohibited (and this is posted prominently). People who get caught drinking (typically because they are obnoxious) are asked to leave immediately. The state police barracks is just down the road, so help is nearby if others get rowdy. It is amazing to really be in the woods so close to Boston. Booking a site in advance online is highly recommended; walk-ins/drive-ups are permitted if there is space available. The fees are extremely reasonable ($12/night).

Great spot, ended up near the bathrooms. 50 Amp service works great, fire pit, picnic table, water…read morehook up! Easy dump station- Starlink connected..Place appears well kept. Just trying things out but so far so good! We'll be back.

great urban getaway - you can actually take the t and and 2 ferries to an excellent little camping…read moreisland. make sure that you check the ferry schedules so you know when you'll get there and be able to come back. went with my bf and a friend this past weekend. i booked a campsite online through www.reserveamerica.com, but you can try walking on to see if there is a campsite available. our ranger says that usually 1/3 to 1/2 of people don't show up. it's bug free due to the fact that it's up high with no places to have standing water. definitely try to get one of the three beach front campsites - you can build a campfire on the rocky beach. if you are inland, then you can't build a campfire. the last campsite seems to be the best - level land for your tents, and someone created 2 slate "adirondack" chairs around the fire pit. each campsite has its own picnic bench and is only allowed 4 campers. there is one group camping site for larger groups. nice little walks around the island to see the ruins. lots of raspberry plants all over the island - easy to pick. watch out for poison ivy - it's all over the island. if there isn't a red tide warning, then you can pick mussels from the shore during low tide for a delicious dinner. we camped during the 4th of july weekend, and got treated to fireworks in hingham and hull! i would bring a little bit of wood for a fire - there are places to find wood but it requires a small saw. also if its a hot sunny day, then make sure that you have enough water. there is no running water - only composting toilets with toilet paper and anti bacterial gel. great for a weekend getaway - will definitely be back.

Such a great little island to sleep over on! The boat ride over gives you a great chance to see…read moreBoston from the water and the various islands that are part of the Boston Harbor Islands. Once you get there, you check in with the ranger, check out the specimen table, and then go off to get your campsite. We had one on the beach so we had easy access to the water and trails and were quite comfortable in our tent. Bring lots of water during the summer if you camp over, or run across the sandbank during low tide to Hull for more supplies (Just be back in time!) and also you might want to bring firewood and matches as there is not a lot of debris on the ground to use for fuel.

This place is what we refer to as the 'secret spot'. It's this gem of a campground tucked away, but…read morestill reasonably close. It's settled right on beautiful Lake Manchaug. The campground itself is secluded and quiet. There are spots for RV and tent camping. Bathrooms are extremely clean and well kept. The lady that runs it is super nice, but don't speed on her grounds or she will destroy you. The lake is home to all kinds of wildlife and teeming with fish. Whether you have a ski boat or a canoe it is accommodating! Overall a great place to get away and enjoy nature!! Just don't tell anyone I told you about the secret spot.

Great campground mostly trailers some tent area. Some sites on lake fishing kayaking…read more Very quite camp we have been there twice very happy.