The park itself is awesome, loads of hiking, walking, and biking trails. The biking ranges from road biking to cross country trails to double black diamond trails that are clearly marked. The campground itself is a classic state park campground, usually pretty quiet, usually lots of families. No on site water or septic but there are places to fill and dump your tanks. The power sites have updated electric and it works as it should. Hingham as a town isn't much of a destination but it does have decently nice beaches and easy access to other landmarks. read more

Lovely park for nature walks and exploring wooded trails. Main pathway is paved, which is great for the 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. read more

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Left directly across from opening in the fence of the park. Unfortunately, a lot of trash gets thrown 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. read more

I have been here several times, mostly during COVID since the park closer to me is too crowded. There is so much space here, and so many trails that it is easy to keep your distance from people. (Required during COVID). I like that there are trails that are paved and not paved, because sometimes our toddler decides she doesn't like hiking. The days my toddler doesn't want to walk, we bring a stroller and stay on the pavement. My only issue with this park is the trails are confusing. Even when you have a trail map, it's not the easiest to navigate. read more

Wompatuck State Park - Loved this pond! - Parks Near Me - Hingham, Massachusetts

Can't speak to the camping, so let's stick with the other draw to Wompatuck: The werewolves. Kidding, it's the trails. Wompatuck is littered with paved trails - not exceptionally well marked, but you can wander aimlessly and eventually find yourself to a loop fairly easily. Likely the Healthy Trail, a 1.3 mile spin around the... woods? There are an adequate number of, um, trash cans, but water stations, grills, bathrooms, lean-to's, anything else besides mosquitos and cool mushrooms are few and far between. Visitor Center has cool ordinance and ammo shells found around the park, so that's pretty rad. It also has maps, which are eternally missing from the boxes at trail entry points. read more

Wompatuck State Park - Parks Near Me - Hingham, Massachusetts

Wonderful multiple day visit at this state park. Park staff are visible daily throughout the campground. They are attentive to the bathroom facilities, the roads, and whether or not each camper is happy with her/his accommodations. We had a small glitch that was easily resolved by the park. supervisor, Mike, and an extremely polite young employee who approached us early one evening. Then, when I got my camper van stuck in a ditch, the park staff were more than willing to go above and beyond to try to extricate me. The trail map is excellent. Trails are marked and well-maintained. Fire roads are paved and excellent for biking. The hummingbird that approached my orange for a morning snack was a wonderful highlight. We also saw the largest turtle we've ever seen and a three second turtle fight between turtle rivals!! Every campground has a few folks that cause some noise. Park staff was quick to respond to our concern Can't say enough good things about this campground, facility, and the staff. read more

Wompatuck State Park - Parks Near Me - Hingham, Massachusetts

Hurray for Wompatuck. Fun to say, fun to visit and for me, only 2 miles from my door. Now that the weather is better, it's become easier to take some of those long hikes that I like on two regularly shod feet. No need for snow shoes, skis or ice-cleats. Hub and I have been back to Wompatuck over the last couple of weekends for longer hikes as we get back into summer shape. Hiking/walking and biking are two of our favorite ways to cruise the park, although I have come here with friends for runs too. This state park has long been a favorite given its over 4000 acres. While the majority of the park lies within Hingham boundaries, it also runs into the neighboring towns of Cohasset, Norwell, and Scituate. Originally, this land was the property of Josiah Wompatuck a local native American. Despite his having deeded the land to English settlers in the 1600s, it retains his name as a reminder of our Indian roots here. This state park really has something for everyone from easily paved areas that are easy to walk or bike , to more rugged trails on which to hike or mountain bike. You can also go camping here from April until mid-October . You'll find loads of campsites both for more rustic tent camping to areas that have space for your camper which have electrical hookups, although using electricity while camping strikes me as besides the point. Of some historical interest, this park also used to house the former Hingham Naval Ammunition Depot where ammo was kept in bunkers during World War 2. The ammo was assembled here and then sent by train or boat to where it needed to go. Some of those military bunkers are still exposed when walking on the paved areas. This is also a great area for dog walking, bird watching, horse back riding, tree identifying and picnicking. Look for the Mt. Blue spring while you're here. Visitors can help themselves to free filtered spring water so bring your bottles! It loses one star because the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, which oversees this property, could do a better job of marking the trails and paved roads. I've gotten temporarily lost here on more than one occasion. :-(( Nevertheless, it's great any time of year but it sure feels good to get out and stretch in the warmer spring weather. If you do visit, remember to cover up appropriately as thorny brambles abound in the woods and spray yourself with insect repellent. Unfortunately we're loaded in these parts with ticks, deer and otherwise. Keep yourself safe. read more

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Good flat trails, not a lot of parking. Great for walking or bike riding! Most of the water, ponds, streams were dried up. Not anyone's fault. Would like to go camping there someday. Just walked today. read more

Wompatuck State Park - Sign along trail - Parks Near Me - Hingham, Massachusetts

This review is just for the park itself not the campground. I have never camped here. If you love mountain biking you will love this park. It has so many amazing trails you can't even count them. Ranging from easy to difficult. The trails are marked pretty good. Maps available for free. There are quite a few paved roads here too. Bikers, walkers and joggers have so many options. It's also dog friendly as long as you keep your pups on a leash. I've also kayaked here before. You need to leave your ID with them and they give you the key to unlock the gate. It's not a huge pond but it's great for a relaxing day on the water. They also have spring water here for free. Mount Blue spring water. I bring my empty water jugs and fill them up when I'm there. It's awesome. Lots of history here too. Used to be a Naval annex. You'll come across bunkers here and there. Pretty cool! My go to place for mountain biking!! read more

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I am consistently impressed by the sheer amount of public and beautifully maintained park space in the greater Boston area. I went camping in Wompatuck State Park this weekend and had a wonderful time. Wompatuck offers two different types of campsites on their 4,000 or so acres - electric and non-electric. I opted for one of the several dozen electic campsites, which had a new and sturdy weather-secured electrical outlet (as well as a metal cook fire box and a fire pit). I saw plenty of campers and RVs in some of the other electric sites, which is no surprise considering the electricity, abundant fresh water lines and dump sites. If you want an easily accessible campsite that is clean and easy to get to, I definitely recommend Wompatuck. There are plenty of walking trails, lakes and an awful lot of nature. read more

An update to my previous update - the Whitney Spur Rail Trail is now open (as of last Summer). What's that mean for you? Now you can hop on the MBTA's Greenbush Line and hop off @ Cohasset Station, cross RT 3A and start hiking, biking, X-country skiing, etc. There's bridle paths too but bringing a horse on the T might be pushing it a bit. Map: http://mappery.com/map-of/Wompatuck-State-Park-trail-map read more

I like coming here for hiking, but the park is excellent for mountain bikers. Even though you don't get the wonderful views that the Blue Hills have, it's still a nice peaceful walk through the trails, with the occasional train track and WWII munitions depot (now I know where I can hide during a zombie apocalypse). Even though there are a lot of bikers that venture here, the park is huge enough where you don't feel like they're all over the place. Btw, don't expect Mount Blue Spring to be some roaring waterfall of some kind. It's pretty much a shed with a faucet inside. The water's great but...womp womp *sad trombone* read more

Great place to ride a mountain bike. Most of the terrain is beginner to intermediate, with a few tricky sections here and there. There's not a lot of vertical drop, but some of the single track is still fun. Also, Mount Blue Spring is free & the water is great- no need to filter! Definitely stop by to fill your water bottle! read more

very nice, well done wompatuck! a couple of nights camping, lots of bugs, some good times. and then there was the rain this morning, lpt, be ready for that stuff! cant hold these guys accountable. paid way too much for 'recommended (voulentold)' wood. lots of water spouts all over, good crowd control, lots vary so scope it out if you know whats good for you. its not too far off the beaten path that you cant break the fourth wall and find society again, you will need to for ice! straight fire read more

Wompatuck State Park has something to offer for everyone. Immacualte camp sites for campers. The most incredible trail system on paved or single track for the adventurous mountain bikers! Both Friends of Wompatuck (FOW) and the New England Mountain Bike Association (NEMBA) do a great job of working with the DCR to enhance the park and its resources. read more

I have been to Wompy several times over the years. Usually I have mountain biked it and a few times I roller-skied it. Over the years the ammo dumps and railroad sidings that connected them to the Hingham Shipyard have disappeared. No, you won't find any NUCLEAR weapons there now, but here is a link to a Wiki article about it and its history: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hingham_Naval_Ammunition_Depot_Annex Another aspect that makes Wompy attractive is its location next to the MBTA's Greenbush Line and the water shuttle. Three stations are nearby: West Hingham, Nantasket Junction, and Cohasset. The area has several attractions: Nantasket Beach, Land's End, and the Cohasset Music Circus. Check the shuttle's schedule here: https://www.mbta.com/schedules/ferry and the rail's schedule here: https://rideschedules.com/schedule.html?19773 BTW: I don't work for the MBTA. :-) read more

This certainly isn't the place to go if you're looking for a woodsy nature type experience. Wompatuck State Park is located on the site of a WWII era munitions depot. The woods are littered with old foundations and railroad tracks criss crossing the park. The history is interesting but all of the old manufacturing junk in the woods is a bit of an eyesore. There are very few hiking trails at this park. Most of the "trails" are actually paved roads from old the manufacturing days. Perhaps Wompatuck is best suited to people looking for a day of biking without having to worry about cars everywhere. The park is somewhat quiet though. I was here on a beautiful Saturday afternoon and I was very surprised that I rarely saw many people outside of the visitor center area. read more

This was a great park. We camped here for about a week and used it as our hub into Boston. We were in an RV so driving into the city was not an option. We were able to pick a nice spot and didn't have too much trouble with the neighbors. Perhaps that was partly because we were there during the week, but Friday night was fine too. The area is lush, and has good sites. Lots of wild mushrooms to look at too! We didn't do any of the trails because we were short on time. I would come back here in a heartbeat if we were to come to Boston again. The ferry into town was lovely and seeing more than just downtown proper was a great experience. read more

I've really loved coming here since we decided to do more camping this year. The sites have fire pits and grills, along with picnic tables. We have mapped out our fave sites to reserve, even though that $10 fee is kind of annoying. Its very cheap, even with the fee. The bathrooms are always pretty clean, though we bring our own biodegradable soap. There is even a big sink behind the bathrooms to do dishes in, and lots of water spickets dotting the sites. Its always fun to explore the closed camp sites, it always seems a little eerie and I'm not sure why they don't use them anymore. I have been dying to get into the top secret "closed area" where the old bunkers were, but there are still some abandoned buildings sprinkled around the park, and a lot of the big hills have pipes or vents at the top, leading me to believe they are filled in bunkers. I've also visited the N9 bunker (coincidentally not on the N9 trail), and it was sad to see it has been neglected for a few years. There's a lot of neat stuff to discover inside the camping area and on the trails, though there are often people on bikes and rollerblades, so be aware of that. Minus one star for a bad nights sleep when some fellow campers were driving their cars around all night and singing loudly. I know they have patrols and they didn't do anything about it. I wasn't even sure who to call about it. read more

Another park ruined by lax leash laws. Actually walked by several groups of people with their dogs off leash as two ranger cars cruised past. They didn't say a word to them even though they were supposed leash-enforced areas. Absolutely obnoxious to everyone else in the park including those who have their dogs leashed. read more

Still can't get enough of this place. Very fun being here and always a blast. Lots of hiking and biking trails that you can take and are clearly marked so you never really get lost unless you want to. Bathrooms are very clean and the Park Rangers are super helpful. P We are planning another stay this coming summer so we can explore more of the area. read more

It's next to impossible to find great rollerblading trails on the south shore. This is the only spot that I have found in the past three years that is really well suited to rollerblading. There are a few spots here and there that get a bit scary on rollerblades and I have taken a wipeout here... but overall it is very well maintained. I would suggest going around on bike to get familiar with the 12 miles of paved trails to see what is in your skill set for rollerblading before just going at it blind as I did. The place is so big that I got lost near the end of the night and it would have been nice to have had better signs around... but that is a minor problem compared to being able to enjoy nature on rollerblades like this place. read more

Great, spacious campsites nestled in the woods. Awesome and super-friendly staff and rangers that make you feel safe and welcome. Very clean bathrooms and grounds. Nothing to complain about - I just wish that I could have explored the park more than I did this time. Also, Hingham is adorable. Go visit. Camp. Enjoy the woods. read more

I love hiking here. But, it is a bit too busy during COVID, so I've tried to avoid it recently. Really miss it. Both paved and woody trails.

This is an amazing park!! Our family (4 kids) camped for 4 nights at Wompatuck, they were upgrading the electric sites so we stayed on the non-electric side. The facilities are super clean and the shower water is hot! We went in the early part of June and only 8-10 sites were occupied in the entire campground. The staff are friendly and helpful and there are a ton of biking and hiking trails. If you want to see Boston, the ferry is just 5 miles away, which takes you into downtown Boston. We happened upon this location by accident, but we will definitely be back. read more

Came in today 07/13 to ask some questions because of covid 19 and possibly take a quick tour of the campground before booking but the check-in person I spoke to was very rude. I expect that there are some changes because of COVID 19 but he completely dismissed me and shoved two maps of the campground instead of answering any questions. Needless to say we chose not to book at this campground. My advice - exercise some patience with campers as many things have changed with covid 19 so we may have more questions. read more

Overall, this was a decent camp ground. The bathrooms weren't amazing, but they weren't filthy either. The campsites were normal sized and spaced far enough away from others. There are some nice walking trails right off the campsites and we enjoyed exploring. There are also some good paved paths that are good for cycling. The 2 stars are mainly about the other campers, which I know the management doesn't control, but it still impacted our experience. The campers seemed to fit two types. The first, like us, was families and groups of friends enjoying the woods for a long weekend, cooking, pitching tents, quietly hanging around the campfire, etc. Normal camping. The second type of camper seemed a bit...transient. Some examples: -one man was waiting by the front office while we checked in, yelling directions to the campground into his cell phone. I thought he might be having friends come stay with him...nope, he was talking to the delivery man. He had ordered takeout to the campground. When I saw him back at his campsite, instead of a tent he had draped a plastic sheet over a rope strung between two trees. -another man showed up in the middle of the night, he wasn't there when we went to bed at 11 p.m. (after the office was closed) but was there in the morning. All he ahd with him was a rolling suitcase (???) and a sleeping bag. He was sleeping on top of the picnic table. -there was a couple camped across from us who looked like they were in for the long haul. Instead of the usual folding chairs around the campfire, they had some sort of rolling computer desk chair. They had huge stacks of wood that looked like they could last weeks. Also, they blasted 50 cent all night, well beyond quiet hours, and had a mini dance party by the campfire. They were a lot older than us, I'm not sure what was going on with them. A lot of other campers stopped by the campsite, you got the feeling that they knew a lot of the other people because they were fixtures at the campsite. -one of the guys who stopped by our neighbors' site didn't actually seem to have a site of his own. He was a bit dirty, with a constant backpack and a pitbull on a leash. I got the distinct sense he was the wandering sort. I wouldn't go here again...my sense is that despite the good location and decent amenities, the campground has a reputation among transients as a good place to stop and set up camp for a while. read more

Recently got back from a weekend camping trip with a friend at Wompatuck. It was our first time there, we usually camp in the White Mountains off the Kancamagus Highway in New Hampshire. We chose Wompatuck mostly because of distance, it is less than an hour away from us and they were one of the only passes in Massachusetts with vacancy on pretty short notice. There were plenty of pros and cons about this place.. but in the end, I'm not pleased with our first (and only) experience here. PROS: - Overall the place is beautiful, very scenic - Plenty of room, this place is enormous. There's 250+ campsites and plenty of room for walking, hiking, biking, etc. - The campsites individually are huge. They all look like they could support an RV (and there were many RV's) with room to spare - The front desk we dealt with (this does not include the park rangers) were incredibly friendly - Very cheap camping rates. They were cheaper than what were used to paying in NH, we paid $15 a night for the site (in state resident with electric hookup at site). - Good amount separation from your neighbor, lot of trees in between sites. - Lots of trails - Sites with either electric hookups or no hookups (only a few dollars price difference) - Sites have open fire pits for campfires AND a cooking grid directly behind it - Watering stations very nearby-- came in handy after cooking - Flush toilets and free hot showers in bathrooms (I was surprised by this, we get vault toilets and no showers at Blackberry in NH). - They do not charge extra for more than one car at a site (another nice benefit I wasn't expecting) CONS: - Our campsite was dirty on arrival. The fire pit and site itself were not raked or groomed at all. There were wrappers and other trash in the fire pit and on the ground - Our site was more gravely/sandy than anything else. We did not have a lot of grass. - The bundles of fire wood they sell at the front desk were small ($5 a "bundle") - As is the rule at all Massachusetts state parks, alcohol is prohibited. They strictly enforce this rule (this is addressed below--read on) - It's a LONG drive from the front gate up to the camping area (I know this part isn't really their fault, but it should be mentioned) - The park ranger has an attitude problem and clearly thinks he's some big shot (this is also addressed below) - The bathrooms and showers were dirty and badly littered. - They need more signage, it's very easy to get lost here Quiet hours start at 10:00pm, and of course the ranger was on our site by 10:06pm. We were not being very loud, we were not causing any problems, we were not ruining other campers good time, yet this ranger decided to sneak up on us and barge into campsite. We were almost immediately given a warning reprimanded because I had a mixed drink, and my friend had a few beers in our cooler. We were honest, respectful and courtesy to this ranger who was nothing but arrogant, rude, and sarcastic to us. I was standing up and my friend was sitting in a camping chair.. when the ranger came onto our site (for no reason, by the way) and approached us the first thing he said to me was "SIT DOWN" in an authoritative, annoyed tone. Hey State of Massachusetts.. I don't enjoy being treated like a criminal. I haven't done anything wrong and this park ranger is barking orders at me like I'm some inmate. He "reminded" us of the no alcohol policy, and that we "probably knew about it anyway", so he basically called us liars (very rude) - I actually did not know the rule, or else I wouldn't be holding a mixed drink in front of a park ranger, you dope! He initially ordered us to pour out everything we had in his presence, which I found to be unbelievably childish. My friend asked if we could just put it back in our trunks, which the ranger agree to. He acted like he was doing us this huge favor by not fining and/or evicting us immediately. We were also reprimanded because supposedly one of us swore and he heard it. My question is why are you hoovering over my campsite listening to my conversations? Get lost. I'm a tax paying Massachusetts adult citizen, this rule is absolutely ridiculous and childish. Don't get me wrong, I would understand some sort of responsible alcohol policy in place-- people who are loud and disruptive ruin the experience for others, I get that. But an outright ban is completely babyish. I enjoy the freedoms and no attitude I receive when I go to NH State Campgrounds, and I will be returning there in the future. I will not being camping Wompatuck, or any other Massachusetts State Park for that matter, ever again. read more

It's your average state park. The good: this place is huge, lots of room to explore, flat hiking and extensive mountain biking. The firewood is cheaper than most stores, one bundle for 5 or 3 for 10. Staff was generally helpful and friendly The average, bathrooms were pretty beat up and dirty but they worked well enough and the same goes for the showers. Most of the campsites are small but not close together with lots of trees for coverage. The bad, to no fault of the campground is the huge numbers of daddy long legs so just be aware an read more

Not the most scenic park in Eastern Massachusetts, but certainly one of the biggest, which makes it a great place for a day hike. Because of its size, you can walk for miles through the woods here and not see any real sign of civilization. It is a mix of paved walkways and dirt trails, so you can choose between biking, blading, jogging, walking, etc. The ponds are very nice in the park, but if you are looking for sweeping views from rocky ledges or treeless hills, this is definitely not the place for you (much of it is pretty flat). read more

This is a beautiful serene place to camp with very friendly & helpful staff. Electric and Non-electric Sites avail. 12 miles of beautiful paved roads for biking & deep wooded trails for hiking & mountain bike. Clean showers, dish washing station & dumping station. FREE fresh drinking water throughout campground from Mt Blue Spring. FREE kayaking tours (45 min). Sign up at front office. Pete was a fun instructor, very professional and made my first time kayaking a wonderful experience. I will be back! read more

Good park to camp in; big campsites, lots of trees between them for privacy, a fire pit, ample parking space, large bathrooms with toilets sinks and showers with hot water. I came here in the fall and there were some weird but harmless kamikaze beetles crashing into the table like pebbles and flipping over on their backs. Only downside was a giant asthmatic mutt digging through our garbage in the morning who must've also been deaf because it completely ignored our yells at it to shoo. The owner came and took it away. This is a good park which has few people for some reason. read more

good, varied singletrack, excellent signage, rad abandoned factory buildings and a very nice campground. there are bike trails at all levels, from paved trails to 8 foot drops in the freeride course. (enough for broken bones - personal experience.) the xc trails are what i come here for and they range from fast and swoopy double track to a few rock gardens. there is a huge network of interconnected trails, so don't expect to ride for hours on the same trail. each mtb trail is short and generally butts up against paved roads, though the maps are the best i've used on massachusetts trails. there is more goodwill towards mtb riders at wompatuck than at other parks and there are few hikers and dog walkers that stray from the paved roads. the place is quite large, and the pond is nice to swim in on a hot day. the campground is cheap, you can steer far away from the rv section, and there are few if any prominently displayed american flags. good place to spend the weekend. read more

Huge park. Great for all kinds of bike riding. The trails are awesome. The scenery is way better than what you might expect. The fresh water blue spring is the main attraction for me. It's easy to get lost if you aren't familiar so grab a map. read more

This place wasn't that bad. The only staff I dealt with was checking in and out, and they were friendly enough. I haven't gone through all the trails yet, but this park is HUGE in size. I can't really find all that much to complain about. Site was lovely (except for this little bastard racoon that stole my bread), I really liked the fact that the shower in the bath house was free to use, but one of the showers didn't have a head on it, so the water pressure was painfully too much. According to my girlfriend the showers in the ladies section were too misty and weak. Overall, it's a nice place, but I feel like there's more they can do with the campground to make it even better than other campgrpunds in the area. I would consider going here again though. read more

Very nice local camping. Each tent site it a little small but private. Bath houses are kinda buggy, to be expected. The surrounding area is very pretty, green, and peaceful. Lots of great bike trails too! read more

great campsite - very wooded and shady sites spread apart, well maintained and convenient to bathrooms and water. Lots of paved bike trails which were perfect for the kids - we rode a few miles each day. Some great lakes and rocky spots to explore on foot as well. A great spot for a couple days with the kids. read more

Great place for hiking, biking, dog walking or camping. Really enjoyed camping there. Nice big and clean campsites.

A pretty good park to walk around or ride your bike in Hingham plus they have Mount Blue where you can fill your jug with spring water. You can camp here too. Not a bad place to visit at all and it's really quiet. read more

I spent 8 nights (7-14-12) here with the family in a pop-up camper. Nice quiet park for not being off the beaten path. My guess is it's lightly used as some sections of CG are closed and there was a lot of downed and scrub bush that could be gathered for fires at night. It worked great as a base camp into Boston, easy drive to Braintree or Quincy for the BMTA Red line. read more