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Camping at Wompatuck State Park

Description:

Located just 35 minutes from downtown Boston, this 260-site (half with electricity), campground boasts a network of trails - biking, hiking and some of the best mountain biking in the state. Enjoy fishing and canoeing in the reservoir and ocean swimming at nearby Nantasket Beach.

Pets are welcome to join you during your stay so long as they are leashed.

The campground is only open from early May to mid-October. Campsites can be reserved for up to 14 consecutive days. Reservations can be made up to six months in advance.

Geography:

One of the most notable features of the Park is Mt. Blue Spring which is a popular source of fresh drinking water. Visitors can help themselves for free. The park is named for an Indian chief the local colonists knew as Josiah Wompatuck. In 1665, Chief Wompatuck deeded the park and the surrounding land to the English settlers. During WWII the park was used as an ammunition depot by the US military.

Recreation:

Wompatuck State Park offers 12 miles of paved bicycle trails, and many miles of wooded bridle paths and hiking trails. This is also a geocaching park as one can find up to 30 geocaches within park boundaries. Fishing is allowed in the Cohasset Reservoir. A boat ramp is provided for car-top boats, but no boat trailers, please.

Facilities:

This beautiful forested campground offers 260 spacious campsites, flush toilets, and showers. Each campsite is furnished with a picnic table, pedestal grill and a fire ring.

The campground is divided into an electrical and non-electric camping area. The electrical portion consists of 130 campsites with 20/30/50-amp electrical hook-ups, while the non-electrical portion consists of 130 dry campsites. Neither area has direct water or sewer hook-ups, but water spigots are readily available throughout the campground, and there are centrally located bathrooms and a dump station. Each site also provides an ample amount of shade, so you'll be able to keep the RV cool during the warm summer months.

Etiquette:

• Alcoholic beverages prohibited
• Dogs allowed on leash with proof of rabies vaccination (please clean up after your pet)
• Be quiet after dark and in early morning
• Stay on trails when hiking and biking