Top Locations for Boating in Massachusetts

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AWalden Pond

  • 915 Walden Street
    Concord, MA 01742
  • +1 978 369 3254
3.5
41+ reviews, 2 sources
  • Get there early, stake out your spot, and bring headphones. And spend most of your time on the trails or in the water outside of the swimming areas. ... more on Yelp
  • I have a soft spot for Walden Pond because I grew up on lakes/ponds and have a hard time finding such places to swim in MA. (If ... more on Yelp

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Walden Pond
915 Walden Street
Concord, MA 01742

BNorwottuck Rail Trail

  • Northampton
    MA
  • +1 413 586 8706
3.5
3+ reviews, 1 sources
  • I love this bikeway... I mean, I WANT to love this bikeway. It goes exactly where I want to go in Hadley in Amherst, saving me from getting moved down on ... more on Yelp
  • This rail trail has so much potential. It could link Northampton to Amherst, and go all the way out to Belchertown, even. And, technically, it does. ... more on Yelp

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Norwottuck Rail Trail
Northampton
MA

CBoston Harbor Islands National Park Area

  • Boston Harbor Islands Partnership
    408 Atlantic Ave. Suite 225, Boston, MA 02110, U.S.A.
  • +1 617 223 8666
  • Overview One of the newest national parks, the Boston Harbor Islands National Park Area includes 34 islands, ranging in size from less than one acre to more than 200 acres. The islands are located within the large C-shape of the Greater Boston shoreline. All are within four miles of the mainland. Six isla... more on LLBean.com

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Boston Harbor Islands National Park Area
Boston Harbor Islands Partnership
408 Atlantic Ave. Suite 225, Boston, MA 02110, U.S.A.

DHorseneck Beach State Reservation

  • Route 88
    Westport Point, MA 02791, U.S.A.
  • +1 508 636 8816
  • Overview Nearly two miles of sand makes Horseneck one of the Bay State's most popular beaches. The 600-acre reservation supports a variety of activities. A lifeguard watches over swimmers from Memorial Day through Labor Day. The fishing for striped bass, bluefish, scup and other species is outstanding. Th... more on LLBean.com

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Horseneck Beach State Reservation
Route 88
Westport Point, MA 02791, U.S.A.

EParker River National Wildlife Refuge

  • 6 Plum Island Turnpike
    Plum Island, Newburyport, MA 01950, U.S.A.
  • +1 978 465 5753
  • Highlights: visitor center more
  • Overview Parker River National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1942 to preserve feeding, resting and nesting habitat for migratory birds. Covering 4,662 acres of diverse upland and wetland habitats, the refuge supports varied and abundant populations of resident and migratory wildlife including more th... more on LLBean.com

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Parker River National Wildlife Refuge
6 Plum Island Turnpike
Plum Island, Newburyport, MA 01950, U.S.A.

FCape Poge Wildlife Refuge, Wasque Reservation, East Beach

Cape Poge Wildlife Refuge, Wasque Reservation, East Beach
  • +1 508 627 7689
  • Highlights: picnic tables, restrooms, wheelchair … more
  • Overview Chappaquiddick Island's eastern edge is a barrier beach formed thousands of years ago by offshore currents that deposited tons of sand. Today this beach extends for seven miles from Wasque Point past the Cape Poge Lighthouse to the Gut. Tidal waters support extensive salt marshes, especially arou... more on Thetrustees.org

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GMassasoit State Park

  • 1361 Middleboro Ave.
    East Taunton, MA 02718, U.S.A.
  • +1 508 822 7405
  • Overview Covering 1,500 acres of dense mixed forest and cranberry bogs, Massasoit State Park is a riot of colors during fall foliage season: green conifers, orange and yellow maples and red and purple cranberry bushes. During summer, it's popular with campers, and 100 of its 120 campsites offer either ele... more on LLBean.com

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Massasoit State Park
1361 Middleboro Ave.
East Taunton, MA 02718, U.S.A.

HWells State Park

  • P.O. Box 602
    Route 49, Sturbridge, MA 01566, U.S.A.
  • +1 508 347 9257
  • Highlights: visitor center more
  • Overview Located near historic Sturbridge, this 1,470-acre park is primarily for campers, although day hikers often take advantage of its trails. There are 61 campsites in this wooded, scenic park adjacent to Interstate 90. Campsites can be reserved through ReserveAmerica 877-422-6762. There is also a one... more on LLBean.com

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Wells State Park
P.O. Box 602
Route 49, Sturbridge, MA 01566, U.S.A.

IBass River Beach

  • +1 508 398 2231
  • Highlights: lifeguarded, concessions-food availab… more
  • Overview This beach on Nantucket Sound features a picnic area, a food concession, three volleyball courts, a fishing pier, and a boat ramp. Many local people call this beach Smuggler’s Beach. Beach is clean and sandy with comfortable water temperatures. Life guards; restrooms; beach wheelchair avai... more on Ttp:

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JLake Dennison, Otter River and Women's Club Forest

  • 86 Winchendon Road
    Baldwinville, MA 01436, U.S.A.
  • +1 978 939 8962
  • Overview These three recreation sites, all administered by the same office, are situated in north central Massachusetts. The Federated Women's Club State Forest, on Route 122 in Petersham, is the smallest, at 1,035 acres. Though used for fishing, hunting, hiking and cross-country skiing, it is of particul... more on LLBean.com

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Lake Dennison, Otter River and Women's Club Forest
86 Winchendon Road
Baldwinville, MA 01436, U.S.A.