Pearl Hill State Park

State: Massachusetts

Address 1: New Fitchburg Rd.

City: West Townsend

Zip: 01474

Phone: (978) 597-8802

Open: Mid-May to mid-October

Number of Sites: 51

Camp URL: http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/northeast/phil.htm

Full Hook: Yes

This 1,000 acre park is open on a seasonal basis from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Pearl Hill’s campground offers some of the largest and most private campsites in Massachusetts, all beneath a canopy of stately pines. There are 51 campsites, now served by a new bathhouse, and a day use area which includes a five-acre pond created by the seasonal damming of Park Hill Brook, with a beach area on the pond. The area offers miles of hiking trails, abundant swimming opportunities and great antiquing.

There is a new trail connecting Damon Pond of Willard Brook State Forest to Pearl Hill State Park. Its 4 miles long and one should plan up to 3 hours or more to hike the entire trail in good conditions.

Campground Office Hours: 9am–10pm. Camping Season: mid-May to mid-October