The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) donated 1,020 acres to the Commonwealth for a state forest in 1929. Since then more than 750 additional acres have been acquired to include Upper and Lower Highland Lakes, which offer a popular swimming beach, shady picnic area and a group picnic pavilion. Located in the eastern foothills … Read more
Beartown State Forest has two distinctly different worlds between the summer and winter. During the warm months the pristine 35-acre Benedict Pond attracts swimmers, boaters and fishermen. An extensive network of trails on over 12,000 acres offers visitors a chance to glimpse deer, bear, bobcat, fisher and other wildlife, including the park’s namesake, the Black … Read more
See primary listing at Bourne. From jct US 6 and Hwy 28 South of Bourne Bridge: Go 1 mi S on Hwy 28. Entrance on right.
See primary listing at Eastham. From National Seashore Main Visitors Center and Hwy 6: Go 1/2 mi E on Hwy 6. Entrance on right.
Grassy open and wooded sites with semi-primitive tenting area. Swimming pool, clubs welcome. Directions From jct US 20 and Hwy 31: Go 4 1/2 mi S on Hwy 31, then 1/2 mi W on Saundersdale Rd, then 1/2 mi S on King Rd. Entrance at end.