Pearl Hill State Park
Encyclopedia
Pearl Hill State Park is a 1000 acres (404.7 ha) Massachusetts
state park
located in Townsend
about 50 miles (80.5 km) from Boston
. The park is managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation
(DCR).
.
Massachusetts
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. It is bordered by Rhode Island and Connecticut to the south, New York to the west, and Vermont and New Hampshire to the north; at its east lies the Atlantic Ocean. As of the 2010...
state park
State park
State parks are parks or other protected areas managed at the federated state level within those nations which use "state" as a political subdivision. State parks are typically established by a state to preserve a location on account of its natural beauty, historic interest, or recreational...
located in Townsend
Townsend, Massachusetts
Townsend is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 8,926 at the 2010 census.For geographic and demographic information on the census-designated place Townsend, please see the article Townsend , Massachusetts....
about 50 miles (80.5 km) from Boston
Boston
Boston is the capital of and largest city in Massachusetts, and is one of the oldest cities in the United States. The largest city in New England, Boston is regarded as the unofficial "Capital of New England" for its economic and cultural impact on the entire New England region. The city proper had...
. The park is managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation
Department of Conservation and Recreation (Massachusetts)
The Department of Conservation and Recreation is a state agency of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, situated in the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. It is best known for its parks and parkways. As of May 24, 2011 the Commissioner of the DCR is Edward M. Lambert, Jr...
(DCR).
Description
Pearl Hill's campsites in Massachusetts are spacious and private. There are 51 campsites with a modern bathhouse. A day use area includes a 5 acres (2 ha) pond with a beach area. A recently completed and somewhat challenging trail connects to Willard Brook State ForestWillard Brook State Forest
Willard Brook State Forest is a Massachusetts state park located in Ashby and Townsend about from Boston. The park is managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation .-Description:...
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Recreational opportunities
- Camping
- Fishing
- Group Day Use
- Hiking
- Interpretive Program
- Mountain Biking
- Picnicking
- Skiing (Cross-Country)
- Snowmobiling
- Swimming
- Walking Trails