A roughly 3,500-acre former US Navy ammunition depot turned state park spanning Hingham, Cohasset, Scituate and Norwell, with about 12 miles of paved multi-use bike paths on old service roads, 40 miles of forest trails for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding, a visitor center, and the Aaron River Reservoir for fishing and non-motorized boating.
What to expect
Parking
Paid lot paid, resident/non-resident rate · unconfirmed
Entry fee
Parking fee charged: about $5-8 for Massachusetts-registered vehicles and $10-30 for non-resident vehicles depending on source; pedestrians and cyclists enter free.
Dogs
Allowed caged, bridled, or on a leash or tether no longer than ten feet, unless an area is posted otherwise; never unattended or at large, and waste must be carried out. Hunting, hunting-dog training, dog sledding, sled-dog training and…
Hours
Sunrise to sunset for day use.
Accessibility
Visitor Center and paved bike-path network are relatively accessible; forest single-track trails are natural surface and not accessible.
Non-Motorized Boating
Allowed
Cross-Country Skiing
Allowed winter
Managed by
Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR)
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On site
Visitor Center
Maps, brochures, exhibits, restrooms, water fountain, picnic tables, bike repair station.
Boat Launch
Non-motorized car-top boat ramp at Aaron River Reservoir, accessed via a gated road past the transfer station; check in at the campground Ranger Station.
Bike Paths
About 12 miles of paved former-railbed multi-use paths.
Not here
No swimming
No swimming area inside the park; nearest public swimming is Hingham's town Bathing Beach or Nantasket Beach.
Common questions
Yes, about 12 miles of paved former-railbed paths plus extensive singletrack mountain-bike trails.
Yes, a per-vehicle day-use parking fee applies at the main lots, with a lower rate for Massachusetts-registered vehicles; pedestrians and cyclists enter free.
Where do I park at Wompatuck State Park?
Paid lot (paid, resident/non-resident rate).
Is there an entry fee at Wompatuck State Park?
Yes, Parking fee charged: about $5-8 for Massachusetts-registered vehicles and $10-30 for non-resident vehicles depending on source; pedestrians and cyclists enter free.
Can I bring my dog to Wompatuck State Park?
Allowed caged, bridled, or on a leash or tether no longer than ten feet, unless an area is posted otherwise; never unattended or at large, and waste must be carried out. Hunting, hunting-dog training, dog sledding, sled-dog training and search-dog training are excepted (302 CMR 12.13).
Is Wompatuck State Park wheelchair accessible?
Visitor Center and paved bike-path network are relatively accessible; forest single-track trails are natural surface and not accessible.
What rules should I know at Wompatuck State Park?
Hunting restricted to the area west of Union/Mt. Blue Street and south of the Aaron River; check in with rangers required.