A 300-acre DCR day-use park built around Whitehall Pond, with a picnic grove, cartop boat access, and trail connections to the Midstate Trail and the Mass Central Rail Trail.
What to expect
Entry fee
Seasonal parking fee at the beach lot May 24-Sept 1: $8 MA resident / $30 non-resident per vehicle
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
Open from half an hour before sunrise to half an hour after sunset as published by the National Weather Service, unless posted or permitted otherwise. Fishing, camping, snowmobiling and other authorized nighttime activities are not held…
Managed by
DCR - Rutland State Park
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On site
Restrooms
Restrooms near the beach; year-round accessible portable restrooms at the Route 122 and Glenwood Road rail-trail lots
Common questions
Are there hiking trails here?
Yes, park trails link up with the Midstate Trail and the Mass Central Rail Trail, so an easy pond loop or a much longer rail-trail trek are both options.
Where do I park for the rail trail?
Several signed lots serve the trail through the park, including Miles Road, Wachusett Street, and a larger lot on Route 122 with a portable restroom.
Is there an entry fee at Rutland State Park?
Yes, Seasonal parking fee at the beach lot May 24-Sept 1: $8 MA resident / $30 non-resident per vehicle
Can I bring my dog to Rutland 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).
What rules should I know at Rutland State Park?
No motorized boats on Whitehall Pond.