A 1,400-acre DCR park built around Walker Pond, with over 10 miles of hiking-only trails, a 60-site campground with yurts, and the campers' beach at Walker Pond.
What to expect
Trails
over 10 miles easy to moderate · natural dirt/rock, hiking only,…
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
Massachusetts Dept. of Conservation and Recreation (DCR)
508-347-9257 · WebsiteCommon questions
Are there trails at Wells State Park?
Yes. over 10 miles. easy to moderate difficulty. Surface: natural dirt/rock, hiking only, off-road vehicles prohibited.
Can I bring my dog to Wells 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 Wells State Park?
Off-road vehicles are not allowed on the hiking trails.