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Stearns Pond (Harold Parker State Forest)

Details unconfirmedPond · North Andover, MA
Stearns Pond, North Andover, Massachusetts
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What to expect

Parking
Paid lot $5 MA-plate / $20 non-MA-plate per day, forest-wide fee, seasonal May 23-Oct 12 (corrected from earlier $8/$30 guess; same schedule likely applies at Stearns Pond access, though not separately confirmed for that specific lot) · unconfirmed
Entry fee
Free

Getting in

Parking
Paid lot
Cost$5 MA-plate / $20 non-MA-plate per day, forest-wide fee, seasonal May 23-Oct 12 (corrected from earlier $8/$30 guess; same schedule likely applies at Stearns Pond access, though not separately confirmed for that specific lot)
Details unconfirmed

Common questions

Where do I park at Stearns Pond (Harold Parker State Forest)?
Paid lot ($5 MA-plate / $20 non-MA-plate per day, forest-wide fee, seasonal May 23-Oct 12 (corrected from earlier $8/$30 guess; same schedule likely applies at Stearns Pond access, though not separately confirmed for that specific lot)).
Is there an entry fee at Stearns Pond (Harold Parker State Forest)?
No, entry is free.

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BetaSome details here are unconfirmed. Details are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Sourced 2026-07-11. Official source. Updated 2026-07-16.