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Pearl Hill State Park

Open to the publicPreserve · Townsend, MAUpdated Sep 13, 2026
Pearl Hill State Park, Townsend, Massachusetts
John Phelan / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Right now

A 1,000-acre DCR park next to Willard Brook State Forest with a 50-site pine-shaded campground and a five-acre swimming pond in the day-use area.

What to expect

Trails
Trails
Entry fee
Day-use parking $8 for MA residents, $30 for non-residents (charged Memorial Day to Labor Day); day-use picnic area rental $50
Dogs
Dogs allowed on leash; camping limit of 4 pets per site with current rabies certificate, never left unattended
Swim
Allowed Memorial Day to Labor Day (unguarded pond)
Fishing
Allowed
Managed by
Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) 978-597-2850 · Website

What's here

On site

Drinking water
Showers

Common questions

Is Pearl Hill State Park open today?
Pearl Hill State Park is a public preserve in Townsend, MA. There is no live closure feed for preserves & forests; the town's site is the authority for temporary closures.
How far ahead do I need to book a campsite?
ReserveAmerica opens sites up to 4 months out, with same-day booking possible until 2 p.m. on the arrival date.
Is there an accessible campsite?
Site Phil 030 is listed as ADA accessible on the booking map.
Are there trails at Pearl Hill State Park?
Yes.
Is there an entry fee at Pearl Hill State Park?
Yes, Day-use parking $8 for MA residents, $30 for non-residents (charged Memorial Day to Labor Day); day-use picnic area rental $50
Can I bring my dog to Pearl Hill State Park?
Dogs allowed on leash; camping limit of 4 pets per site with current rabies certificate, never left unattended

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BetaDetails are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Updated 2026-09-13.