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Wompatuck State Park
204 Union St, Hingham, MA 02043, United States
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Be
Review №1

Tent campers here. We loved the park. Its huge! Secluded and very shady. The bathrooms were really clean and well kept. The park rangers were really nice and helpful. We had a very long vacation that went over 13 states and this was one of the nicest we stayed at. It was close to a train depot so we could go to the city. Loved it!

Ma
Review №2

We stayed two nights here in our Skoolie. Close proximity to Boston. Great park

Ch
Review №3

Campsites are decently spaced apart and vary in size to only able to fit a small SUV and small tent, to a being able to fit two vehicles, two tents, and a canopy. You wont know until you get there and have already reserved it unfortunately. Sites are not maintained well, and fire pits were full of the last occupants burned wood, trash, and ashes. Bathrooms were only cleaned once a day and hardly that clean. Showers were disgusting. Full of rust, mold and mildew. Id rather have cleansed in the dirty pond water ten minutes away. And not all the bathrooms are even open. Note, that I was on the nonelectrical side. I will say that if you dont mind cleansing with sani-wipes or bird bathing youll be okay. And it was really quiet and peaceful, with miles of trails for biking or hiking from the campgrounds, as well as all around it.

To
Review №4

Great place for all types of outdoor activities! Family friendly and super fun trail system!

Ri
Review №5

Great campground all around- clean and private for the most part. Bathrooms could use some improvements and also some of the roads in the campground are uneven. But for a state park campground- we had a really good experience. Nice, quiet and relaxing

Be
Review №6

We stayed here for three nights in the middle of our road trip, and stayed in a back-in standard electric rv/camper site. There was a drinking water spigot fairly close to our site so it was easy to fill up our freshwater tank when needed. There was also bathroom and showers pretty close by to our site which were quite clean and well kept. Overall we had a great time staying at this campground! It was a little over an hour when we drove to visit Salem, MA, and about 40 minutes when we drove in to visit some parts of Boston, MA. Unfortunately we didn’t get a chance to take advantage of any of the hiking or biking at Wompatuck, but would love to come back and stay again one day!

Ar
Review №7

Lots of trails and places to hiking and see fal colors and enjoy nature.

Le
Review №8

Came to tent camp here for the night after driving 35+ hours from dispersed camping in another state park in NM — didn’t see any signs prohibiting camping outside the campgrounds or about ReserveAmerica, the site you’re supposed to book on — after spending 4 hours setting up our tent (I’m disabled), the young adult camp staff harassed and micromanaged us to move and pick up our things quicker — when we didn’t move fast enough, the police were called on us. Luckily, the police were understanding and even offered to help (unlike the staff), and let us finish in peace.

Ri
Review №9

Great staff, very welcoming. Nice clean park, lots to do! Campground is wired with all new electrical and lighted pedistals. Makes parking your rig at night(I know, get there earlier) easier!

St
Review №10

Want a quiet place to camp? This is the place!Heard one dog bark once in the 4 days we were there.Some of the rest rooms bath areas were lacking in current maintenance. Clean but looked under funded, maybe just a sign of the times?

ja
Review №11

Great for boy scouting and, hiking and, camping although I dont know if you need permission to camp

Ca
Review №12

Really nice park and location. Campground: Camping is on the expensive side for out-of-staters. Upgraded electrical service at camp sites. Bath houses were on the dirty side and could use better cleaning. Several clogged sinks. Had a dish washing station on the back of the bath house.

GO
Review №13

Love to go biking there. Also cool spots to take some forest photos.

Ph
Review №14

The park is gorgeous, with lots of wildlife to be seen. The entrance to the campground has a sign stop and register when it should say park to the right to register. The employees seem bothered by guests and are not helpful. The sites dont seem to be regularly cleaned. There is no drainage design at many sites, so big muddy patches.

Ar
Review №15

Great park. Took my doggos to run off leash and ride my bike. Also tested out the doggy bike trailer.

Qu
Review №16

This camp site is really nice but at night, sometime the squirrels will throw acorn onto ur tent and it sometime get annoying but it really nice and doesnt cost that expensive to go for camping.

Be
Review №17

I stayed there last week and I loved it. There is hiking, biking, fishing, etc. We had a large campsite it was perfect. Lots of friendly people. The front office was great and helpful, and also the rangers. I will definitely be going back soon.

Da
Review №18

This one is tough to write because I wanted this place to be magnificent! It was the home base for our time in Boston and Plymouth. However, well divide it between the good and bad againThe good: This park is like an oasis in the midst of the concrete jungle. Campsites are large and well taken care of. There are hiking/biking trails (which we sadly did not have the time to check out). It was a 15 minute drive to both the train to Boston and the ferry as well. Wood is available ($7 a bundle). Just a gorgeous place to camp.The bad: Two things take this rating down. First, run down, dirty bathrooms. Now, its not the park services job to keep bathrooms clean, 24/7. I get that. However, there were multiple issues with things being clean and basic supplies being kept up.The second thing, cost. If I am a MA resident, Im paying $22 for a campsite. As an Iowan, I paid $60 ($55 for the campsite and $5 for electricity). If Im paying that much, and other out of state residents are doing the same, why is the bathroom look so run down?? We found this true in all MA state parks, rates were almost triple for those out of state residents.So, beautiful park, great location for travel, run down bathrooms, and a ridiculous price to camp. That about sums it up!

Wa
Review №19

The physical layout of this campground is superb. Excellent for bike riding, walking on the Long Island Sound sand beach, etc. However, notice there is always a however they limit their electric site for a reason even the park employees dont understand or agree with.We called ahead (you cant make online rsvp after Sept 5,) and were told that electric sites were plentiful. When we arrived we wete told none available. Took a non-electric site and then found out on my bike that there were 15 open electric sites, some of them host sites that were empty. When I asked why those were not available to campers, I was told rules are rules. Really?Ps. They are officially closing several days after we left, for the season, but were OPEN FOR BUSINESS when we wete there.

Sa
Review №20

Beautiful and peaceful perfect place to get away from the city. However, the water was disturbingly dark and brown.

Je
Review №21

The trails for walking and snowshoeing are great. Weve camped at Wompatuck 5 times. Our experience has been that the park organization has rules that are enforced arbitrarily.

K.
Review №22

Sites a large with plenty of privacy. QUIET! Remote. Anticipate a long drive - especially from Boston, an hour or more with bad traffic. The trees arent cut back when entering the campground so we found ourselves dodging branches in our motorhome and barely moving to lessen tree damage by hanging branches.

Ha
Review №23

Great facilities for almost every activity you would like to do in the outdoors.

Fr
Review №24

Absolutely lovely. Great walk on multiple trails w/ all the New England beauty. Good parking. Must drive VERY slow. Lots of kids & dogs. Very helpful, friendly DCR Rangers. Say hi to Ranger Hill. Great guy.

Al
Review №25

Plenty of trails and easy walking...going back to bike it

La
Review №26

Went camping with my boyfriend a week or two ago, and we loved it, only down fall was that when we got there we put our tent up, and not even 3 min after we got the tent up it started down pouring!! But thank God we got the tent up and we also managed to get a fire going thanks to my Boyfriend.

St
Review №27

I like the places! They were very respectful and very clean.

Dr
Review №28

This is an old ww2 ammo annex. The bike/walking trails are great. Excellent vacation spot with plenty to do.

Ga
Review №29

Clean campgrounds bathrooms also good. Just no swimming place but plenty of trails.

Ti
Review №30

Angela from DCR let a great kayaking tour. Beautiful reservoir, very relaxing. Busy park, DCR works very hard.

Th
Review №31

Wonderful place to go to get outside and still have plenty of space, even when there are lots of people around. There were a lot of different parking options and trails for walking and biking of every kind. We love this spot.

Wi
Review №32

Nice park with a/c hookups for camping.Friendly staff.Clean restrooms, but handicapped shower seat in mens bathroom was broken and dangerous.

Al
Review №33

A true treasure close to home! We have been exploring Wompatuck for almost a year now and are still nowhere close to seeing it all. Trails for hiking, paths (paved and XC) fir biking, rocks to climb, picnic spots. Great for kids and great when escaping them!

St
Review №34

Nice and peaceful love this place and great to see the wildlife

ki
Review №35

Little water falls on a warm day while walking was wonderful. Then a new batch of baby ducklings. There is nature and beauty all around. 😉🙂

Ti
Review №36

Cant judge on the weather, or what we couldnt do because of the weather. We camped here for three nights over the Memorial Day weekend and it was a complete washout.So heres the deal, Memorial Day is the unofficial start to summer, so when I made reservations it was not surprising to find many of the sights booked. Upon arrival, we quickly noticed two things. First, it was decidedly not busy. Second, the campground did not seem ready for prime time. Trees were overgrown, as were the paths. Bathrooms were clean-ish and there were signs of disrepair. Heres a tip, free of charge: thanks some of the ridiculous fees you charge out of state campers and invest in the bathrooms.The relatively empty campground could very well be blamed on the atrocious weather, and from what Id researched, it looks like Wompatucks strength is its trail system. I wish we had better weather and been able to partake, but we didnt and will probably not be back.

Ka
Review №37

Beautiful, quiet, remote, peaceful. Endless walks, quiet nights. Lovely.

Da
Review №38

Great place to hike and jog, many trails. Only wish the motorbike guys would cruise elsewhere so others may enjoy the peace of nature.

da
Review №39

Been going to either ride my bike or go for a nice hike for many years use to have old bunkers for military .. lots and lots and lots of bike and walking paths will recommend this place 100💯 also will return

Jo
Review №40

Great place for family, friends and special events yo enjoy.

Ti
Review №41

Great for camping, friendly staff, very clean bathrooms and showers !

Sh
Review №42

I was there to operate in ARRL Field Day, so my wishes might be slightly different from some!The grounds are pleasantly wooded, complete with nice tall trees for hanging antennas. I was in the non-electric section by choice, as I was running a fully battery powered QRP station as I might in an emergency; that part of the campground is free of both acoustic noise (amplified music, etc) and electrical noise so it is excellent for radio reception. (I used headphones for the radio to preserve the quiet for others.) Each campsite has a picnic table, a fire pit, and a grill; you will have to buy wood from the park if you want to build a fire.The bathrooms were well maintained by park standards. They also feature well equipped dishwashing stations. Drinking water is available so you wont have to haul that in.If you are not there to do radio, the park has hiking and mountain bike trails and a lake for non-motorized boating. There is no swimming area, as the lake serves as a reservoir. This is Massachusetts, so no alcohol in state parks.If you are looking for a place to spend some quiet time in the woods, with or without ham radio, Wompatuck fills the bill.

Pa
Review №43

Fascinating park with amazing history. Love the campgrounds and the DCR staff is helpful and friendly!

We
Review №44

Delicious, reasonably priced and run by Amish. If the Amish themselves eat there, you can bet its terrific.

Ma
Review №45

One of the best jogging, hiking and biking reservation I even been to. Public restroom is available at the visitor center. Weekend might be crowded so better go early.

Ka
Review №46

I had an amazingly good time and it was so much fun!!

Ro
Review №47

Beautiful biking! Excellent walking trails also. Bathrooms are open to the public. Great for picnicking too!!

Mi
Review №48

An amazingly diverse recreational state park. Its a fantastic place for hiking, biking, camping, picnics, kayaking, etc. Wompatuck is a wonderfully tranquil spot to spend a day, either by yourself, with a friend, or with the family. There are tons of hidden gems to this park only the frequent adventurer can find. A highly recommended place to visit if you have the opportunity.

Em
Review №49

Great park for road and mountain biking.

Sh
Review №50

Great place to go for long or short walks. Some paved & some trails. Only negative is that the trails arent marked so its easy to go in the wrong direction even with maps

J
Review №51

It is always nice going there.

Da
Review №52

Beautiful camping experience, I love it here! And its pretty cheap, too! 🤑

Mi
Review №53

Went in the winter, it was spectacular. Parking was full by 10:30 in the main lots on a Sunday. We parked at a trail head. Very well marked trails and maps.

Gr
Review №54

This is a great place to go hiking and biking. Ive come here a bunch of times and always try a new trail. They have areas for picnicking with tables. Love it here! The trails by the water are really beautiful.

Ri
Review №55

Easy location to get to and layout and terrain are accessable to most. Good back up option for when worlds end is packed. Definitely worth the visit for a walk in the woods. Just a little close to roads for my search for solitude.

Mi
Review №56

Great place to get shreddy with the boys 🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️, fully boost down Rodeo, or launch into orbit at the jump line, plenty of quad burner trails as well for the inner dad in you. Steer clear of the local Lilly pond lurkers and Wampy is a little slice of heaven down on the South Shore

Do
Review №57

Add an amazing KYACK trip on the water at the Arron river and resovoir...

Aw
Review №58

Everything is natural and unforgettable moments that I had.

Sa
Review №59

Great trails, enjoyed mountain biking.

Ry
Review №60

The has plenty of trails and is a great place to enjoy nature.

Ki
Review №61

Safe, scenic trails for walking and biking. Fun to visit year-round, though keep in mind the hours change on the off-season. Most of the trails here are paved and they are maintained regularly and cleared from fallen debris. Elevation varies depending on your location in the park. Ammenities are offered too, such a campsite, mountain bike course, and visitor center. All in all, a great place to see some foliage, get some exercise, or take in the view.

Te
Review №62

This is a great spacious State Park with large treed camping lots that have a feel of privacy. Park also has nice walking/biking paths accessible from the campground loops. Clean and well maintained. Most of the sites are electric only or it would receive five stars.

La
Review №63

Nice place to car camp. Close to home for a relaxing outdoor getaway. Went on a Sunday to Monday. My boyfriend and I felt like we were the only ones there. Super relaxing...just us a fire and some coyotes and owls off in the distance. Hiking trails are odd though as they are paved. Maybe we just havent found the ones that are not....will be back soon.

BS
Review №64

Great biking trails with tree shade mostly, so youll never get sunburned, also temperature slightly lower than outside of the park, so its great for summer bike ride

Do
Review №65

Incredible park with great trails for hiking and mountain biking!

se
Review №66

Excellent place to just wander.

Ch
Review №67

The camping facilities were great.

Ch
Review №68

My girlfriend and I are becoming avid hikers, But we also have a puppy Siberian husky and shes not quite ready for some really intense hiking. Wompatuck is a perfect medium of trails large and small. Paved roads, camp grounds, fresh water springs. Its massive and has been great every time we go. Also great for biking trails. Get a map because it is very large and somewhat confusing if you dont know where you are going.

Ji
Review №69

We spent 2 nights in loop F during a heat wave a few weeks ago in our RV. The site was excellent, secluded given many of the neighboring sites were closed due to Covid-19. Wompatuck is a very large campground, but over half of the loops were also closed. There are many hiking trails and several ponds to hike around. There are many bike paths, but we unfortunately didnt have our bikes with us. Wompatuck is also fairly close to Worlds End, a Trustees of the Reservation owned hiking trail currently open to members only by appointment. All in all, we enjoyed our time despite the heat.

Ch
Review №70

Thanks DCR. The park is beautiful !!

An
Review №71

Lots of trails. All different skill levels. Huge park.

Ja
Review №72

Great place to camp

Ma
Review №73

Serene and magical place

Ti
Review №74

It was nice to be close to the city but still out in nature. The campsite was nice with electric. The bathrooms were a little further and not as clean as other campgrounds we’ve stayed in.

Da
Review №75

My dog loves taking walks here! 😁🌲

Mi
Review №76

Great place to camp, could keep bathrooms a bit cleaner, and not let others reserve your site while youre still occupying it. Keep it to more hotel/motel rules, such as once your stay is up, if you want to extend your stay in the same site, you should be able to without a problem, but its not bad.

Mi
Review №77

Cool DCR park to visit 💪💯

Jo
Review №78

Wonderful place to ride around with lots of great terrain.

Na
Review №79

Outstanding in every way. Great hiking and walks around the park. Outstanding views and well maintained trails.

W
Review №80

Has sites with or without electric. Miles of hiking and biking, both paved and forest.

Pa
Review №81

Love this park for biking. I ride the paved trails. Just enough hills. Clean. People are nice, going about their own business. I ll be back.

Ma
Review №82

Good camp sites

Ma
Review №83

Nice place for a quick getaway

Pa
Review №84

General Israel Putnam is a direct ancestor of mime on my mothers side.

Ka
Review №85

So quiet and relaxing.

Ha
Review №86

Amazing place to go walking, biking, riding, fishing and camping. The campsites are very nice but there were some noisey neighbors that staYed out until 3 in the morning. The walking paths are very nice and well kept.

KC
Review №87

Pump track should be for warming up, but to let your toddler run loose??? Im a dad myself and I was annoyed. Take your child to a flat area out of the way not a bike track. And parents, I understand you care about your child....but dont stand on the track and watch from the side instead so you are not blocking ppl who are riding. Trails were nice and quiet, wanted to give 5 stars.

Ro
Review №88

Great network of trails to walk or bike. Well marked and easy to use app to know your exact location.

Fr
Review №89

Very pretty, especially in Fall.Very crowded all the time. Lots of bikes and kids. Worth a VERY slow ride to the top and back. Some folks are even nice.

se
Review №90

Awesome place for trail walk,its beautiful

Ka
Review №91

Love camping here!! Great trails to run your dogs and nice campsites. Staff is awesome!!! My site didn’t have a fire pit but i got satellite so I was bummed to move for a fire. One of the host volunteers and student volunteers built one right up!! It was awesome. Great to be in the woods and enjoy the night sounds so close to so many great towns and cities.

Be
Review №92

Great place for a walk or run.

An
Review №93

This was one of the best campsites I have ever been to. The staff was extremely polite and willing to take care of their guests. The bathrooms are very very well maintained. I felt no problem showering or going to the bathroom. Out of the 6+ campsites I have been too, this was the best one with good area, clean bathrooms, and a lot of shade in the 100 degree weather.

Di
Review №94

Nice area. Well kept. Excellent staff. Would camp there again.

Ch
Review №95

Beautiful country great for exercise or camping. Go on adventure and find the old army bunkers on the many trails last I knew free spring water not sure about the coronavirus though.

Ju
Review №96

There are so many trails/ places to explore. The staff are friendly and helpful. The sites are a good size and not to close together.

Wa
Review №97

Peaceful. Lots of trails for different challenges for hiking and biking. Great for off leash dog exploring. Get a map at the visitor center so youll be able to find your way out. There are also camp grounds available.

am
Review №98

I have been coming here since discovering it about a year and a half ago.I have come both as a person attending dog training walks as well as for leisure. Hikes through all the different trails and around all the streams are just magical.The place has ample parking and is extremely quiet.You won’t get bored of this place because there are so many trails to discover.Only con: Beware of the mountain bikes that come flying around. They’re generally nice people but at pretty scary speeds.

Je
Review №99

So nice and clean and theres so many different trails and walks. Great for dogs and kids.

Ly
Review №100

Very peaceful and wonderful bike riding. I hope they open more extensively next year. Also the camp showers need a through cleaning in a regular basis.

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  • Address:204 Union St, Hingham, MA 02043, United States
  • Site:https://www.mass.gov/locations/wompatuck-state-park
  • Phone:+1 617-895-8245
Categories
  • State park
  • Campground
  • Hiking area
  • Historical landmark
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
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