State Park · Massachusetts, United States
Wompatuck State Park
Wompatuck State Park is a state park in Massachusetts, United States, covering 3,579 acres (1,448 ha), established in 1969.
State Park · Massachusetts, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
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| Location | Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States |
| Area | 3,579 acres (1,448 ha) |
| Established | 1969 |
| Coordinates | 42.2064° N, 70.8461° W |
| Managed by | Massachusetts state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Wompatuck State Park
Wompatuck State Park is a public recreation area of about 3,500 acres (1,400 ha) in size. It is located primarily in the town of Hingham, with portions in the neighboring towns of Cohasset, Norwell, and Scituate, Massachusetts, in the United States. In addition to a large campground and an extensive trail system, the park is noted for the free spring water that can be obtained at Mt. Blue Spring, which has been in operation since the mid-19th century. The park is managed by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation which protects forests of the northeastern coastal forests ecoregion.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | Hingham, Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Getting there | located in the town of Hingham |
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes |
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Airports near this park
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- Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) · Boston, United States · 13.6 miles away
- Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) · Providence/Warwick, United States · 44.6 miles away
- Bradley International Airport (BDL) · Hartford, United States · 96.3 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Massachusetts
Frequently asked questions
Where is Wompatuck State Park?
Wompatuck State Park is in Massachusetts, United States (42.2064° N, 70.8461° W).
When was Wompatuck State Park established?
Wompatuck State Park was established in 1969, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Wompatuck State Park?
Wompatuck State Park covers 3,579 acres (1,448 ha).
Does Wompatuck State Park have campgrounds?
Yes — Wompatuck State Park has campgrounds.
How do I get to Wompatuck State Park?
The nearest town is Hingham, Massachusetts. located in the town of Hingham.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Massachusetts_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Massachusetts state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wompatuck_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).