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3 reviews for Harold Parker State Forest
Just spent a hot, humid, and wet weekend camping here with the wife and a couple of friends. The weather aside, this is a nice campground. The sites are spacious and for the most part have a bit of privacy from fellow campers. Each site comes equipped with a fire pit and picnic table. Most have charcoal grilling stands as well. There are also several restrooms with showers interspersed throughout. Me, I kinda like being dirty, but it's understandable that people like to clean up.
Area activities include several ponds for swimming, canoeing, and fishing. They also have an extensive trail system for hiking and mountain biking. DCR rangers also lead nature hikes and have programs for the kids throughout the summer.
Because of it's close proximity to Boston, the campground can get loud during the daytime, due to the large camping groups that like to frequent this campground. It really quiets down at night though.
Mr. Parker, I'll be back next year. Have fun out there kiddies, but don't take my good campsite. I'm not telling you which one it is...
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Having more time on my hands than I would like and tired of the same old walk around my neighborhood that includes the required & insincere nods & how ya doing to my neighbors, I have looked for more interesting & challenging places to walk. Harold Parker has been one of those recent places.
While I haven't camped here since I was a kid I have found the walking trails to be well marked, quiet & safe. However being 6'3" & well over 200 pounds I don't tend to worry about my safety much. I never have trouble finding a place to park & other than a few hello's & nice day I occasionally give to other walkers, joggers & mountain bikers, it is very secluded. Nice to place to stretch your legs & shed a few pounds. (now if I'd only loss a few pounds ;-))
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I'm adding this as a review for the mountain bikers in the Boston Metro area. Everyone knows the Fells, and lots of folks know Lynn Woods. Harold Parker rocks. The perfect combination of rocky, rutty, rooty trail riding that the Northeast is known for, plus great fast rolling sections ... there's something here for every biker who wants to escape the congestion of the city and get away from traffic and other folks, all on two wheels.
From the city, take 93N to exit 41, go straight a few miles til you see the park entrance on your right. Take that right and follow the road to where it comes to a T. Park there and just ride.
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