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Wells State Park is a public recreation area located off Route 49 in the town of Sturbridge, Massachusetts. The state park includes frontage on Walker Pond and the scenic metamorphic rock cliff face of Carpenter Rocks. Terrain is rugged with ledges interspersed between wetlands. Woodlands are of the oak-hickory forest and northern hardwood forest types with groves of eastern white pine. The park is managed by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation.Activities and amenitiesThe park offers 10mi of trails for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and cross-county skiing. A notable trail leads to the cliffs of Carpenter Rocks, named after John Carpenter, who built and operated a sawmill nearby. Vistas include the eastern section of Walker Pond and surrounding wooded valley. Walker Pond's provide opportunities for boating and fishing. A 60-site campground includes a swimming beach for campground users. The park also offers restricted hunting and seasonal interpretive programs.

Address: 159 Walker Pond Rd, Sturbridge, MA 01566, USA
Phone: (508) 347-9257
State: Massachusetts
Zip Code: 01566


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Beautiful hiking spot. Columbus day- memorial day it is free!! Great place to camp and amazing hiking. Great views!!
8 years ago (22-02-2017)
Great for hiking and camping. Very close to home so great day trip. Lots of trails.
8 years ago (21-01-2017)
This is a great State Park and the camping there is enjoyable since it is well maintained by friendly employees, offers water views and a blend of campsites to serve peoples needs.
8 years ago (06-01-2017)
Been to Well State park for years and on 9-17-16 went fishing and was told by a lady there that unless you're going camping I couldn't pass the gate ( paying $5 to go in) and fish and she said no. She that the rules have changed, I want to know since when the rules have changed , she didn't offer new ''rules'' I went in by another way and to my surprise there were people fishing, boating, jet skiing, camping and dogs in the beach swimming although it says ''no dogs at the beach'' Can this rudeness of this lady be due to me going in with a Spanish person????????? Never have I have been so discriminated in my entire life. Elderly, Veteran and handicap and this lady made her own rules?
8 years ago (17-09-2016)
Great well marked trails! Family friendly hiking. Stroller accessible trail.
8 years ago (08-11-2016)
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