To insure fairness for all MA customers, any reservation with departure dates outside the 4-month Maximum Window can not be changed or cancelled until 18 days after the reservation was made.
Pearl Hill State Park, MA
Book a Campsite at Pearl Hill State Park, MA
Description
Located in the north central area of Massachusetts, Pearl Hill's 50-site campground offers some of the largest and most private campsites in Massachusetts, all beneath a canopy of stately pines. Enjoy fishing, hiking, mountain biking, and swimming in the nearby day use area.
Geography:
Pearl Hill offers exceptional woodland camping, along with a large meadow to explore. This 1,000 acre state park is awe-inspiring to those who wander the woods!
Recreation:
There is a moderately strenuous trail connecting Damon Pond of Willard Brook State Forest to Pearl Hill State Park. It is four miles long and one should plan up to 3 hours or more to hike the entire trail. The facility offers miles of hiking trails, and swimming at the nearby freshwater beach.
Facilities:
There are 50 campsites, served by a modern accessible bathhouse with flush toilets and showers, as well as a day use area which includes a five-acre pond. Each campsite is equipped with a picnic table and a fire ring as well as a pedestal grill.
A picnic area located near the day use area is available to be reserved through ReserveAmerica. The site includes a group grill and picnic tables. The $50 rental fee does not include the daily parking fee of $8 for MA residents and $30 for non-MA residents. Please be advised, the rental of this facility is generally for a self-catered picnic or simple gathering. Should you be interested in having a caterer, amplified music, a bounce house, fundraising event, etc. you will need to secure permission via a special event permit. There is a $45 non-refundable application fee, a Certificate of Liability Insurance will be required and you will be need to submit a Covid-19 Compliance Plan stating how you will meet the Governor’s guidelines. For more information, please visit: https://www.mass.gov/how-to/apply-for-a-state-parks-special-use-permit
There are NO HOOKUPS or dumping station available at this campground.
Nearby Attractions:
While in the area, be sure to visit other nearby DCR properties: Willard Brook State Forest, Leominster State Forest, Squannacook Brook State Forest, Townsend State Forest, Watatic Mountain State Reservation, J. Harry Rich State Forest and the Nashua River Rail Trail
Reservations can be made up to 4 Month(s) prior to your arrival date.
- Accessible
- Bicycling (Mountain)
- Comfort Station
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horse Trails
- Hunting
- Showers
- Swimming
- Reservations must be in the name of the primary occupant.
- Reservations with departure dates outside the 4-month maximum window cannot be changed or canceled until 18 days after the reservation was made.
- If you choose to cancel or change your reservation, a $10 fee will be charged. The reservation transaction fee is non-refundable. Refunds of $5 or less cannot be processed.
- If you leave early, please checkout at the contact station.
- Cancellations made on the day of arrival must be made by calling the campground and will result in the loss of the first night's camping fee plus a $10 cancellation fee.
- If you are unable to arrive on your scheduled arrival date, you must call the campground and let them know. Failure to contact the park by 8 a.m. the morning following your scheduled arrival date may result in your campsite being reassigned to another camper and forfeiture of fees paid.
Please read our Fees and Cancellation Policies
42.65528, -71.76028
42°39'19"N, 71°45'37"W
From the Northeast:
Take Rte. 495 to Littleton and the intersection with Rte. 119 West. Follow Rte. 119 West approximately 19 miles to West Townsend. Turn left (south) on New Fitchburg Rd. Follow New Fitchburg Rd. 1 1/2 miles to the park entrance on the right.
From the West:
Follow Rte. 2 East to Rte. 31 North in Fitchburg. Follow Rte. 31 North through Fitchburg to the Town of Ashby and the intersection with Rte. 119 East. Follow Rte. 119 East approximately 2.5 miles to New Fitchburg Rd. in West Townsend. Turn right on New Fitchburg Rd. The Park entrance is 1.5 miles on the right.
From the East:
Rte. 2 West to Leominster and Rte. 13 North. Follow Rte. 13 North to Rte. 119 West in West Townsend. Turn left onto Rte. 119. Turn left onto New Fitchburg Rd. The Park entrance is 1.5 miles on the right.
Campground Address:105 New Fitchburg Road
West Townsend, MA
01474
Campground Phone Number:
978 597 2850
Off-season Telephone Number:
978-597-8802