Wompatuck State Park – Main Entrance (Hingham)

Moderate Dog friendly Parking available Scenic views Boat launch

Located in Norwell, Wompatuck State Park – Main Entrance (Hingham) is a 500 acre property featuring scenic pond views. The 40 mile trail accommodates hiking, biking, and birding. The land was once home to the Massachusett tribe under Chief Josiah Wompatuck, and later served as a naval ammunition depot from 1941 to 1965, before being converted into a state park. Also explore McKenna Marsh Conservation Area and Wompatuck State Park – Grove Street Entrance (Norwell), other trails in Norwell. Try McKenna Marsh Conservation Area for a similar trail experience featuring pond.

More Info

NSRWA: https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/wompatuck-state-park/
Mass.gov: https://www.mass.gov/locations/wompatuck-state-park
friendsofwompatuck.org: https://www.friendsofwompatuck.org/walking-hiking
NSRWA: https://www.nsrwa.org/get-outdoors/explore-south-shore-2025/
Mass.gov: https://www.mass.gov/doc/wompatuck-state-park-trail-map/download

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Town	Hingham
Managed by	Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Size	3526 acres
Dog-friendly	Yes
ADA access	Yes
Difficulty	Moderate
Water type	Pond
Waterbody	Accord Brook (Weir River watershed) & Aaron River (Gulf River watershed)
Cost	Fee for camping

Parking

On-site parking at Visitor Center (204 Union St); more at Transfer Station; entrances at Leavitt St, Doane St, Grove St; various pedestrian access

Facilities

Visitors Center, 400 campsites, non-motorized car-top boat ramp, paved bike paths, picnic areas, restrooms & showers, RV hookup, Mt. Blue Spring, geocaches

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