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Select a month, then check for open campsites
Price
$17 - $54/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
91 campsites
Season
Open mid-May through...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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133 Jenkins Road, ANDOVER, Massachusetts, 01810, United States
Hikers, mountain bikers, and paddlers who want a real forest feel close to the city. Site #81 puts you near water and the bathhouse without the road noise; Berry Pond has stocked rainbow trout in spring. Fall weekdays hit the sweet spot for crowds and foliage.
Campers who've had rough runs with park staff elsewhere, reviewers here report more than the usual friction with rangers and other guests, more than at similar state campgrounds. Also, lower-numbered sites near the entrance pick up road noise, and alcohol is prohibited.
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Fall offers the most distinctive New England experience here. Crisp days in the 50s and 60s and cool nights in the 40s bring peak foliage across the glacially sculpted ridges and kettle ponds, turning hikes and shoreline views spectacular. Leaves typically peak late September through October, making boating, wildlife viewing, and photography especially rewarding while mosquitoes and blackflies have faded. Crowds are moderate compared with summer weekends, but note state forest hunting seasons on some trails. Summer brings warm days around 80°F, ideal for swimming and exploring the ponds, though bugs can be persistent. Reviewers recommend bringing plenty of bug spray.
Peak New England foliage across ridges and ponds; described as most distinctive season.
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Loraine Campground at Harold Parker State Forest offers a diverse range of amenities catering to outdoor enthusiasts. Each of the 91 campsites is equipped with a picnic table, fire ring, and pedestal grill. Potable water spigots are available at each campsite, and there is a dumping station for RVs. The comfort stations are equipped with both flush toilets and free showers. Firewood is sold on-site for $7 per bundle (credit card only). Wi-Fi is not mentioned, but cell phone service is variable; some reviews report issues with connectivity closer to the forested areas. Accessibility features include accessible restrooms and comfort stations. There are 11 campsites offering 20/30/50 AMP electrical hookups. Users have praised the spaciousness of campsites, although some noted uneven terrain and the presence of low-hanging branches near fire pits.
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