Harold Parker State Forest: Andover Ma

People travel from all around, to visit this Harold Parker State Forest. Peaceful, tranquil and clean. 

Harold Parker State Forest, which lies in Andover, North Andover, North Reading and Middleton, comprises just over 3,000 acres of Central Hardwood-Hemlock-White Pine type of forest. The forest is twenty miles north of Boston and within one hour's drive of three million people. Recreational opportunities include hiking, mountain biking, fishing, hunting, horseback riding, camping and picnicking. The forest has over 35 miles of logging roads and trails and offers quiet seclusion to off-road hikers and bikers. Non-motorized boating is allowed on any of the 11 ponds. No horse, boat or bike rentals are available at the facility.

Park Headquarters
(main office):305 Middleton Road
N. Andover Ma. 01845
Be sure to read up - loads and loads of information and more maps - located on the Massachusetts Harold Parker  webpage.

The map above  is of the Harold Parker State Forest, part of which is located in Andover. The forest was established in 1916, and was named after Harold Parker, who was a chairman of the State Conservation Commission.

Recreational Opportunities

• Accessible Beaches
• Accessible Camping
• Accessible Restrooms
• Canoeing
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Horseback Riding Trails
• Hunting (Restrictions)
• Mountain Biking
• Picnicking
• Showers
• Skiing (Cross-Country)
• Swimming (Campers only)
• Trailer/R.V. Dumping
• Walking Trails