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MA |
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Located in the northern 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. |
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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 |
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There are 50 campsites, served by a modern bathhouse with flush toilets and showers, as well as a day use area which includes a five-acre pond created by the seasonal damming of Park Hill Brook. Each campsite is provided with a picnic table and a fire ring. There are NO HOOKUPS or dumping station available at this campground. |
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Pearl Hill State Park |
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32617 |
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http://www.reserveamerica.com/campsiteSearch.do?contractCode=MA&parkId=32617&cmp=39-32--joewils |
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Please read the important information below, prior to making a reservation. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited in all Massachusetts state parks and campgrounds. Massachusetts prohibits the transportation of firewood into or out of any DCR campground. Firewood must be purchased at the campground. Transportation of firewood or other wood products, may result in eviction. Check-in time is 1:00 to 9:00 pm; check out by 11:00 am. Quiet hours are 10:00 pm to 7:00 am. The use of generators is not permitted during quiet hours except for the purpose of operating a medical device. Reservation and Occupancy: Campers and/or camping equipment are limited to 14 cumulative days occupancy in any one park between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Violators of the 14-day limit may have their reservation cancelled and be asked to leave the park. Reservations must be in the name of the primary occupant, who is at least 18 years of age. A photo ID is required at check- in and must match the name on the reservation. Campsite occupancy is limited to four adults, or two adults and the children in their care. Campsites are limited to two tents, or one tent and one trailer or RV, and two vehicles maximum (including tow trailers) per site. Reservations with departure dates outside the 6-month maximum window cannot be changed or cancelled until 18 days after the reservation was made. Cancellations and changes will incur a $10 fee. Day of arrival cancellations require a phone call to the campground and will result in the loss of the first night's camping fee, plus the $10 cancellation fee. Reserved campsites will be held until 8:00 am on the day after your scheduled arrival date. If we are not contacted, your reservation will be no-showed resulting in no refund. Camping with Pets: Pets are permitted at most campgrounds and there is a limit of four pets per campsite. A current rabies certificate must be presented at check-in. Pets must be leashed at all times and cannot be left unattended. Pets are not permitted in state buildings or when camping in a yurt or cabin. |
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While in the area, be sure to visit other nearby DCR properties: Willard Brook State Forest, Leominster State Forest, Squannacook River State Wildlife Management Area, Townsend State Forest, Watatic Mountain Wildlife Area, J. Harry Rich State Forest. |
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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 these woods. |
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There is a moderately strenuous trail connecting Damon Pond of Willard Brook State Forest to Pearl Hill State Park. It i 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. |