Wompatuck State Park
Just a short drive from downtown Boston, Wompatuck State Park is a popular spot for both day trips and longer camping and hiking expeditions. Come to this Massachusetts state park to learn about American history, explore the natural world and taste the site's famous spring water.
Take a walk back in time
Originally the property of Native American chief Josiah Wompatuck, the area around Wompatuck State Park was deeded to English settlers in 1665. The site has seen centuries of American history; most prominently, parts of the area were used during World War II as the Hingham Naval Ammunition Depot Annex. Although the government was supposed to demolish the buildings that made up the annex, some buildings still stand; local groups have preserved some of them as memorials to the soldiers who served there. You can walk among these dilapidated buildings and try to imagine the site as it looked during the war, when it bustled with sailors preparing to head out to protect America and the Allied Forces.
Enjoy an afternoon immersed in nature
A number of biking and hiking trails run through Wompatuck State Park, allowing you to experience this prime example of a Northeastern coastal forest at close range. The Cohasset Reservoir is excellent for fishing and boating, and the fields in the south section of the park are ideal for bird hunting. Wampatuck State Park also offers a wide variety of camping options, including sites with full hook-ups for trailer and recreational vehicle campers.
Bring your own bottles
People have taken water from Mt. Blue Spring for more than a hundred years, and you can join in the tradition for free. Inside a small hut, you can find three faucets from which you can draw this natural aquifer water into your own containers. The water is tested frequently, with up-to-date results posted on the inside of the hut.
Wompatuck State Park offers a wide variety of activities sure to please every member of your family. When you want to escape from the big city, come to this park to experience both history and the great outdoors.