Can you swim at Wompatuck?

Easy access to trails for hiking, and an area for swimming.

Are there bears at Wompatuck State Park?

A black bear that has been spotted in several communities on the South Shore of Massachusetts has now made its way to Cohasset. It was seen Tuesday afternoon on trails in the Whitney Woods near the Wompatuck State Park.

Is Wompatuck State Park free?

Visitors can help themselves for free. The park is named for an Indian chief the local colonists knew as Josiah Wompatuck.

How big is Wompatuck State Park?

3,526 acres
Wompatuck State Park spans 3,526 acres of forest, streams and ponds. Offering an over 250 site campground, 12 miles of non-motorized roads and 40 miles of forest trails, the park is a great place to get into nature.

Is hunting allowed in Wompatuck State Park?

Blue Street, south of the Aaron River, and includes the area known as “Prospect Hill.”) Special restrictions at Wompatuck State Park: 1.No hunting of deer is permitted.

Are dogs allowed in Wompatuck State Park?

Dogs are allowed at Wompatuck State Park Campground, but they must be kept on a leash no longer than 6 feet when outside your vehicle. For more information on pet restrictions, please call (781) 749-7160. Or, browse all pet friendly campgrounds and RV resorts in Hingham if you’re still looking.

Is there black bear in Massachusetts?

Black bears in Massachusetts Black bears live and breed in Worcester County, northern Middlesex County, and west to the Berkshires. Bears, mostly young males and some breeding females, are living in other eastern Massachusetts communities along Route 495.

What happened to the bear on the South Shore?

The bear’s remains were found Tuesday, but wildlife officials say Boo Boo the Black Bear died from its injuries after being hit by a car on June 24 in Marion, Mass. The black bear had been tramping around the South Shore this spring, becoming a minor celebrity in the process.

What was Wompatuck State Park used for?

In 1969 the park opened for limited outdoor recreational use, and in 1973 it was dedicated as Wompatuck State Park. In 1986 the Park acquired an additional 600 acres from the government. On January 1, 2004, a 125 acre parcel off of Leavitt Street was added to the park.

Can you hunt in Wompatuck State Park?

Can you fish Aaron River Reservoir?

This entrance to Wompatuck State Park offers direct access to the Aaron River Reservoir. An additional trail to the side leads to the Doane Street entrance to Wompatuck. The reservoir is open for fishing, non-motorized boating, and seasonal ice skating.

Are dogs allowed at Quabbin?

Dogs are not allowed in Quabbin Park or on any other part of DCR’s Quabbin Reservoir lands; dogs are also not allowed in parked cars.