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State and National Parks and Forests in Massachusetts

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Massachusetts has about 100 state parks, forests and reservations and the Cape Cod National Seashore. In addition, there are more than 90 public lands operated by the non-profit organization Trustees of Reservations.

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State Parks and Forests in Massachusetts

Massachusetts's state parks, forests and reservations offer a wide variety of outdoor activities. Some of the popular destinations are:

Passes are required to enter most state parks. About a third of Massachusetts's state parks and forests have campgrounds.

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National Parks in Massachusetts

Cape Cod National Seashore has 40 miles of beaches and sand dunes, nature trails and interpretation programs, but there are no campgrounds. Day or annual passes are required to enter national parks.

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Parks Resources

State Parks and Forests The Department of Environmental Management's Division of Forests and Parks can provide more information about state parks and forests.

National Parks National Park Service website has information about the Cape Cod National Seashore. www.nps.fed.us

Trustees of Reservations - mission is the conservation and preservation of public land. www.thetrustees.org


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