• People camping

  • Bicycling

    Leave the rat race behind and stop and smell the roses from your bicycle or motorcycle. Here you'll find maps for some of the more popular Massachusetts bike paths and mountain bike trails. Plus tips on bicycle and motorcycle safety, bicycle laws, and which methods of public transportation allow bikes on board.

  • Camping

    Savor the moonlit, starry sky, trade stories around the campfire, then roll out your sleeping bag and have the best night's sleep since you were a kid.  Ahhh, camping. It's a fun way to experience nature, and positively the easiest way to escape from everyday life.


  • Camping in state parks

    Parents and kids who go camping together agree, there is almost always something fun to do, whether it’s taking part in organized campground activities, like nature walks or star gazing, going for bike rides, or just hanging out at the lake, campfire or playground. Massachusetts has 29 beautiful state forests and park campgrounds to pitch your tent in!

  • Camping (off-season)

    For the hearty camper, off-season camping can be an exciting time to enjoy the great outdoors. While most campsites starting in mid-October are given a well needed rest over the winter, the facilities listed here remain open.

  • Hiking, running, and walking

    Whether you prefer walking and hiking the hills and byways or running past quiet twisting streams at lightning speed, each of the many trails and paths in Massachusetts offers distinct sights, flora, fauna, and terrain. Find good spots here.

  • Parks

    The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has a magnificent heritage of lakes and rivers, forests and fields, mountains and beaches. It also has a valuable legacy of parks and park systems, many of them designed by the great landscape architect, Frederick Law Olmsted. This combination of natural and man-made areas give the Commonwealth an exceptional range of recreational opportunities.