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21 nearby parks, towns and places to explore, ordered by straight-line distance.
23 miles south · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 34 miles · 45 min
Lake in Concord, Massachusetts, United States.
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28 miles south · straight-line distanceAbout 45 min by car (41 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States.
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29 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr by car (38 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
State park in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States.
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30 miles south · straight-line distanceAbout 55 min by car (50 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Massachusetts state park.
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32 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 40 min by car (35 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Capital city of the U.S. state of New Hampshire and county seat of Merrimack County.
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32 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 45 min by car (40 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America.
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33 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 45 min by car (43 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
State park.
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34 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 55 min by car (46 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Birthplace and childhood home of John F. Kennedy.
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35 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 45 min by car (43 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Group of eight sites in Boston, Massachusetts associated with the American Revolutionary War.
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35 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 55 min by car (48 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Art museum in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
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35 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 55 min by car (47 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Art museum in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
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35 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 55 min by car (46 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
U.S. National Historical Park in Salem, Massachusetts.
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35 miles east · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr by car (54 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Island and unincorporated community in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States.
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37 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 50 min by car (50 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
County seat city in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States.
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38 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 55 min by car (47 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Presidential library and museum for U.S. President John F. Kennedy in Boston, Massachusetts.
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41 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 55 min by car (52 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Ski area in Canton, Massachusetts.
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42 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr by car (52 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Park commemerating the Adams political family.
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42 miles southeast · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 62 miles · 1 hr 35 min
Lighthouse in Massachusetts, United States.
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52 miles south · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 10 min by car (68 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Lake in the town of Webster, Massachusetts, United States.
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64 miles south · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 25 min by car (82 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Capital city of the U.S. state of Rhode Island and seat of Providence County.
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80 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 25 min by car (109 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Ski resort in Vermont, United States.
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Distances are straight-line measurements from the city, not driving distance. Saved road estimates have no consistently recorded source date and are not current traffic; estimates to park centers, water locations or inconsistent routes are omitted. Named-destination route links are not verified entrances. Place descriptions come from Wikidata; photo credits below include recorded capture dates when available. A photograph does not show current conditions.
40 recreation areas and campgrounds within 78 miles, from Recreation.gov. Filter by what you want to do.
11 miles southeast · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
Lowell’s water-powered textile mills catapulted the nation – including immigrant families and early female factory workers – into an uncertain new industrial era.
History
19 miles south · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge, is one of the eight refuges that make up the Eastern Massachusetts National Wildlife Refuge Complex.
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21 miles northwest · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Wapack National Wildlife Refuge, established in 1972 through a donation from Laurence and Lorna Marshall, was New Hampshire's first refuge. The refuge is located about 20 miles west of Nashua, New Hampshire and encompasses the 2,278 ft.
BirdingHikingPhotographySnowshoeingWildlife viewing
22 miles southeast · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
At Minute Man National Historical Park the opening battle of the Revolution is brought to life as visitors explore the battlefields and structures associated with April 19, 1775, and witness the American revolutionary spirit through the…
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24 miles south · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
to Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge! Located in the towns of Sudbury, Stow, Maynard and Hudson, and just 20 miles west of Boston, Assabet River NWR is one of eight national wildlife refuges that comprise the Eastern Massachusetts…
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27 miles west · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
A picturesque recreation area located near Peterborough, this facility is named after the famous composer and concert pianist, Edward Alexander MacDowell. In 1907 his wife, Marian, established the MacDowell Colony for artists.
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27 miles west · straight-line distanceAbout 50 min by car (34 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Edward MacDowell Lake is situated in a quiet corner of the Monadnock Region of New Hampshire.
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32 miles southeast · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site preserves a remarkable Georgian house whose occupants shaped our nation.
History
33 miles west · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
This 82-acre natural lake boasts the Lake Dennison Recreation Area, offering picnic areas, hunting, hiking, campgrounds and a swimming beach managed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
BoatingNature educationPicnickingWater sportsWildlife viewingWinter sports
33 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 50 min by car (44 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Elm Brook Park is a day-use area located on Elm Brook Pool just off State Route 127 near Concord, New Hampshire.
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33 miles northwest · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
One of two lakes combined to form the largest flood control project in New England is located near Concord.
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33 miles east · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
The refuge was established in 1941, and today consists of more than 4,700 acres of diverse upland and wetland habitats including sandy beach and dune, maritime shrubs and forests, cranberry bogs, man-made impoundments, salt marsh and…
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35 miles southwest · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
The Mid-State Hiking Trail traverses the park and provides easy access to this popular local hiking activity. Picnicking, canoeing, fishing and hunting are popular summer sports.
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36 miles southeast · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Once called, "Quinobequin" by native Indians, Captain John Smith renamed the area for Charles I of England.
Wildlife viewing
37 miles northeast · straight-line distanceNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Located on the New Hampshire and Maine border, Great Bay estuary is a complex embayment and New Hampshire's largest estuarine system.
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38 miles west · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Tully Lake is a 1300-acre flood control project completed in 1949. The reservoir area is rich with natural beauty and outdoor recreation. A tents-only campground with 35 sites lies on the north side of the 200-acre lake.
BoatingPicnickingWater sportsWildlife viewing
38 miles west · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 20 min by car (54 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers invites you to come relax at Tully Lake. There are a variety of outdoor recreation activities for you and you family.
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39 miles south · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
The Blackstone River runs from Worcester, MA to Providence, RI. Its waters powered the Slater Mill in Pawtucket, RI, America's first successful cotton spinning mill.
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40 miles northeast · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Established in 1992, Great Bay National Wildlife Refuge is located along the eastern shore of New Hampshire's Great Bay in the town of Newington.
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40 miles west · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
This picturesque lake prohibits the use of gasoline motorboats. Trout are stocked both above and below the dam by the State.
BoatingNature educationPicnickingWater sportsWildlife viewingWinter sports
40 miles west · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 15 min by car (56 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Otter Brook Lake Recreation Area is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers day use facility offering many outdoor recreation opportunities everyone can enjoy. The park is located in Keene and Roxbury, New Hampshire.
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41 miles north · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
One of the oldest dams in New England, this small facility near Webster provides some of the best kayak waters in the country during spring releases. It is the site of sanctioned events each year and has hosted Olympic pre-trials.
HistoryPicnickingWildlife viewing
42 miles southeast · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
From the sweet little farm at the foot of Penn’s Hill to the gentleman’s country estate at Peace field, Adams National Historical Park is the story of “heroes, statesmen, philosophers…and learned women” whose ideas and actions helped to…
History
44 miles south · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 5 min by car (59 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
On a quiet back road and across an old fieldstone bridge lies West Hill Park, where the West River widens to form a large, natural pool.
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45 miles south · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Families of all ages enjoy swimming in a small natural pool, picknicking, hiking and biking the trails, and the challenges of the accessible playground.
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46 miles northwest · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
The Ashuelot River offers fishing for bass and stocked trout. The lake is limited to 10-hp engines on vessels.
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46 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 20 min by car (57 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Surry Mountain Lake Beach is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers day use facility located on the Ashuelot River in Surry, New Hampshire.
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47 miles east · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Located just thirty miles north of Boston, Thacher Island NWR is home to herring and great black-backed gulls. The refuge serves as a stopover site for songbirds and other migrants to rest and feed during their seasonal migration.
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48 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 10 min by car (65 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
In 1958 the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers built Buffumville Dam in Charlton, Massachusetts to provide flood risk management for downstream communities.
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48 miles southwest · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Canoe launch and parking areas provide access to the French River above and below the dam. Over 15 miles of trails are maintained.
CampingNature educationPicnickingWildlife viewingWinter sports
49 miles southwest · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Recognized as the Project of the Year 2000, this 200-acre lake offers state-of-the-art facilities for the latest recreational pursuits including BMX-style bike jumps, mountain bike trails and an 18-hole disk golf course.
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55 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 30 min by car (85 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Westville Lake is situated on the Quinebaug River in the towns of Southbridge and Sturbridge, Massachusetts.
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59 miles south · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 35 min by car (89 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
West Thompson Lake Campground is located near the wooded shoreline of its namesake lake in northeastern Connecticut. The natural setting surrounding West Thompson Lake can be enjoyed year round.
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65 miles west · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr by car (85 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Townshend Lake is a flood control project operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, serving communities within the West River Valley, and those downstream.
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67 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 55 min by car (103 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Stoughton Pond Recreation Area is a day use area located to the north of North Springfield Lake. Stoughton Pond is located off State Route 106 on Stoughton Pond Road in Perkinsville, Vermont.
BoatingCampingHikingHuntingSwimmingWildlife viewingWinter sports
73 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 40 min by car (99 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
North Hartland Lake is a US Army Corps of Engineers day use facility located on the Ottauquechee River in North Hartland, VT.
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73 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 20 min by car (99 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Winhall Brook Camping Area is nestled in the Green Mountains of Vermont along Winhall Brook and the West River, seven miles north of Ball Mountain Lake.
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75 miles west · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 30 min by car (112 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
With abundant wildlife, lush scenery and waterfront views, Indian Hollow Group Campground, located at the Knightville Dam and Reservoir, offers groups and clubs a recreational oasis.
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77 miles west · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 40 min by car (104 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Grout Pond is a popular destination for camping, hiking, paddling, and fishing. Located in a beautiful mixed conifer and hardwood forest, the campground has 12 reservable sites and offers easy access to over 10 miles of mulituse trails.
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78 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 25 min by car (86 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Campton Campground is a large and accommodating facility near the southern edge of White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshire.
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Recreation areas and campgrounds from Recreation.gov's directory, checked October 18, 2026. Listings are not live availability: check Recreation.gov or the managing agency for open dates, fees, reservations and conditions. Directions go to the listed coordinates, which may not be the entrance. Campground driving times: Powered by Geoapify · © OpenStreetMap contributors.
This guide includes Walden Pond, Marlborough, Pawtuckaway State Park, Callahan State Park, Concord. Places are ordered by straight-line distance. Confirm visitor access, opening hours and current travel conditions before choosing a trip.
Approximately 23 miles south in a straight line; a saved road-route estimate is 34 miles and 45 min. This is not current traffic or a route to a verified visitor entrance. Use the named destination and confirm the appropriate entrance or transport.
Approximately 28 miles south in a straight line; driving takes about 45 min over 41 road miles in typical traffic (Geoapify, checked October 2026). This is not current traffic or a route to a verified visitor entrance. Use the named destination and confirm the appropriate entrance or transport.
Approximately 29 miles northeast in a straight line; driving takes about 1 hr over 38 road miles in typical traffic (Geoapify, checked October 2026). This is not current traffic or a route to a verified visitor entrance. Use the named destination and confirm the appropriate entrance or transport.
Recreation.gov lists 16 campgrounds within 78 miles, including Edward MacDowell Lake Day Use Facilities (27 miles west), Elm Brook Park Rec Area (33 miles north), Tully Lake Recreation Area (Ma) (38 miles west). Check Recreation.gov for current availability, seasons and reservations.