A wooden bench on the wooded shore of a calm lake in autumn

Hours & Fees

Massasoit State Park is open from sunrise to sunset every day of the year, and parking is free. There is no entry fee for day visitors. The only charges are for camping: $17 a night for Massachusetts residents and $55 for non-residents, plus $6 a night for an electric hook-up. The campground is seasonal and every site must be reserved in advance.

At a Glance

Hours and Fees at a Glance

Park hoursSunrise to sunset, year round

ParkingFree

Entry feeNone

Camping, MA resident$17 a night

Camping, non-resident$55 a night

Electric hook-up+$6 a night

Main office(508) 828-4231

Contact station(508) 822-7405

Day-Use Hours

DCR lists the park's hours as sunrise to sunset. That covers the trails, the ponds, the day-use area at Big Bearhole Pond, the playground and the Lake Rico launches. DCR's plan describes Massasoit as a year-round day-use park with seasonal camping, so you can walk, fish or ski here in winter too. Leave before dark; DCR's hiking notes ask everyone to plan around sunset.

What It Costs

Day visit: free. DCR lists free parking and no entry fee.
Campsite: $17 a night for Massachusetts residents, $55 for non-residents (state regulation 801 CMR 4.02, inland campsite rate).
Electric hook-up: $6 a night extra.
Firewood: $7 a bundle at the park, credit card only.
Reservation changes: $10 to change or cancel, and ReserveAmerica's transaction fee is not refunded.

Campground Season

The campground is open in season only. DCR's reservation system takes bookings up to four months ahead, and on October 21, 2026 it showed the campground closed through October 20 with the booking window running into February 2027. Check the calendar on ReserveAmerica for the dates that are open; same-day bookings are taken until 2 p.m. See camping.

Phone Numbers

Main office: (508) 828-4231
Park support: (508) 828-4230
Contact station: (508) 822-7405
Email: massasoit.park@mass.gov

Seasonal Notes

Spring: MassWildlife stocks Lake Rico with trout.
Summer: the busiest time; day-use parking can run out, and only campers can swim (see swimming).
Fall: DCR calls fall an especially good time to visit, when the cranberry bog turns scarlet against the pines. Hunting is allowed in the park, so wear blaze orange in season.
Winter: cross-country skiing is a listed activity, and anglers fish through the ice.

Evening Events

DCR used to run free outdoor movie nights, but its plan reports that all evening events are suspended because of Eastern Equine Encephalitis risk from mosquitoes. Use insect repellent at dusk in summer.

A footpath along the edge of a woodland pond in autumn

FAQ

Hours & Fees FAQ

What are the hours at Massasoit State Park?

Sunrise to sunset, every day of the year, according to DCR.

Is Massasoit State Park free?

Yes for day visits. Parking is free and there is no entry fee. Camping costs $17 a night for Massachusetts residents and $55 for non-residents.

Is Massasoit State Park open in winter?

The park is open year round for day use. The campground is seasonal.

What is the phone number for Massasoit State Park?

The main office is (508) 828-4231 and the contact station is (508) 822-7405.