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'''Wells State Park''' {{convert|1400|acre|km2|sing=on}} is a [[woodland]] [[park]] and [[campground]] in [[Sturbridge, Massachusetts]] a short distance off the [[Massachusetts Turnpike]]. Wells State Park was opened on Jluy 19, 1968. Carpenters rock was named after John Carpenter, who created a Saw Mill on Mill Pond Trail.


'''Wells State Park''' is a public recreation area located off [[Massachusetts Route 49|Route 49]] in the [[New England town|town]] of [[Sturbridge, Massachusetts|Sturbridge]], [[Massachusetts]]. The [[state park]] includes frontage on [[Walker Pond]] and the scenic [[metamorphic rock]] cliff face of Carpenter Rocks. Terrain is rugged with ledges interspersed between wetlands. Woodlands are of the [[oak-hickory forest]] and [[northern hardwood forest]] types with groves of [[eastern white pine]]. The park is managed by the [[Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation]].<ref name=dcr/>
The campground has 60 sites. [[Walker Pond]] provides a peaceful setting for [[fishing]], [[canoeing]], and [[swimming]]. The swimming beach is for campers' use only. During the summer, Wells State Park has an interpretive program available which provides guided walks, [[hiking|hikes]], recreational activities and evening [[campfire]] programs.


==Activities and amenities==
More than {{convert|10|mi|km}} of trails cross the property; [[off-road vehicle]]s may not be used. A popular route leads to the [[scenery|scenic]] [[Vista (landscaping)|vista]] at [[Carpenter Rocks]] from which the eastern section and Walker Pond can be viewed. Wells is five miles (8 km) by car from [[Old Sturbridge Village]], a nationally-renowned [[living museum]] of [[New England]] [[village]] around 1800.
The park offers {{convert|10|mi|km}} of trails for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and cross-county skiing. A notable trail leads to the cliffs of Carpenter Rocks, named after John Carpenter, who built and operated a sawmill nearby. Vistas include the eastern section of Walker Pond and surrounding wooded valley. Walker Pond's {{convert|104|acre}} provide opportunities for boating and fishing.<ref name=pond/> A 60-site campground includes a swimming beach for campground users. The park also offers restricted hunting and seasonal interpretive programs.<ref name=dcr/>


==References==
==Recreational Opportunities==
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<ref name=2012acreagelist>{{cite web |url=http://www.mass.gov/eea/docs/dcr/ld/acreage.pdf |title=2012 Acreage Listing |publisher=Department of Conservation and Recreation |date=April 2012 |access-date=January 19, 2014 |archive-date=June 7, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170607063512/http://www.mass.gov/eea/docs/dcr/ld/acreage.pdf |url-status=dead }}</ref>
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*Boating (various types)
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*Camping
*Canoeing
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*Hunting (restricted)
*Mountain Biking
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*Scenic Viewing Area
*Showers
*Skiing (Cross-Country)
*Swimming
*Trailer/RV Dumping
*Walking Trails
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===Trail Maps===
*[http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/trails/Wells-Summer.gif Summer Trail Map]
*[http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/trails/Wells-Winter.gif Winter Trail Map]


<ref name=dcr>{{cite web|url=http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dcr/massparks/region-central/wells-state-park.html |title=Wells State Park |work=MassParks |publisher=Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs |access-date=August 13, 2013}}</ref>
===References===
*[http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/central/well.htm Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation]


<ref name=pond>{{cite web|url=http://www.mass.gov/eea/docs/dfg/dfw/habitat/maps-ponds/dfwwalke.pdf |title=Walker Pond, Sturbridge |publisher=Division of Fisheries and Wildlife |date=August 2, 2011 |access-date=December 1, 2014}}</ref>
[[Category:Massachusetts state parks]]
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==External links==
*[http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dcr/massparks/region-central/wells-state-park.html Wells State Park] Department of Conservation and Recreation
*[http://www.mass.gov/eea/docs/dcr/parks/trails/wells.pdf Wells State Park Trail Map] Department of Conservation and Recreation

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[[Category:State parks of Massachusetts]]
[[Category:Massachusetts natural resources]]
[[Category:Massachusetts natural resources]]
[[Category:Parks in Worcester County, Massachusetts]]
[[Category:Campgrounds in Massachusetts]]
[[Category:Sturbridge, Massachusetts]]
[[Category:Buildings and structures in Sturbridge, Massachusetts]]
[[Category:Protected areas established in 1968]]
[[Category:1968 establishments in Massachusetts]]

Latest revision as of 19:42, 24 April 2024

Wells State Park
Wells State Park, September 2013
Map showing the location of Wells State Park
Map showing the location of Wells State Park
Location in Massachusetts
Map showing the location of Wells State Park
Map showing the location of Wells State Park
Wells State Park (Massachusetts) (the United States)
LocationSturbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Coordinates42°8′47″N 72°4′1″W / 42.14639°N 72.06694°W / 42.14639; -72.06694[1]
Area1,445 acres (5.85 km2)[2]
Elevation725 ft (221 m)[1]
Established1968
OperatorMassachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
WebsiteWells State Park

Wells State Park is a public recreation area located off Route 49 in the town of Sturbridge, Massachusetts. The state park includes frontage on Walker Pond and the scenic metamorphic rock cliff face of Carpenter Rocks. Terrain is rugged with ledges interspersed between wetlands. Woodlands are of the oak-hickory forest and northern hardwood forest types with groves of eastern white pine. The park is managed by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation.[3]

Activities and amenities[edit]

The park offers 10 miles (16 km) of trails for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and cross-county skiing. A notable trail leads to the cliffs of Carpenter Rocks, named after John Carpenter, who built and operated a sawmill nearby. Vistas include the eastern section of Walker Pond and surrounding wooded valley. Walker Pond's 104 acres (42 ha) provide opportunities for boating and fishing.[4] A 60-site campground includes a swimming beach for campground users. The park also offers restricted hunting and seasonal interpretive programs.[3]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Wells State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. ^ "2012 Acreage Listing" (PDF). Department of Conservation and Recreation. April 2012. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 7, 2017. Retrieved January 19, 2014.
  3. ^ a b "Wells State Park". MassParks. Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. Retrieved August 13, 2013.
  4. ^ "Walker Pond, Sturbridge" (PDF). Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. August 2, 2011. Retrieved December 1, 2014.

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