Walden Pond State Reservation
Concord, MA
The pond where Henry David Thoreau lived in a small cabin in 1845–47, with a replica cabin and a 1.7-mile path around the shore. Parking fee; the lot closes when full on summer days.
- Nearest town
- Concord, MA
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 42.4390, -71.3360
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and October. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Nearby
© Reading Tom from Reading, UK · CC BY 2.0Old North Bridge
© NPS Photo · Public domainMinute Man National Historical Park, Battle Road
© ajay_suresh · CC BY 4.0Beacon Hill
© Salem State University Archives and Special Collec from Salem, Massachusetts · CC BY 2.0Salem Witch Museum
Campsites nearby
- Hanscom Air Force Base FamCampCampsite4 mi from Walden Pond State Reservation · 73 pitchesTentsCaravansFree
- Spacious Skies Campground - Minute ManCampsite13 mi from Walden Pond State ReservationTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- GrotonwoodCampsite15 mi from Walden Pond State Reservation
- JCC Camp GrossmanCampsite15 mi from Walden Pond State Reservation
- Camp MassapoagCampsite17 mi from Walden Pond State Reservation
- Ponkapoag Camp of Appalachian Mountain ClubCampsite21 mi from Walden Pond State Reservation
All campsites in Massachusetts · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Walden Pond State Reservation?
Walden Pond State Reservation is in Concord, MA, at GPS 42.4390, -71.3360. It is about 15 mi from Boston.
Can you camp near Walden Pond State Reservation?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Hanscom Air Force Base FamCamp, about 4 mi away; within 25 mi there are 25 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Walden Pond State Reservation?
Walden Pond State Reservation is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Lexington and Concord to Cape Ann and Newburyport.
What is there to see near Walden Pond State Reservation?
Places worth a stop nearby: Old North Bridge (2 mi), Minute Man National Historical Park, Battle Road (4 mi), Beacon Hill (15 mi) and Salem Witch Museum (23 mi).
When is the best time to visit Walden Pond State Reservation?
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)