Dighton Rock State Park Explained

Dighton Rock State Park
Map:USA Massachusetts#USA
Map Size:280
Relief:1
Location:Berkley, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Coordinates:41.8128°N -71.1064°W
Area Acre:98
Elevation:66feet
Established:1955
Governing Body:Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
Website:Dighton Rock State Park

Dighton Rock State Park is a public recreation area and historic preserve located on the eastern shore of the Taunton River in the town of Berkley, Massachusetts. The 98acres state park is the site of a small museum that houses the Dighton Rock, an 11adj=midNaNadj=mid glacial erratic, covered with petroglyphs, that once sat on the banks of the river. It is managed by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation.

Park history

From 1889 to 1955, the park was owned and managed by the Old Colony Historical Society. It was acquired by the state in 1955.

Activities and amenities

In addition to the museum, which is only open by appointment, the park features non-motorized boating, fishing, picnicking, and trails that are used for hiking, biking, and cross-country skiing.

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