Wompatuck State Park

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Wompatuck State Park is a recreational area of about 4000 acres (16 km²) in size located primarily in Hingham, MA, in the United States; it is managed by DCR. The park is built on the former Hingham weapons depot which was used actively during World War II and the Korean Conflict.

Wompatuck contains over 100 decommissioned military bunkers, many of which have been backfilled, some do remain exposed however, including one which housed parts of the first atomic bomb. Several old military buildings can be found on park property as well as an extensive network of abandond railroad. Most buildings have had their rooves and windows removed and are open to the elements.

The park boasts a campground with 400 camp sites, 252 of which are open, 130 of the sites have a 20 amp electrical hook-up. Camping is open from mid April until mid October. The park contains a boat ramp in the Aaron River Reservoir which is usable only by flat bottomed row boats. Upland game bird hunting is allowed in season in the south field area. South field is also a favorite of mountain bikers as is the rest of the park. Free spring water can be obtained at Mt. Blue Spring which has been in operation since the mid 1800s.