Harold Parker State Forest is located in the towns of Andover, North Andover, North Reading, and Middleton. The state forest covers more than 3,000 acres of land and features 35 miles of trails, 11 ponds, and a campground. The forest is managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation and offers opportunities for hiking, biking, fishing, boating, camping, and picnicking. 

A daily parking fee is charged from May 14 through October 30.

The AllTrails website has descriptions and maps of hikes at Harold Parker State Forest.