Purgatory Chasm State Reservation

Category: State park in Sutton, Massachusetts

Address: 198 Purgatory Rd, Sutton, MA 01590, USA

Phone: +15082343733

Opening hours

Sunday: 6:30AM–7PM

Monday: 6:30AM–7PM

Tuesday: 6:30AM–7PM

Wednesday: 6:30AM–7PM

Thursday: 6:30AM–7PM

Friday: 6:30AM–7PM

Saturday: 6:30AM–7PM

Reviews

Will Dominic

Jul 26, 2022

Brought my friend from Virginia on a hike here, and we finished it with some plein air painting! Been coming since a child, its not incredibly intense for a hike, and the place is beautiful! No mountain biking or bikes in general are permitted, and parking does cost money, but again, worth it!

R T

Jul 1, 2022

One of our favorite parks in the region. Kids love climbing over the huge boulders. We all enjoy the tranquil walk throughout the many winding paths.

Evan Demendonca

Jun 8, 2022

Beautiful place, and a good bit of trails other than the main attraction of the chasm. Don't remember it being 20 bucks to park from out of state though

Amanda Becker

Jun 5, 2022

This place was way prettier than I expected! The chasm part itself might be a little hard to navigate especially with dogs or small children (I almost brought my pup but I was glad I did not because she would not have been able to climb through the chasm) but the trails around it are really clean and well marked. Had a great time here and a ton of fun climbing through the chasm!

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Questions & Answers

Good spot for landscape photography?

Warren | Jan 16, 2019
Francis Smith (Lucky Stone) | Jan 17, 2019

Absolutely, great place for nature photography.

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Do you need to pay to go here?

Sandra Mcvay | Jan 15, 2021
Sue Paugh | Jan 16, 2021

It’s $5 for Mass residents and $20 if you have out of state plates. I went today and I’ll never go back now.

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Can you mine for rocks there? If so, is it a good spot.

Tudor Ibanescu | Jan 15, 2021
David De Los Santos | Jan 16, 2021

I'm not quite sure and there's so much to search there are tons of good spots

I use to go into the caves as a kids Can you still go into the caves ?

granny the reborn singing nanny | Jan 16, 2020
Griffin C | Jan 17, 2020

Yes!

Are drones allowed? I'm asking for photography purposes.

Scott LeBoeuf | Jan 16, 2019
Karen Simioni | Jan 17, 2019

Yes

Are there overnight campsites near here?

Guy Jarvis | Jan 16, 2019
Fernando Cabral | Jan 17, 2019

Yes I believe there are

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Are there picnic tables and grills?

Tra Green | Jan 16, 2019
Kristan Downes | Jan 17, 2019

There are both. The grills are charcoal

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Are there bike trails/biking area?

bethany pierre | Jan 16, 2019
Paul Gillin | Jan 17, 2019

You can bike on the many trails outside the chasm. They're well marked.

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Can I come here to feed some ducks?

Denise Esquivel | Jan 16, 2019
Karen Dauer | Jan 17, 2019

No ducks. Go hiking

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Could I fly a drone there?

Teagan Gallagher | Jan 16, 2018
Yuri Silveira | Jan 17, 2018

Should also check if park rules say anything.

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What does it cost to go here

Andre Mitchell | Jan 16, 2018
M G | Jan 17, 2018

$5 for parking for MA residents $10 out of state

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Are there any handicap restrooms

Lynnette Lanciault | Aug 18, 2021
woodcharli | Aug 19, 2021

Yes, they are at the Ranger station right at the entrance

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Is the Chasm open for public?

Naushad M.K. | Apr 20, 2021
Shikha Aakash | Apr 21, 2021

Yes

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Are there paved walking trails?

Beth Densmore | Jan 15, 2021
Anthony Hopf | Jan 16, 2021

There are several paved sidewalks around the park that you can walk, however none of these paths go into the chasm.

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Can you swim here legally?

Melina Bora | Jan 15, 2021
Francisca Morales | Jan 16, 2021

The one in sutton, I didn't see any place to swim, but the one in Rhode island I think you can. There's 2 purgatory chasm

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has anyone died im scared two lose my only daughter

rocky 420 | Jan 15, 2021
M. Kaseweter | Jan 16, 2021

The last time someone died at the chasm was 2012. A man committed suicide by jumping to his death. Yes, the chasm can be dangerous if you go off the path. There are signs posted with warnings and disclaimers.

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If you leave can you come back without paying to park again

Roger Clark | Jan 15, 2021
Melissa Williams | Jan 16, 2021

I'm pretty sure the parking is an all day pass

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Is there any cover in case if rain? Like a pavilion...thinking of a picnic but t-storms in the forecast.

Frank Mierz | Jan 15, 2021
Levi Young | Jan 16, 2021

There's a small outdoor pavilion near the entrance with a couple picnic tables. It's just a roof, though it should keep you out of the rain

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Can u bow hunt there

william lasure | Jan 15, 2021
Terri LeComte | Jan 16, 2021

No

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Can you rent out space to throw a party or do you just go and get the area you want?

Kelsey snook | Jan 15, 2021
Karen Ditter | Jan 16, 2021

Years ago we had our family reunion there. My cousin inquired & got us the pavilion. No problem. No charge. ♥️♥️♥️

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Does anyone know how I can get/purchase the small block print picture that is an office window inside the visitor center at Purgatory Chasm?

Lily Klocker | Jan 16, 2020
jaison amantea | Jan 17, 2020

Ask rangers in visitor station

Do you have to pay to go here?

Labecka Wright | Jan 16, 2020
Karyn Norman | Jan 17, 2020

Yes, for parking. It is $5 for a Massachusetts resident and $10 for a non-Massachusetts resident.

How much does it cost to park?

Matty Thrash | Jan 16, 2020
Karyn Norman | Jan 17, 2020

For a Massachusetts resident it is $5 and for a non-Massachusetts resident it is $10 to park.

Can I bring my dog

Laura Tognacci | Jan 16, 2020
Emile Plaud | Jan 17, 2020

On a leash

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Can you bring dogs?

Carly Grant | Jan 16, 2020
Rob S | Jan 17, 2020

Yes

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Is the chasm open for walking? It’s a suppose to be super nice this Saturday !

Danielle Blodgett | Jan 16, 2020
Matty Thrash | Jan 17, 2020

Yes

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De que ciudad es este parque

Porfirio Nunez | Jan 16, 2020
Nomad Skateboarding | Jan 17, 2020

It is in the town of Sutton, Massachusetts.

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Are radio controlled rock crawlers (electric) allowed here?

Michael Neely | Jan 16, 2019
Phillip Braden | Jan 17, 2019

Hello, Phillip. Military personnel. New area. Hello.

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Can I have a baby shower here? In the picnic area

Ari Ari | Jan 16, 2019
Walter Kanz | Jan 17, 2019

Ok

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Rock climbing and rappelling OK?

Michael Conway | Apr 20, 2021
Robert Contois | Apr 21, 2021

Rock climbing is allowed but you need to apply for a permit.

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Is there a stream to wade in?

Elizabeth Bermingham | Jan 16, 2019
Z G | Jan 17, 2019

Yeah

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What age should my kids be to tackle this hike?

Kathleen Collins | Jan 16, 2019
David Lamb | Jan 17, 2019

There are a lot of trails that are flat, not actually passing into the chasm itself. If you are worried, hike down the left side, then back up into the chasm itself. Starting straight into it might be tough for smaller kids...though yhey might love it.

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