Margaret Lindley Park
Williamstown, Massachusetts
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42°41'12.3"N 73°14'0.4"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Massachusetts |
Swim
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Williamstown, Massachusetts
- Head south on Spring St toward Bank St (0.2 mi)
- Turn right onto Walden St (0.2 mi)
- Turn right onto Hoxsey St (0.2 mi)
- Turn left onto Main St (0.2 mi)
- Turn left onto US-7 S (0.1 mi)
- Turn right onto US-7 S/Cold Spring Rd (2.2 mi)
- Turn right onto MA-2 W (0.1 mi)
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