Hickory Hills Lake

Located in Worcester County, Massachusetts

Hickory Hills Lake is located in Worcester County, Massachusetts, in the small town of Lunenburg. The city of Worcester is situated 35 miles south, and Boston is 53 miles southeast.

The closest location for urgent care is UMass Memorial - Leominster Campus, roughly nine miles south in Leominster, Massachusetts.

Boston Logan International is 55 miles southeast. For local airfare, the Fitchburg Municipal Airport is around nine and a half miles south in Fitchburg, Massachusetts.

Secluded Beauty

Spanning 319 acres, Hickory Hills offers residents wavering peninsulas, inlets, and islands. While there are over 500 homes here, much of the shoreline remains undeveloped.

The beautiful waters welcome kayaks, canoes, sailboats, electric boats, and motorboats of no more than 9.9 horsepower.

While you're out on the water — or the shore — cast a line! Anglers should expect to catch largemouth bass, chain pickerel, and yellow perch.

What's Nearby?

Grab a bite to eat at one of the many fantastic restaurants surrounding the lake, like Ixtapa, Conrad's Drive-in Seafood, Bad Larry's Bar and Grill, Bull Run, and Asian Imperial.

There are several golf courses in the area, including Oak Hill Country Club, Settlers Crossing Golf Course, and Monoosnock Country Club.

Many areas for hiking or taking your four-legged friend for a walk surround Hickory Hills. The closest are Pumpkin Brook, Squannacook Brook State Forest, and Cowdrey Nature Center.

Visit Worcester, Massachusetts

Only 35 miles south of Hickory Hills is Worcester, a major metropolitan city with lots to do!

First, check out the Worcester Art Museum. This museum houses different works from European, American, Asian, Greek, and Roman artists.

Next, visit Bancroft Tower. This historic tower is on top of a hill overlooking Worcester providing great views of the city, especially in the Autumn months when the foliage is bright orange and yellow.

Looking to learn and have fun at the same time? Check out the EcoTarium, Worcester’s natural science museum! There's a planetarium, multiple hands-on exhibits, and even a working steam engine!

After a long day of exploring the city, end your trip with some delicious food at restaurants like Via Italian Table, Mezcal Tequila Cantina, The Sole Proprietor, and Armsby Abbey.

Lake Recreation With Privacy

If you're looking for a private lake that's surrounded by gorgeous Northern Massachusetts outdoors, then you've found the perfect match in Hickory Hills Lake!