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Jamaica State Park occupies more than 758 acres of woodland along the West River.
The West Railroad once traversed the park. The old railroad bed is now a hiking/mountain biking trail that follows the river to Ball Mountain Dam. Part of nearly 10 miles of trails in the park, this same path also has a branch to Hamilton Falls. This cascade plummets 125 feet to fill a distinctive series of pools with clear water.
Salmon Hole, a depression in the West River now used for swimming, was the site of the French and Indian Massacre in 1748.
Twice every year, during a single weekend in April and in September, there is a water release from Ball Mountain Dam. These events attract kayakers and canoeists from all over New England.
Camping facilities include 41 tent-trailer sites and 18 lean-tos that are scattered throughout the campground. Two restrooms have running water and hot showers.
Although the park is officially closed in the winter, it is used by cross-country skiers.
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