Notable river spot · Essex, Massachusetts

Allen Rock

Allen Rock is a river spot in Essex, Massachusetts.

Allen Rock: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this river spot: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Allen Rock

Season: September to February; boat services pause in floods.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Allen Rock — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 42.83290, -70.82782. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Allen Rock?

    September to February; boat services pause in floods. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Allen Rock?

    Nearby: First Presbyterian Church (church, 5 km), First Religious Society (attraction, 5 km), Bartlett Museum, Inc. (museum, 10 km), First Congregational Society Unitarian Church (church, 15 km), Tuxbury Pond (lake, 17 km), North Hampton State Beach (beach, 18 km).

    Is Allen Rock worth visiting?

    Allen Rock is listed as a notable river spot in Massachusetts on Spotwander.