A 5,500-plus-acre state forest along the Rhode Island and Connecticut lines, with woodland trails, a rare Atlantic white cedar swamp boardwalk, a hand-carry launch on Wallum Lake, and two rentable picnic pavilions.
What to expect
Trails
Miles of woodland trails including the 2.25-mile Coffee House Loop, the 0.5-mile Cedar Swamp boardwalk (an Atlantic white cedar swamp walk), a roughly…
Dogs
Leashed dogs allowed on trails; not allowed on the swimming beach or in buildings.
Hours
Sunrise to sunset year-round.
Boating (Hand-Carry)
Allowed year-round, motor restrictions apply summer weekends/holidays
Horseback Riding
Allowed unconfirmed
Cross-Country Skiing / Snowmobiling
Allowed winter
Managed by
MA Department of Conservation and Recreation, Central Region
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No drinking water
No confirmed drinking-water source found for the day-use area.
Common questions
Is Douglas State Forest open today?
Douglas State Forest is a public park in Douglas, MA. Posted hours: Sunrise to sunset year-round..
Can I bring my dog to Douglas State Forest?
Leashed dogs allowed on trails; not allowed on the swimming beach or in buildings.
What rules should I know at Douglas State Forest?
Personal watercraft banned from the Wallum Lake launch on summer weekends/holidays.