Willowdale is a 2,400-acre working forest split by Route 1, with 40 miles of multi-use trail woven through white pine and hardwood, popular with mountain bikers and horseback riders as much as hikers.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Fishing
Allowed Hood Pond and Bull Brook reservoirs
Managed by
Department of Conservation and Recreation
WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Free lot
Costfree
Details unconfirmed
What's here
Not here
No drinking water
No developed facilities; undeveloped forest.
Common questions
Yes, on leash, and owners must clean up after them throughout the forest.
Where do I park at Willowdale State Forest?
Free lot (free).
Is there an entry fee at Willowdale State Forest?
Yes, Free
What rules should I know at Willowdale State Forest?
Restricted hunting west of US Route 1, October-December; wear blaze orange in that section during those months.
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