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
Dogs
Allowed caged, bridled, or on a leash or tether no longer than ten feet, unless an area is posted otherwise; never unattended or at large, and waste must be carried out. Hunting, hunting-dog training, dog sledding, sled-dog training and…
Hours
Open from half an hour before sunrise to half an hour after sunset as published by the National Weather Service, unless posted or permitted otherwise. Fishing, camping, snowmobiling and other authorized nighttime activities are not held…
Fishing
Allowed Hood Pond and Bull Brook reservoirs
Managed by
Department of Conservation and Recreation
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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?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Willowdale State Forest?
Allowed caged, bridled, or on a leash or tether no longer than ten feet, unless an area is posted otherwise; never unattended or at large, and waste must be carried out. Hunting, hunting-dog training, dog sledding, sled-dog training and search-dog training are excepted (302 CMR 12.13).
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.