A 20-acre forested ridge built around a carriage road the Andover Park Commission laid out in 1897, with an easy 0.8-mile loop and a hilltop clearing used for picnicking.
What to expect
Trails
0.8-mile easy loop on a former 1897 carriage road, through mature woods with glacial rock formations
Dogs
Leashed dog walking explicitly listed as a permitted passive-recreation use
Hours
Sunrise to sunset year-round, the standard rule for all Andover Conservation Commission land
Accessibility
Unknown, call the Conservation Division
Managed by
Andover Conservation Commission
978-623-8630 · WebsiteCommon questions
Is Carmel Woods open today?
Carmel Woods is a public preserve in Andover, MA. Posted hours: Sunrise to sunset year-round, the standard rule for all Andover Conservation Commission land.
Where do I park at Carmel Woods?
Free lot (free).
Is there an entry fee at Carmel Woods?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Carmel Woods?
Leashed dog walking explicitly listed as a permitted passive-recreation use
Is Carmel Woods wheelchair accessible?
Unknown, call the Conservation Division
What rules should I know at Carmel Woods?
Alcohol, illegal drugs, ATVs and motorized dirt bikes, paintball, fireworks, unauthorized structures and general hunting/firearm discharge are all banned on Andover Conservation Commission land. Bow hunting for deer is allowed only with a special Town permit during deer season on designated areas.