A 700-acre pitch pine and scrub oak forest straddling the Bourne/Sandwich line, laced with more than 15 miles of hiking and horseback trails around a large DCR campground.
What to expect
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 unconfirmed
Common questions
Is there an entry fee at Shawme-Crowell State Forest?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Shawme-Crowell 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).