A 2,491-acre DCR forest spanning Ipswich, Topsfield, and Boxford, built around pine-oak-hickory uplands, red maple swamps, and hemlock stands. Forty miles of trail serve hikers, mountain bikers, and horseback riders, with Hood Pond as its best-known freshwater feature.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Dogs
Dogs may be off leash under voice control on Boxford conservation land and in town parks, since the town has no general leash law. A leash is required from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise, and the animal control…
Accessibility
Trails are natural surface, not paved; no accessible path confirmed.
Common questions
Where do I park at Willowdale State Forest?
Free lot (free).
Can I bring my dog to Willowdale State Forest?
Dogs may be off leash under voice control on Boxford conservation land and in town parks, since the town has no general leash law. A leash is required from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise, and the animal control officer can require restraint at a specific park.
Is Willowdale State Forest wheelchair accessible?
Trails are natural surface, not paved; no accessible path confirmed.