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Bridgewater State Forest

Details unconfirmedPreserve · Bridgewater, MA
Right now

A small, 60.73-acre DCR forest parcel with no developed infrastructure and few known recreational uses; it's mainly protective buffer land around South Brook and neighboring residential areas.

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…
Managed by
Massachusetts DCR, Blue Hills Complex (617) 626-4973 · Website

Common questions

Can I bring my dog to Bridgewater 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).

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BetaSome details here are unconfirmed (address, hours, parking). Details are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Updated 2026-11-06.