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Chelmsford Town Forest

Details unconfirmedPreserve · Chelmsford, MA · Part of the Russell Mill Pond and Town Forest Reservation ; this eastern portion
Right now

The eastern reach of the town's Russell Mill Pond and Town Forest reservation, reached from a separate access point near South Row Street and Cambridge Street rather than the main Mill Road entrance.

What to expect

Trails
Part of the same trail network as Russell Mill Pond and Town Forest; no separate mileage published for this access point.
Entry fee
Free
Dogs
Leash required at all times, per the Conservation Commission's reservation-wide use restrictions.
Hours
Dawn to dusk, matching the rest of the Russell Mill Pond and Town Forest reservation.
Managed by
Chelmsford Conservation Commission 978-250-5200 · Website

What's here

Not here

No drinking water

Common questions

Is this the same place as Russell Mill Pond?
It's very likely the same overall town forest reservation, just reached from a different side, near South Row Street rather than the Mill Road entrance behind the soccer fields.
Is there an entry fee at Chelmsford Town Forest?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Chelmsford Town Forest?
Leash required at all times, per the Conservation Commission's reservation-wide use restrictions.

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