2,776 acres of DCR forest straddling Chester and Blandford along Route 20. Civilian Conservation Corps crews built its campground, pavilions, and the road to the 60-foot cascade at Sanderson Brook Falls in the 1930s.
What to expect
Trails
Includes named features Sanderson Brook Falls, Boulder Park, and Goldmine Brook Falls, plus hiking, mountain biking, and cross-country ski trails.
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…
Common questions
Can I bring my dog to Chester-Blandford 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).