A roughly 1,125-acre state forest in southwestern Colrain bordering Charlemont, built around McLeod Pond, a 27-acre trout-stocked lake. Trails serve hikers, mountain bikers, and horseback riders, with snowmobiling in winter, and there's no staffed entrance or posted fee.
What to expect
Dogs
Leashed dogs allowed (leash no more than 10 ft); off-leash allowed only for hunting, hunting-dog training, dog sledding/sled-dog training, or search-dog training. Dogs are banned May 1-Sep 15 on designated inland swimming beaches, which…
Banned now · back Sep 15Fishing
Allowed per MA fishing season
Managed by
DCR - Division of State Parks and Recreation
Common questions
Can I bring my dog to Catamount State Forest?
Leashed dogs allowed (leash no more than 10 ft); off-leash allowed only for hunting, hunting-dog training, dog sledding/sled-dog training, or search-dog training. Dogs are banned May 1-Sep 15 on designated inland swimming beaches, which does not apply here (no designated swim area).