A 5,000-acre DCR state forest straddling Fall River and Freetown, with roughly 25-50 miles of color-coded trails for hiking, biking, horseback riding, and off-road motorcycles. The main entrance and headquarters, with picnic tables and restrooms, sit on Slab Bridge Road in Freetown.
What to expect
Trails
Roughly 25-50 miles of trails, color-coded by allowed use: blue and green for hiking/non-motorized biking; red for bridle trails; orange for dirt bikes.…
Dogs
Dogs are welcome in the Freetown-Fall River State Forest (unlike the neighboring Watuppa Reservation, which bans dogs).
Accessibility
Not confirmed for trails; headquarters area is a developed picnic/parking site.
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round
Managed by
Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR)
What's here
On site
Restroom
Forest headquarters, Slab Bridge Road
Picnic area
Picnic tables and grilling areas at headquarters
Info kiosk
Trail map kiosk
Common questions
Is Freetown-Fall River State Forest open today?
Freetown-Fall River State Forest is a public preserve in Fall River, MA. There is no live closure feed for preserves & forests; the town's site is the authority for temporary closures.
The forest has roughly 25 to 50 miles of trails and unpaved roads depending on which network you count, color-coded by whether they allow hiking, biking, horses, or dirt bikes.
Yes, dogs are welcome in the state forest, unlike the adjoining Watuppa Reservation which prohibits them.
Where do I park at Freetown-Fall River State Forest?
Free lot (free).
Is there an entry fee at Freetown-Fall River State Forest?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Freetown-Fall River State Forest?
Dogs are welcome in the Freetown-Fall River State Forest (unlike the neighboring Watuppa Reservation, which bans dogs).
Is Freetown-Fall River State Forest wheelchair accessible?
Not confirmed for trails; headquarters area is a developed picnic/parking site.
What rules should I know at Freetown-Fall River State Forest?
Profile Rock has collapsed; visitors are asked to stay off the remaining rock formation.