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Georgetown-Rowley State Forest

Details unconfirmedPreserve · Georgetown, MA
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A roughly 1,100-acre DCR state forest straddling Georgetown and Rowley (with a small piece in Boxford), crossed by a section of the Bay Circuit Trail and connecting to Willowdale and Bradley Palmer State Forests. Used for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, and hunting.

What to expect

Dogs
Dogs must be leashed. DCR requires a pet on its properties to be caged, bridled, or restrained on a leash or tether no longer than ten feet (302 CMR 12.13).
Managed by
MA Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Website

Common questions

Can I bring my dog to Georgetown-Rowley State Forest?
Dogs must be leashed. DCR requires a pet on its properties to be caged, bridled, or restrained on a leash or tether no longer than ten feet (302 CMR 12.13).

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BetaSome details here are unconfirmed (accessibility-attempted). Details are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Updated 2026-09-13.