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Harrison S. Ripley Forest

Details unconfirmedPreserve · Groton, MA
Right now

A 69-acre Town forest in two parcels off Rocky Hill Road, named for the forester who established the pine plantations here and at neighboring Wharton Plantation.

What to expect

Entry fee
Free
Dogs
Allowed, must be leashed per Town of Groton bylaw
Hours
1/2 hour after sunrise until 1/2 hour after sunset
Managed by
Groton Conservation Commission 978-448-1106 · Website

What's here

Not here

No drinking water
No info kiosk

Common questions

Who was Harrison S. Ripley?
He was one of William Pickman Wharton's foresters and helped establish many of the white pine and red pine plantations on the neighboring Wharton Plantation land.
Is there an entry fee at Harrison S. Ripley Forest?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Harrison S. Ripley Forest?
Allowed, must be leashed per Town of Groton bylaw
What rules should I know at Harrison S. Ripley Forest?
No motorized vehicles or powered tools. No overnight camping without prior written Conservation Commission approval and fire permit.

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