A roughly 126-acre forested conservation area (about 250 acres combined with the adjacent Hopkinton Town Forest) with over 5 miles of trails past old-growth trees, streams, and rock outcroppings, connecting to Whitehall State Park across Winter Street.
What to expect
Trails
Over 5 miles; longest loop 1.8 mi from Whisper Way (Yellow Trail) or 2.2 mi from Sylvan Way; natural surface, moderate difficulty with some rocky/root sections
Dogs
Allowed on leash or under voice control per HALT general rules; must be kept out of streams/vernal pools
Accessibility
Natural-surface trails, not ADA accessible
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round, popular for birding
Managed by
Hopkinton Area Land Trust (HALT) / Town of Hopkinton Conservation Commission
WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Parking not sourced yet
Check the town or agency pages before you go.
What's here
On site
Kiosk/Map Box
large trailhead signs at Whisper Way and Sylvan Way entrances
Not here
No restrooms
no restroom on site
No drinking water
no water source on site
Common questions
Is Cameron Woods open today?
Cameron Woods is a public preserve in Hopkinton, MA. Posted hours: Dawn to dusk.
Is hunting allowed in Cameron Woods?
Yes, on most of the property and the adjacent Town Forest, except Sundays and near the main trailheads.
About 1.8 miles from Whisper Way or 2.2 miles from Sylvan Way for the main loop; over 5 miles of trail total.
Is there an entry fee at Cameron Woods?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Cameron Woods?
Allowed on leash or under voice control per HALT general rules; must be kept out of streams/vernal pools
Is Cameron Woods wheelchair accessible?
Natural-surface trails, not ADA accessible
What rules should I know at Cameron Woods?
Wear blaze orange when off-trail during hunting season. No dumping, littering, motorized vehicles, tree-cutting, new trail-building, alcohol, fires, or camping (general HALT rule). Hunting prohibited on Sundays and within a few hundred feet of main entrances.