A 46-acre town property centered on a restored former cranberry bog returning to natural peatland, acquired in December 2021 with parking funded by a donation from the Ruffini Trust. A 0.72-mile loop trail with two footbridges circles the bog, pond and wetlands.
What to expect
Trails
0.72-mile main loop around the bog, pond and wetlands, plus additional spur trails; moderate difficulty
Dogs
No dog may be in any public place, or on any land or way in Kingston, unless it is on a leash or an effective tether designed for dogs and under the control of its owner or keeper.
Hours
Kingston conservation land is open to the public from sunrise to sunset.
Accessibility
The shorter loop trail may be suitable for some wheelchair users
Birdwatching
Allowed Year-round; bald eagles have been documented
Managed by
Town of Kingston Conservation Department
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On site
Info kiosk
Describes the 2025 cranberry-bog ecological restoration project
Common questions
Is Blackwater Memorial Forest open today?
Blackwater Memorial Forest is a public preserve in Kingston, MA. Posted hours: Kingston conservation land is open to the public from sunrise to sunset..
How long and hard is the trail?
The main loop is about 0.72 miles around a restored bog and pond, and the shorter loop may work for some wheelchair users, though the property has no formal ADA path.
There's a small unpaved lot on Winthrop Street near the address, funded by a Ruffini Trust donation.
Yes, in season for licensed hunters under state law, except on Sundays.
Can I bring my dog to Blackwater Memorial Forest?
No dog may be in any public place, or on any land or way in Kingston, unless it is on a leash or an effective tether designed for dogs and under the control of its owner or keeper.
Is Blackwater Memorial Forest wheelchair accessible?
The shorter loop trail may be suitable for some wheelchair users