A 30-acre undeveloped BNRC woodland with maples and oaks over 80 years old, some as old as 150 years. No marked trails; the forest itself is the draw.
What to expect
Entry fee
You don't need a sticker for this spot; No townwide parking sticker or permit program exists. Chapter 99 Parks and Recreation Areas delegates park rulemaking to the Recreation Committee and Select Board and sets a fine; it creates no…
Dogs
No townwide leash or restraint requirement. Chapter 14 Animal Control covers licensing, dangerous dogs, liability and waste; it defines a dog at large but no section prohibits it. Owners must pick up after their dogs on any public…
Hours
Open dawn to dusk, per BNRC's reserve-wide policy (unless a specific reserve posts otherwise).
Managed by
Berkshire Natural Resources Council
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No drinking water
BNRC reserves have no restrooms or water.
Common questions
Is there an entry fee at Kessler Road Conservation Area?
You don't need a sticker for this spot; No townwide parking sticker or permit program exists. Chapter 99 Parks and Recreation Areas delegates park rulemaking to the Recreation Committee and Select Board and sets a fine; it creates no…
Can I bring my dog to Kessler Road Conservation Area?
No townwide leash or restraint requirement. Chapter 14 Animal Control covers licensing, dangerous dogs, liability and waste; it defines a dog at large but no section prohibits it. Owners must pick up after their dogs on any public property. The Recreation Committee and Select Board may set rules…
What rules should I know at Kessler Road Conservation Area?
No motorized vehicles.