A 4,246-acre DCR forest spanning Leominster, Fitchburg, Princeton, Sterling, and Westminster, built up starting in 1922 with Civilian Conservation Corps-era infrastructure. Crow Hill Pond has a supervised swimming beach, bathhouse, and picnic areas, while Paradise Pond allows non-motorized boating; an extensive trail network supports hiking, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, and rock climbing on the Crow Hills cliffs.
What to expect
Trails
Extensive multi-use trail system including a section of the Massachusetts Midstate Trail, plus mountain biking and rock climbing on the Crow Hills cliffs
Dogs
Allowed caged, bridled, or on a leash or tether no longer than ten feet, unless an area is posted otherwise; never unattended or at large, and waste must be carried out. Hunting, hunting-dog training, dog sledding, sled-dog training and…
Hours
Open from half an hour before sunrise to half an hour after sunset as published by the National Weather Service, unless posted or permitted otherwise. Fishing, camping, snowmobiling and other authorized nighttime activities are not held…
Managed by
DCR Central Highlands District, Leominster State Forest headquarters
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On site
Restroom
Crow Hill Pond bathhouse
Common questions
Can I swim at Crow Hill Pond?
Yes, there is a supervised swimming beach open Memorial Day through Labor Day, 9am to 6pm, with DCR lifeguards on duty from mid-June to Labor Day.
Can I bring my dog to Leominster State Forest?
Allowed caged, bridled, or on a leash or tether no longer than ten feet, unless an area is posted otherwise; never unattended or at large, and waste must be carried out. Hunting, hunting-dog training, dog sledding, sled-dog training and search-dog training are excepted (302 CMR 12.13).
What rules should I know at Leominster State Forest?
Dogs not permitted in buildings or the swimming area.