A 2,690-acre actively managed timber property owned by W.D. Cowls, Inc. and protected by a state wildlife conservation easement (WCE) that guarantees permanent public access for hiking, hunting, and fishing even though the land itself stays in private, working-forest ownership.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Accessibility
Working forest roads and trails, uneven surface; not wheelchair accessible.
Fishing
Allowed per MA fishing regulations
Managed by
W.D. Cowls, Inc., with a Wildlife Conservation Easement held by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
WebsiteCommon questions
No, it is privately owned by W.D. Cowls, Inc. as a working timber forest, but a state wildlife conservation easement guarantees permanent public access for hiking, hunting, and fishing.
No, recreational ATV use is prohibited.
Where do I park at Paul C. Jones Working Forest?
Free lot (free).
Is there an entry fee at Paul C. Jones Working Forest?
No, entry is free.
Is Paul C. Jones Working Forest wheelchair accessible?
Working forest roads and trails, uneven surface; not wheelchair accessible.
What rules should I know at Paul C. Jones Working Forest?
This is an active working forest; expect ongoing logging operations and log trucks on access roads.