Two parcels, North Pasture and South Pasture, off Old South Road, this is Massachusetts's own small state forest on the island. South Pasture holds the free, 18-hole Nantucket Disc Golf Course, carved through black oak and pitch pine.
What to expect
Dogs
Dogs are welcome on the disc golf course; owners must clean up after them
Hours
Sunrise to sunset, 365 days a year
Disc Golf
Allowed year-round
Managed by
Massachusetts DCR (state forest); Nantucket Disc Golf Club (course upkeep)
Common questions
Does it cost anything to play disc golf here?
No, the 18-hole course in the South Pasture has been free and open every day, all year, since 2013.
Locals rate several holes "hard" to "very hard"; it's a par-68, 18-hole championship-style layout, not a casual beginner course.
Are there trails at Nantucket State Forest?
Yes.
Is there an entry fee at Nantucket State Forest?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Nantucket State Forest?
Dogs are welcome on the disc golf course; owners must clean up after them