A large DCR forest best known for York Lake, a 36-acre swim and fishing beach with a 2.2-mile interpretive loop trail. Roughly 1,250 acres of the forest extend into New Marlborough's southeast corner, linking to Cookson State Forest as part of a wildlife corridor toward Connecticut.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Trails
York Lake Loop Trail, 2.2 miles, an interpretive DCR Healthy Heart trail suited to hiking and cross-country skiing
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…
Fishing
Allowed year-round
Ice-Skating
Allowed winter
What's here
On site
Restroom
York Lake day-use area (2024 survey respondents ask the state to keep the bathrooms open reliably in summer)
Common questions
Where do I park at Sandisfield State Forest?
Free lot (free).
Can I bring my dog to Sandisfield 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).