A 984-acre DCR forest split between New Salem and Petersham, with wooded roads following Fever Brook to a dammed pond and a granite gorge known locally as the Gorge. Used for hiking, fishing, cross-country skiing, and restricted hunting.
What to expect
Trails
Wooded roads and hiking trails run past Fever Brook and the Gorge.
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 per MA fishing regulations
Hunting
Allowed restricted, statewide calendar
Managed by
Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR)
WebsiteCommon questions
Can I bring my dog to Federated Women's Club 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).