DCR state forest made up of three separate parcels totaling about 693 acres, mostly in Oakham with a small outlying parcel in Rutland. A stretch of the Midstate Trail crosses the main parcel, passing the glacial erratic known as Sampsons Pebble, a local bouldering spot.
What to expect
Trails
approx. 5.1 miles (Midstate Trail segment through the forest) easy-moderate · natural/unpaved
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…
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round, general
Managed by
DCR Bureau of Forestry, Public Lands Forestry Program
WebsiteCommon questions
Are there trails at Oakham State Forest?
Yes. approx. 5.1 miles (Midstate Trail segment through the forest). easy-moderate difficulty. Surface: natural/unpaved.
Can I bring my dog to Oakham 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).