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Orange State Forest

Details unconfirmedPreserve · Orange, MA
Right now

Orange State Forest is an 801-acre DCR forest reserve within town limits, permanently protected and open for hiking and hunting.

What to expect

Entry fee
Free
Dogs
On-leash, max 10 feet, leashed in all parking areas; not permitted at designated swimming areas May 1-Sept 15 (no swimming area found here anyway)
Banned now · back Sep
Hiking
Allowed Year-round; snowshoeing also listed
Managed by
DCR - Division of State Parks and Recreation

Common questions

Is there an entry fee at Orange State Forest?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Orange State Forest?
On-leash, max 10 feet, leashed in all parking areas; not permitted at designated swimming areas May 1-Sept 15 (no swimming area found here anyway)

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BetaSome details here are unconfirmed (trailhead, parking, restrooms). Details are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Updated 2026-09-13.