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Oxford Tower

Details unconfirmedPreserve · Oxford, MA
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Oxford Tower is the site of a 1939 steel fire lookout tower on DCR forest land near West Sutton Road; the original 1920s iron tower was destroyed in the 1938 hurricane. As of the most recent published report the tower itself was fenced and posted no trespassing, though the surrounding forest is public DCR land.

What to expect

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…
Hiking
Allowed year-round
Managed by
DCR State Parks Central Regional Office 508-792-7715 · Website

Common questions

Can I climb the tower?
No, as of the last published report the tower was fenced and posted no trespassing even though the surrounding forest is open DCR land.
Can I bring my dog to Oxford Tower?
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).

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