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Doggett Brook Conservation Area

Open to the publicPreserve · Rochester, MAUpdated Sep 13, 2026
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A roughly 100-acre trail system linking Dexter Lane Fields to abandoned cranberry bogs and Wildlands Trust's adjoining woods, opened as a 1.5-mile loop in 2014. The route crosses a bog dike road, passes a vernal pool, and follows Doggett's Brook, which still holds native sea-run brown trout.

What to expect

Parking
Free lot Free
Trails
1.5-mile loop, easy difficulty, not ADA accessible; a secondary trail leads to a vernal pool
Entry fee
Free
Dogs
Allowed on leash
Hours
Dawn to dusk
Accessibility
Not ADA accessible
Fish
Allowed year-round with a valid license
Managed by
Rochester Conservation Commission (508) 763-5421 · Website

What's here

On site

Restroom
At the Dexter Lane fields
Info kiosk

Not here

No waste-bag dispensers

Common questions

Is Doggett Brook Conservation Area open today?
Doggett Brook Conservation Area is a public preserve in Rochester, MA. Posted hours: Dawn to dusk.
Where do I park at Doggett Brook Conservation Area?
Free lot (Free).
Is there an entry fee at Doggett Brook Conservation Area?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Doggett Brook Conservation Area?
Allowed on leash
Is Doggett Brook Conservation Area wheelchair accessible?
Not ADA accessible

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BetaDetails are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Sourced 2026-08-03. Official source. Updated 2026-09-13.