A 1,112-acre state forest shared with Georgetown, with 65 named trails including a 7.7-mile main loop. It supports hiking, horseback riding, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, and hunting with restrictions, and carries a section of the Bay Circuit Trail.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
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…
Horseback Riding
Allowed year-round
Managed by
DCR (Department of Conservation and Recreation)
WebsiteCommon questions
Are there trails, how long/hard?
65 named trails web through the forest; the main loop runs about 7.7 miles and is generally considered an easy route.
Where do I park at Georgetown-Rowley State Forest?
Free lot (free).
Can I bring my dog to Georgetown-Rowley 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).