Fall River Heritage Complex RMPs

Resource Management Plan Adopted by the DCR Stewardship Council

DCR's South Coast District is a collection of 14 parks, forests, and reservations located in Bristol and Plymouth Counties.

The Complex provides a variety of public benefits, including interpreting Fall River’s industrial past; protecting habitat for rare species; preserving important cultural landscapes and resources; providing trails for motorized and non-motorized recreation; offering public access to the coastline and to the banks of the Taunton River; providing freshwater and saltwater swimming opportunities; offering overnight camping; and providing day-use areas for picnicking.

Approved Resource Management Plans for the Complex’s 14 properties

Acushnet Cedar Swamp State Reservation (Adopted December 2023)

Berkley State Forest (Adopted December 2023)

Demarest Lloyd Memorial State Park (Adopted April 2012)

Dighton Rock State Park (Adopted December 2023)

Fall River Heritage State Park (Adopted December 2023)

Fort Phoenix Beach State Reservation (Adopted May 2012)

Freetown-Fall River State Forest (Adopted December 2023)

Horseneck Beach State Reservation (Adopted April 2012)

Massasoit State Park (Adopted December 2023)

Nasketucket Bay State Reservation (Adopted May 2012)

Raynham State Forest (Adopted December 2023)

Sweets Knoll State Park (Adopted December 2023)

Watson Pond State Park (Adopted December 2023)

West Island State Reservation (Adopted May 2012)