- This page, Douglas State Forest, is offered by
- Department of Conservation & Recreation
- Universal Access Program
Douglas State Forest
Details of Douglas State Forest
Overview of Douglas State Forest
5,907-acre Douglas State Forest borders Connecticut and Rhode Island. Enjoy swimming and boating at Wallum Lake or hike miles of woodland trails.
Hours for Douglas State Forest
Sunrise to sunset
Parking at Douglas State Forest
Daily parking fees charged May 25 through October 14
MA resident $9
Non-MA resident $30
Mobile payments accepted via the YODEL app Parking in MA State Parks - YODEL FAQs
Resident and non resident status is determined by the vehicle license plate
Activities at Douglas State Forest
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Boating
Wallum Lake allows both motorized and non-motorized boating. Access the lake via boat ramp. -
Hiking
Hike a section of the Midstate Trail that extends from central Massachusetts to Mt. Watatic in the north. -
Atlantic white cedar swamp
Take the boardwalk trail to see a rare example of Atlantic White Cedar swampland.
All Activities at Douglas State Forest
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Mountain biking
- Biking
- Boating (motorized)
- Boating (non-motorized)
- Canoeing and kayaking
- Swimming
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Cross-country skiing
- Snowmobiling
Facilities at Douglas State Forest
Accessibility at Douglas State Forest
- Accessible pavilions
- Accessible restrooms
- Beach wheelchair available