Within Park
- Accessible Bathroom
- Accessible Parking
- Accessible Pavilion
- Boat Launch
- Boating (Motorized)
- Canoeing
- Charcoal Grill
- Comfort Station
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Kayaking
- Leashed Pets Allowed
- Pavilion
- Picnic Tables
- Swimming - Beach
Attention: Great News!! Reservations are live for pavilions, picnic areas, and meetings room. After making the reservation, be sure to inform guests that they must arrive early to ensure entry to the park. All vehicles are subject to paying the parking fees, that may be in effect, upon entry. The facility rental fee does not include parking fees.
IMPORTANT : Walk-in Registrations are not permitted. Advance Reservations can be made same day up until 2 pm on date of arrival.
Douglas State Forest, MA
Bordering both Connecticut and Rhode Island, this popular 6,282-acre state forest offers a variety of recreational opportunities. Visitors can enjoy swimming, boating and fishing at Wallum Lake and hiking, horseback riding, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling on miles of ...
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Overview
Description
Bordering both Connecticut and Rhode Island, this popular 6,282-acre state forest offers a variety of recreational opportunities. Visitors can enjoy swimming, boating and fishing at Wallum Lake and hiking, horseback riding, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling on miles of woodland trails. Facilities include two reservable pavilions, boat ramp, swimming beach, picnic area and restrooms.
The Midstate Trail, a long-distance hiking trail that extends through central Massachusetts from the Rhode Island border north to Mt. Watatic at the New Hampshire border, runs through the forest. Douglas State Forest also includes a rare example of Atlantic White Cedar swampland that is accessed via a boardwalk trail. A 5-acre portion of this swamp is designated as a Massachusetts Wildland.
Adjacent to a mowed field and close to the restrooms, a new pavilion has six 8' picnic tables with a 3' x 3' charcoal grill. The area of the field nearest the pavilion, can be used to set up a volleyball net (you bring) or other games. There is easy access to the beach. The CCC Pavilion was built about 75 years ago and offers four 10' picnic tables and a 3' x 3' charcoal grill. It is conveniently located at the bottom of our walkway from the parking lots.
Booking Window
Sun May 19 2024 - Wed Sep 18 2024
Reservations can be made up to 4 Month(s) prior to your arrival date.
Services and Amenities
Fees and Cancellation Policies
Special Policy Applicable to this Facility
Please read our Fees and Cancellation Policies
Parking Fee for MA Resident: $9.00
Parking Fee for Non-Resident: $30.00
The park gates open daily at 9am, please plan to arrive early on weekends or your guests may not be able to enter. Once the parking lot is full, the park closes for the day and does not re-open to guests. Each vehicle must pay the parking fee.
Getting There
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
42.03293, -71.76277
42°1'59"N, 71°45'46"W
From the West:
Take MASS PIKE east (Rte. I-90E) to exit #10 in Auburn.
Take Rte 395 South to Exit #2, Rte 16.
Take a left onto Rte 16 East and follow for 5 miles.
Turn right onto Cedar St to STOP.
Go straight through stop onto Wallum Lake Rd.
Forest entrance is 1 mile on your right.
From the East/Boston/Southeast:
Take MASS PIKE west (Rte. I-90W) to exit #10A in Millbury.
Take Rte 146 South to exit # 3, Rte 16.
Take a right onto Rte 16 West through Douglas center, towards Sutton/Webster.
Turn left onto Cedar St to STOP.
Go straight through stop onto Wallum Lake Rd.
Forest entrance is 1 mile on your right.
From Northeast/Worcester:
Take Rte 495 to Rte 290 West to end through Worcester.
Rte 290W turns into Rte 395 South.
Follow Rte 395 S to Exit #2 in Webster, Rte 16.
Take a left onto Rte 16 East towards Douglas. Follow for 5 miles.
Turn right onto Cedar St to STOP.
Go straight through stop onto Wallum Lake Rd.
Forest entrance is 1 mile on your right.
From Northwest:
Take Rte 2 East to exit #33 in Leominster, Rte190 South.
Follow Rte 190S to end onto Rte 290 West in Worcester.
Take Rte 290W to exit #12, Rte. 146 South.
Follow Rte 146S to Exit #3, Rte 16.
Take a right onto Rte 16 West through Douglas center, towards Sutton/Webster.
Turn left at Cedar St to STOP.
Go straight through stop onto Wallum Lake Rd.
Forest entrance is 1 mile on your right.
42.03293, -71.76277
42°1'59"N, 71°45'46"W
From the West:
Take MASS PIKE east (Rte. I-90E) to exit #10 in Auburn.
Take Rte 395 South to Exit #2, Rte 16.
Take a left onto Rte 16 East and follow for 5 miles.
Turn right onto Cedar St to STOP.
Go straight through stop onto Wallum Lake Rd.
Forest entrance is 1 mile on your right.
From the East/Boston/Southeast:
Take MASS PIKE west (Rte. I-90W) to exit #10A in Millbury.
Take Rte 146 South to exit # 3, Rte 16.
Take a right onto Rte 16 West through Douglas center, towards Sutton/Webster.
Turn left onto Cedar St to STOP.
Go straight through stop onto Wallum Lake Rd.
Forest entrance is 1 mile on your right.
From Northeast/Worcester:
Take Rte 495 to Rte 290 West to end through Worcester.
Rte 290W turns into Rte 395 South.
Follow Rte 395 S to Exit #2 in Webster, Rte 16.
Take a left onto Rte 16 East towards Douglas. Follow for 5 miles.
Turn right onto Cedar St to STOP.
Go straight through stop onto Wallum Lake Rd.
Forest entrance is 1 mile on your right.
From Northwest:
Take Rte 2 East to exit #33 in Leominster, Rte190 South.
Follow Rte 190S to end onto Rte 290 West in Worcester.
Take Rte 290W to exit #12, Rte. 146 South.
Follow Rte 146S to Exit #3, Rte 16.
Take a right onto Rte 16 West through Douglas center, towards Sutton/Webster.
Turn left at Cedar St to STOP.
Go straight through stop onto Wallum Lake Rd.
Forest entrance is 1 mile on your right.
