Douglas State Forest
Massachusetts State Forest · Worcester County
Douglas State Forest entrance fee
$9–$30 per vehicle — Daily parking fee by licence plate: $9 MA, $30 out of state; charged May 23 through October 12.
Douglas State Forest hours
Sunrise to sunset
Hours as published by Massachusetts DCR. Check the official page before a long drive.
About Douglas State Forest
A 5,907-acre forest on the Connecticut and Rhode Island borders surrounds Wallum Lake, with a boat ramp and swimming. Hike the Midstate Trail toward Mt. Watatic, walk the boardwalk through an Atlantic white cedar swamp, or ride, bike and fish.
Things to do
- 🥾 Hiking
- 🚲 Biking
- 🛶 Paddling
- 🏊 Swimming
- 🎣 Fishing
- ⛵ Boating
- 🐎 Equestrian
- 🏹 Hunting
Amenities & facilities
- 🚻 Restrooms
- 🚤 Boat Ramp
- ♿ Accessible Facilities
- 🌞 Day Use Only
More Massachusetts state parks with swimming · horseback riding
Facility hours
Swimming: Closed to swimming after Labor Day
Schedules for pools, museums, campgrounds, tours and other facilities inside the park, as published by Massachusetts DCR — not the park's own opening hours.
Contact
Phone508-476-7872
Address107 Wallum Lake Road, Douglas, MA 01516
🎒 Gear up for Douglas State Forest
Popular gear for what this park offers:
- Kayaks
- Fishing rods
- Hiking boots
- Trail cameras
- Bike helmets
- Water shoes
- Life jackets
- Riding helmets
- Bug spray
- Paddleboards
- Dry bags
- Tackle kits
- Daypacks
- Trekking poles
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