Wendell State Forest

Massachusetts State Forest · Franklin County

Entrance feeFree
CountyFranklin
CampingDay use only

Wendell State Forest entrance fee

Free entry

Wendell State Forest hours

Sunrise to sunset

The internal forest road gates close to vehicular traffic annually following the first significant snow storm until the end of mud season

Hours as published by Massachusetts DCR. Check the official page before a long drive.

About Wendell State Forest

Rolling forested hills, streams and ponds fill these 7,566 acres in Wendell, with adaptive programming and a friendly 0.5-mile sand and stone dust trail. Hike, bike, ride, fish or paddle, and use the pavilion and picnic area.

Things to do

  • 🥾 Hiking
  • 🚲 Biking
  • 🛶 Paddling
  • 🎣 Fishing
  • ⛵ Boating
  • 🐎 Equestrian
  • 🏹 Hunting

Amenities & facilities

  • 🚤 Boat Ramp
  • ♿ Accessible Facilities
  • 🌞 Day Use Only

Facility rentals

Pavilions and meeting rooms you can reserve for groups and events.

Facility hours

Picnic area hours 9am-5pm unless otherwise posted

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

Phone413-659-3797

Address392 Wendell Rd, Millers Falls, MA 01349

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