October Mountain State Forest
317 Woodland Rd, Lee, MA 01238
16,500 acres · 50 miles of trails
Venture into Lee's massive state forest, Massachusetts's largest, with streams and ancient woods. Leashed dogs use shade, water, parking, restrooms, and trash cans on the Appalachian Trail and 50+ miles of paths. Prepare for elevation changes.
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- Park
- October Mountain State Forest
- Type
- State park
- Location
- Lee, Massachusetts
- Coordinates
- 42.3736, -73.1958
- Size
- 16,500 acres
- Trail miles
- 50
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.7 / 5 (820 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.8 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.7 from 820 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 16,500 acres of room
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Dog policy
16,500-acre state forest — Massachusetts's largest. Leashed dogs welcome on Appalachian Trail + 50+ miles of trails.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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