Bordering both Connecticut and Rhode Island, this popular 5,907-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 pavilions, boat ramp, swimming beach, picnic area and restrooms.

Activities

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
Boat ramp
Pavilion
Picnic areas
Restrooms
Grills