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Spencer State Forest

Tourist attraction • Historical landmark • State park • Swimming lake

👍👍 It is a good place to walk, it has several trails, very good views. I liked the waterfall although there were many bees 😁😁 People often mention trails,

Address

51 Howe Rd, Spencer, MA 01562

Website

www.mass.gov

Contact

(508) 886-6333

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (153 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: 7:30 AM to 7 PM
  • Monday: (Patriots' Day), 7:30 AM to 7 PM, Hours might differ
  • Tuesday: 7:30 AM to 7 PM
  • Wednesday: 7:30 AM to 7 PM
  • Thursday: 7:30 AM to 7 PM
  • Friday: 7:30 AM to 7 PM
  • Saturday: 7:30 AM to 7 PM

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  • 5/5 Paulina L. 3 years ago on Google
    It is a good place to walk, it has several trails, very good views. I liked the waterfall although there were many bees 😁😁
    3 people found this review helpful 👍
  • 5/5 Richard f. 1 year ago on Google
    This forest is a very special and sacred place. This was a native American hunting ground. The nipmuc tribe hunted the cranberry river for Moose Bear , Deer etc. We are hoping the dam will be taken out so that this river will become free flowing again. Before the small dams cranberry river connected to Quabog river and 7 mile river it was a major fishing spot years ago
    2 people found this review helpful 👍
  • 5/5 Warren B. 1 year ago on Google
    A special place I've visited for years and holds many memories in my heart . Such a beautiful place year round to explore .
    2 people found this review helpful 👍
  • 4/5 Gregory G. 7 months ago on Google
    Nice place to visit, beautiful forest & wetlands. Endangered salamanders. Restrooms closed for the Season when we visited (10/1/2023).
    2 people found this review helpful 👍
  • 4/5 Eric B. 2 years ago on Google
    Spencer St. Forest & Howe St. Park is a lovely spot to hike, fish or have a picnic/cookout. There are a number of trails and fire roads to follow and explore. A good sized parking lot is available too.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍
  • 5/5 Jamie k. 2 years ago on Google
    I love it here. I've been coming here for most of my life for birthday party's or just to get some fresh air with my kids. There's so much space and it's all kept so clean and beautifully manicured. There are nice, wide, well maintained trails, there are plenty of places to run and play, or to fish, swim, hike picnic, even barbecue. There are girls and picnic tables and lots of shade available. Just a beautiful area in its entirety.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍
  • 5/5 Richard Hidenfelter (. 1 year ago on Google
    What an amazing job they've done with the upkeep of the state Forrest at Howe Park. There's lots of trails to hike through and the scenery around the lake is beautiful.
  • 5/5 jesse s. 3 years ago on Google
    Wow. This place was just beautiful. We only stayed around the lake but so many things to explore with the kids. Will be going back to explore the trails. It was quiet when we visited.
  • 3/5 Michael W. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice place! Brought Mom who lives 1 mile away. First time she'd been.🙂. BUT the pine trees are all dead or dying?!😔
  • 5/5 dawn f. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautifully maintained property that's not overly crowded.
  • 4/5 Sean D. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place to relax with your family and friends, multiple trails and a nice little waterfall.
  • 5/5 Michael M. 9 months ago on Google
    Wish I got more pictures of the landscape for everyone. Beautiful place.
  • 3/5 scott d. 7 months ago on Google
    Nice park. Limited hiking. Lots of out and backs

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Amenities

  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Activities
    • ✓️ Hiking
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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