Reservations in Central Massachusetts

Whether you're seeking a lakeside campground, a ridge top with sunset views, or a trail that leads you deep into broken forest, you've come to the right place.

These reservations, each free to the public, comprise more than 2,000 acres from I-495 west to the Connecticut River. And they're all here for your enjoyment and appreciation.

Bear's Den http://www.thetrustees.org/places-to-visit/central-ma/bears-den.html 42.54153006140 -72.32511072810

Take a short walk to a scenic waterfall or the site of an historic mill.

http://www.thetrustees.org/assets/images/prop/central-ma/googlethumbnails/C_BD_waterfall.jpg Neilson Road New Salem, MA 01355 Neilson Rd, MA 01355, USA

Brooks Woodland Preserve http://www.thetrustees.org/places-to-visit/central-ma/brooks-woodland-preserve.html 42.47378471040 -72.15890326400

Follow miles of footpaths and old farm roads through a massive expanse of diverse forest, pristine streams, and wetlands.

http://www.thetrustees.org/assets/images/prop/central-ma/googlethumbnails/C_BWP_overlook_RCheek.jpg East Street Petersham, MA 01366 East St, MA 01366, USA

Cormier Woods http://www.thetrustees.org/places-to-visit/central-ma/cormier-woods.html 42.06967933650 -71.59491119620

Explore a beautifully preserved farmstead that dates to the 17th century and wander trails that lead past stone walls through restored woodlands.

http://www.thetrustees.org/assets/images/prop/central-ma/googlethumbnails/C_CW_barn_KMcMahon.jpg 217 Chapin Street Uxbridge, MA 01569 217 Chapin St, Uxbridge, MA 01569, USA

Dexter Drumlin http://www.thetrustees.org/places-to-visit/central-ma/dexter-drumlin.html 42.44710012670 -71.68742170450

Wander from to a hilltop meadow offering fine views of historic Lancaster.

http://www.thetrustees.org/assets/images/prop/central-ma/googlethumbnails/C_DD_binculars_FSiteman.jpg George Hill Road Lancaster, MA 01523 George Hill Rd, Lancaster, MA 01523, USA

Doane's Falls http://www.thetrustees.org/places-to-visit/central-ma/doanes-falls.html 42.64990479710 -72.20079539730

Descend a short streamside trail and get an up-close experience with a raucous series of plunging falls.

http://www.thetrustees.org/assets/images/prop/central-ma/googlethumbnails/C_DF_water_closeup_MArduser.jpg Athol Road Royalston, MA 01368 Athol Rd, Royalston, MA 01368, USA

Doyle Community Park http://www.thetrustees.org/places-to-visit/central-ma/doyle-reservation.html 42.54960914500 -71.77462070940

Meander along trails that pass through woodlands, meadows, and gardens, all part of an elegant former estate that is also home to the LEED-certified Doyle Center.

http://www.thetrustees.org/assets/images/prop/central-ma/googlethumbnails/C_DR_girlonbridge_TKates.jpg 464 Abbott Avenue Leominster, MA 01453 Lindell Ave, Leominster, MA 01453, USA

Elliott Laurel http://www.thetrustees.org/places-to-visit/central-ma/elliott-laurel.html 42.52915473740 -72.12325054640

In late spring, enjoy the colorful blooms of mountain laurel that give this reservation its name.

http://www.thetrustees.org/assets/images/prop/central-ma/googlethumbnails/C_EL_flower_M_Arduser.jpg Route 101 Phillipston, MA 01331 Queen Lake Rd, Athol, MA 01331, USA

Jacobs Hill http://www.thetrustees.org/places-to-visit/central-ma/jacobs-hill.html 42.67627800170 -72.19866931950

Climb through a forest of beech, hemlock, and birch to reach an unparalleled  wilderness vista, then explore Spirit Falls as it rolls down the mountainside.

http://www.thetrustees.org/assets/images/prop/central-ma/googlethumbnails/C_JH_vista.jpg Route 68 Royalston, MA 01331 20 Warwick Rd, MA 01368, USA

North Common Meadow http://www.thetrustees.org/places-to-visit/central-ma/north-common-meadow.html 42.49101699170 -72.18530686570

Children love to play in the field of wildflowers then listen for the splash of frogs at the adjacent lily pond.

http://www.thetrustees.org/assets/images/prop/central-ma/googlethumbnails/C_NCM_FallScene.jpg East Street Petersham, MA 01366 East St, MA 01366, USA

Quinebaug Woods http://www.thetrustees.org/places-to-visit/central-ma/quinebaug-woods.html 42.069259 -72.155142

Trace the banks of the serene Quinebaug River before ascending a ridge that offers uncommon views of the central Massachusetts countryside.

http://www.thetrustees.org/assets/images/prop/central-ma/googlethumbnails/C_QW_water_JDillard.jpg Dug Hill Road Holland, MA 01521 Dug Hill Rd, Holland, MA 01521, USA

Redemption Rock http://www.thetrustees.org/places-to-visit/central-ma/redemption-rock.html 42.50669957340 -71.86965276410 A modest-sized reservation with a momentous history, it was here in April of 1676 that King Philip's War hostage Mary White Rowlandson was returned was Indian captivity. http://www.thetrustees.org/assets/images/prop/central-ma/googlethumbnails/C_RR_detail.jpg Route 140 Princeton, MA 01541 Princeton, Massachusetts, USA

Rock House Reservation http://www.thetrustees.org/places-to-visit/central-ma/rock-house-reservation.html 42.26785487640 -72.19841294290 Families will enjoy exploring the jumble of boulders that forms this “house,” beyond which you’ll discover a small, serene pond. http://www.thetrustees.org/assets/images/prop/central-ma/googlethumbnails/C_RH_girl_coloring_TKates.jpg Route 9 West Brookfield, MA 01506 Rte 9, Brookfield, MA 01506, USA

Royalston Falls http://www.thetrustees.org/places-to-visit/central-ma/royalston-falls.html 42.71595269140 -72.25582883080 Follow a descending trail that leads to the edge of a deep, ancient gorge carved by powerful, 45-foot falls that plunge into a sparkling basin. http://www.thetrustees.org/assets/images/prop/central-ma/googlethumbnails/C_RF_person_boardwalk_KMcMa.jpg Route 32 Royalston, MA 01331 Royalston, Massachusetts, USA

Swift River Reservation http://www.thetrustees.org/places-to-visit/central-ma/swift-river-reservation.html 42.46109004200 -72.16514642040 A landscape that supported Colonial-era farming has returned to a natural environment of forest and swamp, fields and uplands, laced by seven miles of trails and old roads. http://www.thetrustees.org/assets/images/prop/central-ma/googlethumbnails/C_SR_water_RCheek.jpg Nichewaug Road Petersham, MA 01366 Nichewaug Rd, MA 01366, USA

Tantiusques http://www.thetrustees.org/places-to-visit/central-ma/tantiusques.html 42.05994720180 -72.12923602890 Follow a loop trail through quiet woodlands then visit the site of a former lead mine used by Native Americans and, later, European settlers. http://www.thetrustees.org/assets/images/prop/central-ma/googlethumbnails/C_T_icicles_RCheek.jpg Leadmine Road Sturbridge, MA 01566 Leadmine Rd, Sturbridge, MA 01566, USA

Tully Lake Campground http://www.thetrustees.org/places-to-visit/places-to-stay/tully-lake-campground/ 42.651756 -72.212316

Discover real camping adventures in the North Quabbin Region of Central Massachusetts – just 1.5 hours from Boston and Springfield!

http://www.thetrustees.org/assets/images/prop/central-ma/googlethumbnails/C_T_icicles_RCheek.jpg Doane's Hill Road Royalston, MA 01368 0.0,0.0

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Bear's Den Neilson Road New Salem, MA 01355 Take a short walk to a scenic waterfall or the site of an historic mill.	View on Map Directions

Brooks Woodland Preserve East Street Petersham, MA 01366 Follow miles of footpaths and old farm roads through a massive expanse of diverse forest, pristine streams, and wetlands.	View on Map Directions

Cormier Woods 217 Chapin Street Uxbridge, MA 01569 Explore a beautifully preserved farmstead that dates to the 17th century and wander trails that lead past stone walls through restored woodlands.	View on Map Directions

Dexter Drumlin George Hill Road Lancaster, MA 01523 Wander from to a hilltop meadow offering fine views of historic Lancaster.	View on Map Directions

Doane's Falls Athol Road Royalston, MA 01368 Descend a short streamside trail and get an up-close experience with a raucous series of plunging falls.	View on Map Directions

Doyle Community Park 464 Abbott Avenue Leominster, MA 01453 Meander along trails that pass through woodlands, meadows, and gardens, all part of an elegant former estate that is also home to the LEED-certified Doyle Center.	View on Map Directions

Elliott Laurel Route 101 Phillipston, MA 01331 In late spring, enjoy the colorful blooms of mountain laurel that give this reservation its name.	View on Map Directions

Jacobs Hill Route 68 Royalston, MA 01331 Climb through a forest of beech, hemlock, and birch to reach an unparalleled  wilderness vista, then explore Spirit Falls as it rolls down the mountainside.	View on Map Directions

North Common Meadow East Street Petersham, MA 01366 Children love to play in the field of wildflowers then listen for the splash of frogs at the adjacent lily pond.	View on Map Directions

Quinebaug Woods Dug Hill Road Holland, MA 01521 Trace the banks of the serene Quinebaug River before ascending a ridge that offers uncommon views of the central Massachusetts countryside.	View on Map Directions

Redemption Rock Route 140 Princeton, MA 01541 A modest-sized reservation with a momentous history, it was here in April of 1676 that King Philip's War hostage Mary White Rowlandson was returned was Indian captivity.	View on Map Directions

Rock House Reservation Route 9 West Brookfield, MA 01506 Families will enjoy exploring the jumble of boulders that forms this “house,” beyond which you’ll discover a small, serene pond.	View on Map Directions

Royalston Falls Route 32 Royalston, MA 01331 Follow a descending trail that leads to the edge of a deep, ancient gorge carved by powerful, 45-foot falls that plunge into a sparkling basin.	View on Map Directions

Swift River Reservation Nichewaug Road Petersham, MA 01366 A landscape that supported Colonial-era farming has returned to a natural environment of forest and swamp, fields and uplands, laced by seven miles of trails and old roads.	View on Map Directions

Tantiusques Leadmine Road Sturbridge, MA 01566 Follow a loop trail through quiet woodlands then visit the site of a former lead mine used by Native Americans and, later, European settlers.	View on Map Directions

Tully Lake Campground Doane's Hill Road Royalston, MA 01368 Discover real camping adventures in the North Quabbin Region of Central Massachusetts – just 1.5 hours from Boston and Springfield!	View on Map Directions