Beartown State Forest

Category: State park in Monterey, Massachusetts

Address: 69 Blue Hill Rd, Monterey, MA 01245, USA

Phone: +18774226762

Opening hours

Sunday: 7AM–6PM

Monday: 7AM–6PM

Tuesday: 7AM–6PM

Wednesday: 7AM–6PM

Thursday: 7AM–6PM

Friday: 7AM–6PM

Saturday: 7AM–6PM

Reviews

Micah Doggett

Jun 16, 2022

$8 to park for residents and $30 to park for non MA residents is outrageous considering other nice parks to hike at in the area. Will not be going back.

Heather Redding

Dec 5, 2021

Well-maintained and well-marked hiking trails. Nice view from atop Lookout Trail, and you can spot beaver dams from the Benedict Pond Loop. Bonus - very clean port-a-potty in the Benedict Pond Loop parking lot!

John Bachman

Jul 8, 2021

Great spot. Nice Beach.

Chris Gauthier

Sep 20, 2020

Heaven on earth

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Questions & Answers

Can you ride an ATV?

A Google User | Sep 19, 2020
Jeff Behn | Sep 19, 2020

I would contact the park hq directly.

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are the trails open

Eugene Fais | Sep 19, 2020
Sarah Kenney | Sep 19, 2020

Yes they are! I would take a picture of the trail map at the boat dock or download the PDF online!

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I will be camping here next weekend. Since I'll be camping for two nights, is there a shower facility?

Corbin Blanchard Design | Sep 20, 2019
Corbin Blanchard Design | Sep 20, 2019

Just to answer my own question, my friends and i just got back from our stay and there are no showers, but there are flushing toilets and running water.

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Are jeeps allowed on the off roaring trails

Fatality Bandit | Sep 20, 2019
Mike Purcell | Sep 20, 2019

No

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Still no camping ?

Tim Gardner | Aug 20, 2022
Daniel Pound | Aug 20, 2022

Camping is still closed. Sign up for Reserve America email notifications about Beartown. Once they open you should be notified.

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can dogs be on the hiking trails?

Kate Barton | Aug 20, 2022
Daniel Pound | Aug 20, 2022

Yes. As long as they are on a leash 10ft or less. Under supervision at all times and picked up after.

How aggressive are the trails that allow dirtbikes

BassBuster | Sep 19, 2021
Jack Zyz | Sep 19, 2021

Any easy ones?

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Can you ride your bike there?

Brigida Robinson | Sep 20, 2018
Will Cole-French | Sep 20, 2018

Mountain bike are best. There is a whole range of road and trail conditions.

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Is there swimming and picnic area at this park?

Carole Ferro | Sep 20, 2018
Jeri Benedict | Sep 20, 2018

Yes. There is a fee to park. Bathrooms and changing rooms as well. Consult the website for prices.

Are there any bears in the forest?

Henry Claußen | Sep 20, 2018
joy goulet | Sep 19, 2021

Hahahahaha of course there's bears.

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Are there kayak rentals?

Gabriella Coiro | Sep 20, 2018
Tobi Lanciano | Sep 20, 2018

no rent

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Are dogs allowed

Andrew Chapman | Sep 20, 2018
Meagan Haar Dodes | Sep 20, 2018

Yes, leashed.

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How is the fishing at state park

Dwayne Wilson | Sep 20, 2018
Meagan Haar Dodes | Sep 20, 2018

A lot of people were fishing. I didn't see anyone catch a fish until my dad caught one lonely Crappie.

Are dogs on leashes allowed

Jim Remillard | Sep 20, 2018
J M | Sep 20, 2018

Yup. I walk there often with my dog leashed. Occasionally we get people with dogs off leash, but that seems to be the minority. If your dog loves water, he/she will love hiking around Benedict Pond!

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Do u have to pay for parking being a Massachusetts resident?

Milton Diaz | Sep 20, 2017
Milton Diaz | Sep 20, 2017

I just got back from Beartown state forest and it was amazing and to answer my own question for those who don't know I did not had to pay for parking thanks for the feedback everyone.i would recommend this place to everyone they are friendly and it's beautiful

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