Just 5 minutes from Fall River and Taunton, and 15 minutes from New Bedford, Freetown State Forest is a vast tract of public land acquired over a twenty year period beginning in the 1930's. Near the main entrance is a day use area, with wading pool, picnic area, fields and restrooms. The remainder of the forest offers 50 miles of unpaved roads and trails. Horseback riders, dog Sledders, mountain bikers, and seasonal motorcycle and snowmobile users are welcome, as are hunters and anglers in season. Rattlesnake Brook, which meanders throughout much of the property, is stocked with brook trout each spring.<br />
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Profile Rock, a 50-foot outcropping, shows a profile of what the Wampanoags believe to be Chief Massasoit. The 5,441-acre Forest also includes the 227-acre Watuppa Reservation, which belongs to the Wampanoag Nation, and is the site of annual tribal meetings.
Freetown State Forest is located in south-east Massachusetts. <br /><br />From the north: Take Rte. 24 south to exit 10. Bear left onto South Main Street. Turn left at four corners onto Rte. 79 north and right onto Elm Street which then turns into Slab Bridge Road; continue for 1.5 miles to the forest entrance.<br /><br /><br /><br />DETOUR AROUND ELM STREET BRIDGE <br /><br /><br /><br />When taking exit 10 off Rte. 24, go the opposite way on Main St. (north) to Bryant St. and take a right. At stop sign go straight thru & veer right on Algerine. <br /><br /><br /><br />Road changes to Locust St at town line. Take Locust St. to end and follow detour signs, left on Rte. 79, right on Walnut, left on Slab Bridge, Forest entrance 1.5 miles.
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