Lowell-Dracut-Tyngsboro State Forest

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Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Lowell-Dracut-Tyngsboro State Forest is a 1,140-acre forest located in the northeastern part of Massachusetts.


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The forest offers visitors an opportunity to explore nature and enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, mountain biking, fishing, and picnicking. The forest has several trails that vary in difficulty, and they offer scenic views of the Merrimack River and surrounding landscape.

One of the main attractions of the forest is the two-acre spring-fed Healthy Pond, which is stocked with fish and provides an ideal spot for fishing and boating. The forest also has a group picnic area, which is available for reservation, and a playground for children.

Interesting facts about the forest include that it was once used for hunting and trapping by Native Americans and was later used for logging and farming. The forest is also home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, and various bird species.

The best time of year to visit Lowell-Dracut-Tyngsboro State Forest is during the spring and fall when the weather is mild and the foliage is at its peak. However, the forest is open year-round, and visitors can enjoy winter activities such as snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.

Overall, Lowell-Dracut-Tyngsboro State Forest is an excellent destination for anyone who enjoys outdoor activities and wants to explore the natural beauty of Massachusetts.

       

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Park & Land Designation Reference

National Park
Large protected natural areas managed by the federal government to preserve significant landscapes, ecosystems, and cultural resources; recreation is allowed but conservation is the priority.
State Park
Public natural or recreational areas managed by a state government, typically smaller than national parks and focused on regional natural features, recreation, and education.
Local Park
Community-level parks managed by cities or counties, emphasizing recreation, playgrounds, sports, and green space close to populated areas.
Wilderness Area
The highest level of land protection in the U.S.; designated areas where nature is left essentially untouched, with no roads, structures, or motorized access permitted.
National Recreation Area
Areas set aside primarily for outdoor recreation (boating, hiking, fishing), often around reservoirs, rivers, or scenic landscapes; may allow more development.
National Conservation Area (BLM)
BLM-managed areas with special ecological, cultural, or scientific value; more protection than typical BLM land but less strict than Wilderness Areas.
State Forest
State-managed forests focused on habitat, watershed, recreation, and sustainable timber harvest.
National Forest
Federally managed lands focused on multiple use—recreation, wildlife habitat, watershed protection, and resource extraction (like timber)—unlike the stricter protections of national parks.
Wilderness
A protected area set aside to conserve specific resources—such as wildlife, habitats, or scientific features—with regulations varying widely depending on the managing agency and purpose.
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Land
Vast federal lands managed for mixed use—recreation, grazing, mining, conservation—with fewer restrictions than national parks or forests.
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