The Forest Society owns and manages over 48,000 acres of conservation land in over 160 forest reservations in more than 95 New Hampshire communities. These lands were conserved to promote sustainable forestry, protect water quality, provide wildlife habitat, as well as share their natural beauty and tranquility with New Hampshire residents and visitors. We encourage you to enjoy our properties, and ask that you respect the land and help us protect these natural resources by leaving no trace of your visit.

While a number of Forest Society reservations include small parking areas, information kiosks, and marked trail systems, many do not. Unlike many public parks, our conserved lands seldom have restroom facilities or other amenities. You are welcome to explore any of our reservations, but please plan accordingly and make sure you are capable of navigating back to your starting point.

• We ask that you leave no trace when you visit (carry out all trash).
• Where dogs are permitted, but they must be under owner control at all times and dog waste should be carried out.
• No camping or fires are permitted.
• Wheeled vehicles (including dirt bikes, ATVs and trucks) are prohibited-- too often their unregulated use damages the forest, roads, and trails.
• Hunting and fishing are encouraged, in accordance with New Hampshire state law.
• Equestrian use is allowed by special use permit only.

Please respect the guidelines for each forest reservation. You’ll find more detailed information about these extraordinary places in the reservation profiles on this webpage.