Dame Forest
Area
Contact Information
Address
125 Longmarsh Road, Durham, New Hampshire 03824, United States
Phone Number
603-224-9945
Website
Stewardships
Description
The Dame Forest contains a mix of wetland and upland habitats, including beaver marshes, seeps, vernal pools, and Appalachian oak-sugar maple forests. These natural communities provide excellent habitat for waterfowl, wading birds, turtles, and amphibians. Along the Sweet Trail that runs through the Dame Forest and other adjacent properties, you can experience many different natural communities and catch glimpses of wildlife including beaver, great blue heron, belted kingfisher, osprey, wood frog, and several species of turtle.
Help us care for this property by following these guidelines during your visit:
- This property is open dawn to dusk
- Carry out all trash
- Dogs must remain under control and owners must pack out all dog waste
- No motorized wheeled vehicles
- No camping
- No Campfires
- Hunting and fishing are allowed
- Leave natural and cultural features undisturbed
Allowed Activities
Good For
Additional Information
Hours
Open dawn to dusk
Visitor Use Guidelines
Full list of use guidelines available HERE
Parking Details
Longmarsh Road Parking: It is at least a 1/3 mile hike to the Dame Forest from Longmarsh Road, the closest of these parking areas. *WINTER ACCESS: Longmarsh Road parking lot (the lost closest to Rte. 108) is plowed during the winter.*