Dean Pond Recreational Area is a rolling, heavily forested property that has over 20 miles of roads and trails and is used primarily for hiking, walking, horseback riding, and fishing. The Dean Pond Recreation area located in the western portion of Brimfield State Forest has a pavilion, comfort station, 100 linear feet of beach, and picnic facilities.

The rolling Brimfield State Forest has over 20 miles of roads and trails for hiking, walking, and horseback riding. Fishing and hunting are also available, and snowmobiling in the winter.

The AllTrails website has a description and map of a hike at Dean Pond Recreational Area.