The most visible and valuable conservation area in Bedford owes its popularity to the park-like setting with trails around a 12-acre pond, 2-acre lawn, and 25-acre forest purchased in 1979 with State Self-Help funding. Its interesting history as a mineral springs health resort and early pharmaceutical center reminds the visitor that the lake has been a scenic and restorative attraction for over a century. Traces of the old mineral springs remain, but present use is more likely to be fishing or strolling around the shore. Native vegetation predominates, although beavers have removed numerous trees and shrubs. Also, present on the site are mature specimens of Japanese maple, magnolia, wisteria, and rhododendron.

The AllTrails website has a description and map of a hike at Fawn Lake.