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MA |
| description |
The 50-site campground is situated on a ridge between lovely Upper Highland Lake and a scenic wetland where moose, bear and beaver are common visitors. |
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From the North: Rte. 91 South to Rte. 2 West, Greenfield exit. Follow Rte. 2 West to Rte. 112 South. Follow Rte. 112 South 10 miles to Park Entrance on left. From the South: Rte. 91 North to exit 19 in Northampton. Rte. 9 West to Goshen. Turn right onto Rte. 112 North. Park Entrance is 1 mile on the right. From East and West: Massachsetts Turnpike (Rte. 90) to Exit 4 and Rte. 91 North. Rte. 91 North to exit 19 in Northampton. Follow Rte. 9 West to Goshen. Turn right onto Rte. 112 North. The Park entrance is 1 mile on right Campground Address: 78 Cape Street Goshen, MA 01032 Campground Phone Number: 413-268-7098 |
| facilitiesDescription |
The facilities have flush toilets, showers and a dumping station. Each campsite is equipped with a picnic table and a fire ring. There are no hook ups at the park, but a dumping station is available. A small reservable pavilion, is located in the day use area, across from the contact station. |
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DAR State Forest |
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32605 |
| fullReservationUrl |
http://www.reserveamerica.com/campsiteSearch.do?contractCode=MA&parkId=32605&cmp=39-32--joewils |
| importantInformation |
Specific to this facility: Black Bears can be visitors to this campground. Bears are wild and can be dangerous. Keep all food, coolers, cooking supplies and equipment in the food storage lockers provided. Do not keep food or toiletries in your tent or camper. Please do not feed or approach bears. Please read the important information below, prior to making a reservation. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited in all Massachusetts state parks and campgrounds. Massachusetts prohibits the transportation of firewood into or out of any DCR campground. Firewood must be purchased at the campground. Transportation of firewood or other wood products, may result in eviction. Check-in time is 1:00 to 9:00 pm; check out by 11:00 am. Quiet hours are 10:00 pm to 7:00 am. The use of generators is not permitted during quiet hours except for the purpose of operating a medical device. Reservation and Occupancy: Campers and/or camping equipment are limited to 14 cumulative days occupancy in any one park between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Violators of the 14-day limit may have their reservation cancelled and be asked to leave the park. Reservations must be in the name of the primary occupant, who is at least 18 years of age. A photo ID is required at check- in and must match the name on the reservation. Campsite occupancy is limited to four adults, or two adults and the children in their care. Campsites are limited to two tents, or one tent and one trailer or RV, and two vehicles maximum (including tow trailers) per site. Reservations with departure dates outside the 6-month maximum window cannot be changed or cancelled until 18 days after the reservation was made. Cancellations and changes will incur a $10 fee. Day of arrival cancellations require a phone call to the campground and will result in the loss of the first night's camping fee, plus the $10 cancellation fee. Reserved campsites will be held until 8:00 am on the day after your scheduled arrival date. If we are not contacted, your reservation will be no-showed resulting in no refund. Camping with Pets: Pets are permitted at most campgrounds and there is a limit of four pets per campsite. A current rabies certificate must be presented at check-in. Pets must be leashed at all times and cannot be left unattended. Pets are not permitted in state buildings or when camping in a yurt or cabin. |
| nearbyAttrctionDescription |
Conway State Forest, G.A. Bliss State Forest, Windsor State Forest, Mt. Sugar Loaf State Reservation, Mt. Toby State Reservation, Skinner State Park. |
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| orientationDescription |
DAR State Forest was established in 1929 when the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) donated 1,020 acres to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. |
| recreationDescription |
Miles of trails (including a wheelchair accessible trail along the lake edge) and a sandy swimming beach are just a few of the attractions in this popular campground. |