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MA |
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The 27-site campground is situated on a hillside above crystal-clear Laurel Lake. The forest offers wonderful park amenities including fishing, swimming and boating and miles of hiking trails. For a real treat, camp in mid-June and enjoy the abundant Mountain Laurels in bloom. |
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Erving State Forest (Camp Office) 1 Laurel Lake Road (best for GPS) Erving MA 01344 From North: Rte. 91 South to exit 27 (Rte. 2 East). Take Rte. 2 East to Erving Center, turn left at the fire station on to Church St. Travel 0.9 mi (road will change to North Street) and turn right on Swamp Rd. The contact station will be 1.5 miles on the right. Erving State Forest signs are located on Rte. 2 (Erving Center), and at junction of North St. and Swamp Rd. From South: Rte. 91 North to exit 27 (Rte. 2 East). Follow directions from the North. From West: Rte. 2 East to Erving Center. Follow directions from North From East: Rte. 2 West to Erving, left on Rte. 2A (East Main St.). Travel 0.7 mi and turn left on Moss Brook Rd. Travel 1.9 miles and bear left on Quarry Rd. The Park entrance is on the left. Travel 0.06 mi to the contact station on the left. Erving State Forest signs are on Rte. 2, Rte. 2A, Moss Brook Rd. and Quarry Rd. |
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Erving State Forest campground has 27 campsites nestled in the woods of Central Massachusetts. Each site comes equipped with a picnic table, pedestal grill and fire ring for your enjoyment. Our facilities include flush toilets and hot showers. For those with a kayak, canoe or small motor boat, we offer a boat ramp for launching. A small pavilion, available to reserve, is located in the day use area. There are no hookups or dumping station at this location. |
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Erving State Forest |
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32606 |
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http://www.reserveamerica.com/campsiteSearch.do?contractCode=MA&parkId=32606&cmp=39-32--joewils |
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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. |
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While in the area, be sure to visit some other DCR properties: Mt. Grace State Forest, Lake Wyola State Park, and Wendell State Forest. For more information about nearby attractions please visit: State Parks in Western Massachusetts |
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Beautiful Erving State Forest is situated on the scenic Mohawk Trail. The woodlands of oak, maple and hemlocks are beautiful year-round and are interlaced by 8 miles of forest roads and numerous trails that lead to points of scenic interest. |
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This forest provides a wide variety of recreational pursuits including hiking, boating, swimming and fishing at Laurel Lake with its beautiful, brick-lined lakeshore. Coupled with camping, picnicking, hunting and horseback riding, Erving is a destination with something for everyone. |