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MA |
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This beautiful forested 22-site campground offers a sense of tranquil remoteness. Enjoy a walk along the Hubbard River as it cascades through natural rock formations, ride your mountain bike, birdwatch or just relax in this gem of a campground that offers access to regional tourist attractions. |
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From the East, North or South / I-91: Take Exit 3, follow Route 57 west, and through the center of Granville, for 23.1 miles. Turn left onto West Hartland Road (unpaved) and continue for 1.6 miles to park headquarters; or 2 miles to campground entrance. From East: Massachusetts Turnpike (Rte. 90) to Exit 3 (Westfield). Turn right onto Rte. 10/202 South to Rte. 57 West to Granville, MA. Go through the center of Granville for 6 miles. Turn LEFT onto West Hartland Rd. From West: Massachusetts Turnpike to Exit 2 (Lee). Follow Rte. 20 East to Rte. 8 South. Follow Rte. 8 to Rte. 57 East. After entering the Town of Granville, go 1/2 mile to West Hartland Rd. on the right. Turn right onto West Hartland Rd. Campground will be on the left 1/2 mile after the Park Headquarters. Campground Address: 323 West Hartland Rd. Granville, MA 01034 Campground Phone Number: 413-357-6611 |
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This intimate campground offers 22 campsites nestled in the tall pines of Granville. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and fire ring. The comfort station has flush toilets, hot showers and a dishwashing station for your convenience. There are no hookups or dumping station at this location. Please note the remoteness of this campground, the closet general store is 15 miles away. . Be bear aware: Don't forget you are in Black Bear country. Never physically confront, feed, torment or throw anything at bears. Take appropriate precautions with food so as not to attract bears. |
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Granville State Forest |
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32607 |
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http://www.reserveamerica.com/campsiteSearch.do?contractCode=MA&parkId=32607&cmp=39-32--joewils |
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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 your vehicle. 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. |
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While in the area, be sure to visit other DCR properties: Sandisfield State Forest, Tolland State Forest, Beartown State Forest, Robinson State Park, Cookson State Forest, Campbell Falls State Park. For more information please visit: Places to go in Western Massachusetts. |
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Located along the southern border of Massachusetts in the towns of Granville and Tolland, Granville State Forest's 2,426 acres borders with Connecticut's 9,152 acre Tunxis State Forest. This extensive rolling terrain was once the hunting and fishing ground of the Tunxis tribe, later becoming open farmland and pastures; now slowly reverting back into a northern hardwood-conifer forest. In 1749 the first English pioneer to this area, Samuel Hubbard, settled along the banks of the river now bearing his name. Walk along the Hubbard River through natural rock formations that form pools and waterfalls, dropping a rapid 450 feet in 2.5 miles. |
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Recreation at Granville includes a wooded camping area, offering access to nearby regional tourist attractions. Other popular activities include hiking, fishing, birdwatching, wildlife viewing, and mountain biking. Hunting is permitted at Granville State Forest, for more: click here. |