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MA |
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A clear, cold river cascades through historic Mohawk Trail State Forest. In this rustic and natural setting, visitors can enjoy 50 campsites and 6 overnight log cabins. Mohawk Trail has over 18 miles of rivers and streams for excellent trout fishing, plus a swimming area. |
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From the east: Follow Route 2 West to the western end of the Town of Charlemont. The park is on the right. From the west: Route 2 East to Charlemont. The park is on the left at the bottom of a steep grade. Campground Address: 175 Mohawk Trail / Route 2 Charlemont, MA 01339 PLEASE USE COLD RIVER ROAD, FOR YOUR GPS.r/> Campground Phone Number: 413-339-5504 |
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The Mohawk Trail campground offers 53 drive-in campsites, 6 car-free campsites, group camping and six rustic cabins that can accommodate 3-6 people. Cabins offer bunk beds, chairs and tables and a wood burning stove that provides heat and a cooking surface for cabins 5, 6 and 7. Linens and eating utensils are NOT provided. This facility offers an accessible bathroom, showers, and a dumping station. There are no water or electric hookups. Each campsite is equipped with a food storage locker, a picnic table and a grill. . 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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Mohawk Trail State Forest |
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32613 |
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http://www.reserveamerica.com/campsiteSearch.do?contractCode=MA&parkId=32613&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 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. |
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While in the area, be sure to visit other nearby DCR properties: DAR State Forest, Windsor State Forest, Clarksburg State Park, Dubuque State Forest, Monroe State Forest, Savoy Mountain State Forest. For more information please visit: State Parks in Western Massachusetts |
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Mohawk Trail State Forest is situated along the historic Mohawk Trail auto road, in a deep mountain gorge divided by the rugged Cold River. Within this 8,000 acre facility you will find some of the tallest trees in the northeast and a section of the original ancient foot path used by Native Americans, now known as the Machican-Mohawk Trail. |
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Mohawk Trail State Forest has abundant recreational opportunities. Wade or fish in the nearby streams and brooks. Fishing in a nearby section of the Deerfield River is limited to catch and release with artificial lures only. Swim in the designated swimming area or hike through the woods and across an expansive meadow. During the winter, the forest becomes a winter wonderland, where visitors on cross-country skis or snowshoes can explore a snow-covered wilderness. Hunting is permitted at Mohawk State Forest, for more information please visit: Hunting in Massachusetts' State Parks Page |