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MA |
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Otter River's campground includes 76 campsites, four yurts and three group sites situated around two-acre Beaman Pond. Enjoy swimming, a new basketball court, miles of hiking trails and access to mountain biking in the adjacent Birch Hill Wildlife Management Area. |
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From the East: Rte. 2 West to Exit 20, right on Baldwinville Rd. to the end, then right onto Rte. 202. Go 1.2 miles on Rte. 202 North to the Park entrance on the left. From the West: Follow Rte. 2 East to Exit 19. Turn right onto Rte. 202 North and travel 4.7 miles to the Park entrance on left. Campground Address: 219 Baldwinville State Road Winchendon Ma 01475 Campground Phone Number: Seasonal contact number 978-297-1609 Headquarters number 978-939-8962 |
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Otter River offers 76 campsites, three group sites and four yurts. Comfort stations are located throughout the campground and offer hot showers and flush toilets. Each campsite is provided with a picnic table and a fire ring. We have yurts! Yurts are canvas sided, cabin-like structures that can accommodate 4 to 6 people. Yurts offer bunk beds, chairs and tables, and access to water and electricity. (Linens and eating utensils are not provided.) NOTE: Electrical service is not sufficiently reliable for use with medical equipment. There are NO HOOKUPS at this campground, however a dumping station is available for the convenience of our RV and trailer campers. |
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Otter River State Forest |
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32616 |
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http://www.reserveamerica.com/campsiteSearch.do?contractCode=MA&parkId=32616&cmp=39-32--joewils |
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Specific to this facility: - One vehicle only may be parked at your site. Your second vehicle must be parked in our overflow parking lot near the Contact Station. 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: Lake Dennison State Recreation Area, Birch Hill Wildlife Management Area, Templeton State Forest, Willard Brook State Forest, Pearl Hill State Park |
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Otter River State Forest was the first area acquired by the State Forest Commission in 1915 and also the first campground in the Massachusetts State Park system. Some of the forest area was cleared in the nineteenth century for small farms. After the state acquired the land, it was reforested with groves of pines which were planted by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930's. The forest of oak and hickory, northern hardwood and pines is home to numerous wild flowers and shrubs, deer, chipmunks and many species of birds. |
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Otter River State Forest is a popular camping and day-use facility in a beautiful area of north central Massachusetts. Its developed facilities are centered on Beaman Pond and include a swimming beach, ball field, basketball court and picnic areas. Many recreation opportunities are available and include an fishing, hiking, hunting, mountain biking, and picnicking. Use the park's hiking trails or try mountain biking on the 9000 acres of the adjacent Birch Hill Wildlife Management Area. |