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MA |
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This campground offers 19 campsites and a unique group yurt that sleeps 10. The yurt offers bunkbeds, tables and chairs and is accessible. Beneath a pine canopy with access to swimming and fishing, this quaint area is perfect for family reunions. There are flush toilets, but no showers. |
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From the Northeast: Take Rte. 495 to Littleton; take the Rte. 119 Exit. Follow Rte. 119 West approximately 21 miles through West Townsend to the campground on the left. From the West: Follow Rte. 2 East to Rte. 31 North in Fitchburg. Follow Rte. 31 North through Fitchburg to the Town of Ashby and the intersection with Rte. 119 East. Follow Rte. 119 East approximately 0.5 miles to the campground entrance on the right From the East: Rte. 2 West to Fitchburg and Rte. 13 North. Follow Rte. 13 North to Rte. 119 West in West Townsend. Turn left onto Rte. 119. Follow Rte. 119 approximately 4 miles to the park entrance on the left. Willard Brook State Forest: 260 Hosmer Road Ashby, MA 01431 Campground Address: 260 Hosmer Road Ashby, MA 01431 Campground Phone Number: 978-386-7146 |
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This intimate campground offers 21 campsites spread beneath a pine canopy and a group yurt that is a unique group camping experience. Bathroom facilities include flush toilets, but no showers. The group yurt is a canvas sided, cabin-like structure that can accommodate 10 people. The yurt offer bunk beds, chairs and tables and access to water and electricity. Linens and eating utensils are not provided. Pets are not permitted in the yurts or on the yurt sites. The yurt is wheelchair accessible and offers an accessible portable toilet on the site. There are NO HOOKUPS or dumping station available at this campground. |
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Willard Brook State Forest |
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32626 |
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http://www.reserveamerica.com/campsiteSearch.do?contractCode=MA&parkId=32626&cmp=39-32--joewils |
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Specific to this facility: We have a Group Yurt! It is a canvas sided, cabin-like structures that can accommodate 10 to 12 people. Yurts are not heated. A 2 night minimum reservation is required throughout the camping season. 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. Trailers longer than 20 feet may have difficulty maneuvering into their site. Limited service campground. No showers available. 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. Number to call during OFF season is 978-597-8802 |
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While in the area, be sure to visit other nearby DCR properties:Spencer State Forest, Brimfield State Forest, Douglas State Forest, Purgatory Chasm State Forest, Sutton State Forest. For more information please click here |
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Willard Brook State Forest contains 2,597 acres and is located in the towns of Ashby and Townsend, 50 miles from Boston. Here you can find the character and feeling of forests usually found much farther west in the state with a tumbling brook and quick water amid groves of classic New England woods. |
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A wide variety of activities are offered including swimming, walking, hiking, birding, fishing, horseback riding and winter trail sports. |