The 12,000 acre Beartown State Forest is home to the pristine 35-acre Benedict Pond. This park is one of the best locations for wildlife observation and hiking. The network of trails that winds through the park open opportunities to see a variety of wildlife including deer, bobcats, beavers and black bears. The pond on the property offers great fishing, swimming and boating. During the winter, snowmobiling, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing are very popular activities at this location.
FROM THE MASS TURNPIKE (RTE 90): Take Exit 2 to Rte. 102 West to Rte. 7 South. Follow Rte. 7 to Route 23 East to Monterey (Blue Hill Rd.) follow the brown signs to the campground. Campground Address: 69 Blue Hill Road - P.O. Box 97 Monterey, MA 01245 Campground Phone Number: 413-528-0904
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