MASSACHUSETTS STATE PARKS
Division of Forests and Parks
Leverett Saltonstall Bulding
100 Cambridge St
Government Center
Boston, MA 02202
617/727-318Within Massachusetts – 800/831-0569
Internet <www.state.ma.us/dem
E-Mail < Mass.Parks@state.ma.us>
MOHAWK TRAIL STATE FOREST
Route 2
Charlemont, MA 01339
413/339-5504.
The forest offers 6,457-acres of timberland and miles of marked trails. Horseback riding, snowmobiling, cross country skiing, fishing and swimming are a few of the many attractions. Hike to Clark or Todd mountains from the Indian Lookout Trail.
The 5 cabins are near Thumper Mt. Trail. Make reservations for the log cabins up to 6 months in advance. There is a deposit equal to 2 nights rental, credited toward your rental. No personal checks; only certified checks, cashier’s checks or money orders are accepted, made payable to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. They are open year around, and have bunks, mattresses, woodstoves, electricity, and centralized showers and pit toilets. The cabins are not always accessible in the winter, so contact the forest office for information on snow conditions.
OTTER RIVER STATE FOREST
Route 202, New Wenchendon Rd.
Baldwinville MA
978/939-8962 for camping
Park Office - 978/939-5960
Take route 2 to Route 202 or route 12 to Route 202.
The 12, 789 acre forest park in the Conneticut River Valley offers yurt accommodaitons.
The park offers picnicking, fishing, hiking trails, hunting, interpretive programs, swimming and walking trials.Rates $4-$10 nightly. Pets allowed These ar domed canvas-sided cabin tents with a deck, beds, and infoor diing area.
LAKE DENNISON RECREATION AREA
Rte 202
Winchendon, MA 01475
978/939-8962 – Otter River State Park for reervations
To get to the park take route 2 to route 202 or route 12 to route 202.
The 4,221 acre park is lcoated in the Conneticut River Valley, and offers yurt rentals. The park offers picnicking, non-motirzed boating, boat ramp, canoeing, equestrian trails, fishing hiking, trails, hunting, interpretive programs and swimming.Rates $4-$10 nightly. Pets allowed These ar domed canvas-sided cabin tents with a deck, beds, and infoor diing area.
NICKERSON STATE PARK
3488 Main Street, Route 6A
Brewster MA 02631-1521
508/896-3491 or 508/896-4615 for camping
Take route 6 to exit 12, left off ramp, about 1 mile down on the left side.
The 1,955 acre park offers yurt rentals. The park offers picnicking, bicycling, motorized and non-motorized boating, boat ramp, canoeing, fishing, hiking, interpretive programs, swimming, and walking trails.
Rates: $4-$10 nightly. Pets allowed These ar domed canvas-sided cabin tents with a deck, beds, and infoor diing area.
SAVOY MOUNTAIN STATE FOREST
Central Shaft Road
Florida, MA 01256
413/663-8469.
This 10,000-acre forest, located in the Berkshire Mountains, features cross-country ski trails, hiking trails, snowmobiling, swimming, horseback riding and fishing. There are several cabin rentals within the forest. The forest area is closed during certain seasons, and was not available for additional information at this time.
WILLARD BROOK STATE FOREST
Route 119,
Ashby and Townsend, MA 01469
978/597-8802
This 2,380-acre state forest, located in NE Massachusetts, offers cross-country skiing, swimming, snowmobiling, horseback riding, fishing, hiking trails, and cabin rentals. The 1 and 3-room log cabins have 5 cots, mattresses, table, refrigerator, water, lights, fireplaces and outdoor toilets. Cooking is on an outside fireplace. Firewood, utensils, linen not supplied. The 1 room cabins rent for $8 a day. The 3-room cabin rents for $10 a day. A11 rentals for 1-2 weeks, $20 deposit. Make checks out to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.