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69 Blue Hill Road, Monterey, MA 01245
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Details of Beartown State Forest
Overview of Beartown State Forest
This 12,000 acre forest is the perfect place to visit no matter the season. Swim, boat, or fish in Benedict Pond. In the winter, you can cross-country ski and snowmobile.
Hours for Beartown State Forest
Sunrise to sunset
Campground office (mid-May to mid-October)
Sunday - Saturday:
8:00 am-4:30 pm
Parking at Beartown State Forest
Daily parking fees Memorial Day to Labor Day:
MA resident $8
Non-MA resident $15
Resident and non resident status is determined by the vehicle license plate
Activities at Beartown State Forest
Camping
Year round camping is available, including several wheelchair accessible sites.
Hiking & walking
The 1.5 mile Benedict Pond loop is a must in any season.
Nature watching
Catch a glimpse of the wildlife including deer, bobcats, fishers, and yes, bears.
All Activities at Beartown State Forest
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Mountain biking
- Biking
- Canoeing and kayaking
- Swimming
- Fishing
- Off-road vehicles
- Cross-country skiing
- Snowmobiling
Facilities at Beartown State Forest
- Boat ramp (car top)
- Grills
- Picnic areas
- Restrooms
Accessibility at Beartown State Forest
- Camping
- Restrooms
- Swimming
Restrictions at Beartown State Forest
- No alcohol
- Dogs are not allowed on beach and adjacent lawn
More info for Beartown State Forest
Fresh drinking water is available at campsites. There are no showers or flush toilets.
Camping is $14/night for Massachusetts residents and $20/night for non-residents.
Resident and non resident status is determined by the vehicle license plate
Hunting is prohibited in Arthur Warton Swann State Forest. View on map
Off-road vehicle, off-highway vehicle, and all-terrain vehicle use is not allowed in the campground.
A free recreational trail permit is required to use off-road, off-highway, and all-terrain vehicles at this location.
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