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Erving State Forest

Address

Erving State Forest, Erving, MA 01344
Directions 

Phone

Recreational area (978) 544-3939

Year-round

Campground office (978) 544-7745

Seasonal (late May through Labor Day Weekend) 9am - 10pm

Reserve a campsite  Download a trail map  Visit Massachusetts State Parks 
Accessible
Dogs Allowed
Get Directions to Erving State Forest 

Details

Overview

Visit for a swim or hike, camp at one of our 27 sites, or kayak on Laurel Lake.

Hours

Sunrise to sunset

Parking

Daily parking fees Memorial Day through Labor Day:

MA residents   $8

Non-MA residents   $30

Resident and non resident status is determined by the vehicle license plate

Get a parking pass for Massachusetts state parks

Get a lifetime senior parking pass (MA residents)

Activities

A campsite along a full forest of trees.

Camping

Enjoy a peaceful stay beside Laurel Lake. Visit in mid-June and watch the beautiful Mountain Laurels bloom.
A person walking through forest trails.

Hiking

Hike the 8 miles of forest trails through oak, maple, and hemlock.

All Activities

  • Hiking
  • Mountain biking
  • Biking
  • Camping
  • Horseback riding
  • Canoeing and kayaking
  • Boating (non-motorized)
  • Fishing
  • Hunting
  • Educational programs
  • Swimming
  • Cross-country skiing
  • Snowmobiling

Facilities

  • Boat ramp
  • Grilling
  • Group day use
  • Pavilion
  • Picnic area
  • Scenic viewing area
  • Showers
  • Restrooms

Accessibility

  • Accessible beaches
    • Available beach wheelchair (1 sunbathing wheelchair)
  • Accessible camping
  • Accessible education programs
  • Accessible picnicking
  • Accessible restrooms
  • Accessible swimming

Restrictions

  • No alcohol
  • No littering

More info

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Camping at Erving State Forest is $17/night for Massachusetts residents and $55/night for non-residents.

Resident and non resident status is determined by the vehicle license plate

Reserving the pavilion for day use is $65.

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