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Erving State Forest

Address
Erving State Forest, Erving, MA 01344
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Phone
Recreational area (978) 544-3939

Year-round

Campground office (978) 544-7745

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

Handicapped Accessible
Dogs Allowed

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Overview

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

Hours

Sunrise to sunset

Sunrise to sunset

Parking

Daily parking fees:

MA residents $8
Non-MA residents $15

 

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 wheelchairs
  • Accessible camping
  • Accessible education programs
  • Accessible picnicking
  • Accessible restrooms
  • Accessible swimming

Restrictions

  • No alcohol
  • No littering

Related Parks

Federated Women's Club State Forest 
Wendell State Forest 
Mount Grace State Forest 
Lake Wyola State Park 
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