Erving State Forest

Address

Erving State Forest, Erving, MA 01344

Phone

Recreational area (978) 544-3939

Year-round

Campground office (978) 544-7745

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

Accessible
Dogs Allowed

Details of Erving State Forest

Overview of Erving State Forest

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

Hours for Erving State Forest

Sunrise to sunset

Parking at Erving State Forest

Parking available

Activities at Erving State Forest

  • Camping

    Enjoy a peaceful stay beside Laurel Lake. Visit in mid-June and watch the beautiful Mountain Laurels bloom.
  • Hiking

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

All Activities at Erving State Forest

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

Facilities at Erving State Forest

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

Accessibility at Erving State Forest

Restrictions at Erving State Forest

  • No alcohol
  • No littering

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Camping at Erving State Forest is $17/night for Massachusetts residents and $54/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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