Address
317 Woodland Road, Lee, MA 01238
- This page, October Mountain State Forest, is offered by
- Department of Conservation & Recreation
October Mountain State Forest
Details of October Mountain State Forest
Overview of October Mountain State Forest
At 16,500 acres, October Mountain is the largest state forest in Massachusetts. You'll find trails for any level of hiking experience, and you can also visit nearby Tanglewood, popular music venue and home to the Boston Symphony Orchestra.
Hours for October Mountain State Forest
Sunrise to one half-hour after sunset
Campground office
Sunday - Saturday:
8:00 am-10:00 pm
Parking at October Mountain State Forest
Daily parking fees:
| MA resident | $8 |
| Non-MA resident | $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 at October Mountain State Forest
Hiking and walking
Check out the Gorge Trail, which leads past the picturesque Shermerhorn Gorge.
Nature walks
October Mountain is great place to see all kinds of wild plants and animals.
All Activities at October Mountain State Forest
- Camping
- Boating (non-motorized)
- Canoeing and kayaking
- Cross-country skiing
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Hunting
- Mountain biking
- Off-road vehicles
- Snowmobiling
Facilities at October Mountain State Forest
- Boat ramp (car top) at October Mountain Reservoir
- Grills
- Picnic areas
- There are no restrooms in the day-use area
- Scenic views
- Showers
- Trailer / R.V. dumping
Restrictions at October Mountain State Forest
- No alcohol
- No littering
- Pets are not allowed at yurt campsites
- ATVs permitted during daylight hours on designated trails only.
- ATVs must be on trailer in campground.
More info for October Mountain State Forest
OHV trails at October Mountain are challenging and only suitable for the intermediate to expert rider.
Visitors may only camp in designated campsites, and only during camping season, from mid-May through mid-October.
Tent and RV camping is $17/night for Massachusetts residents and $54/night for non-residents. Small yurts are $45/night for Massachusetts residents and $120/night for non-residents. Large yurts are $55/night for Massachusetts residents and $140/night for non-residents.
RV camping sites do not have electricity.
Please be advised there is an electric power station across the street from the campground entrance. Patrons may notice a low frequency hum.
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eladio marquez
