Tolland State Forest
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| Tolland State Forest | |
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| Massachusetts State Park | |
  Location of Tolland State Forest in Massachusetts
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| Country | United States |
| State | Massachusetts |
| Counties | Berkshire, Hampden |
| Towns | Otis, Tolland, Blandford, Sandisfield |
| Location | Tolland Rd, Otis, Massachusetts, USA |
| - coordinates | Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. |
| - elevation | 1,457 ft (444 m) |
| Area | 15,000 acres (6,070 ha) |
| Created | 1925[1] |
| Managed by | Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation |
| Nearest town | Otis, Massachusetts |
| Website : Tolland State Forest | |
Tolland State Forest is a 15,000-acre (6,100 ha) Massachusetts state forest located in the southern Berkshire Hills in the towns of Otis, Tolland, Blandford and Sandisfield.[1] The forest, which is managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation, is the site of Otis Reservoir, the largest body of water for recreational use in western Massachusetts.[1]
Activities and amenities
- Camping/day-use: The camping and day-use area sits on a peninsula of the 1,065-acre (431 ha) reservoir. There are more than 90 sites for tents and RVs, swimming and picnicking areas, showers, handicapped-accessible restrooms, and dump station.
- Fishing: A boat ramp provides access to the reservoir which is stocked in spring and fall with trout by the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries & Wildlife.[2]
- Trails: Forest trails are available for hiking, walking, mountain biking, off-road vehicles, and cross-country skiing.
- The forest also offers educational programs and restricted hunting.
References
External links
- Tolland State Forest Department of Conservation and Recreation
- Summer Use Trail Map Department of Conservation and Recreation
- Winter Use Trail Map Department of Conservation and Recreation
- Camping and Day-Use Area Map Department of Conservation and Recreation
