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ATTENTION: Day visitors to Massachusetts State Parks, you may now purchase your 2013 Annual Parking Pass to the best beaches, parks and forests in Massachusetts by calling 1-877-422-6762. Otter River State Forest, MA75 site(s) found
DescriptionOtter River was the first campground in the Massachusetts State Park system. Opened in 1931, the park facilities were upgraded in 1998 with a new shower and toilet building. This park offers great camping under a beautiful pine canopy. Otter River has 85 sites, 4 of which are Yurt sites and 3 of which are Group sites, that surround the 2 acre Beaman Pond and its swimming beach. Use the park's hiking trails or try mountain biking on the 9000 acres of the adjacent Birch Hill Wildlife Management Area. IMPORTANT: MA State Parks prohibits the transportation of firewood into or out of MA State Park Campground facilities. Arriving customers must get their firewood at the campground. Firewood is available for $5.00 per bundle. Pricing may vary at campgrounds with camp stores. Transportation of firewood into or out of MA State Park Campground facilities may result in eviction, or substantial fine, or both. Services & Amenities:
Alerts and Important Information IMPORTANT: The United States Centers for Disease Control, DCR's MassParks and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health encourage everyone to be safe outdoors. Diseases associated with ticks and mosquitoes are growing threats in Massachusetts. When outdoors, please take necessary precautions as suggested by the Centers for Disease Control. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited in all Massachusetts State Parks and Campgrounds. The reservation must be in the name of the primary occupant. To insure fairness for all MA customers, any reservation with departure dates outside the 6-month Maximum Window cannot be changed or canceled until 18 days after the reservation was made. If you choose to cancel or change your reservation, a $10.00 fee will be charged. The reservation transaction charge is non-refundable. Cancellations made on the day of arrival must be made by contacting the campground and will result in the loss of the first night's camping use fee plus the $10.00 cancellation fee. Fees will be deducted from any refunds due or will be added to future reservations. Refunds of $5.00 or less cannot be processed. If you leave early, please check-out at the contact station. If you are unable to arrive on your scheduled arrival date, you must call the campground. Failure to contact the park by 8:00 A.M. the morning following your scheduled arrival date may result in your campsite being reassigned to another camper and forfeiture of all fees paid. Help this state forest, park or beach by donating to the Conservation Trust. Learn more about our volunteer host camping program. To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all our campers:
Getting There:From the East: Rte. 2 West to Exit 20, right on Baldwinville Rd. to the end, then right onto Rte. 202. Go 1.2 miles on Rte. 202 North to the Park entrance on the left. From the West: Follow Rte. 2 East to Exit 19. Turn right onto Rte. 202 North and travel 4.7 miles to the Park entrance on left. Campground Address:86 Winchendon Road Baldwinville, MA 01436 Campground Phone Number: 978-939-8962 Contact Information:Mailing Address:Otter River State Forest86 Winchendon Road BALDWINVILLE MA 01436 Phone Number:Information: (978)939-8962 |
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