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| State Park Overview: |
 | Otter River State Forest is a popular camping and day-use facility in a beautiful area of north central Massachusetts. Its developed facilities are centered on Beaman Pond and include 85 campsites, a swimming beach, ball field and picnic areas. Yurt camping is also available. Otter River State Forest was the first area acquired by the State Forest Commission in 1915. |
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| History of the Area: |
| Some of the forest area was cleared in the nineteenth century for small farms. After the state acquired the land, it was reforested with groves of pines which were planted by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s. The CCC also built the first campground sites in the area. The vegetation is now a transition zone between three forest types: oak and hickory, northern hardwood, and the pines. The forest is home to numerous wild flowers and shrubs, deer, chipmunks, catbirds, warblers and vireos. |
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| Related Links: |
| Massachusetts on Hiker Central - Backpacking, hiking and camping tips and links for Massachusetts | | DEM - Otter River State Forest - One of many DEM Forests and Parks! | | BHD Recreation - Birch Hill Dam. Corps Projects in NE. Current Events. Fees and Reservations. Flood Control. Natural Resources. Cultural Resources. For More Info. Project Map. Water Resource Info. The U.S. Army... | | Area Campgrounds | | Woodmore Campground
117 Woodbound Rd
Rindge, NH
(603) 899-3362
| State Line Campground & Variety Store
850 Route 12 S
Fitzwilliam, NH
(603) 585-7726
| Coldbrook Campground
864 Old Coldbrook Rd
Barre, MA
(978) 355-2090
| Museum of Family Camping The
100 Athol Rd
Richmond, NH
(603) 239-4768
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| | Area Fishing Related Businesses | | Elm's Bait & Tackle
56 Elm St
Baldwinville, MA
(978) 939-8075
| Ric's Bait & Tackle
101 Marguerite Ave
Leominster, MA
(978) 534-5455
| Penn Valley Fishing Bait
2291 West St
Barre, MA
(978) 355-6134
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| Directions: |
| Otter River State Forest is located in north central Massachusetts.
From the east: Take Rte. 2 west to exit 20, then right onto Baldwinville Rd. to the end, right again onto Rte. 202 north. Follow 202 north 1.2 miles to the park entrance on the left.
From the west: Follow Rte. 2 East to exit 20, then turn left onto Baldwinville Rd. till the end, then right onto Rte. 202 North. Follow 202 North 1.2 miles to the Park entrance on the left. |
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