Erving State Forest
Massachusetts State Forest · Franklin County
Erving State Forest hours
Sunrise to sunset
Hours as published by Massachusetts DCR. Check the official page before a long drive.
About Erving State Forest
Laurel Lake anchors this forest with a sandy beach, a boat ramp and 27 lakeside campsites, while 8 miles of trails wind among oak, maple and hemlock. Camp, swim, kayak, hike or ride, and come when the mountain laurels flower in mid-June.
Things to do
- 🥾 Hiking
- 🚲 Biking
- 🛶 Paddling
- 🏊 Swimming
- 🎣 Fishing
- ⛵ Boating
- 🐎 Equestrian
- 🏹 Hunting
Amenities & facilities
- 🏕️ Campsites
- 🚿 Showers
- 🚻 Restrooms
- 🚤 Boat Ramp
- ♿ Accessible Facilities
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Camping options
- Campsites
Facility hours
Campground: 5/7/2026 to 9/6/2026 (last night)
Schedules for pools, museums, campgrounds, tours and other facilities inside the park, as published by Massachusetts DCR — not the park's own opening hours.
Contact
Phone978-544-3939
AddressErving State Forest, Erving, MA 01344
🎒 Gear up for Erving State Forest
Popular gear for what this park offers:
- Tents
- Kayaks
- Fishing rods
- Hiking boots
- Trail cameras
- Bike helmets
- Water shoes
- Life jackets
- Riding helmets
- Bug spray
- Coolers
- Sleeping bags
- Camp chairs
- Camp stoves
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