- D.A.R. State Forest
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This article is about a state forest in Massachusetts. For the state forest in Minnesota, see D.A.R. State Forest (Minnesota).
The D.A.R. State Forest is a Massachusetts state forest located in near the town of Goshen in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. The park is managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation.
Coordinates: 42°27′25″N 72°47′55″W / 42.45694°N 72.79861°W
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Description
The D.A.R. State Forest is situated between Upper and Lower Highland Lake. The property has 15 miles (24 km) of mixed-use trails through northern hardwood-conifer forest. The campground offers 51 wooded campsites, as well as restroom facilities. The staffed beach on Upper Highland Lake is open thought the summer. The Goshen fire tower provides views of 5 surrounding states.
History
The D.A.R. State Forest was established in 1929 when the Daughters of the American Revolution donated 1,020 acres (4.1 km2) to the Commonwealth. Since, over 750 additional acres have been acquired.[1]
Recreational opportunities
- Fishing
- Group day use
- Hiking
- Camping
- Mountain biking
- Picnicking
- Nature & birding trails
- Horseback riding trails
- Skiing (cross-country)
- Snowshoeing
- Snowmobiling
- Swimming
- Canoeing, kayaking
- Walking trails
- Accessible for andicapped
- Ice fishing
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References
Categories:- Massachusetts state forests
- Parks in Hampshire County, Massachusetts
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