- Otter River State Forest
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Otter River State Forest Massachusetts State Park Country United States State Massachusetts Region Worcester County Municipality Templeton, Winchendon and Royalston River Otter River, Millers River Location Winchendon Rd (Rt 202) - coordinates 42°37′27.24″N 72°4′39.39″W / 42.6242333°N 72.0776083°W Area 938 sq mi (2,429 km2) Founded 1915 Management Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation 
Location of Otter River State ForestWebsite: DCR web page U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Otter River State Forest Otter River State Forest is a Massachusetts state forest located in the village of Baldwinville in Templeton. The forest is managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR). Otter River State Forest was the first property acquired by the State Forest Commission in 1915[1].
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Description
Otter River State Forest encompasses the land surrounding the junction of the Otter and Millers rivers. The property has a variety of habitats from freshwater marsh to northern hardwood stands and pine groves planted by the Civilian Conservation Corps to reforest former farmlands.
The developed portion of the forest is accessed from Route 202 and is centered around Beamans Pond. Facilities include trails, a swimming beach, ballfield, picnic areas and a pavilion for up to fifty people. This day use area is completely handicapped accessible and includes restrooms and showers.[1]
Camping
There are 85 campsites, including yurt camping. Camping season is from mid-May through mid-October. Office hours are 10 am – 10 pm.[1]
Recreational opportunities
- Interpretive program
- Picknicking
- Hiking and walking trails
- Swimming
- Mountain biking
- Fishing
- Hunting (restrictions)
- Pavilion – 50 person capacity
- Cross-country skiing
- Group day use
See also
References
- ^ a b c Mass DCR. "Otter River State Forest". http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/central/ottr.htm. Retrieved 2009-11-04.
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