Granville State Forest

Granville State Forest
Massachusetts State Park
Country United States
State Massachusetts
Region Hampden County
Municipality Granville and Tolland
River Hubbard River
Location 323 West Hartland Rd
 - elevation 1,194 ft (364 m)
 - coordinates
Area 2,426 sq mi (6,283 km2)
Location of Granville State Forest
Website: http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/western/gran.htm
U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Granville State Forest

Granville State Forest is a Massachusetts state park located in Granville and Tolland in the southern Berkshire Hills along the state's southern border with Connecticut. The park is managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR). It is adjacent to Connecticut's Tunxis State Forest.[1]

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Description

This area was once the Tunxis Native American tribe's hunting and fishing grounds. After discovery by English pioneer Samuel Hubbard in 1749 much of it was converted to open pasture and farmland. Under protection, the forest is regenerating with typical northern conifers and hardwoods. The Hubbard River drops 450 feet (140 m) in 2.5 miles (4.0 km), forming pools and waterfalls as it passes over various rock formations.

Granville offers a camping area with toilet and shower facilities. Camping season is from late-May through mid-October. Camping is available only at designated sites and no wilderness camping is allowed. There are a limited number of sites available for RVs up to 35 feet long. There are no hook-ups or trailer waste station.

Recreational opportunities

Facilities include:[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Mass Dept of Conservation and Recreation, Granville State Forest, http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/western/gran.htm, retrieved 2009-11-02 

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