To insure fairness for all MA customers, any reservation with departure dates outside the 4-month Maximum Window can not be changed or cancelled until 18 days after the reservation was made.
IMPORTANT : Walk-in Registrations are not permitted. Advance Reservations can be made same day up until 2 pm on date of arrival.
IMPORTANT: : Please note that firewood sales are by credit card only, and effective 2021, the cost of firewood is $7 per bundle. Massachusetts prohibits the transportation of firewood or any wood products into or out of any DCR campground.
Erving State Forest, MA
The 27-site campground is situated on a hillside above crystal-clear Laurel Lake. The forest offers wonderful park amenities including fishing, swimming and boating and miles of hiking trails. For a real treat, camp in mid-June and enjoy the abundant Mountain Laurels in bloom....
Book a Campsite at Erving State Forest, MA
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27 site(s) found
27 site(s) found
** Currently the State does not permit same day reservations and they do not permit walk-ins at the Park.
Overview
Description
The 27-site campground is situated on a hillside above crystal-clear Laurel Lake. The forest offers wonderful park amenities including fishing, swimming and boating and miles of hiking trails. For a real treat, camp in mid-June and enjoy the abundant Mountain Laurels in bloom.
Geography:
Beautiful Erving State Forest is situated on the scenic Mohawk Trail. The woodlands of oak, maple and hemlocks are beautiful year-round and are interlaced by 8 miles of forest roads and numerous trails that lead to points of scenic interest.
Recreation:
This forest provides a wide variety of recreational pursuits including hiking, boating, swimming and fishing at Laurel Lake with its beautiful, brick-lined lakeshore. Coupled with camping, picnicking, hunting and horseback riding, Erving is a destination with something for everyone.
Facilities:
Erving State Forest campground has 27 campsites nestled in the woods of Central Massachusetts. Each site comes equipped with a picnic table, pedestal grill and fire ring for your enjoyment. Our facilities include accessible flush toilets and hot showers. For those with a kayak, canoe or small motor boat, we offer a boat ramp for launching. There are no hookups or dumping station at this location.
A small pavilion that may be reserved, is located in the day use area. A large charcoal grill and picnic tables are provided. Pavilion reservations do not guarantee parking availability. The day use parking fee $8 for MA residents and $30 for non-MA residents. Carry in, carry out.
Nearby Attractions:
While in the area, be sure to visit some other DCR properties: Mt. Grace State Forest, Lake Wyola State Park, and Wendell State Forest. For more information about nearby attractions please visit: State Parks in Western Massachusetts
Booking Window
Thu May 16 2024 - Sun Sep 15 2024
Reservations can be made up to 4 Month(s) prior to your arrival date.
Services and Amenities
Within Park
- Accessible Comfort Station
- Accessible Restrooms
- Accessible site
- Bicycling (Mountain)
- Comfort Station
- Contact Station
- Pavilion
- Toilet, Pit/Vault
Within 10 Miles
- Boat Ramp
- Boating (Motorized)
- Canoeing
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Hunting
- Interpretive Programs
- Scenic Viewing Area
- Swimming
Fees and Cancellation Policies
Special Policy Applicable to this Facility
- Reservations must be in the name of the primary occupant.
- Reservations with departure dates outside the 4-month maximum window cannot be changed or canceled until 18 days after the reservation was made.
- If you choose to cancel or change your reservation, a $10 fee will be charged. The reservation transaction fee is non-refundable. Refunds of $5 or less cannot be processed.
- If you leave early, please checkout at the contact station.
- Cancellations made on the day of arrival must be made by calling the campground and will result in the loss of the first night's camping fee plus a $10 cancellation fee.
- If you are unable to arrive on your scheduled arrival date, you must call the campground and let them know. Failure to contact the park by 8 a.m. the morning following your scheduled arrival date may result in your campsite being reassigned to another camper and forfeiture of fees paid.
Please read our Fees and Cancellation Policies
Getting There
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
42.61944, -72.37
42°37'10"N, 72°22'12"W
Erving State Forest (Camp Office)
1 Laurel Lake Road (best for GPS)
Erving MA 01344
From North:
42.61944, -72.37
42°37'10"N, 72°22'12"W
Erving State Forest (Camp Office)
1 Laurel Lake Road (best for GPS)
Erving MA 01344
From North:
Rte. 91 South to exit 27 (Rte. 2 East). Take Rte. 2 East to Erving Center, turn left at the fire station on to Church St. Travel 0.9 mi (road will change to North Street) and turn right on Swamp Rd. The contact station will be 1.5 miles on the right. Erving State Forest signs are located on Rte. 2 (Erving Center), and at junction of North St. and Swamp Rd.
From South:Rte. 91 North to exit 27 (Rte. 2 East). Follow directions from the North.
From West:Rte. 2 East to Erving Center. Follow directions from North
From East:Rte. 2 West to Erving, left on Rte. 2A (East Main St.). Travel 0.7 mi and turn left on Moss Brook Rd. Travel 1.9 miles and bear left on Quarry Rd. The Park entrance is on the left. Travel 0.06 mi to the contact station on the left.
Erving State Forest signs are on Rte. 2, Rte. 2A, Moss Brook Rd. and Quarry Rd.
