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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.

**Walk-in Registrations are not permitted. Advance Reservations can be made same day up until 2 pm on date of arrival.**

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Erving State Forest offers a camping experience surrounded by wooded terrain and rolling hills. Temperatures range from the 20s in winter to the 80s in summer. Nearby, campers can explore the scenic trails of the Mohawk Trail State Forest and visit the historic French King Bridge.

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Erving State Forest Campground is located in Massachusetts

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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.

Address

122 Long Pond Road
Warwick, MA 01379

Coordinates

42.60700094 N
72.408 W

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  • Tent Sites
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  • Standard (Tent/RV)
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  • Reservable
  • Showers
  • Electric Hookups
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  • Fires

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  • 30 Amp Hookups
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Reviewed Jul. 27, 2020

Hidden Gem ... no cell phone service

General Notes:

After a long day we  did a virtual version of throwing a dart at map to head out and do an overnight camping trip.   Our dart landed on Erving and we literally had never heard of it … so we were … skeptical.   However, we were absolutely delighted by this great spot in the  beautiful Erving State Forest.  

Pros / Cons:  

This is a very small campground with only 27 sites and only 13 sites open during the 2020 / Covid Season. 

Situated by a beautiful lake and access to several hiking trails. 

Although you have good privacy to your left and right - you are not far from your  camping neighbors across the way … and we quickly learned the names of their small children as parents yelled their names almost constantly.   

There is also zero cell service (there is an operational pay phone at the showers) which is fine … but wished we knew ahead of time. 

All pros outweigh the cons.  We'll definitely be returning to this small hidden gem which is also situated by a lovely lake and has fantastic hiking trails.

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Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Erving State Forest Campground by Tim S., July 27, 2020
Reviewed Jul. 24, 2020

Beautiful beach for those hot summer days

Friends told me about this little gem in north central Massachusetts, not far from Rt 2. The big draw here is the pond, with the public beach on one side and lined with private cabins on the other.  Swimming, boating, fishing, and hiking will keep you busy. There's a separate boat launch at the far end of the road from the beach.

There are only 27 sites, but in 2020 many of the ones served by composting toilets are closed. You need reservations in advance. Fees in 2020 are only $17 for MA residents, but $55 for out-of-staters.

Campsites are laid out in a linear fashion along a one-way road that leaves from the parking area. It's a bit of an uphill hike from the beach to the campsites. Sites are large, wooded, generally level. It was quiet with a lot of families. I took site pictures, but for the closed sites, the numbers were not posted.

Download your maps for offline use! Cell connection was horrible heading up here.

Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Erving State Forest Campground by Jean C., July 24, 2020
  • Review photo of Erving State Forest Campground by Jean C., July 24, 2020
  • Review photo of Erving State Forest Campground by Jean C., July 24, 2020
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Reviewed Jun. 22, 2016

Laurel Lake Erving

We grew up going to Laurel Lake and camping out there. It’s a great place to tent camp and a very relax quiet place to spend a long weekend.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Erving State Forest Campground have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, Erving State Forest Campground has 30 amp and 50 amp electric hookups, water hookups and sewer hookups.

What is the max vehicle length at Erving State Forest Campground?

Erving State Forest Campground allows vehicles up to 16 feet.

Are fires allowed at Erving State Forest Campground?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Erving State Forest Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Is there cell phone reception at Erving State Forest Campground?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is no coverage for AT&T, excellent coverage for T-Mobile, and some coverage for Verizon.

How hard is it to get a campsite at Erving State Forest Campground?

Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Erving State Forest Campground. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Erving State Forest Campground, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

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