Photo: Alan E. Rich Environmental Park
Alan E. Rich Environmental Park - Athol Town of Athol
Main Street
Athol, MA
(978) 249-2496

A park welcoming visitors with car top boat access, picnic benches and a nature trail through Cass Meadow and woodland along the Millers River.
Barton Cove Recreation & Camping Area - Gill 82 French King Hwy.
Gill, MA
(413) 863-9300
northfield@gdfsuezna.com

A beautiful rocky peninsula in the Connecticut River, great for a day trip or camping. Rental canoes and kayaks.
Cass Meadow Wildlife Management Area - Athol Pequoig Ave.
Athol, MA
(508) 835-3607
Mass.Wildlife@state.ma.us

An example of early successional habitat along the Millers River.
Photo: Doane's Falls, photo by David Brothers
Doane's Falls & Coddings Meadow - Royalston Athol Road
Royalston, MA
central@ttor.org

Spectacular series of waterfalls through steep gorge. Easy walk on opposite side of road to scenic Coddings Meadow.

Photo: Erving State Forest & Laurel Lake Recreation Area
Erving State Forest & Laurel Lake Recreation Area - Erving Laurel Lake Road
Erving, MA
(978) 544-3939, (978) 544-7745
erving.forest@state.ma.us

4,500 acres of unique habitats. Camp, boat, hike, bike, fish, or swim. Fee for beach access.
Fiske Pond - Wendell Town of Wendell Conservation Commission
West St.
Wendell, MA
(978) 544-3395

Beautiful town conservation land with interconnecting trails along a pond.

Photo: Lake Ellis
Lake Ellis - Athol Lake Ellis Rd.
Athol, MA
(978) 249-4819

Town-owned beach. Swimming and boating.
Photo: Lake Mattawa
Lake Mattawa - Orange Lake Mattawa Rd.
Orange, MA
(978) 544-2254
mass.wildlife@state.ma.us

A clear, spring-fed lake. Swimming beach, summer trout fishing, ice fishing.
Photo: Lake Rohunta - Ring-necks on the water
Lake Rohunta - Orange Eagleville Road
Orange, MA
(978) 544-2254

A gem for canoeists and anglers, but especially for birdwatchers. Motor boat access.
Photo: Millers River
Millers River

Popular for boating, fly fishing, and hiking. Flatwater in places, moving water elsewhere.
Photo: Otter River State Forest & Lake Dennison Recreation Area
Otter River State Forest & Lake Dennison Recreation Area - Winchendon Baldwinville State Road (Rte. 202)
Winchendon, MA
(978) 939-8962
otter.river@state.ma.us

Swimming and boating in lake or river, exploring the forest, camping—this area offers many delights.

Phillipston & Popple Camp Wildlife Management Areas - Phillipston & Petersham Queen Lake Rd.
Phillipston & Petersham, MA
(508) 835-3607

These two adjacent properties comprise over 4,000 acres that include wetlands, rivers, and Queen Lake.
Phillipston Wildlife Management Area - Phillipston, Petersham, Barre & Hubbardston Queen Lake Rd.
Phillipston, Petersham, Barre & Hubbardston, MA
mass.wildlife@state.ma.us

Gentle to moderate slopes traversed by several brooks, the land dominated by mixed forests and a range of wetlands.

Photo: Fishing on the Quabbin, photo by Dave Small
Quabbin Gate 31 - New Salem Petersham Road (Rte. 122)
New Salem, MA
413-323-7221
clif.read@state.ma.us

Motor boat rental and launch area. Warm and cold water fish. No pets, please.
Photo: Quabbin Fisherman. Photo by Mike Phillips
Quabbin Reservoir (413) 323-7221
clif.read@state.ma.us

An "accidental wilderness," a huge lake offering premier habitat for wildlife and a haven for human visitors.
Silver Lake Park - Athol Silver Lake St.
Athol, MA
(978) 249-4819

Town-owned beach. Swimming, ball field, bathhouse.

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