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.
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: 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.
Photo: Tully Lake Campground
Tully Lake Campground - Royalston 25 Doane Hill Road
Royalston, MA
(978) 249-4957, (978) 248-9455
wkorby@ttor.org

35 well-spaced, walk-in campsites in a beautiful lake setting. Waterfalls, boating, hiking, and mountain biking.
Photo: Tully Lake Recreation Area
Tully Lake Recreation Area - Royalston 2 Athol-Richmond Rd.
Royalston, MA
978-249-9150
jeffrey.c.mangum@usace.army.mil

Paddle among dozens of islands on this spectacular lake. To the northeast follow the narrow Tully River to Long Pond for excellent wildlife viewing. Cartop boat access also available on Doane Hill Rd.

 

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