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.
Tolland State Forest, MA
Book a Campsite at Tolland State Forest, MA
Description
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. NO WALK-IN CAMPING ALLOWED. NO VISITORS, REGISTERED CAMPERS ONLY
Situated on a peninsula that juts out into the Otis Reservoir, this 93-site campground offers a unique camping opportunity. Easy access to boating, fishing and swimming as well as mountain biking and hiking trails make this location an outdoor paradise.
Geography:
A unique and popular destination is the campground, located on a scenic and wooded peninsula. Campground features include waterfront sites, a designated swimming area with beach and walking trails.
Recreation:
The centerpiece of this state forest, located in the rolling southern Berkshire Hills, is the 1,065-acre Otis Reservoir. The lake provides a wide variety of recreational activities. A public boat launch ramp is available, popular with fishermen seeking out trout and bass in the lake's depths. Hunting is open (in season) for all types of game including turkey, bear and deer. The Forest also provides several multi-use trails open year-round.
Tolland is one of DCR's recreation areas for only OHVs (Street Legal). Riders must obtain a free permit before riding read more at: Off Highway Vehicle page or call (413)358-2172.
Facilities:
This 93 site campground gives a unique and intimate experience. The facilities include a boat ramp, campers only beach and picnic area. There are comfort stations located throughout the campground with flush toilets and showers. There are no accessible comfort stations. Each campsite comes with a fire ring, food storage locker and picnic table. There are NO HOOKUPS at this campground. PLEASE BE ADVISED, NO DUMP STATION AT THIS LOCATION.
Be bear aware: Don't forget you are in Black Bear country. Never physically confront, feed, torment or throw anything at bears. Take appropriate precautions by storing food and toiletries in the food storage lockers provided. Never store these items in your tent.
Nearby Attractions:
While in the area, be sure to visit other nearby DCR properties: Sandisfield State Forest, Beartown State Forest, Chester-Blandford State Forest, Granville State Forest, Otis Field State Forest, Cookson State Forest, and Becket State Forest. For more information please click here
Reservations can be made up to 4 Month(s) prior to your arrival date.
- Bicycling (Mountain)
- Boat Ramp
- Boating (Motorized)
- Boating (Non-Motorized)
- Canoeing
- Comfort Station
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Hunting
- Interpretive Programs
- Showers
- Swimming
- 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
42.14722, -73.04417
42°8'50"N, 73°2'39"W
From the East:
Massachusetts Turnpike Exit 41 (Westfield). Follow Rte. 10-202 South to Rte. 20. Proceed west on Rte. 20 for about 6 miles. Turn left onto Rte. 23 West. Follow Rte. 23 West through Blandford into Otis. About 1 mile past the Otis townline, turn left onto West Shore Road, then left onto Tolland Road. Follow signs.
From North or South:
Rte. 8 to Otis. Take Reservoir Road to Tolland Road. Follow signs.
The campground is located 2 miles past the Tolland State Forest Headquarters.Headquarters Address: 410 Tolland Rd., East Otis, MA 01029.
Campground Phone Number: 413-269-6002