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.
DAR State Forest, MA
Book a Campsite at DAR State Forest, MA
Description
The 51-site campground is situated on a ridge between lovely Upper Highland Lake and a scenic wetland where moose, bear and beaver are common visitors.
Geography:
DAR State Forest was established in 1929 when the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) donated 1,020 acres to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Recreation:
DAR offers 15 miles of trails for all experience levels, including an accessible trail and a Fire Tower with a great mountain view. Visitors can enjoy fishing, swimming at sandy beaches, and paddling in both Upper and Lower Highland Lake. Upper Highland Lake is stocked annually with trout each spring, and Lower Highland Lake is popular for largemouth bass and yellow perch. There is a paved boat ramp on Lower Highland Lake and an informal ramp on Upper Highland Lake, suitable for launching canoes, cartop boats, and small craft with electric motors. A scenic wetland is home to moose, bear, and beaver.
Facilities:
The campground offers 51 campsites with accessible flush toilets and showers. Each campsite is equipped with a picnic table, pedestal grill, fire ring and food storage locker. A reservable group campsite offering a more rustic experience is available for reservation. The group site is 1.5 miles away from the main campground, offering composting toilets only. Water is available at the campground but must be transported to the group site. There are no-hook ups at the campground, but a dumping station is available at the HQ Complex. Dump Station Directions: Exit park and take a left onto 112 South (Cape Street), at stop sign take a left onto Rt 9 East then take the next left onto East Street. The HQ complex is approximately 1/4 mile on left. Use third driveway and dump station will be visible. Dump Station Directions: Exit park and take a left onto 112 South (Cape Street), at stop sign take a left onto Rt 9 East then take the next left onto East Street. The HQ complex is approximately 1/4 mile on left. Use third driveway and dump station will be visible. A pavilion is located at this site in the day use area across from the contact station. WE ARE NOT YET ACCEPTING 2021 RESERVATIONS FOR THE PAVILION. A charcoal grill and picnic tables are included in the rental which can be made through ReserveAmerica. The rental does not include the daily parking fee of $8 for MA residents and $30 for non MA residents.
Nearby Attractions:
While in the area, be sure to visit other DCR properties; Conway State Forest, G.A. Bliss State Forest, Windsor State Forest, Mt. Sugarloaf State Reservation, Mt. Toby State Reservation, Skinner State Park.
Reservations can be made up to 4 Month(s) prior to your arrival date.
Off Season Camping Not Available
Season Schedule
- Accessible Comfort Station
- Accessible Restrooms
- Accessible site
- Bicycling (Mountain)
- Boat Ramp
- Canoeing/Kayaking
- Comfort Station
- Dump Station
- Fishing
- Food storage locker
- Group Day-Use
- Hiking
- Horse Trails
- Interpretive Programs
- Nature Center
- Nature Trails
- Pavilion
- Picnicking
- Ranger Station
- Scenic Viewing Area
- Showers
- Skiing (Cross Country)
- Snowmobiling
- Swimming
- Universal Access
- Wildlife Viewing
- 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
42.46139, -72.79333
42°27'41"N, 72°47'36"W
From the North:
Rte. 91 South to Rte. 2 West, Greenfield exit. Follow Rte. 2 West to Rte. 112 South. Follow Rte. 112 South 10 miles to Park Entrance on left.
From the South:
Rte. 91 North to exit 25 in Northampton. Rte. 9 West to Goshen. Turn right onto Rte. 112 North. Park Entrance is 1 mile on the right.
From East and West:
Massachsetts Turnpike (Rte. 90) to Exit 45 and Rte. 91 North. Rte. 91 North to exit 25 in Northampton. Follow Rte. 9 West to Goshen. Turn right onto Rte. 112 North. The Park entrance is 1 mile on right
Campground Address:78 Cape Street (Rte 112)
Goshen, MA 01032
Campground Phone Number:
413-268-7098