Federated Women's Club State Forest is a Massachusetts state forest located in the towns of Petersham and New Salem.[1] Notable forest scenery is found along wooded roads with views of Fever Brook, which has been dammed and provides a stopover for migrating birds. The forest's most prominent geological feature, "The Gorge," is found in the southwest part of the property. The forest is managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR).
| Federated Women's Club State Forest | |
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 West Street | |
  Location of Federated Women's Club S.F.  Federated Women's Club State Forest (the United States) | |
| Location | Petersham, New Salem, Worcester, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States |
| Coordinates | 42°29′27″N 72°15′15″W / 42.49083°N 72.25417°W |
| Area | 984 acres (398 ha) |
| Elevation | 627 ft (191 m) |
| Established | Unspecified |
| Operator | Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation |
| Website | Federated Women's Club State Forest |
| U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Federated Women's Club State Forest | |
Activities and amenities
edit- Camping: There are a limited number of primitive campsites which are first-come, first-served. Registration is at Erving State Forest.
- Trails are used for hiking and cross-country skiing.
- The forest also offers fishing and restricted hunting.
References
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- ^ "Federated Women's Club State Forest". MassParks. Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, Department of Conservation and Recreation. Retrieved August 16, 2013.
External links
edit- Federated Women's Club State Forest Department of Conservation and Recreation
- Campground Map Department of Conservation and Recreation