Massachusetts dispersed camping

Dispersed camping in Massachusetts

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Buffumville Lake (Group Shelter)

Campground · Federal agency · Massachusetts

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Overview In 1958 the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers built Buffumville Dam in Charlton, Massachusetts to provide flood risk management for downstream communities. Flood waters due to large amounts of rainfall or spring snow melts are stored on 480 acres of land. The lake is also managed for recreation and environ

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INDIAN HOLLOW

Campground · Unknown manager · Massachusetts

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Overview With abundant wildlife, lush scenery and waterfront views, Indian Hollow Group Campground, located at the Knightville Dam and Reservoir, offers groups and clubs a recreational oasis. Recreation The rivers and streams at Knightville offer excellent trout fishing, and the river is stocked with t

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TULLY LAKE RECREATION AREA (MA)

Campground · Federal agency · Massachusetts

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Overview The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers invites you to come relax at Tully Lake. There are a variety of outdoor recreation activities for you and you family. Although the dam was built primarily to reduce flood damages on the Millers and Connecticut Rivers, the 1,300-acre reservoir area provides a place for

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WEST HILL PARK

Campground · Federal agency · Massachusetts

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Overview On a quiet back road and across an old fieldstone bridge lies West Hill Park, where the West River widens to form a large, natural pool. The park and its many services and activities, including a swimming beach, accessible playground, nature trails and calm, clean water, attract visitors of

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WESTVILLE RECREATION AREA

Campground · Unknown manager · Massachusetts

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Overview Westville Lake is situated on the Quinebaug River in the towns of Southbridge and Sturbridge, Massachusetts. Westville offers a variety of hiking opportunities, group picnic shelters, a picnic cove, a large recreation field, canoe/kayak launches, and much more. Recreation Westville

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