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Brimfield State Forest

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Area
  
14.26 km²

Phone
  
+1 413-267-9687

Brimfield State Forest

Address
  
86 Dearth Hill Road, Brimfield, MA 01010, USA

Management
  
Department of Conservation and Recreation

Similar
  
Chicopee Memorial State Park, Spencer State Forest, Wendell State Forest, Mount Grace State For, C M Gardner State Park

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Brimfield State Forest is a Massachusetts state forest located in and around the town of Brimfield in Hampden County, Massachusetts. The forest includes Dean Pond Recreation Area, a popular spot for fishing, picnicking and swimming. The park is managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation.

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Activities and amenities

  • Trails: Over 20 miles (32 km) of roads and trails are used for hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, and cross-country skiing.
  • Day-use area: Dean Pond Recreation Area offers a 100-foot-long (30 m) swimming beach, picnic grounds, and fully accessible restrooms.
  • The forest also offers fishing and restricted hunting.

    • In the news

    Following a tornado in 2011, the Dean Pond Recreation Area was closed for two years. It reopened in 2013.

    References

    Brimfield State Forest Wikipedia
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