Beartown State Forest

Beartown State Forest is a Massachusetts state forest located in Monterey. The forest is managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation.

Description

Beartown State Forest is a 12,000 acre (49 km²) forest offering numerous recreational opportunities.

Features of the park include the 35-acre Benedict Pond and year-round camping.

Wildlife include deer, bobcats, fishers, black bear, and beaver. Flora includes decidious forests, various flowering shrubs and wildflowers.

Approximately 7.5 miles of the Appalachian Trail travels through the forest.

Recreational Opportunities

*Beaches
*Boating (non-motorized)
*Boat Ramp
*Camping
*Canoeing
*Fishing
*Hiking
*Horseback Riding Trails
*Hunting (restricted)
*Mountain Biking
*Off-road vehicles
*Picnicking
*Restrooms
*Skiing (Cross-Country)
*Swimming
*Walking Trails

External links

*Park Website: http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/western/bear.htm
*Trail Map (Summer): http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/trails/beartown-summer600.gif
*Trail Map (Winter): http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/trails/beartown-winter600.gif