Brimfield State Forest
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| Brimfield State Forest | |
| Massachusetts State Forest | |
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Dean Pond Recreation Area
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| Country | United States |
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| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Hampden |
| Towns | Brimfield, Monson, Wales |
| Elevation | 978 ft (298 m) [1] |
| Coordinates | Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. [1] |
| Area | 3,523 acres (1,426 ha) [2] |
| Established | Unspecified |
| Management | Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation |
  Location in Massachusetts
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| Website: Brimfield State Forest | |
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.[3]
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.[4]
References
External links
- Brimfield State Forest Department of Conservation and Recreation
- Brimfield State Forest Trail Map Department of Conservation and Recreation
