Tolland State Forest

Tolland State Forest extends across 4,415 acres of land in Otis, Tolland, Blandford, and Sandisfield, featuring the 1,065-acre Otis Reservoir at its center.

The Department of Conservation and Recreation acquired this forest from lumber companies in 1925, with the Civilian Conservation Corps establishing recreational areas in 1933.

The forest maintains 92 campsites on a peninsula, preserving traditional outdoor recreation methods through designated areas for tents, trailers, and basic camping amenities.

Visitors can access multiple boat ramps for vessels up to 24 feet, with Massachusetts residents paying $8 and non-residents $30 for parking during peak season.

The Massachusetts Division of Fisheries & Wildlife stocks Otis Reservoir with trout twice yearly, creating seasonal fishing opportunities in western Massachusetts's largest recreational water body.

Location: Massachusetts

Inception: 1925

Website: https://mass.gov/locations/tolland-state-forest

GPS coordinates: 42.13426,-73.02955

Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:33