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Otter River State Forest

Open to the publicPark · Baldwinville, MA
Otter River State Forest, Baldwinville, Massachusetts
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What to expect

Parking
Paid lot $8/day MA-resident vehicle, $30/day non-resident vehicle, May 23–Sep 7. CONFIRMED 2026-07-11 via direct mass.gov fetch; campsite parking (1 vehicle/site) is included in the campsite fee, with an overflow lot near the Contact Station.
Campsites
76
Site types
Tent / RV
Camping season
Reported as late May through mid-October by one secondary source; not independently confirmed on mass.gov.
Nightly camp fee
$17/night MA resident / $54/night non-resident; small yurt $45/$120, large yurt $54/$140 (the resident/non-resident spread on yurts looks unusually wide and is unconfirmed against an official page).
Camp reservations
reserveamerica.com (massdcrcamping.reserveamerica.com)
Entry fee
Free

Getting in

Parking
Paid lot
Cost$8/day MA-resident vehicle, $30/day non-resident vehicle, May 23–Sep 7. CONFIRMED 2026-07-11 via direct mass.gov fetch; campsite parking (1 vehicle/site) is included in the campsite fee, with an overflow lot near the Contact Station.

Common questions

Where do I park at Otter River State Forest?
Paid lot ($8/day MA-resident vehicle, $30/day non-resident vehicle, May 23–Sep 7. CONFIRMED 2026-07-11 via direct mass.gov fetch; campsite parking (1 vehicle/site) is included in the campsite fee, with an overflow lot near the Contact Station.).
When can I camp at Otter River State Forest?
Reported as late May through mid-October by one secondary source; not independently confirmed on mass.gov.
How much does it cost to camp at Otter River State Forest?
$17/night MA resident / $54/night non-resident; small yurt $45/$120, large yurt $54/$140 (the resident/non-resident spread on yurts looks unusually wide and is unconfirmed against an official page).
How do I reserve a campsite at Otter River State Forest?
Reservations are handled through reserveamerica.com (massdcrcamping.reserveamerica.com). Book ahead, since MA state campgrounds fill fast in summer.
Is there an entry fee at Otter River State Forest?
No, entry is free.

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BetaDetails are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Sourced 2026-07-11. Official source. Updated 2026-07-16.