A 2,422-acre DCR forest centered on 51-acre Laurel Lake, spanning parts of Erving, Warwick, and Orange. Eight miles of forest roads and trails connect a campground, picnic area, and swim beach to scenic overlooks; hunting, horseback riding, and winter sports are also permitted.
What to expect
Trails
About 8 miles of forest roads and numerous trails to scenic points; specific named trails include the Erving State Forest Trail (about 7.7 miles) and…
Dogs
Erving's townwide leash bylaw explicitly excludes Commonwealth-owned property, so this forest follows DCR's own rules instead. At the campground, dogs are allowed (up to four per site) if leashed, never left unattended, and with a current…
Swim
Allowed summer, at the Laurel Lake day-use beach
Kayak/Canoe/Sup
Allowed cartop boats on Laurel Lake
Fishing
Allowed year-round with a license
Managed by
MA Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR)
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On site
Picnic area
picnic pavilion near the campground
Common questions
Can I bring my dog to Erving State Forest?
Erving's townwide leash bylaw explicitly excludes Commonwealth-owned property, so this forest follows DCR's own rules instead. At the campground, dogs are allowed (up to four per site) if leashed, never left unattended, and with a current rabies certificate on hand.