Federated Women's Club State Forest is a

Massachusetts Massachusetts (Massachusett language, Massachusett: ''Muhsachuweesut assachusett writing systems, məhswatʃəwiːsət'' English: , ), officially the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, is the most populous U.S. state, state in the New England ...

state forest A state forest or national forest is a forest that is administered or protected by some agency of a sovereign or federated state, or territory. Background The precise application of the terms vary by jurisdiction. For example: * In Australia, a ...

located in the

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of Petersham and New Salem. Notable forest scenery is found along wooded roads with views of Fever Brook, which has been dammed and provides a stopover for

migrating birds Bird migration is the regular seasonal movement, often north and south along a flyway, between breeding and wintering grounds. Many species of bird migrate. Migration carries high costs in predation and mortality, including from hunting by ...

. The forest's most prominent geological feature, "The Gorge," is found in the southwest part of the property. The forest is managed by the

Department of Conservation and Recreation The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is a state agency of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, situated in the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. It is best known for its parks and parkways. The DCR's mission is ...

(DCR).

Activities and amenities

*Camping: There are a limited number of primitive campsites which are first-come, first-served. Registration is at

Erving State Forest Erving State Forest is a publicly owned forest with recreational features located north of the Millers River in the towns of Erving, Warwick, and Orange, Massachusetts. The property is centered on Laurel Lake, a body of water that has been a po ...

. *Trails are used for hiking and cross-country skiing. *The forest also offers fishing and restricted hunting.

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Federated Women's Club State Forest
Department of Conservation and Recreation
Campground Map
Department of Conservation and Recreation {{authority control Massachusetts state forests Protected areas of Worcester County, Massachusetts State parks of Massachusetts Petersham, Massachusetts