Savoy, Mountain State Forest is a
Massachusetts state forest located primarily in the
towns of
Savoy
Savoy (; frp, Savouè ; french: Savoie ) is a cultural-historical region in the Western Alps.
Situated on the cultural boundary between Occitania and Piedmont, the area extends from Lake Geneva in the north to the Dauphiné in the south.
Savo ...
and
Florida, with portions extending into neighboring
Adams
Adams may refer to:
* For persons, see Adams (surname)
Places United States
*Adams, California
*Adams, California, former name of Corte Madera, California
*Adams, Decatur County, Indiana
*Adams, Kentucky
*Adams, Massachusetts, a New England town ...
and
North Adams. Situated along the
Hoosac Mountain Range, it features four ponds (North, South, Bog, and Burnett), and seven hill and
mountain summits, including Lewis Hill (2177 ft), Flat Rock Hill (2195 ft), Spruce Hill (2566 ft), and
Borden Mountain (2505 ft). Also within the forest are at least two notable
waterfalls, Parker Brook Falls and Tannery Falls, the latter of which is a drop. The forest is managed by the
Department of Conservation and Recreation.
History
Savoy, Mountain State Forest was created when the state purchased of abandoned farmland in 1918. Much of the land was reforested with
Norway and
blue spruce by the
Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s. The CCC also built concrete
dams at Bog, Burnett and Tannery ponds, replacing older dams.
[
A total of of old growth forest have been identified in the state forest near the Cold River and Tannery Falls.][ Trees in the old growth include eastern hemlock, red spruce, yellow birch, and sugar maple. They range from 150 to 400 years in age.
]
Activities and amenities
*Ponds: North Pond and South Pond offer swimming, showers, restrooms, picnicking, and a boat ramp for non-motorized boating. Bog Pond also has a canoe launch.[
*Camping: The forest has 45 campsites and four log cabins available for rental.
*Trails: Trails are available for hiking, mountain biking, birding, and cross-country skiing.
*The forest also has interpretive programs, fishing, and restricted hunting.
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References
External links
Savoy Mountain State Forest
Department of Conservation and Recreation
Savoy Mountain State Forest Map
Department of Conservation and Recreation
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Massachusetts state forests
Civilian Conservation Corps in Massachusetts
Parks in Berkshire County, Massachusetts
Campgrounds in Massachusetts
Florida, Massachusetts
Savoy, Massachusetts
Old-growth forests
Protected areas established in 1918
1918 establishments in Massachusetts