Erving State Forest
200 Swamp Rd, Erving, MA 01344
4,479 acres · 12 miles of trails
Trek through Erving's vast northern Massachusetts state forest, where dogs explore trails around Laurel Lake. Leashed pets find shade, water, parking, restrooms, and trash cans. The 4,479 acres offer diverse terrain.
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- Park
- Erving State Forest
- Type
- State park
- Location
- Erving, Massachusetts
- Coordinates
- 42.6206, -72.4081
- Size
- 4,479 acres
- Trail miles
- 12
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.6 / 5 (280 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.7 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 4,479 acres of room
- · 12 miles of trail
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Dog policy
4,479-acre state forest in northern MA. Leashed dogs welcome on trails + Laurel Lake.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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