Granville State Forest 323 West Hartland Rd. Granville, MA 01034 (413) 357-6611 Located along the southern border of Massachusetts in the towns of Granville and Tolland, this state forest's 2,426 acres, borders with Connecticut's 9,152 acre Tunxis State Forest, creating a sense of tranquil remoteness. Formerly, this extensive rolling terrain was once the hunting and fishing ground of the Tunxis tribe, later becoming open farmland and pastures; now slowly reverting back into a northern hardwood-conifer forest. In 1749 the first English pioneer to this area, Samuel Hubbard, settled along the banks of the river now bearing his name. Enjoy a walk along the Hubbard River as it cascades through natural rock formations forming pools and waterfalls, dropping a rapid 450 feet in 2.5 miles. Recreation at Granville includes a wooded camping area with toilet and shower facilities, offering access to nearby regional tourist attractions. Other popular activities include bird watching, wildlife viewing, snowshoeing, and mountain biking. Campground Map View on screen Download printable version (pdf) Trail Map View on screen Download printable version (pdf) Things to know before you go 8230; 8226; The forest is open from sunrise to sunset. Access is free. 8226; strong Camping season: /strong late-May through mid-October. Reservations are suggested. Office hours may vary, call for information. Camping is available only at designated sites; wilderness camping is not permitted. 8226; strong Recreational Vehicles: /strong Limited number of sites available for RVs up to 35 ft. in length. No hook-ups or trailer waste station are available. strong Note: /strong the Rte. 57 approach to park is mountainous. 8226; strong Universal Access: /strong wheelchair accessible sites are available. Call for information. 8226; strong Be Bear Aware: /strong Don't forget you are in Black Bear country. Never physically confront, feed, torment or throw anything at bears. Take appropriate precautions with food so as not to attract bears. 8226; strong Pets /strong are permitted. Must be on a 10-foot maximum leash, attended at all times in all areas of park, including trails. Must have proof of current Rabies vaccine. Please be courteous and clean up after your pet. 8226; strong Prohibited: /strong Motorized off-road vehicles, alcoholic beverages and picnicking. 8226; strong Swimming is not permitted: /strong Dangerous conditions exist. Park Directions Granville State Forest is in southern Berkshire Hills of western Massachusetts. From the East/MassPike (I-90): Take Exit 3 in Westfield. Turn right onto MA Rte. 10/US Rte. 202 south, though Westfield and Southwick, for 6.7 miles. Turn right onto MA Rte. 57 west and follow for 12.3 miles, through the center of Granville. Turn left onto West Hartland Road (unpaved) and continue for 1.6 miles to park headquarters; or 2 miles to campground entrance. From the West/ MassPike (I-90): Take Exit 2 in Lee. Follow US Rte. 20 east 6.6 miles. Turn right onto Rte. 8 south and continue for 13.7 miles to New Boston. Turn left onto MA Rte. 57 east and continue for 6.5 miles. Turn right onto West Hartland Road (unpaved) and continue for 1.6 miles to park headquarters; or 2 miles to campground entrance. From the East, North or South/ I-91: Take Exit 3, Follow Route 57 west, and through the center of Granville, for 23.1 miles. Turn left onto West Hartland Road (unpaved) and continue for 1.6 mile to park headquarters; or 2 miles to campground entrance.