Federated Women's Club State Forest facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Federated Women's Club State Forest
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Federated Women's Club State Forest Location in Massachusetts
Location	Petersham, New Salem, Worcester, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States
Area	984 acres (398 ha)
Elevation	627 ft (191 m)
Established	Unspecified
Operator	Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
Website	Federated Women's Club State Forest

Federated Women's Club State Forest is a Massachusetts state forest located in the towns 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. 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 (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.
• Trails are used for hiking and cross-country skiing.
• The forest also offers fishing and restricted hunting.