Buck River
Sandisfield, Massachusetts
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42°6'24.4"N 73°6'24.1"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Massachusetts |
Swim
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Sandisfield, Massachusetts
- Head east on MA-57 E (0.2 mi)
- Turn left to stay on MA-57 EDestination will be on the right(2.6 mi)
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