Leominster State Forest
Princeton, Massachusetts
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42°31'18.1"N 71°51'19.1"W Maps | Directions |
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Swim
Fees: Yes
- 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 Princeton, Massachusetts
- Head southeast on MA-62 E toward Boylston Ave/Cemetery Rd (0.4 mi)
- Turn left onto MA-31 N (2.4 mi)
- Turn left onto MA-140 N/MA-31 N (1.6 mi)
- Slight right onto MA-31 N (1.7 mi)
- Turn rightDestination will be on the right(0.1 mi)
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