Windsor State Forest
Cummington, Massachusetts
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42°29'40.9"N 72°58'55.3"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 Cummington, Massachusetts
- Head southeast on Main St toward Fairgrounds Rd (0.2 mi)
- Turn right onto MA-112 S/MA-9 WContinue to follow MA-9 W(5.5 mi)
- Turn right onto W Main St/River Rd (0.2 mi)
- Turn left onto River Rd/Savoy RdContinue to follow River RdDestination will be on the right(0.4 mi)
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