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From the East/Northeast/Southeast Take I-495 to exit 29, Rt. 2 west. Follow Rt. 2 west for 48 miles to exit 13, Rt. 2A east. (No “Exit 13” sign) Drive 0.5 mile on Rt. 2A east and turn left onto Moss Brook Rd. Drive 2 miles on Moss Brook Rd. and turn left onto Long Pond Rd. Drive 0.5 mile on Long Pond Rd. Park contact station is on the left.
Beautiful spot, lake was beautiful.
We were camping (2 women) and some guys came to our site a couple of times, coming right up to our tent. They were driving round the campsite the wrong way around. We tried to go to the camp centre to seek help / notify them but they had gone early + there is no cell service. Ended up going to a local motel. Didn't feel very safe there unfortunately.
Laurel lake state park is awesome ! A smaller lake, it is still the perfect size for motors and kayaks. Lots of locals kayak and fish there. Great crew. The boat launch is super easy and safe.
Homeowners are always friendly and dogs are welcomed all the time. The dog owners are very responsible.
The rangers are thorough and helpful. The beach is clean and many groups from summer programs go there. In recent years, the state has invested monies to improve it with updated facilities.
Well worth the annual pass, day pass, or camping experience. Come see the laurel in June to early July. Living near here, I am still amazed at the beautiful laurel. Autumn colors are worth the trip too. Book ahead it fills up fast!
I biked to Laurel Lake today June 20, 2022, from Greenfield and back, and had only half an hour left to swim before they closed down the facilities by 6:30 pm. It's a really lovely lake, very clean and clear. Surprisingly few people were there. It's of course easier to get there by car, but then I guess you have to pay at least for parking. Or you can camp for only $17 a day. The only problem with biking there from Greenfield is that you may have to use at least a few miles of Rt 2, and that really sucks, and it feels quite unsafe, since near Erving it has not even a break down line. An alternative path south of the Millers River (on the other side as Rt 2) that I found on Google maps (Mormon Hollow Rd and Stone Cut Off Rd) didn't get me all the way to Erving. Stone Cut Off Rd (what a name!) was no good for my touring bike, and finally the path ended signed as private property; and the signs looked kind of threatening.
My girlfriend and I came to visit the lake here and it was a total blast! It's very spacious and there is a ton of different things to do here! The bathrooms are open, the changing rooms looked closed off. With the whole parking lot full, there was still a lot of space between everyone. The water was warm and easy to walk on (no sharp rocks stabbing your feet). The lifeguards and staff are very alert and friendly! I can't wait to come back for some camping and swimming!
Travellers, this is a lovely little state forest located in Erving. There are is a campground area, a day area with picnic tables and some barbecues, and then there is laurel lake, which is small and lovely. The beach is big and has a large swim area that is very nice. The walk down to the beach is charming, and there is plenty of room for a large crowd. The lifeguards were vigilant to the point of almost harassing a group of young folks. They need to chill. They made the afternoon tense yelling at swimmers. The scenery is lovely and worth the visit. Check it out. We recommend.
TLDR - nice lake beach
