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From the East, North and South/I-91: From I-91 take Exit 26 in Greenfield and follow MA Rte. 2 west to the town of Florida for 31.4 miles. Turn left onto Central Shaft Road. Keep right at the next 2 forks, continuing to stay on Central Shaft Rd. From Rte. 2 the park headquarters is 2.8 miles, North Pond day-use area is 3.3 miles, and the campground is 3.7 miles.
I have never been there. However, I am fascinated by the alleged Bigfoot sightings, that some folks claim to have seen it in this park. I would like to go there and check it out for myself.
Great place to get lost and enjoy the weekend. This park is an easy drive from NYC, Burlington or Boston. The campground has private camp spots and lots of hiking and cycling trails. Wood is sold onsite. Also, the campground has water (drinking) and well as a dump site for RVs. We recently had our second trip to the area and each time is different and fun.
I had never been through the Savoy State Forest. I traveled through it by accident and discovered how beautiful it is. Go slow on the roads! Many potholes!
Campground was nice. Some people camping were not. Camping in nature is not about playing loud music, being loud and smoking weed from sunrise until who knows when at night. Also, voices carry ,so don't be swearing!! There were families and a Boy Scout troop there to unwind and relax,just like us. Do your partying at your own house or somewhere else away from the public. Our nice getaway became anything but that. The ranger on duty just basically said " oh well, what can I do?". We left a day early because of this...I had already paid for it and lost my money and my faith in the Mass. DCR. Sorry for the rant. I Love the outdoors-the park was beautiful-our experience was not! !!!!!
This place was great. We got a reservation on the first day they allowed, July 1st. I would suggest staying by the south pond, site 16 or 18. Though, if you like staying on an open field, go for the higher numbered sites. You can get down to a great swimming hole with ease. There is a great day-use area, though it is dog-free. The south pond's unguarded swimming hole is perfect to cool down your furry friend. The old growth forest is so pretty and cool, that it is nice and shady all day. It was a bit rainy, but still a great time. So glad camping is back!
