Monroe State Forest - Shattuckville, Massachusetts

Address: Main Rd, Shattuckville, MA 01340.
Phone: 33395504.
Website: mass.gov
Specialties: State park, Tourist attraction.
Other points of interest: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Hiking, Good for kids, Kid-friendly hikes, Dogs allowed.
Opinions: This company has 13 reviews on Google My Business.
Average opinion: 4.5/5.

📌 Location of Monroe State Forest

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Monroe State Forest

Located in Shattuckville, Massachusetts, Monroe State Forest is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The forest offers a variety of recreational activities, including hiking, camping, and wildlife watching.

Address and Contact Information

Address: Main Rd, Shattuckville, MA 01340

Phone: 333-955-04

Website

Website: mass.gov

Specialties

This state park and tourist attraction offers a range of activities and features, including:

State park
Tourist attraction
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Hiking
Good for kids
Kid-friendly hikes
Dogs allowed

Other Points of Interest

Visitors to Monroe State Forest can also enjoy:

Restrooms in the campground area

Opinions

Based on 13 reviews on Google My Business, visitors have praised the forest for its:

gorgeous area, with loads of hiking trails that range from easy to somewhat difficult, lots of pretty marshes and forest views along the way, and the opportunity to see wildlife.

Overall, Monroe State Forest is a great destination for those looking to connect with nature and enjoy outdoor activities.

Facilities and Services

The forest offers a range of facilities and services, including:

Camping
Restrooms
Wildlife watching

Plan Your Visit

For more information on visiting Monroe State Forest, visit the official website or contact the park directly.

Getting there:

Monroe State Forest is located in Shattuckville, Massachusetts. Visitors can use public transportation or drive to the forest.

Hours of operation:

The forest is open daily from 6am to 10pm.

👍 Reviews of Monroe State Forest

Monroe State Forest - Shattuckville, Massachusetts

Marylea L.

5/5

Gorgeous area, with loads of hiking trails that range from easy to somewhat difficult. Lots of pretty marshes and forest views along the way. There are restrooms in the campground area; not sure of any otherwise.

M V.

4/5

(From the perspective of mid fall, and late winter)

Beautiful woods, but somewhat confusing access points. Not sure if we're on public grounds, or or on service roads. Maybe one and the same. You could approach shelter one by Dunbar Brook Trail Head, but you'll have to ford the small river (Dunbar Brook) as a bridge we've heard has been washed away. Mind you we're usually here when there's snow on the ground or it's super cold and freezing. Otherwise you would have to go around and walk the approximate 2 miles through the woods to get to shelter number one

We've been doing backpacking overnight in November and March for the last 3 years for a total of 4 trips. Been to shelter number one and shelter number two, but still cannot locate shelter number three. Ideas are that Hurricane Irene destroyed it.

2 years ago shelter number one had lots of leftover provisions provided by prior campers.

Shelter number two, isn't stocked, but I believe it's a more picturesque spot. Shelter number 2 can also be accessed by the Dunbar Brook Trailhead, but there is a moderate challenge of going up the hill to get to shelter number 2. An easier and less challenging route to shelter number two is to access it from the Raycroft Extension Road. Which is pretty much a slightly downhill hike for about 45 minutes. we found a little alcove that seems like it was made for parking, and we parked our car there and walk the few feet to access the path that takes you to shelter number 2.

This is not too far from the Roycroft Lookout, and an access point to Spruce Mountain maybe what a quarter mile away.

The last thing we need to do is to the 10-mile loop, and confirm if the shelter number three is destroyed or not.

We have no idea how it is in the regular spring and summer months, but it's really a magical place in the off season. During the offseason, especially when it's snowing, be wary that a lot of roads are not plowed, and lot of access points are closed.