Willard Brook State Forest

Overview

Brochure InfoThis campground offers 19 campsites and a unique group yurt that sleeps up to 10. The yurt offers bunkbeds, tables and chairs and is accessible. Beneath a pine canopy with access to swimming and fishing, this quaint area is perfect for family reunions. There are flush toilets, but no showers.Brochure Info - OrientationWillard Brook State Forest contains 2,597 acres and is located in the towns of Ashby and Townsend, 50 miles from Boston. Here you can find the character and feeling of forests usually found much farther west in the state, with a tumbling brook and quick water amid groves of classic New England woods.Brochure Info - RecreationA wide variety of activities are offered including swimming, walking, hiking, birding, fishing, horseback riding and winter trail sports.Brochure Info - Facilities and RestrictionsThis cozy campground offers 19 campsites spread beneath a pine canopy and a large yurt that is a unique group camping experience. Bathroom facilities include flush toilets, but no showers. The group yurt is a canvas sided, cabin-like structure that can accommodate up to 10 people. The yurt offers bunk beds, chairs and tables; and access to water and electricity. Linens and eating utensils are not provided. Pets are not permitted in the yurts or on the yurt sites. The yurt is wheelchair accessible and offers an accessible portable toilet on the site. There are NO HOOKUPS or dumping station available at this campground.Brochure Info - Nearby AttractionsWhile in the area, be sure to visit other nearby DCR properties: Mt. Watatic Reservation, Nashua River Rail Trail, Pearl Hill State Park, Dunn Pond State Park, Otter River State Forest, Lake Dennison Recreation Area and Mount Wachusett State Reservation. For more information please click hereKey InfoSpecific to this facility: RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. NO WALK-IN CAMPING ALLOWED. We have a Group Yurt! It is a canvas sided, cabin-like structure that can accommodate up to10 people. Yurts are not heated and portable heaters are not allowed. A 2-night minimum reservation is required throughout the camping season. The yurt offers bunk beds, chairs and tables; and access to water and electricity. (Linens and eating utensils are not provided.) NOTE: Electrical service is not sufficiently reliable for use with medical equipment. Trailers longer than 20 feet may have difficulty maneuvering into their site. Limited service campground. No showers available. Please read the important information below, prior to making a reservation. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited in all Massachusetts state parks and campgrounds. Campsite Fees at Willard Brook State Forest $14 for MA resident / $40 for non-resident. THERE IS A $4.50 NON-REFUNDABLE TRANSACTION CHARGE FOR EACH RESERVATION MADE. Massachusetts prohibits the transportation of firewood into or out of any DCR campground. Firewood must be purchased at the campground. Transportation of firewood or other wood products, may result in eviction. PLEASE NOTE THAT FIREWOOD SALES ARE BY CREDIT CARD ONLY. EFFECTIVE 2021, THE COST IS $7 PER BUNDLE. Check-in time is 1:00 to 9:00 pm; check out by 11:00 am. Quiet hours are 10:00 pm to 7:00 am. The use of generators is not permitted during quiet hours except for the purpose of operating a medical device. Reservation and Occupancy: Campers and/or camping equipment are limited to 14 cumulative days occupancy in any one park between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Violators of the 14-day limit may have their reservation cancelled and be asked to leave the park. Reservations must be in the name of the primary occupant, who is at least 18 years of age. A photo ID is required at check- in and must match the name on the reservation. Campsite occupancy is limited to four adults, or two adults and the children in their care. Campsites are limited to two tents, or one tent and one trailer or RV, and two vehicles maximum (including tow trailers) per site. Reservations with departure dates outside the 4-month maximum window cannot be changed or cancelled until 18 days after the reservation was made. Cancellations and changes will incur a $10 fee. Day of arrival cancellations require a phone call to the campground and will result in the loss of the first night's camping fee, plus the $10 cancellation fee. Reserved campsites will be held until 8:00 am on the day after your scheduled arrival date. If we are not contacted, your reservation will be no-showed resulting in no refund. Camping with Pets: Pets are permitted at most campgrounds and there is a limit of four pets per campsite. A current rabies certificate must be presented at check-in. Pets must be leashed at all times and cannot be left unattended. Pets are not permitted in state buildings or when camping in a yurt or cabin. Number to call during OFF season is 978-597-8802Important Information for Daily EntranceDirectionFrom the Northeast: Take Rte. 495 to Littleton; take the Rte. 119 Exit. Follow Rte. 119 West approximately 21 miles through West Townsend to the campground on the left. From the West: Follow Rte. 2 East to Rte. 31 North in Fitchburg. Follow Rte. 31 North through Fitchburg to the Town of Ashby and the intersection with Rte. 119 East. Follow Rte. 119 East approximately 0.5 miles to the campground entrance on the right From the East: Rte. 2 West to Fitchburg and Rte. 13 North. Follow Rte. 13 North to Rte. 119 West in West Townsend. Turn left onto Rte. 119. Follow Rte. 119 approximately 4 miles to the park entrance on the left. Willard Brook State Forest: 260 Hosmer Road Ashby, MA 01431 Campground Address: 260 Hosmer Road Ashby, MA 01431 Campground Phone Number: 978-386-7146 Booking Window Product InfoFee Cancellation Desc Please read our Fees and Cancellation Policies Reservations must be in the name of the primary occupant. Reservations with departure dates outside the 4-month maximum window cannot be changed or canceled until 18 days after the reservation was made. If you choose to cancel or change your reservation, a $10 fee will be charged. The reservation transaction fee is non-refundable. Refunds of $5 or less cannot be processed. If you leave early, please checkout at the contact station. Cancellations made on the day of arrival must be made by calling the campground and will result in the loss of the first night's camping fee plus a $10 cancellation fee. If you are unable to arrive on your scheduled arrival date, you must call the campground and let them know. Failure to contact the park by 8 a.m. the morning following your scheduled arrival date may result in your campsite being reassigned to another camper and forfeiture of fees paid.