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October Mountain State Forest

1915 establishments in MassachusettsCampgrounds in MassachusettsMassachusetts state forestsProtected areas established in 1915Protected areas of Berkshire County, Massachusetts
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October Mountain State Forest is a 16,460-acre (6,660 ha) forest and recreational preserve located primarily in the town of Washington with adjoining parcels in Becket, Lee, and Lenox. It is the largest state forest in Massachusetts and is managed by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation.

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