Sandisfield State Forest
| Sandisfield State Forest | |
|---|---|
York Lake | |
Sandisfield State Forest Location in Massachusetts Sandisfield State Forest Sandisfield State Forest (the United States) | |
| Location | Sandisfield, Massachusetts, United States |
| Coordinates | 42°05′53″N 73°10′58″W / 42.0980271°N 73.1828733°W[1] |
| Area | 4,190 acres (17.0 km2)[2] |
| Elevation | 1,542 ft (470 m)[1] |
| Established | 1922-26[3] |
| Administrator | Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation |
| Website | Official website |
Sandisfield State Forest is a Massachusetts state forest filled with rolling hardwood forests in the town of Sandisfield. A highlight of the forest is York Lake, which was created from swampy ground by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1935.[3] It is managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation.[4]
Activities and amenities
The shallow, 35-acre (14 ha), man-made York Lake offers a 300-foot (91 m) swimming beach, fishing, non-motorized boating, boat ramp, picnic grounds, and restrooms. The lake is stocked with trout three times each year.[4] West and Abby lakes also have fishing.[5] Trails available for hiking and cross-country skiing include the 2.2-mile (3.5 km) York Lake Loop Trail.[3] The forest offers seasonal hunting. Black bears might be seen within the park.
References
- ^ a b "York Lake". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ "2012 Acreage Listing". Department of Conservation and Recreation. April 2012. Retrieved May 29, 2025.
- ^ a b c "York Lake Loop Trail" (PDF). Department of Conservation and Recreation. June 2017. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 3, 2018. Retrieved July 23, 2013.
- ^ a b "Sandisfield State Forest". Department of Conservation and Recreation. July 12, 2017. Retrieved May 29, 2025.
- ^ "Sandisfield State Forest". The BerkshireWeb. Retrieved July 23, 2013.
External links
- Sandisfield State Forest Department of Conservation and Recreation