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Otter River

Otter River in Baldwinville, Massachusetts is a popular spot for outdoor recreation. The river is a tributary of the Millers River and is located in the town of Templeton. It is a popular spot for fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and swimming. The river is also home to a variety of wildlife, including beavers, otters, and bald eagles. The area is also known for its scenic beauty, with rolling hills, lush forests, and open meadows. The river is accessible from several public access points, including the Otter River State Forest and the Otter River Wildlife Management Area.

Amenities

- Recreational Facilities

• Pond
• Swimming
• Fishing

- Policies

• Pets Welcome
• Day Max Stay (14)
• Tent Camping Allowed

- Other Amenities & Services

• Restroom and Showers

- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)

• Fishing
• Hiking
• Boating
• Mountain Biking

- Facility

• Type (State Park)
• Partial Handicap Access

- Hunting Nearby (within 20 miles)

• Season: Winter,Fall

- On-Site Rentals

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- Sites

• Spaces Available (10)
• Max Length (30)
• Gravel Sites (10)
• No Hookups (10)
• Back-ins (20 x 30)

User Reviews

Cassie Nutter-Upham

August 04, 2024

I wanted to give a glowing review to one particular employee: Jameson, the park interpreter. We rented out the pavilion for a family bbq and he came by to speak to all the children (and adults) about local wildlife. He brought items for the kids to touch and hold for example: moose antler, pelt, tortiouse shell and animal skull. He fielded our many questions and paid attention to every kid. Overall: this is a basic MA campground, good for a beginner camper or kids! Small sites but everything is well maintained and rangers do rounds at night to make sure no ones goin wild! Bathrooms are neat, but auto flush/sinks are loud if you're in the nearest sites. Hiking trails, but the pond is usually closed. It's a 5 minute drive to the large lake dennison and your parking tag works there too - its great swimming!

Ani Torres

June 18, 2024

I love camping here! It’s a nice spot to relax and enjoy nature

Katheen E Auer

May 27, 2024

We were there in early May so it was not busy. We rented a yurt which was great because rain came through. We also had medical equipment so having electricity was really nice although they don't guarantee it's reliability. Staff was very nice. Lots of areas to walk. The spring wildflowers and migrating warblers were wonderful.

cat sully

July 22, 2021

Very nice campground, clean facilities, beautiful trails. Rangers on site are helpful and courteous. Dog friendly.

Alison O'Connor

July 20, 2021

Very clean campground. We stayed in site 52. There wasn’t a lot of privacy from neighbors in this spot, but we got lucky and didn’t have many people around us. The bathrooms were clean, spacious, and had free showers. The bathroom near us also had a large sink outside that was perfect for washing dishes.

Emory Penland

July 15, 2021

Great park, no sticks though

Paul Sarapas

January 19, 2021

It’s a really beautiful spot to hike, do a day trip or camping in summer. Sites go quickly as much as a year ahead. If you come in the off season be prepared to walk in about a quarter mile

Anthony Brown

January 16, 2021

This state park is beautiful. Quiet, easy getting around, you can really enjoy nature. Great hiking, fishing, and just plain relaxing.

Ashley Eaton

August 07, 2019

We spent the past weekend in yurt 3 and loved it! Such a great price for the yurt and a beautiful state park. Every employee we interacted with was very nice. Park and facilities were clean and showers were free, hot and had great water pressure. Pond near the campground was closed to swimming due to elevated bacteria levels, but our campground pass got us into Lake Dennison for free. Lake Dennison was gorgeous. Would 100% come back!

Michelle McDonald

July 20, 2018

Peaceful. The pond is little. There is a stream that runs through it so the top water is warm but its very cold water below that layer. The forest is nice is with walking trails. Decent bathrooms. Because its a smaller campground people are typically quiet. The only real downside is that its near a major road and during the day you can hear lots of cars but at night there's less traffic so its okay.

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