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Tolland State Forest

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

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Other Names

Otis Reservoir, W. Branch Farmington River

Last Known Status

Closed For Season

This state forest has about 15 miles of multiple use trails. The trails are open to street legal dual sport motorcycles but ATVs are no longer permitted due to trail damage.* The trails are open to motorized use from May 1 through the last Sunday of November. During the winter months snowmobiles are permitted. Forest hours are from sunrise through sunset and there is a parking fee charge which must be paid at the ranger station. Nearby Otis Reservoir has a day use area, campground and boat ramp.

Trail Map... Nearby ATV Trails...

REGULATIONS

Permit Required	Yes	Massachusetts Registration Sticker
Dates Open	May through the last Sunday of November
Other ATV Stickers Accepted	No	ORMs (Off Road Motorcycles) must be registered in Massachusetts, no reciprocity with other states.
Spark Arrestor	Yes	A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles.
Noise Limit	Yes (96 dB)
Whip Flags	Not Required
Maximum Vehicle Width
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes	Permitted	only street legal dual-purpose motorcycles permitted
ATVs	Prohibited
UTV & SXS	Prohibited
SUVs & Jeeps (registered)	Prohibited
Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered)	Prohibited
2 Stroke Engines	No Restriction
MX Helmet Required	Yes	required by state law
Camping	Some Areas	(camp in developed sites only)
Campfires	Some Areas	(permitted in developed campsites only)
Night Riding	No
Trail Blazing	Prohibited	no trailblazing
Rule Enforcement
Comment	Trails are only open to Dual-Purpose Motorcycles which have valid registrations for both street use and off-road use.

TERRAIN

Approx Size	9,600 acres (15 sq mi)
Miles Of Trail	15
Climate Type	Forest
Elevation	950 to 1500 ft.
Trail Maintenance	Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained
Loose Dirt	Mostly
Hard Pack	Little
Sand	None
Mud	Some
Dust	Little
Rocks	Some
Trees	All
Steep Hills	Few
Water Crossings	Some
Small Jumps	None
Large Jumps	None
Berms	None
Sand/Gravel Pits	None
Single Track	Many
Roads	Few
Intersections	Some
Shade	All
Hazards	Few	(hazards assumed marked but use caution)
Novice	Some
Amateur	Mostly
Expert	Little

TYPE OF AREA

Area	Motorized Trails

Land	State Forest

GPS POINTS

KEY SERVICES

Gasoline	1-5 Miles (NE)	Papa's Healthy Food & Fuel (413) 269-7779
Diesel	1-5 Miles (NE)	Papa's Healthy Food & Fuel (413) 269-7779
Water	On Site
RV Hookup	Otis, MA
RV Disposal	On Site
Campground	On Site
Conv Store	1-5 Miles (NE)	Papa's Healthy Food & Fuel (413) 269-7779

FEES & PASSES

Parking	Yes ($8.00) Massachusetts Residents - $8/vehicle; Non-Residents - $30/vehicle. Residency determined by vehicle license plate.
Entry	(None)
Riding	(None)
Camping	Yes Tent: $17.00 RV: $17.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00 Tolland State Forest Campground Fee - $17/night/residents; $54/night/non-residents. Residency determined by vehicle license plate.

RATINGS

Our Rating
Recommended Stay	Full Day
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Nearest City

Otis, MA

Address

Alan Road, Sandisfield, MA 01255

Trail Map

From: Southwick, MA
1) Take SR-57 West about 19 miles
2) Turn right at T-intersection, continue about 120 yards
3) Veer right (north) on N. Main Street, continue about 3 miles
4) Turn right on Alan Road (look for blue parking area sign), stage here.

OFFICIAL CONTACTS

Contact Info

Tolland State Forest
410 Tolland Road
East Otis, MA 01029
(413) 269-6002
tolland.forest@state.ma.us
www.mass.gov

Contact Info

Berkshire Trail Riders Association
P.O. Box 556
Barkhampsted, CT 06063
mudslinger.org

Contact Info	Massachusetts Environmental Police 251 Causeway Street Suite 101 Boston, MA 02114 (617) 626-1610 www.mass.gov
Comment	ATV/motorcycle registration info

Contact Info	Patriots All Terrain Club P.O. Box 2967 Pittsfield, MA 01201 patriotsatv@yahoo.com www.patriotsatv.org
Comment	Offroad club that does trail maintenance and group rides in Massachusetts and surrounding states.