Sandisfield State Forest

Sandisfield State Forest is a Massachusetts state forest filled with rolling hardwood forests in the town of Sandisfield.[1] It is managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation. A highlight of the forest is York Lake, which was created from swampy ground by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1935.[1]

Sandisfield State Forest
York Lake
Location in Massachusetts
LocationSandisfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United States
Coordinates42°5′42″N 73°11′10.5″W[1]
Area4,190 acres (17.0 km2)[2]
Elevation1,673 ft (510 m)[3]
EstablishedUnspecified
Governing bodyMassachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
WebsiteSandisfield State Forest

Activities and amenities
  • Lakes: 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: Trails available for hiking and cross-country skiing include the 2.2-mile (3.5 km) York Lake Loop Trail.
  • The forest offers seasonal hunting. Black bears might also be seen within the park.

References
  1. "York Lake Loop Trail" (PDF). MassParks: Sandisfield State Forest. Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. Retrieved July 23, 2013.
  2. "2012 Acreage Listing" (PDF). Department of Conservation and Recreation. April 2012. Retrieved January 19, 2014.
  3. "Sandisfield State Forest". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  4. "Sandisfield State Forest". MassParks. Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. Retrieved July 23, 2013.
  5. "Sandisfield State Forest". The BerkshireWeb. Retrieved July 23, 2013.
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