Granville State Forest

About Granville State Forest

This vast, hilly terrain was once a hunting and fishing area for the Tunxis tribe, but later became open farmland and pasture land that is slowly turning into the Granville State Forest, one of the largest state forests in the United States. The state forest covers 2,426 acres and is located on the western edge of Grandville County, north of New York City. It creates a sense of tranquil seclusion with views of Lake Michigan, the Mississippi River and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Enjoy a stroll along the Hubbard River, which runs through the Granville State Forest and flows into Lake Michigan, Mississippi and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The banks of the river, which today bear the name Grandville County, State of New York, were settled by the Tunxis in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as part of a settlement.

The Granville State Forest is located in the southern Berkshire Hills in western Massachusetts. Leisure facilities in Granille include wooded campsites with toilets and showers, which provide access to nearby regional and tourist attractions. Other popular activities include hiking, camping, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, horseback riding, skiing, mountain biking and wildlife watching.

Turn left on West Hartland Road, a dirt road, and turn left on MA Rte., then right on Granville State Forest Road and go east on Granille Road until you turn left at the intersection of Granile Road. Turn right on MARte. Go east, turn west on Granilles Road (left) and then right on the North River Trail exit (right). From the northern river path turn left into the state forest on the right.

The North River Trail exit (left) and then right on Granville State Forest Road (right) to the North River Trail exit.

Drive into the center of Granville (23.1 miles) and take Exit 3 and follow Route 57 West, then turn left onto West Hartland Road and continue for one mile to the headquarters and campsite entrance. Turn right onto North River Trail (left) at the North River Trail exit and then right again onto Exit 2 (right). Follow Route 57 West until you leave the dirt roads of WestHartland Road and turn right onto South River Trail at Exit 4.