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    Boston: Harold Parker State Forest

    Boston hangers: just a heads up to check out Harold Parker State Forest. The campground is empty this time of year and has some perfect hanging spots. So close to the city too! Great for a S24O.


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    Thanks Arbitrage for the information.
    Are you at Lorraine Park Campground within Harold Parker State Forest?
    I only ask because the Mass.gov website specifies May-Sept camping (see below).
    Could you clarify if this campground is open year round? If so, I have family in that area that would love to get in some winter camping.

    http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dcr...te-forest.html

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    Boston: Harold Parker State Forest

    Quote Originally Posted by Cuthalion View Post
    Thanks Arbitrage for the information.
    Are you at Lorraine Park Campground within Harold Parker State Forest?
    I only ask because the Mass.gov website specifies May-Sept camping (see below).
    Could you clarify if this campground is open year round? If so, I have family in that area that would love to get in some winter camping.

    http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dcr...te-forest.html
    ===> I have hung there a lot. I believe that the campground itself is closed for the winter. Stealth hanging? Maybe.

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    You won't find me Steathing in there (wink)..... My bike was stolen but I can get dropped off easily enough.

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    Quote Originally Posted by gastar View Post
    You won't find me Steathing in there (wink)..... My bike was stolen but I can get dropped off easily enough.
    ===> we'll stay in touch!

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    Quote Originally Posted by SkyPainter View Post
    ===> we'll stay in touch!

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    Most likely "IN" if you folks put something together...we had a blast there.

    I know in NH and VT you are allowed to use the State Parks while closed. NH asks you to make a donation in a drop box. I have not done this yet though...just read about it on the website. Maybe MA has similar rules?
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    I should be able to get away the 21st and 22nd if not HP somewhere else.

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    Quote Originally Posted by gastar View Post
    I should be able to get away the 21st and 22nd if not HP somewhere else.
    ===> I should be (hopefully) free that weekend, Jerry! My SIL should be too. Maybe we can find a place to hang in NH someplace for a change. Let's keep in touch. Would love to take my new RidgeRunner down into lower temps! And try out my new hammock sock.

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    you know we're in!
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    Quote Originally Posted by sunshower View Post
    you know we're in!
    ===> GREAT! Love to have you guys!

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