MA: Safe solo hanging

**MassCoyote** · 07-07-2015, 13:32

I would like to try my first solo hang, preferably in a State Park located not too far from Central Massachusetts.

I am unable to make the group hang this upcoming weekend but, do you have any suggestions on a nice, clean, safe park for my first overnight test? (I live in an apartment, so no backyard).

Thanks.

**brokentree** · 07-07-2015, 13:38

This group has been to the The Pines several times and it is nice and hammock friendly.

If you call, mention this group and they might help pick out a good site for you, if available.

**MassCoyote** · 07-07-2015, 18:18

Thanks for the suggestion...

Originally Posted by brokentree

This group has been to the The Pines several times and it is nice and hammock friendly.

If you call, mention this group and they might help pick out a good site for you, if available.

**SkyPainter** · 07-08-2015, 08:55

===> Second The Pines Campground in Ashby MA. Owners name is Paul, and he has been more than accommodating to the NEHHA hangers. Ask to hang on the left side of the road heading on past all the RVs. Nice place! Mention us. Enjoy! When are you planning on going? Might join you there! (Unless you really want to hang solo!) Good Luck!

~ SkyPainter

**weathermaker** · 07-09-2015, 19:42

You could try Lake Dennison or Otter Creek in Winchendon MA. I know some guy's who hammock camp there.

**SemperFiGuy** · 07-10-2015, 12:43

Originally Posted by MassCoyote

I would like to try my first solo hang, preferably in a State Park located not too far from Central Massachusetts.

I am unable to make the group hang this upcoming weekend but, do you have any suggestions on a nice, clean, safe park for my first overnight test? (I live in an apartment, so no backyard).

Thanks.

I'm with the other folks on a big thumbs up for the Pines Campground in Ashby. As Skypainter said, the Owner is Paul and he is a great guy and very accommodating. Their contact info is:

Pines Campground
39 Davis Road
AShby, MA 01431
(978) 386-7702

Be sure to mention that the NEHHA folks referred you. They'll treat you right. (We don't get commissions or anything, we're just loyal).

If that doesn't work out for you, I just finished a long week-end at Otter River State Forest in Baldwinville:

Otter River State Forest
86 Winchendon Road
Baldwinville, MA 0436

It is a pretty busy campground but that might be a good think for your first official "Solo".

From Otter Creek, you can take a nice day hike through the woods on a well established trail, to Lake Dennison.

Anyway, let us know what you decide.

All the best.
Gil

**shrineclown** · 07-10-2015, 21:02

And just to add another option....we stay or used to, at Wellington in Sturbridge. Nice park, no wild animals I have seen.

Other than when I visit that is.

**zappa870** · 07-11-2015, 20:30

Originally Posted by MassCoyote

I would like to try my first solo hang, preferably in a State Park located not too far from Central Massachusetts.

I am unable to make the group hang this upcoming weekend but, do you have any suggestions on a nice, clean, safe park for my first overnight test? (I live in an apartment, so no backyard).

Thanks.

The Pines is the a great place, as others have said

**zappa870** · 07-11-2015, 20:34

Originally Posted by SemperFiGuy

I'm with the other folks on a big thumbs up for the Pines Campground in Ashby. As Skypainter said, the Owner is Paul and he is a great guy and very accommodating. Their contact info is:

Pines Campground
39 Davis Road
AShby, MA 01431
(978) 386-7702

Be sure to mention that the NEHHA folks referred you. They'll treat you right. (We don't get commissions or anything, we're just loyal).

If that doesn't work out for you, I just finished a long week-end at Otter River State Forest in Baldwinville:

Otter River State Forest
86 Winchendon Road
Baldwinville, MA 0436

It is a pretty busy campground but that might be a good think for your first official "Solo".

From Otter Creek, you can take a nice day hike through the woods on a well established trail, to Lake Dennison.

Anyway, let us know what you decide.

All the best.
Gil

I like the sounds of Otter Creek myself Gil, gonna have to check it out

**SemperFiGuy** · 07-13-2015, 19:13

Originally Posted by zappa870

I like the sounds of Otter Creek myself Gil, gonna have to check it out

Bruce,

You won't be disappointed. Nice area. Good access to civilization within two miles of the State Park entrance in case you forgot something or run out of something. If you go, let me know what you think of the place.

All the best!
Gil