Upton State Forest

Upton State Forest
Parade ground of the former CCC camp area
Map showing the location of Upton State Forest
Map showing the location of Upton State Forest
Location in Massachusetts
Map showing the location of Upton State Forest
Map showing the location of Upton State Forest
Upton State Forest (the United States)
LocationUpton, Hopkinton, Westborough, Worcester, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Coordinates42°12′33″N 71°36′29″W / 42.20917°N 71.60806°W / 42.20917; -71.60806
Area2,790 acres (11.3 km2)[1]
Elevation502 ft (153 m)[2]
Established1915[3]
OperatorMassachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
WebsiteUpton State Forest

Upton State Forest is a publicly owned forest with recreational features primarily located in the town of Upton, Massachusetts, with smaller sections in the towns of Hopkinton and Westborough. The state forest encompasses nearly 2,800 acres (1,100 ha) of publicly accessible lands and includes the last remaining Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camp in Massachusetts, built in Rustic style.[4] The CCC campground was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2014.[5][6]

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