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An offshoot tribe of Algonquin Native Americans called Tunxis Native Americans hunted and fished on the land that would later become Granville State Forests for several hundred years. The arrival of European settlers in Massachusetts, however, drove this tribe off. The settlers converted the land to farms, pasture, and grazing lands in the mid-1700s. The endeavor was abandoned in the mid-1800s, and the state of Massachusetts purchased the land in the early 1920s and officially named it Granville State Forest. As a part of President Roosevelt’s New Deal, Civilian Conservation Corps blazed trails and paved roads, built an earthen dam (which was later replaced with a concrete dam), and built bathhouses and lean-tos. Most of these structures are no longer standing. However, many of the roads and trails are still in use today. Some of the trees in the woods also were planted by the CCC to swell their ranks.

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Getting Outdoor

Though Granville State Forest was once clear-cut and virtually bare of trees, it’s hard to believe that factoid when one visits the 2,400-acre park. The trees are thick and lush. The leafy canopy overhead is so dense that sunlight is but a distant memory. Ferns, wild grass, and woodland flowers crowd the banks of trails. Underfoot, 25 miles of trails are soft, cushioned by generations of fallen leaves, and miles fly by like a dream. Most of the trails are classed multi-use, and hikers often will find themselves sharing the soft dirt paths with horseback riders and mountain bikers.

Camping at Granville State Forest

Far from the closest hotel, it’s only logical to rent an Airstream at Granville State Forest. Skip the long drive in the wee hours of the morning. Wake up in the comforts of a travel trailer rental to the sounds of nature: birdsong overhead and wind in the leaves of trees that surround your RV campground. Granville State Forest RV campground is a small one with 22 sites. Though there are no hookups, guests can make use of the on-site restrooms with showers. All RV sites have fire rings and picnic tables. Due to tight turns, RVs and trailers longer than 35 feet are not recommended. In the heart of the bear country, all campers are required to either lock up their food in their vehicles or to make use of bear-proof storage lockers. This campground is open between late May and October.

Exploring the Area

As remote as this part of Massachusetts state is, there are several attractions in the area that are worth visiting, and renting a motorhome makes it easy to explore them all at your pace. In Windsor, CT is the New England Air Museum at which one may examine a variety of airplanes and aircraft, including a Beriot, which is one of the first commercially made aircraft, and an FM-2 Wildcat, which was flown during WWII. An artist often credited for launching the American art scene, Norman Rockwell, lived in Stockbridge, MA, and his studio has been turned into a museum. The museum houses one of the largest collections of Rockwell’s art, as well as many other prominent artists from the same era.

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Popular nearby hiking trails and campgrounds

  • Hiking TrailLocation
  • Hubbard River Trail, MAGranville State Forest, MA
  • Falls Brook Falls, CTHartland, CT
  • Roberts Brook Via Tunxis Trail, CTHartland, CT
  • Colebrook River Lake, CTColebrook, CT
  • Pine Mountain Trail, CTBarkhamsted, CT
  • Jessie Gerard Trail, CTPeoples State Forest, CT
  • Falls Cutoff, Jessie Girard, Charles Pack, Bowen Loop Trail, CTPeoples State Forest, CT
  • Henry Buck Trail, CTAmerican Legion State Forest, CT
  • Bottom of Waterfalls, CTEnders State Forest, CT
  • Lake McDonough, CTBarkhamsted, CT

Recent RV rental reviews in Granville State Forest

Kurt M.

January, 2025

The RV was as described and comfortable for my group of 6. Our host, Gilbert, was extremely accommodating and helpful throughout the whole process. His communication streamlined our trip and made it an amazing experience. He even gave us a parting gift to thank us. 100% highly recommended! Thank you again Gilbert!
Sarah S.

December, 2024

I had a large family gathering at my home over Thanksgiving and needed more bed space, as well as a possible gathering spot for guests with pet allergies, and Jeff's trailer fit the bill very nicely. And it worked out perfectly for us. I was able to bunk 6 guests comfortably in the trailer without anyone having to travel anywhere but my driveway. Jeff was great about bringing the trailer and setting it up and then taking it away again. We had our first cold snap of the season, so the heating system was very welcome and warmed things up very nicely and quickly at bedtime. My young adult nieces loved the feeling of doing a sleepover in their shared double bunk beds, and my senior sisters appreciated the private queen space.
All in all, Jeff's trailer helped to make this Thanksgiving a particularly wonderful and memorable one. I definitely would recommend him!
Forrest W.

December, 2024

Everything was first class! We got so many questions and compliments about Thing2 from strangers everywhere we stopped! Very cool owner - Michael was super helpful and thorough. Highly highly recommended - we will definitely rent Thing2 again!

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