Tully Lake is a 1300-acre flood control project completed in 1949. The
reservoir area is rich with natural beauty and outdoor recreation. A tents-
only campground with 35 sites lies on the north side of the 200-acre lake.
Adjacent to the dam, the Recreation Area offers picnic sites and a boat ramp
with a 10-HP maximum. Twenty-three miles of hiking trails extend around the
lake, Long Pond, and off-site to nearby waterfalls and scenic vistas. The lake
is ideal for canoes and kayaks, which can explore the lake, the Tully River
and Long Pond.

Tully Lake is a 1300-acre flood control project completed in 1949. The reservoir area is rich with natural beauty and outdoor recreation. A tents-only campground with 35 sites lies on the north side of the 200-acre lake. Adjacent to the dam, the Recreation Area offers picnic sites and a boat ramp with a 10-HP maximum. Twenty-three miles of hiking trails extend around the lake, Long Pond, and off-site to nearby waterfalls and scenic vistas. The lake is ideal for canoes and kayaks, which can explore the lake, the Tully River and Long Pond.

## Overview

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers invites you to come relax at Tully Lake.
There are a variety of outdoor recreation activities for you and you family.
Although the dam was built primarily to reduce flood damages on the Millers
and Connecticut Rivers, the 1,300-acre reservoir area provides a place for you
to get away from it all and connect with nature.

## Recreation

Tully Lake offers many opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. Activities in and
around the lake include mountain biking, camping, disc golf, hiking,
picnicking, boating, and fishing and hunting in the appropriate seasons.

## Facilities

The Tully Lake Pavilion is located in the recreation area and offers picnic
tables and grills. Maximum group size is 50 people with parking for 25
passenger vehicles at the upper gravel lot. The recreation area has a small
playground for young children, volleyball court, and a horseshoe pit.
Bathrooms are provided, but there is no running water.

## Natural Features

The 1,262-acre Tully Lake property is managed to sustain a healthy ecosystem
for future generations. The thriving biodiversity of the Tully River Valley
and the interconnections of our forests, wetlands, waters, and wildlife are
valued and managed for the long term. Tully Lake is home to a wide variety of
wildlife, from tiny insects and song birds, to large mammals such as deer and
moose. Fifty-five percent of the reservoir area is wetlands, providing habitat
for fish, waterfowl, song birds, insects, reptiles, amphibians, and mammals
such as beaver, mink and otter. The rest of the property provides habitat for
upland species such as deer, coyote, fisher, owl, fox, raccoon, skunk,
porcupine, rabbit, and squirrel. The forest within Tully Dam's reservoir area
is composed primarily of white pine, providing habitat for owls and
woodpeckers, red-tailed hawks, and white-tailed deer.

## Nearby Attractions

When visiting Tully Lake there are several opportunities for visitors to
explore in the surrounding area. At the north end of the lake there is a tent
only campground run by the Trustees of the Reservations which provides a
perfect launching point to enjoy the outdoor attractions nearby. Ten miles
away is the Birch Hill Dam, another Army Corps project that provides miles of
trails and river to explore. The Quabbin Reservoir is also within a short ten
mile drive of Tully Lake and serves the city of Boston as its water supply.
The Quabbin is a unique area; there were four towns flooded to create it, and
it has some of the most interesting blends of human and natural history in the
region.

## Charges & Cancellations

Please review the cancellation and refund policy at the bottom of the webpage.
In general, we will require at least two weeks prior to your reservation to
consider a request.

<h2>Overview</h2>
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers invites you to come relax at Tully Lake.  There are a variety of outdoor recreation activities for you and you family.  Although the dam was built primarily to reduce flood damages on the Millers and Connecticut Rivers, the 1,300-acre reservoir area provides a place for you to get away from it all and connect with nature.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Tully Lake offers many opportunities to enjoy the outdoors.  Activities in and around the lake include mountain biking, camping, disc golf, hiking, picnicking, boating, and fishing and hunting in the appropriate seasons.<h2>Facilities</h2>
The Tully Lake Pavilion is located in the recreation area and offers picnic tables and grills. Maximum group size is 50 people with parking for 25 passenger vehicles at the upper gravel lot. The recreation area has a small playground for young children, volleyball court, and a horseshoe pit.  Bathrooms are provided, but there is no running water.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The 1,262-acre Tully Lake property is managed to sustain a healthy ecosystem for future generations.  The thriving biodiversity of the Tully River Valley and the interconnections of our forests, wetlands, waters, and wildlife are valued and managed for the long term.  Tully Lake is home to a wide variety of wildlife, from tiny insects and song birds, to large mammals such as deer and moose.  Fifty-five percent of the reservoir area is wetlands, providing habitat for fish, waterfowl, song birds, insects, reptiles, amphibians, and mammals such as beaver, mink and otter.  The rest of the property provides habitat for upland species such as deer, coyote, fisher, owl, fox, raccoon, skunk, porcupine, rabbit, and squirrel.  The forest within Tully Dam's reservoir area is composed primarily of white pine, providing habitat for owls and woodpeckers, red-tailed hawks, and white-tailed deer.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
When visiting Tully Lake there are several opportunities for visitors to explore in the surrounding area.  At the north end of the lake there is a tent only campground run by the Trustees of the Reservations which provides a perfect launching point to enjoy the outdoor attractions nearby.  Ten miles away is the Birch Hill Dam, another Army Corps project that provides miles of trails and river to explore.  The Quabbin Reservoir is also within a short ten mile drive of Tully Lake and serves the city of Boston as its water supply.  The Quabbin is a unique area; there were four towns flooded to create it, and it has some of the most interesting blends of human and natural history in the region.<h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>
<p>Please review the cancellation and refund policy at the bottom of the webpage. In general, we will require at least two weeks prior to your reservation to consider a request.</p>

TULLY LAKE RECREATION AREA (MA)

TULLY LAKE PAVILLION (MA)

Tully Lake Recreation Area (Ma)

paddling near the shoreline

Explore the former boomtown of Dyea with a park ranger.

On a trail near a grassy field, a ranger gestures at the landscape with a group of visitors.

Tully Lake

This 82-acre natural lake boasts the Lake Dennison Recreation Area, offering
picnic areas, hunting, hiking, campgrounds and a swimming beach managed by the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Tent campers, RV'ers and day use visitors make
the area a popular summer destination. Winter activities include snowmobiling
and cross-country skiing. For up-to-date information, call (978) 249-4467.

This 82-acre natural lake boasts the Lake Dennison Recreation Area, offering picnic areas, hunting, hiking, campgrounds and a swimming beach managed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.  Tent campers, RV'ers and day use visitors make the area a popular summer destination.  Winter activities include snowmobiling and cross-country skiing.  For up-to-date information, call (978) 249-4467.

Birch Hill Dam

The Mid-State Hiking Trail traverses the park and provides easy access to this
popular local hiking activity. Picnicking, canoeing, fishing and hunting are
popular summer sports. Snowshoeing and cross-country skiing are prominent in
winter. Wildlife viewing and scenery observation of the Ware River Watershed
are popular year-round. For up-to-date information, call (978) 928-4712.

The Mid-State Hiking Trail traverses the park and provides easy access to this popular local hiking activity.  Picnicking, canoeing, fishing and hunting are popular summer sports.  Snowshoeing and cross-country skiing are prominent in winter.  Wildlife viewing and scenery observation of the Ware River Watershed are popular year-round.  For up-to-date information, call (978) 928-4712.

## Overview

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers welcomes you to Barre Falls Dam, located in
Massachusetts within the towns of Hubbardston, Barre, Oakham, and Rutland.
Nestled within the 22,000 acre Ware River Watershed, the area offers many
recreational opportunities. Such activities could include canoeing,
picnicking, hunting, fishing, hiking, sightseeing, horseback riding, cross-
country skiing, disc golfing, geocaching and wildlife observation.

## Recreation

The area offers many recreational opportunities including canoeing,
picnicking, hunting, fishing, hiking, sightseeing, horseback riding, cross-
country skiing, disc golfing, geocaching and wildlife observation. The Mid-
State Hiking Trail crosses the Ware River Watershed and Barre Falls Dam. Other
short trails are open for hiking, biking, bird watching, trail running, and
more.

## Natural Features

During the mid-1930’s and early 1940’s, the Metropolitan District Water Supply
Commission converted most of the open farm lands into red and white pine tree
stands. Natural re-vegetation occurred on areas not replanted, creating a
mixture of hardwood and pine forests. Forest management by the Corps includes
thinning, pruning, harvesting timber, replanting, and natural re-vegetation.
These practices improve timber quality, produce forest products, create food
and shelter for wildlife habitat, and enhance the recreational use of the
resources.

Visitors to the 557 acres of federal public land at Barre Falls will find
wetlands, forest, open fields, and river areas. These habitats are home to
many species including songbirds, seasonal migrant birds, moose, waterfowl,
whitetail deer, wild turkey, and rabbits.

## Nearby Attractions

Rutland and Moore State Park are located within 15 miles of Barre Falls Dam
and offer a variety of recreational activities that include, hiking, fishing,
canoeing, cross country skiing, picnicking and swimming.

## Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (978) 928-4712.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers welcomes you to Barre Falls Dam, located in Massachusetts within the towns of Hubbardston, Barre, Oakham, and Rutland.  Nestled within the 22,000 acre Ware River Watershed, the area offers many recreational opportunities.  Such activities could include canoeing, picnicking, hunting, fishing, hiking, sightseeing, horseback riding, cross-country skiing, disc golfing, geocaching and wildlife observation. </p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>The area offers many recreational opportunities including canoeing, picnicking, hunting, fishing, hiking, sightseeing, horseback riding, cross-country skiing, disc golfing, geocaching and wildlife observation. The Mid-State Hiking Trail crosses the Ware River Watershed and Barre Falls Dam.  Other short trails are open for hiking, biking, bird watching, trail running, and more.  </p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>During the mid-1930’s and early 1940’s, the Metropolitan District Water Supply Commission converted most of the open farm lands into red and white pine tree stands.  Natural re-vegetation occurred on areas not replanted, creating a mixture of hardwood and pine forests.  Forest management by the Corps includes thinning, pruning, harvesting timber, replanting, and natural re-vegetation.  These practices improve timber quality, produce forest products, create food and shelter for wildlife habitat, and enhance the recreational use of the resources.  </p>
<p>Visitors to the 557 acres of federal public land at Barre Falls will find wetlands, forest, open fields, and river areas.  These habitats are home to many species including songbirds, seasonal migrant birds, moose, waterfowl, whitetail deer, wild turkey, and rabbits.  </p>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>Rutland and Moore State Park are located within 15 miles of Barre Falls Dam and offer a variety of recreational activities that include, hiking, fishing, canoeing, cross country skiing, picnicking and swimming.</p>

<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (978) 928-4712.

Barre Falls Dam Picnic Shelter

View of the Barre Falls Dam Picnic Shelter from across the parking lot.

A view from the horseshoe pit looking at the Barre Falls Dam Picnic Shelter.

A view of the picnic shelter from across the parking lot.

The Crystal Cave Spider Web Gate. Installed in 1939.

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