 It was established in 1928 and the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) set up camps in 1933, and converted Meisle Cranberry Bog into Lake Nummy, and constructed the original forest headquarters, maintenance building, a road system, bridges, and dams.The forest includes recreational facilities for picnicking, boating, camping, hunting and fishing, swimming, and over of walking trails.A fee is charged for camping and picnicking.