Tips for Snagging a Campsite Reservation
- Eighteen tent sites and nine group sites are reservable via the Reserve America website.
- Online reservations open four months in advance and must be made one day before arrival.
- Campsites can book up fast, especially over summer or on holiday weekends, so plan ahead and book as soon as possible.
When to Go
Outdoor adventures take place year-round at Mount Greylock, but the main season runs from mid-May through October. Outside of this season, many facilities, including camping and auto roads, are closed (Note: Camping is sometimes available in the off-season by request). Expect traffic congestion and crowds on weekends throughout the season; plan an early start, especially for holiday weekends. Fall is a popular time to visit, when the park’s fall foliage drives afford spectacular views.
Know Before You Go
- Mount Greylock State Reservation is in the Berkshires, 12 miles north of Pittsfield or about a 25-minute drive. The visitor center is located along Rockwell Road, at the start of the summit road.
- There’s no park admission fee, but parking fees apply at the summit car park.
- Mount Greylock facilities include a visitor center, restrooms, and lean-tos for hikers. Accommodation and meals are available at the Bascom Lodge on the summit in season. All campsites are hike-in only with a minimum 1.3-mile hike—potable water and composting toilets are available in the main season only.
- There are ADA-accessible parking spaces, restrooms, and viewpoints at Mount Greylock.
Mount Greylock State Reservation
Grand views and epic hikes await at Massachusetts’ highest peak.
Stand atop the 3,491-foot Mount Greylock, and you’ll feel on top of the world—or at least on top of Massachusetts. The state’s highest point affords views across five states on a clear day, and it’s possible to hike or drive to the summit. Inspiring writers such as Herman Melville and Henry David Thoreau, this storied peak also provides the backdrop to year-round wilderness adventures. Hikes range from woodland walks to an 11.5-mile stretch of the Appalachian Trail, while winter trails allow for backcountry skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling, and the primitive campsites are all hike-in only.
Stand atop the 3,491-foot Mount Greylock, and you’ll feel on top of the world—or at least on top of Massachusetts. The state’s highest point affords views across five states on a clear day, and it’s possible to hike or drive to the summit. Inspiring writers such as Herman Melville and Henry David Thoreau, this storied peak also provides the backdrop to year-round wilderness adventures. Hikes range from woodland walks to an 11.5-mile stretch of the Appalachian Trail, while winter trails allow for backcountry skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling, and the primitive campsites are all hike-in only.
Activities in the park
1 campground in Mount Greylock State Reservation
Camping at Mount Greylock State Reservation is a primitive backpacking experience that will make you feel like you’re in charge of the mountain. Accessible only by hiking a 2. 5 mile (strenuous) or 1. 5 mile (moderate) trail, your site will have all the amenities you need and puts you smack dab in the middle of Massachusetts' highest peak. Bring y Read more...
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Tips for Snagging a Campsite Reservation
- Eighteen tent sites and nine group sites are reservable via the Reserve America website.
- Online reservations open four months in advance and must be made one day before arrival.
- Campsites can book up fast, especially over summer or on holiday weekends, so plan ahead and book as soon as possible.
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When to Go
Outdoor adventures take place year-round at Mount Greylock, but the main season runs from mid-May through October. Outside of this season, many facilities, including camping and auto roads, are closed (Note: Camping is sometimes available in the off-season by request). Expect traffic congestion and crowds on weekends throughout the season; plan an early start, especially for holiday weekends. Fall is a popular time to visit, when the park’s fall foliage drives afford spectacular views.
Know Before You Go
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