To ensure fairness for all MA customers, any reservation with a departure date outside the 4-month Maximum Window can not be changed or cancelled until 18 days after the reservation was made.
Beartown State Forest, MA
Book a Campsite at Beartown State Forest, MA
Description
Beartown's twelve campsites are very popular for campers seeking a smaller campground with great opportunities for swimming and hiking. There are no showers or flush toilets at this campground.
Geography:
The wooded sites are tucked into a gentle slope leading to 35-acre Benedict Pond. A few coveted sites are right on the shoreline of the pond. The 1.8 mile Benedict Pond Loop Trail is a must in any season.
Recreation:
During the warm months the pristine pond attracts swimmers, boaters and fishermen. An extensive network of trails on over 12,000 acres offers visitors a chance to glimpse deer, bobcat, fisher and other wildlife, including the park's namesake, the black bear. Throughout the park, brooks, beaver ponds, rich deciduous forest, flowering shrubs and wildflowers and fall foliage are plentiful.
Great News! Beartown is one of the Department of Conservation and Recreation areas that offers All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) and Off Highway Motorcycle (OHM) riding. Learn more at: Off Highway Vehicle page or call (413) 358-2172.
Hunting is permitted at Beartown State Forest and is subject to the rules and regulations of the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife, which is the primary agency that oversees the state hunting program. For licensing and other important information please visit: MassWildlife and DCR's Hunting Page
Winter Camping NO OFF SEASON CAMPING 2020-2021
Facilities:
Beartown is a primitive campground and offers composting toilets, access to fresh water, but no showers or flush toilets. The twelve campsites are equipped with a fire ring, food storage locker and picnic table. There are no hookups or dumping facilities at this location.
Specific to the facility:
Black bears can be visitors to this campground. Bears are wild and can be dangerous. Keep all food, coolers, cooking supplies and equipment in the food storage lockers provided. Do not keep food or toiletries in your tent or camper. Please do not feed or approach bears, or any other wildlife.
Please note cell service is limited at this location.Nearby Attractions:
While in the area, be sure to visit other DCR properties: East Mountain Reservation, Three Mile Pond Wildlife Management Area, Fountain Pond State Park, Otis State Forest, October Mountain State Forest, and Tolland State Forest.
Reservations can be made up to 4 Month(s) prior to your arrival date.
Season Schedule
- Bicycling (Mountain)
- Canoeing
- Cross Country Skiing
- Fishing
- Food storage locker
- Hiking
- Horseback Riding Trails
- Hunting
- Off Road Vehicles
- Scenic Viewing Area
- Swimming
- Toilet, Pit/Vault
- Reservations must be in the name of the primary occupant.
- Reservations with departure dates outside the 4-month maximum window cannot be changed or canceled until 18 days after the reservation was made.
- If you choose to cancel or change your reservation, a $10 fee will be charged. The reservation transaction fee is non-refundable. Refunds of $5 or less cannot be processed.
- If you leave early, please checkout at the contact station.
- Cancellations made on the day of arrival must be made by calling the campground and will result in the loss of the first night's camping fee plus a $10 cancellation fee.
- If you are unable to arrive on your scheduled arrival date, you must call the campground and let them know. Failure to contact the park by 8 a.m. the morning following your scheduled arrival date may result in your campsite being reassigned to another camper and forfeiture of fees paid.
Please read our Fees and Cancellation Policies
42.20583, -73.29194
42°12'21"N, 73°17'31"W
Beartown State Forest is located in the southern Berkshires in western Massachusetts.
From East or West/MassPike (I-90): Take Exit 10 in Lee. Follow MA Rte. 102 west for 4.7 miles to Stockbridge. Turn left and follow U.S. Rte. 7 south for 6.1 miles to Great Barrington. Turn left and follow MA Rte. 23 east for 5.3 miles to Monterey. Turn left onto Blue Hill Road then follow the brown lead-in signs; 0.5 miles to park headquarters on left, or 2.2 miles to park entrance on right (Benedict Pond Rd.).
From North or South/ Rte. 7: From US Rte. 7 in Great Barrington, take MA Rte. 23 east for 5.3 miles to Monterey. Turn left onto Blue Hill Road then follow the brown lead-in signs; 0.5 miles to park headquarters on left, or 2.2 miles to park entrance on right (Benedict Pond Rd.).
Campground Address:
69 Blue Hill Road - P.O. Box 97 (intersection of Blue Hill Rd and Brett Rd)
Monterey, MA
01245
Campground Phone Number:
413-528-0904