To insure fairness for all MA customers, any reservation with departure dates outside the 4-month Maximum Window can not be changed or cancelled until 18 days after the reservation was made.
IMPORTANT: : Please note that firewood sales are by credit card only, and effective 2021, the cost of firewood is $7 per bundle. Massachusetts prohibits the transportation of firewood or any wood products into or out of any DCR campground.
IMPORTANT : Walk-in Registrations are not permitted. Advance Reservations can be made same day up until 2 pm on date of arrival.
October Mountain State Forest, MA
October Mountain campground includes 44 campsites and three yurts with a three-tiered layout. Visitors can camp, hike and enjoy the outdoors, while visiting nearby Tanglewood and other cultural and scenic attractions of the Central Berkshires.At 17,000 acres, October Mountain is ...
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45 site(s) found
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** Currently the State does not permit same day reservations and they do not permit walk-ins at the Park.
Overview
Description
October Mountain campground includes 44 campsites and three yurts with a three-tiered layout. Visitors can camp, hike and enjoy the outdoors, while visiting nearby Tanglewood and other cultural and scenic attractions of the Central Berkshires.
Geography:
At 17,000 acres, October Mountain is the largest state forest in Massachusetts. One of the most scenic trails leads through Schermerhorn Gorge, a striking natural feature which has intrigued generations of geologists. Countless varieties of wild plants and animals can be found throughout the varied terrain of this vast forest.
Recreation:
Hiking trails are available for every level of experience, and include the famous Appalachian Trail.
October Mountain is one of DCRs recreation areas for ATVs and OHMs. Read more at: Off Highway Vehicle page or call (413) 358-2172.
Hunting is permitted at October Mountain State Forest, for more information please click here
Facilities:
October Mountain offers 44 campsites and three yurts. Yurts are canvas sided, cabin-like structures that can accommodate 4 to 6 people. Yurts offer bunk beds, chairs and tables, and access to water and electricity. (Linens and eating utensils are not provided.) NOTE: Electrical service is not sufficiently reliable for use with medical equipment. Comfort stations are located throughout the campground and offer hot showers and flushing toilets. Comfort stations are not accessible. Each campsite is equipped with a picnic table, fire ring and food storage locker.
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. There are NO HOOKUPS at this campground, however a dumping station is available for the convenience of our RV and trailer campers.
Please be advised there is an electric power station across the street from the Campground entrance. Patrons may notice a low frequency humming noise.
Nearby Attractions:
While in the area, be sure to visit other DCR properties: Beartown State Forest, Chester-Blandford State Forest, Pittsfield State Forest, East Mountain State Reservation, Bash Bish State Forest, Jug End State Forest, Mt. Washington State Forest. For more information please click here
Booking Window
Fri Sep 20 2024 - Sun Jan 19 2025
Reservations can be made up to 4 Month(s) prior to your arrival date.
Services and Amenities
Within Park
- Accessible Restrooms
- Bicycling (Mountain)
- Comfort Station
- Dump Station
- Hiking
- Horse Back Riding, Dirt Roads
- Horseback Riding
- Hunting
- Off Road Vehicles
- Sightseeing
- Snowmobiling
- Yurts
Fees and Cancellation Policies
Special Policy Applicable to this Facility
- 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
Getting There
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
42.33722, -73.2325
42°20'14"N, 73°13'57"W
From North or South/Rte 7: (In Lenox Rte. 7 merged with U.S. Rte.20). At Walker St. stoplight turn left from north, or right from south and continue into Lenox Dale for 1 mile. Turn right onto Mill St., cross bridge and continue for 0.5 mile to Bradley St. Turn left at the Golden Hill Nursery then an immediate left onto Bradley St. which after a few minutes becomes Woodland Rd. Stay on Woodland Rd. (past the electric sub-station) to the campground entrance on the right.
Campground Address:
256 Woodland Road
Lee, MA
01238
42.33722, -73.2325
42°20'14"N, 73°13'57"W
From the East or West/Mass Pike (I-90): Take Exit 10 (old Exit 2) for Lee. Follow U.S. Rte. 20 West 1.1 miles through downtown Lee to Center St. Turn right onto Center St. (following the brown lead-in signs) bear left onto Columbia St. which then turns into Bradley St. At the Golden Hill Nursery turn right and then an immediate left onto Bradley St. which after a few minutes becomes Woodland Rd. Stay on Woodland Rd. (past the electric sub-station) to the campground entrance on the right
Campground Address:
256 Woodland Road
Lee, MA
01238
Campground Phone Number:
413-243-1778
