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Pittsfield State Forest

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The 10 most popular campsites at Pittsfield State Forest

The hardest sites to book at this park, reserving 53% of weekend nights in peak season (Jul–Sep). Set up an alert and we'll email you on cancellations.

Site 022

Best here

Ranked #1 of 39

TENT ONLY · Sleeps 4

Site G01

Top pick

Ranked #2 of 39

GROUP CAMPING · Sleeps 35

Site Ski Lodge

Top pick

Ranked #3 of 39

MEETING ROOM · Sleeps 75

Site G02

Standout

Ranked #4 of 39

GROUP CAMPING · Sleeps 25

Site 037

Standout

Ranked #5 of 39

POPUP/TENT · Sleeps 4

Site 023

Decent

Ranked #6 of 39

TENT ONLY · Sleeps 4

Site 025

Decent

Ranked #6 of 39

POPUP/TENT · Sleeps 4

Site 024

Decent

Ranked #8 of 39

POPUP/TENT · Sleeps 4

Site 020

Wait for better

Ranked #9 of 39

POPUP/TENT · Sleeps 4

Site 029

Wait for better

Ranked #10 of 39

STANDARD NON ELECTRIC · Sleeps 4

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About this park

This 40-site campground offers a camping area at the base of Berry Mountain with a modern accessible comfort station; and a second primitive area atop the mountain. Miles of hiking trails, a swimming area and 16 miles of ATV and OHV trails ensures there is something for everyone.

Location
Cascading streams and flowering shrubs abound in Pittsfield State Forest. Twenty acres of wild azalea fields are a profusion of pink blossoms in early June. Fishermen frequent scenic Berry Pond, one of the highest natural water bodies in the state at 2,150 feet in elevation. The vista from the top of Berry Mountain, accessible by auto road from April to December, is a striking panorama and a great place to watch the sunset.

Recreation
Thirty miles of trails encourage visitors to escape into the quiet of the state forest which follows the crest of the Taconic Mountain Range separating Massachusetts and New York. Access is available at several locations to the Taconic Crest Trail a 35 mile long hiking trail. The paved three-quarter mile Tranquility Trail is popular with visitors who favor its smooth surface. An accessible picnic area and restroom are located nearby. Pittsfield State Forest is one of DCR's recreation areas for ATVs and OHVs. Before riding read more at: Off Highway Vehicle page or call (413)358-2172.

Nearby
While in the area, be sure to visit other nearby DCR properties: Balance Rock State Park is located in the northeast corner of Pittsfield State Forest. Here a huge 165-ton limestone boulder is balanced precariously upon bedrock, a natural curiosity. Other nearby attractions include: October Mountain State Forest, Mt. Greylock State Reservation, Beartown State Forest. For more information please click here

Phone: 413-442-8992
Address: 1041 Cascade Street, PITTSFIELD, MA 01201
Fees: Non-Peak Primitive Site $10.00 Non-Peak Standard Full Hookup $22.00 Non-Peak Standard with Electric Hookup $19.00 Non-Peak Standard with Water and Electric Hookups $21.00 Peak Primitive Site $10-$12 Peak Standard Full Hookup $22.00-$24.00 Peak Standard with Electric Hookup $19.00-$21.00 Peak Standard with Water and Electric Hookups $21.00-$23.00
Facilities: This campground has two camping areas, one with a modern, accessible bathhouse that offers hot showers and flush toilets and one primitive area (near Berry Pond) with accessible composting toilets only. Be sure to reserve the right area! Each campsite is provided with a picnic table, fire ring and food storage locker. > There are no hookups or dumping station available at this campground. Be bear aware: Don't forget you are in Black Bear country. Never physically confront, feed, torment or throw anything at bears. Take appropriate precautions by storing food and toiletries in the food storage lockers provided. Never store these items in your tent. A ski lodge meeting room is located by the day use area. The facility can be reserved through ReserveAmerica, and includes a small kitchen in the side room and wooden tables with benches in the main room. The rental does not include the daily parking fee of $5 for MA residents and $20 for non MA residents. Please be advised, the rental of this facility is generally for a self-catered picnic or simple gathering. Should you be interested in having a caterer, amplified music, a bounce house, fundraising event, etc. you will need to secure permission via a special event permit. There is a $45 non-refundable application fee, a Certificate of Liability Insurance will be required and you will be need to submit a Covid-19 Compliance Plan stating how you will meet the Governor’s guidelines. For more information, please visit: https://www.mass.gov/how-to/apply-for-a-state-parks-special-use-permit
Directions: From East or West: Take Massachusetts Turnpike (Rte. 90) to Exit 2 (Lee) to Rte. 20 West. Follow signs into park. Turn right onto Hungerford Street, then left onto West Street. Make a right onto Church Hill Street and follow the signs to the park. The Cascade Street entrance is hidden on the left side of the road, if you reach the Dan Casey Causeway then you have gone too far. From North or South: Take Rte. 7 to Rte. 20 West. Follow signs into park. Turn right onto Hungerford Street, then left onto West Street. Make a right onto Church Hill Street and follow the signs to the park. The Cascade Street entrance is hidden on the left side of the road, if you reach the Dan Casey Causeway then you have gone too far. Campground Address: 1041 Cascade Street Pittsfield, MA 01201 Campground Phone Number: 413-442-8992

Important information

Please read the important information below, prior to making a reservation. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. NO WALK-IN CAMPING ALLOWED. ATTENTION: NO DUMP STATION OR ELECTRICAL HOOKUPS! Alcoholic beverages are prohibited in all Massachusetts state parks and campgrounds. Campsite Fees at Pittsfield State Forest $17 for MA resident / $54 for non-resident, and at Limited Service Sites: $14 for MA resident / $40 for non-resident. THERE IS AN $4.50 NON-REFUNDABLE TRANSACTION CHARGE FOR EACH RESERVATION MADE. This campground has a meeting room that is reservable. The fee is $50. A Special Use permit will be required for anything more than a picnic, such amplified music, use of a caterer, fundraising event, etc. Please no balloons. Please apply today Parking fees, $5 for in state and $20 for non-MA residents are required for each vehicle when renting the ski lodge meeting room. Massachusetts prohibits the transportation of firewood into or out of any DCR campground. Firewood must be purchased at the campground. Transportation of firewood or other wood products, may result in eviction. PLEASE NOTE THAT FIREWOOD SALES ARE BY CREDIT CARD ONLY. EFFECTIVE 2021, THE COST IS $7 PER BUNDLE. Check-in time is 1:00 to 9:00 pm; check out by 11:00 am. Quiet hours are 10:00 pm to 7:00 am. The use of generators is not permitted during quiet hours except for the purpose of operating a medical device. Reservation and Occupancy: Campers and/or camping equipment are limited to 14 cumulative days occupancy in any one park between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Violators of the 14-day limit may have their reservation cancelled and be asked to leave the park. Reservations must be in the name of the primary occupant, who is at least 18 years of age. A photo ID is required at check- in and must match the name on the reservation. Campsite occupancy is limited to four adults, or two adults and the children in their care. Campsites are limited to two tents, or one tent and one trailer or RV, and two vehicles maximum (including tow trailers) per site. Reservations with departure dates outside the 4-month maximum window cannot be changed or cancelled until 18 days after the reservation was made. Cancellations and changes will incur a $10 fee. Day of arrival cancellations require a phone call to the campground and will result in the loss of the first night's camping fee, plus the $10 cancellation fee. Reserved campsites will be held until 8:00 am on the day after your scheduled arrival date. If we are not contacted, your reservation will be no-showed resulting in no refund. Camping with Pets: Pets are permitted at most campgrounds and there is a limit of four pets per campsite. A current rabies certificate must be presented at check-in. Pets must be leashed at all times and cannot be left unattended. Pets are not permitted in state buildings or when camping in a yurt or cabin.