$17 - $140 / night

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Established Camping

October Mountain State Forest

15 Reviews

About

State Park

Welcome to October Mountain State Forest Campground! Nestled in the heart of Massachusetts, this spot is perfect for those looking to escape into nature. The campground offers a mix of tent, RV, glamping, and yurt accommodations, so there's something for everyone.

One of the standout features here is the access to clean and well-maintained bathrooms and showers. It's always a relief to know you can freshen up after a day of hiking or fishing. Speaking of hiking, the trails here are top-notch. You can even walk right onto the Appalachian Trail from the campground. Imagine that—stepping out of your tent and onto one of the most famous trails in the country!

For those who love fishing, you're in luck. The campground is close to the Housatonic River, which is a catch-and-release area. It's a great spot to spend a quiet morning casting your line.

Pets are welcome, so feel free to bring your furry friends along. Just remember, dogs aren't allowed in the yurts. Each campsite comes with a fire pit and picnic table, making it easy to enjoy meals and evenings by the fire.

If you're looking for a bit more comfort, consider renting one of the yurts. They're clean, comfortable, and offer a unique camping experience.

October Mountain State Forest Campground is near the town of Lee, making it convenient if you need to pop into town for supplies or a quick bite. Whether you're here for the hiking, fishing, or just to relax, this campground has got you covered. Enjoy your stay!

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Location

October Mountain State Forest is located in Massachusetts

Directions

From the East or West/Mass Pike (I-90): Take Exit 2 in Lee. Follow U.S. Rte. 20 West 1.1 miles through downtown Lee to Center Street. Turn right onto Center St. and follow (becomes Columbia St.) for 1 mile to Bradley Street. Turn right onto Bradley St. (becomes Woodland Rd.) and follow brown lead-in signs 1 mile to campground entrance. From North or South/Rte 7: (In Lenox Rte. 7 merged with U.S. Rte.20). At Walker Street stoplight turn left from north, or right from south and continue into Lenoxdale for 1 mile. Turn right onto Mill Street, cross bridge and continue for 0.5 mile to Bradley Street. Turn left onto Bradley St. (becomes Woodland Rd.) and follow brown lead-in signs 1 mile to campground entrance.

Address

256 Woodland Rd
Lee, MA 01238

Coordinates

42.33600023 N
73.23400054 W

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.
Hike-In
Backcountry sites.

Stay Connected

WiFi
Good
Verizon
Fair
AT&T
Unknown
T-Mobile
Unknown

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)
Yurts

Features

For Campers

ADA Access
Trash
Picnic Table
Firewood Available
Phone Service
Reservable
Showers
Drinking Water
Toilets
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Sanitary Dump
Water Hookups
Pull-Through Sites
Big Rig Friendly

$17 - $140

/ night

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General Info

Justin P.

Legend

Reviewed Aug. 4, 2022

Peaceful and clean campground

I tent camped here in night while exploring the fishing in Western Massachusetts.

The campsite was peaceful and quiet and mostly tucked into the hillside.

I did see the electrical station at the entrance but the sound didn’t reach where I was staying at site 33. To avoid that sound, I would suggest sites further up the road.

The sites offered medium privacy. Site 33 was built into a slope in the hill, so it required walking up a short set of stairs, but the tent site was level.

I didn’t explore the hiking trails but it seems very convenient that you could leave into the trails right from the campground.

For any fly fishing folks, this campground is very close to the Housatonic (catch and release only!)

Site33

Month of VisitAugust

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Alan

Legend

Reviewed Sep. 30, 2021

Clean and peaceful.

We stayed here October 2016 and had a great time.

The bathrooms were clean and well-maintained.

Campsite #3 was level and plenty big for our fiberglass camper and our tent. (And car)

Hiking was MOST EXCELLENT!!!
We got to walk to the Appalachian trail. (First time for me)

There was an absolutely GIANT beaver dam.

The trails were completely perfectly maintained with some 2x6 boards over the muddy bits so our boots didn't get wet.

The leaves were starting to turn, but it was a bit early in the season to get really fantastic foliage.

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Month of VisitNovember

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Alan

Legend

Reviewed Sep. 25, 2021

Great hiking.

We stayed here October 7 2016 and had a wonderful hiking experience.

The campground is a bit noisy with machinery, but we didn't mind.

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Tammy Rae S.

Guide

Reviewed Sep. 4, 2021

Near a power station

It cost me $52 because I am not a Massachusetts resident, per night. I got site number one you can hear the hum of the electric station. The Ranger said he doesn’t even notice it anymore. The trails are pretty it’s Labor Day weekend I’m lucky to have a spot. Would not recommend it.

Site1

Month of VisitOctober

Cheryl B.

Guide

Reviewed Mar. 6, 2021

3 Yurts available

Absolutely beautiful! Highly recommend renting a yurt while staying at October Mnt. Clean and super comfortable

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Cheryl B.

Guide

Reviewed Mar. 5, 2021

Excellent trails for hiking

Beautiful area to hike. Quiet off the beaten path. There are 3 yurts available May-October (no dogs allowed in the yurts☹️. There are several tent sits available. Dogs are welcomed here! Every site has a fire pit and a picnic table.Highly recommend staying here if you are in the area!

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Desiree M.

Guide

Reviewed Aug. 28, 2020

Some flaws to be aware of

The pros: bathrooms are clean with three stalls (women). Free showers. Good location for hunting

Cons: what site you get makes all the difference. There are Many, I would say most, Sites that you feel very exposed (Like I would jot be comfortable staying there) and out in the open. Just plopped next to someone on the grass. I want to feel like im in the woods. Look for the sites that go off to the side (not on the loops) like 39-40. Additionally, there is a station nearby that offers a constant hum and during the week there are trucks going in and out of before 7am. The closer to the street side the worse it is. The far off sites (like 39-40) the sound is still there but more distant. Sites are closer together and on the smaller side

Site39

Month of VisitSeptember

Timothey S.

Legend

Reviewed Aug. 11, 2020

A quirky little campground ... that feels like an X-Files Location

**General Notes: **

We had a nice time overall this place is A quirky little campground that feels like an X-Files Location.

This is a smallish campground which is divided into two sections: RV (lower area near entrance) and Tent (upper area). However, there are tents allowed in the RV section as well. RV area is wide open with no privacy and Tent area is more wooded with more privacy. All sites are very close to one another.

We stayed at site 37 in the upper tent area.

Pros:

1.Nice & helpful staff

2.Very clean bathrooms with very clean shower

3. Access to stunning hiking trails, including the Appalachian Trail

Cons:

1. Several of the upper area tent sites are basically on a ramp. It was almost comical how slanted the site(s) was. Things would slide off the picnic table often and we tried to level the table but then our feet could barely touch the ground when sitting - adorably comical.

2. In other reviews, you will read about the hum from power station which is directly across the street from the site … it's real. We had it less at site 37 than the lower sites.

3. There would also be a train that would pass by - trains can be charming but this one seemed to stop often near by and rev it's engine for about an hour … it was very strange.

4. You may see in another review (which I think is no longer up now?) that there are a fair amount of Daddy Long Legs. There are. A lot. We know that bugs are a part of camping, absolutely … but this was almost boarding on, well … an X-Files episode. They are e v e r y w h e r e. Some standing guard as if they want to stay out you way. Others rushing around as if they are trying to get home because they realized they left the gas on. We always are mindful of our tent zippers and so we had no visitors inside our tent … but they were very abundant.

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Month of VisitSeptember

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Faith B.

Traveler

Reviewed Jul. 12, 2020

Great tree filled, cozy campground

This campground is at the base of October mountain. The sites are varied from grassy meadows by the entrance to wooded canopys uphill. Facilities were good, cleaned frequently. Great trail system starts right at the edge of the campground also. Great over all experience for this first timer.

Tiff H.

Guide

Reviewed Jul. 12, 2019

Neighborhood Camping

A clean and for the most part quiet camp spot. However it is near an electrical plant that has a hum all day & night—makes for great white noise when sleeping.

There is a road that seems to house construction vehicles that were busy going by early evening and early morning.

The park is great if you are traveling and need to pull off the interstate to rest your head and get a shower. The bathrooms were very clean.

The staff were all incredibly nice and helpful. I felt safe in this campground.

The photos people posted are deceiving as they are taken from other places and not right in the campsite.

I would stay here again when passing through but would not make it a multi day stay.

Kiye A.

Traveler

Reviewed Sep. 10, 2018

Early in the season

For some, the strange people who haunt certain grounds are a plus. For the rest of us, they are just a regular feature of the land west of the great Massassippi River. Anyway, being some of the first people to hit a campground like this one early in the season certainly has it’s benefits. For one, the bathrooms are cleeean as hail, and this place is really well-appointed. Pooping in relative comfort basically makes this glamping. They even have a big ole nice sink to wash your dirty dishes (and whatever other unmentionables, if you nasty), clean water spigots, RV sites with hookups, plenty of wood for sale, forage, or barter, and flat campgrounds with concrete fire pits with built in grill grates and wooden picnic tables. All amenities are within close walking distance, which is also a plus. The trails in October Mountain State Forest are very pretty, with some grand vistas to pull over if you’re some sort of nature pervert or lookie loo. Good fishin’ and mushroom hunting and other things white folks like to do in these parts, too.

Now let’s get to the cons:

bugs- this place, at the end of May is positively swarming with mosquitoes and gnats, even in the 2 rainy and cold-ass nights we spent there, the flies were everpresent. It’s Hitchcockian; and I don’t want to make any accusations or cast aspersions, but these insects are prejudiced, at best.

massholes- these are a given. I’m one so I know.

rangers- because this is a state park, you will have ranger patrols consisting of, um, rangers, some of whom might be more interested in what’s in your coozie than others, because, you know, rules. That said, we had no enforcement issues, but then again the camp ground was empty. Otherwise, unless you’ve got one of the few yurts onthe property, the campsites aren’t far enough apart that you ever really feel secluded. They’re not too bad, though, plenty of room.

This place, overall, is a good time if it’s not below 60 and wet.

Month of VisitJune

Trip Over Life

Ranger

Reviewed May. 28, 2018

State Forest camping near Monument Mountain

The campground has 3 sections, located on different tiers of a hill. The lower level has RV sites, middle has tent sites, and upper has a few yurts. Each level has a bath house (3 toilet stalls and 1 shower in the lower level; it was run-down but clean enough). Outside the entrance station (near the RV sites) is a HUGE power station that emits a hum constantly. Super annoying and an eyesore. You’ll see many vehicles drive-by with boats or ATVs in tow as the state forest also has areas suitable for their use. Accessible from the campground are a few hiking trails. Monument Mountain is a popular hiking spot about 20 minutes away and Bash Bish Falls State Park is about 45 minutes away. Note: Massachusetts does not allow alcohol in their parks.

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Adam S.

Scout

Reviewed May. 24, 2018

Great campground with amazing staff. They are very helpful.

You have to check out the marsh trail it is absolutely stunning. The camp ground is very close to the local supper market and not much further from a hospital

jackie G.

Guide

Reviewed May. 22, 2018

Pretty quiet

Our specific site was a little close to others, but not all were like that. The facilities were clean and the campground was fairly quiet. There are tons of hiking and driving trails around the area to keep yourselves occupied. The whole area is a really nice area.

Month of VisitNovember

Sandra G.

Scout

Reviewed Jul. 16, 2016

Clean and quiet

Some of the sites are very visible and a few are tucked away into the woods with privacy. Most are pretty close to their neighbors. Although we were here on Wednesday and Thursday during the summer and the campground was pretty quiet after 9PM. The rangers are super friendly and the bathrooms are clean.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to camp at October Mountain State Forest?

Camping at October Mountain State Forest can cost between $17.00 and $140.00 depending on the site.

Does October Mountain State Forest have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, October Mountain State Forest has water hookups.

What is the max vehicle length at October Mountain State Forest?

October Mountain State Forest allows vehicles up to 35 feet.

Are fires allowed at October Mountain State Forest?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at October Mountain State Forest, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does October Mountain State Forest have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, October Mountain State Forest does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at October Mountain State Forest?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is fair, AT&T is unknown, and T-Mobile is unknown.