Clarksburg State Park Campground, near North Adams, Massachusetts, is a peaceful spot that offers a great escape into nature. With its clean facilities and well-maintained sites, it’s a solid choice for families and solo campers alike.

The campground features a lovely pond surrounded by hiking trails, perfect for a leisurely stroll or a bit of fishing. Many visitors have commented on the cleanliness of the restrooms and showers, which is always a plus after a day outdoors. One camper noted, “The bathrooms were some of the cleanest campground bathrooms and showers I’ve experienced.”

If you’re looking to explore, you’re just a short drive from Mass MoCA, making it easy to mix art with your outdoor adventure. The area is also known for its beautiful fall foliage, so if you’re planning a trip during that season, you’re in for a treat. 

While some campers mentioned that the sites can feel a bit close together, the overall atmosphere remains friendly and relaxed. With fire pits at each site and bear boxes for food storage, Clarksburg State Park Campground has everything you need for a comfortable stay in the great outdoors.

Clarksburg State Park Campground

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The Best Camping Near Clarksburg, Massachusetts

Keep in mind that this review is written after camping sept 8th (the week that school started for many) so it might not be relevant to peak camping season. We were pleasantly surprised with our weekend getaway to Clarksburg State Park. Nestled in the Berkshires and basically walking distance to Vermont, Clarksburg State Park provides a comfortable and semi-private tent site. Several spots (including ours 6) were very close to the rather large pond. While the trees obstruct the views, the site was waterfront and we were able to walk a few yards downhill to the waters edge where we launched our kayaks (there is a designated launching spot elsewhere). No electric and water hookups are provided but we were totally okay with that. Bear boxes were provided on each site so that you don’t have to keep stinky food or garbage in your car! Each site also had a fire pit with a grate so that you can cook right there on the fire. The bathrooms were some of the cleanest campground bathrooms and showers i’ve experienced (no bugs or webs also) and there was a dishwashing station on the side. The sites were large and well spaced but they had trees in between so that you felt privacy. The campground itself had plenty of sites, firewood for sale in the front and a pavilion and beach area on the day use side. There are plenty of trails you can hop on right outside your tent site and very little light pollution for optimal star gazing. We really enjoyed our time here and will definitely be back! 

low key and beautiful fall getaway

Bathrooms and showers were clean, some campsites have a nice view of the pond. Trails that surround the pond make for a nice hike. The sites are pretty close together; we didn’t bother swimming based on other reviews. Distant traffic noises are noticeable at times. 

Clean place in a heavily wooded area surrounding a pond  

I really liked the park.  The bathroom was always clean, with hot showers. The camp sites could be a little more private, they were very close and not much in between them.

It was a very nice park 

We took the family up here for a long weekend. The weather wuickly made this an overnight stay instead, as the rain was relentless. Our site (#6) was on a slope, and there was the telltale sign of stormwater runoff tracks running through the middle. We pitched our tents to the left and the right, which worked out well because the next day we had a stream running through our site. The hiking trails were extremely wet and muddy (even before the rain) so we didn't get too explore very much.

They have great firewood here - kiiln dried cedar for $7 a bundle! And the restrooms were fairly clean. The boat launch area looked great, but we didn't get our kayaks in due to the weather.

Before we packed up, we took advantage of a break in the rain to get photos of as many sites as we could. Hopefully they'll come in handy for future campers.  These were all taken after several hours of heavy rain, so the photos should give you a good idea of what sites have drainage issues.

Choose your site carefully

The park was convienent for visiting Mass MoCa. Restrooms were clean. We were there the week before Labor Day, and did not see anyone else camping that night. There is a lot of shade which we appreciated on a hot day.

Close to North Adams

I've stayed at Clarksburg State Park with my young son for a few years in a row and have always been consistently impressed with how clean and peaceful it is.  Maybe we've just gotten lucky, but each time we've stayed, no matter how busy the campground is, it's quiet, especially at night.  The park and the campground feel quite secluded for the location - very close to North Adams and other towns in that part of the Berkshires.  The pond and the hiking trail around it are beautiful.  We'll definitely return!  My only complaint is that Massachusetts charges out-of-state residents 3x as much to camp.

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