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Mohawk Trail State Forest

Mohawk Trail State Forest, near Charlemont, Massachusetts, is a fantastic campground that offers a blend of natural beauty and outdoor adventure. With sites right by the river, you can enjoy the soothing sounds of water while soaking up the serene forest atmosphere.

This campground is known for its clean facilities, including well-maintained bathrooms and showers, which visitors appreciate after a day of hiking or exploring. Many campers have highlighted the friendly staff, who are always ready to help and even sell firewood if you need it. As one happy camper put it, “The staff is the most friendly DCR staff I've met.”

For those who love hiking, there are plenty of trails nearby, making it easy to get out and enjoy the stunning scenery. While the sites can be close together, especially near the river, the overall vibe is peaceful, and the views are worth it. Just remember to keep your food secured, as black bears are known to roam the area.

Whether you're planning a family gathering or a quiet retreat, Mohawk Trail State Forest has a lot to offer. With its beautiful surroundings and friendly atmosphere, it’s a great choice for your next camping adventure.

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Location

Mohawk Trail State Forest is located in Massachusetts

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Directions

From North, South and East/I-91: From I-91 take Exit 26 in Greenfield and follow Rte. 2 west for 21 miles. The park entrance is on the right, 4 miles west of Charlemont center. From the West/Rte 2: From downtown North Adams follow MA Rte. 2 east for 15.5 miles. The park entrance is on the on the left at the bottom of a steep grade.

Coordinates

42.6420008 N
72.94100067 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

Stay Connected

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

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group
  • Cabins

Features

For Campers

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

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Big Rig Friendly

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8 Reviews

Reviewed Jul. 5, 2024

Great little camp

We got a sit right on the river, so that adds to this. But this place is great, a river, hiking trails, no phone signal, what else could yoy ask for? Oh yeah clean bathrooms, and guess what, they have those too!

But honestly this place is great, the staff is the most friendly DCR staff I've met, the buildings are well kept, the sites a large! I'd gladly go back, and I am!

Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Mohawk Trail State Forest by Matt R., July 5, 2024
  • Review photo of Mohawk Trail State Forest by Matt R., July 5, 2024
  • Review photo of Mohawk Trail State Forest by Matt R., July 5, 2024
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Reviewed Jun. 12, 2024

Great Campground in Western Mass

This is a great campground located off of highway 2 in western Mass. I stayed in site 51 and luckily the campground was mostly empty(it was on a Thursday though and was supposed to be full for the weekend.) Each campsite has a bear box and fire ring, there is easy access to hiking trails and flush-toilet bathrooms with sinks are located throughout. There is only one dumpster though and it’s a walk to get to – store your trash in your car or drive it each night, or enjoy the walk. 

The campsites are very close together without much brush for privacy, so you should expect to see your neighbors up close and personal. Some of the sites are on Cold River(which is more like a creek). The bugs were awful, especially the gnats and I did see a large tick on my fire grill, so be prepared. The best sites are on the lower loop around the water. Avoid any site next to the bathroom as the lights stay on all night and will shine directly into your tent. 49 looked really nice and seemed dark. The hike-in sites were also close together, 22 is the most private. There are baskets with wheels provided. 

The rangers are friendly and sell firewood in case you need any. You’ll need to check in before going to the campsite, they’ll give you a map and they take good care of the sites. Would definitely camp here again.

Site51
Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Mohawk Trail State Forest by Ryan A., June 12, 2024
  • Review photo of Mohawk Trail State Forest by Ryan A., June 12, 2024
  • Review photo of Mohawk Trail State Forest by Ryan A., June 12, 2024
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Reviewed Aug. 7, 2018

Don’t feed the shy bears!

This campground is peaceful and has sites that are well spaced. A number of them have proximity to each other but not to the rest of the sites, making for a great multi-family gathering. There are lots of black bears so keeping food in the near lockers or locked in the car at all times is a must!

Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Mohawk Trail State Forest by Kiki W., August 7, 2018
  • Review photo of Mohawk Trail State Forest by Kiki W., August 7, 2018
Reviewed Jul. 15, 2018

Good clean campground

We just spent six days at site 31 and we really enjoyed our stay. The bathrooms were cleaned two times a day and the park is so well maintained. The sites were a little close and not very private, but if you go during the weekdays, as we did, this won’t be an issue. Weekends the park gets busy as can get a bit loud. The lower sites near the river are good sized and he river ambiance is nice. Biggest negative would be only two showers for the whole campground. 

The staff was great. Very friendly and helpful. Will be visiting again.

Site31
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Mohawk Trail State Forest by Michael G., July 15, 2018
  • Review photo of Mohawk Trail State Forest by Michael G., July 15, 2018
  • Review photo of Mohawk Trail State Forest by Michael G., July 15, 2018
Reviewed Jul. 11, 2018

Swim in the forest!

It is beautiful, lots of shade, and you can camp right beside the river!! Don't count on phone service, and no showers. The bathrooms were clean. Every site has a bear box to keep anything edible. Easy to find.

Site#53 and #54 (Right on the river!)
Month of VisitJuly
Reviewed May. 22, 2018

close sites, but the river is so close

The sites are extremely close when down by the river, but the view is awesome. The road is right across the street but you cannot hear it at all and it is covered by the trees and sound of the rushing water. They provide bear boxes for your things. If you are lucky, you can get the sites at the end of the loop for a little more privacy. There are many other camping options not along the water that allow a little more space per campsite. It was beautiful and great having running water to fall asleep to at night. There are also a lot of hiking trails that start right here!

Month of VisitOctober
Reviewed Aug. 4, 2017

Clean, quiet, scenic

This campground is just off of Rt2 in the beautiful Berkshires of western Massachusetts. The campground is well kept, and quiet but the sites are very close together. There's plenty to do in the area and plenty of ways to get out and enjoy nature.

Site6
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Mohawk Trail State Forest by Eammon C., August 4, 2017
Reviewed Apr. 7, 2017

Great Sites

Beautiful sites...Only downside is location of group sites.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Are fires allowed at Mohawk Trail State Forest?

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

  • Does Mohawk Trail State Forest have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Mohawk Trail State Forest does not have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Mohawk Trail State Forest?

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