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Camping near Adams, Massachusetts includes a variety of state parks and private campgrounds in the Berkshire Mountains of western Massachusetts. Mount Greylock State Reservation, home to the highest peak in Massachusetts, provides both tent and RV camping at Sperry Road Campground, while nearby Clarksburg State Park offers a quieter option with waterfront sites along a pond. Several other state forests including Savoy Mountain and Mohawk Trail provide additional campgrounds within a 30-minute drive. According to campers, Clarksburg State Park stands out for being "clean and peaceful, especially at night," despite its proximity to North Adams and other Berkshire towns.
Most campgrounds in the Adams area operate seasonally from May through mid-October, with limited options available during winter months. Reservations are strongly recommended, especially for summer weekends and fall foliage season when the Berkshires attract numerous visitors. Massachusetts state parks charge significantly higher fees for out-of-state residents, sometimes triple the resident rate. Cell service varies throughout the region, with many campgrounds reporting limited or no connectivity in valleys and remote areas. Bear boxes are provided at several campgrounds, indicating the presence of black bears in the region. Fire restrictions may apply during dry periods, though most campgrounds sell firewood on-site.
The campgrounds around Adams range from RV-focused facilities to more rustic options. Mt. Greylock Campsite Park primarily serves RV campers with full hookups, while state forest campgrounds like Savoy Mountain offer more primitive sites with basic amenities. Woodford State Park, just across the Vermont border, provides waterfront camping with beach access and boat rentals. Bonnie Brae Cabins and Campsites in nearby Pittsfield offers a family-friendly option with a pool and cabins for those seeking more comfort. Many campgrounds provide access to hiking trails, fishing opportunities, and water activities, making them practical base camps for exploring the natural attractions of the Berkshires.
"Great access to Mt Greylock and LOTS of hiking close by. Staff was so accommodating-always willing to spend time giving recommendations."
"Great family atmosphere w very positive neighbors and owners... Fantastic. 5 stars"
from $40 - $70 / night
Check Availability"We arrived at the shelter and there were some campers we greeted and then we pitched a tent nearby (vincinity camping allowed)."
"The site was clean, dry, and a nice walk off the main trail. The staff was friendly as well. We hikes around during the days and saw some spectacular views."
from $8 - $35 / night
Check Availability"This state forest campground offers large sites, some of them on a grassy open area or tucked into the woods."
"We camp with a pop up and reserved site 11, the orientation of the site did not work and we switched to site 10. 10 & 11 are connected by a path, good for people traveling in a group."
from $17 - $60 / night
Check Availability"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. "
"Nestled in the Berkshires and basically walking distance to Vermont, Clarksburg State Park provides a comfortable and semi-private tent site."
from $17 - $55 / night
Check Availability"Woodford State Park is situated between Wilmington and Bennington VT in the southern part of the Green Mountain National Forest."
"Quiet, great fire pits, clean bathrooms, firewood and starter for sale plus access to day use area. The lake next to the campground is beautiful and has plenty of picnic tables and grills for use."
"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."
"This is a great campground located off of highway 2 in western Mass."
from $17 - $75 / night
Check Availability"Nice small campground in North Adams Ma. Very helpful friendly staff . Sites are nice and most have electric, water and some with sewer hookups. One issue is the hookups are spread out on your sites."
"The bathrooms are clean, the campground has a cool lake front, and you’re about a five minute drive to mass moca or a 20-30 minute walk. Looking forward to fresh grass 2021."
"Sites 1-9 are located near Berry Pond and are serviced by a pit toilet. The rest are about 1.5 miles south on the loop road."
"Stayed in a campsite near the road and the brook. It was clean and quiet. The road was right next to the site, but most drivers were respectful and drove slow."
from $14 - $35 / night
Check Availability"Great little campground close to Albany. We needed a place to stop for the night but could have stayed all weekend. There is a small pond that is fun to fish and swim in."
"It is a really cute little campground with a pond and surrounded by small mountains/hills covered in trees. We had a full hookup site and everything worked well."
from $41 - $57 / night
Check Availability"It's a compact,clean campground tucked at the end of a quiet neighborhood street, within walking distance to a lake. Many of the RV site are occupied by seasonal campers, and the sites are well-kept."
"It’s located off a dead end street . There is a lame right down the street. They have cabins, tent sites and everything sites. Have a small camp store. But downtown Pittsfield very close by."
from $39 - $95 / night
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ScoutJust about what you would expect in a national forest. Nice dirt road without too many potholes. As far as I can tell about 10 different sites, maybe more, all spaced out enough you don’t see anyone else. No toilet or water but there is a fire ring.
ScoutThis year we returned to Clarksburg state park, and again, we were blown away by the beauty of the park. Plenty of families stayed during the weekend, but the site never fails to give the isolation needed from the noise.
TravelerWe spent 2 nights on S61 right on the edge of the river. Very few other visitors. High water mark on road surface above bridge is crazy. July 2023 flood closed the campground for almost 2 years. We would recommend a stay and riverfront sites are awesome. Unfortunately the fishing in both the brook and main river sucks
GuideFirst off the cons the train at 130 am is wonderful to get woken up to 2nd the sites are on top of each other 3 not many level sites didnt hear the buzzing at all no daddy long legs but ticks let's talk about how many ticks I got in the park I pulled 7 off of me in 5 nights at that park
LegendWe stayed in the Bee cabin, right on the Battenkill River. This tiny cabin has a queen bed, a little table with two chairs, a microwave, a mini-fridge, and a Keurig coffee maker. There is a smokeless fire pit outside with two Adirondack chairs, a small cafe table on the deck, and a picnic table. The bathhouse is about a five-minute walk from the cabin, and there is a water faucet right outside the door.
Our favorite part was just relaxing by the river, but there is a wood-fired sauna, lawn games, a little bistro serving burgers, fries, wings, and drinks, complimentary tubes for the river, and bicycles. We had plenty of privacy, and the place was quiet (maybe 6 other guests on the property).
In addition to the rustic glamping cabins, there are glamping tents with full bathrooms, bigger cabins, and stargazing domes. 4 of the cabins are dog-friendly. The property doesn't allow kids under 13 due to the close proximity to the river, which has a pretty strong current.
GuideWe had a great stay despite the rain from May 29 - June 1st. We had the entire loop to ourselves for 2 of 3 nights. The restroom was clean. Showers took tokens and there was plenty of water. The manager Julia and staff member Aiden were great. All the sites in the upper loop were large and had platforms. The lower loop smaller with no platforms. There are some lean tos as well. They have a small discovery room for families. There were trails nearby and the dam was a short drive away. The only downside is that there is no washing station for dishes and the sites are close together. The staff did say that the park does not get crowded.
ScoutI was a solo female tent-camper and I stayed at the Austin Hawes campground for 2 nights. I had an excellent experience. The office is open daily from 9-5 and 2 young women were staffing it during my stay. They welcomed me with a smile, answered all my questions and sold me two bundles of firewood for$7 each. I camped in site#22 which overlooked the Farmington River. You could hear the river running by all night long. It was very peaceful. I did not know that this portion of the river offers excellent fly fishing, so it looked like something out of an Orvis Catalog as men(they were all men) in waders with serious fly fishing gear often passed by or were standing in the shallow river doing their thing. It is important to know that BLACK BEARS ran through the campsite at night.(The young women in the office had warned me to be careful with my food, and that bears were often sighted). I am an experienced camper and left no trace of food anywhere near my tent, fire or picnic table. The bears did not bother me. I heard they spooked one family who blew some airhorns, then packed up and left in the middle of the night. There are 2 bathhouses, but one was locked because it is currently under construction. I had no trouble using the 1 that was open for campers. There are 2 female(private) showers, 2 male(private) showers, 2 bathroom sinks and 3 toilets in each house. I had no trouble using them and the facilities were clean. All-in-all, it's a beautiful, but very rustic(no electricity) campsite. I look forward to returning in the future.
TravelerI have stayed at several of the waterfront tent and lean-to camp sites. It’s a nice organized place but can get pretty noisy when larger groups take over the loop c spots. There’s an open grassy field near the water at that end of the campground and it doesn’t take much to make a disturbance as sound carries over the water to loop b and a. Several people ignore the no dogs on the beach rule too. Those issues aside it’s a nice accessible campground with quiet water for kayakers like me. Generally I find the flies and mosquitoes are less of a problem once the dragon flies arrive.
RangerWe love Austin Hawes (Also referred to as American Legion). We have been coming here for years, and it is a great spot. Not too far, not too busy, tent sites, trailer sites, and cabins too. It is in a great location with plenty of hiking trails nearby, and lots of options for swimming, fishing, boating, etc.
Camping options near Adams, Massachusetts range from rustic tent-only sites to modern cabins nestled within the Berkshire Mountains. The region sits between 1,000 and 3,000 feet elevation, creating distinct microclimates that affect camping conditions throughout the year. Black bears are active throughout the area, with most campgrounds requiring food storage in provided bear boxes or secure containers.
Paddle the reservoir: At Woodford State Park Campground, campers can enjoy water activities on the small reservoir. "The reservoir is beautiful- plenty of space to spread out for paddling and swimming. We heard coyotes at night and loons in the morning," reports Melissa S.
Fish in the trout pond: Pine Hollow Campground offers a stocked fishing pond. "There are a number of rivers and little waterfalls that are always nice to visit," notes Christina W. from a nearby park. Andrzej K. adds that Pine Hollow has a "nice pond for swimming and catch and release trout fishing."
Hike to waterfalls: The mountains surrounding Adams contain several waterfall trails. "Went to Tannery Falls, beautiful waterfall. About a 20 minute drive away, worth a visit," shares Lauren from Savoy Mountain State Forest Campground. Most waterfall trails range from 0.5 to 3 miles round trip and are best visited in spring or after rainfall.
Clean facilities: Clarksburg State Park Campground consistently receives praise for maintenance. "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," writes Jay T. Eric LeBoeuf agrees, mentioning "great showers clean bathrooms great environment."
Quiet atmosphere: Several campgrounds maintain noise regulations that campers appreciate. "It was very quiet with a few vacant sites, unlike nearby Mohawk Trail that was packed," notes a reviewer at Bonnie Brae Cabins and Campsites. Another camper says, "Each time we've stayed, no matter how busy the campground is, it's quiet, especially at night."
Wooded privacy: Many sites offer natural screening between campsites. "The sites were large and wooded. Great access to Mt Greylock and LOTS of hiking close by," says Stephanie at Mt. Greylock Campsite Park. Another camper adds, "It's got so many different ducks and crannies and so many different levels up and down the hill and Valley and just a beautiful peaceful place in the woods."
Bear safety: Bears are common throughout the region. "There are bears around so use the boxes seriously," cautions Christina W. at Mount Greylock State Reservation. Another camper reports "we had a sighting in our neighboring site and not all other campers are bear smart and left food/trash out even though rangers gave reminders."
GPS navigation issues: Several campgrounds report problems with digital maps. "They tell you clearly to avoid the GPS directions, but I can't help but think the giant hill they wanted us to avoid would've been better than the dead end and destroyed awning as a result of theirs," warns Brittany V. at Historic Valley City Campground.
Limited cell service: Connectivity is spotty throughout the region. "No cell service varies throughout the region, with many campgrounds reporting limited or no connectivity in valleys and remote areas. "This place is so hard to find that not even a cell signal can get there, if your looking to unplug this is a great spot!" notes Bill K.
Find kid-friendly amenities: Bonnie Brae Cabins and Campsites offers family conveniences. "Fun little and safe park and we also used the pool which was great," reports Jenny C. Another camper mentions that "the kids in particular enjoyed it" when discussing the pool facilities.
Look for level terrain: Not all sites accommodate tents easily. "The sites are pretty close together; we didn't bother swimming based on other reviews. Distant traffic noises are noticeable at times," notes Teddy F. at Clarksburg State Park. Another camper mentions, "Campground has a nice loop for the kids to bike."
Check bathroom proximity: Facilities vary widely between campgrounds. "Bathrooms at a distance for most sites. They could use some updating but served their purpose," shares Lauren from Savoy Mountain. At smaller campgrounds, bathroom access can be limited: "all shared one bathroom and one shower which was limited to one occupant due to Covid."
Site leveling challenges: Several campgrounds require leveling equipment. At Mohawk Trail State Forest Campground, sites near water may have slope issues. "I could have used leveling blocks because it was hard to find a great spot that was level side to side," reports Jean C. at Bonnie Brae, while reviewing site 28 for a teardrop camper.
Hookup placement: Utilities aren't always conveniently located. "One issue is the hookups are spread out on your sites. So you may need extra hose or longer cord to complete your hookups," cautions Stephen R. about Historic Valley Campground. Plan to bring extension cords and extra-long water hoses.
Size restrictions: Not all campgrounds accommodate larger RVs. "The sites were large and wooded. Great access to Mt Greylock and LOTS of hiking close by," notes Stephanie, but other reviewers caution that the entrance roads can be challenging. Some campgrounds specify "large RV welcome, but it seems tight for the big ones."
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Adams, MA?
According to TheDyrt.com, Adams, MA offers a wide range of camping options, with 163 campgrounds and RV parks near Adams, MA and 18 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near Adams, MA?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Adams, MA is Mt. Greylock Campsite Park with a 4.6-star rating from 30 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Adams, MA?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 18 free dispersed camping spots near Adams, MA.
What parks are near Adams, MA?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 18 parks near Adams, MA that allow camping, notably Townshend Lake and Tully Lake.
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