Best Campgrounds near Lenox Dale, MA

The Berkshire Mountains surrounding Lenox Dale, Massachusetts feature a mix of state forest campgrounds and private camping facilities within a 30-minute drive. October Mountain State Forest Campground, located just 5 miles south in Lee, provides tent and RV sites with varying levels of privacy, plus access to the Appalachian Trail. Mt. Greylock Campsite Park in Lanesborough offers wooded sites with proximity to Massachusetts' highest peak. Pittsfield State Forest and Beartown State Forest campgrounds provide additional options for nature-focused camping experiences, with most state facilities operating from mid-May through mid-October.

Massachusetts state parks require advance reservations, with significantly higher fees for out-of-state visitors. As one camper noted, "It cost me $52 because I am not a Massachusetts resident, per night." Cell service can be limited or non-existent in many camping areas, particularly at smaller state forests like Erving, where a visitor reported "zero cell service." Campers should be prepared for variable terrain, as some campgrounds feature sloped sites. October Mountain State Forest has a notable power station near its entrance that creates ambient noise at certain sites, though as one reviewer mentioned, "To avoid that sound, I would suggest sites further up the road."

Water access enhances many camping experiences in the region, with ponds and lakes available at several campgrounds. Clarksburg State Park receives high marks for its waterfront sites, with one visitor sharing, "Several spots were very close to the rather large pond. While trees obstruct the views, the site was waterfront and we were able to walk a few yards downhill to the water's edge where we launched our kayaks." Bear boxes are provided at many sites, particularly in areas where wildlife encounters are more common. Privacy between campsites varies considerably across facilities, with state forest campgrounds generally offering more wooded separation than private campgrounds. Weekday camping typically provides a quieter experience than weekends, when most campgrounds reach capacity.

Best Camping Sites Near Lenox Dale, Massachusetts (159)

    1. October Mountain State Forest Campground

    16 Reviews
    Lenox Dale, MA
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (413) 243-1778

    $17 - $55 / night

    "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."

    "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."

    2. Mt. Greylock Campsite Park

    30 Reviews
    Lanesborough, MA
    15 miles
    +1 (413) 447-9419

    $40 - $70 / night

    "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"

    3. Fernwood Forest Campground

    6 Reviews
    Hinsdale, MA
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (413) 655-2292

    "Good local access to numerous hiking trails in the area. We’ll certainly go again the future."

    4. Spacious Skies Woodland Hills

    7 Reviews
    West Stockbridge, MA
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (518) 392-3557

    $29 - $999 / night

    "The staff was helpful, the site was pretty and there are so many places to hike and the best of the Berkshires so close by."

    "However the site I had was steep grade from steps to picnic table. Flat ground area for camper was very narrow.Tricky footing for older folks like my wife and I."

    5. Pittsfield State Forest Campground

    9 Reviews
    Hancock, MA
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (413) 442-8992

    $14 - $35 / night

    "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."

    6. Bonnie Brae Cabins and Campsites

    6 Reviews
    Lanesborough, MA
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (413) 442-3754

    $39 - $95 / night

    "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."

    7. Beartown State Forest Campground

    5 Reviews
    Great Barrington, MA
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (413) 528-0904

    $14 / night

    "A pretty spot near the Berkshires. This spot has rustic hikes and good swimming, plus relatively secluded campsites."

    8. Copake Falls Area — Taconic State Park

    20 Reviews
    Copake Falls, NY
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (518) 329-3993

    $17 - $175 / night

    "I'm use to the rough and tough it of backpacking the AT Trail so this place had quite a few amenities I am not use to! Haha."

    "It wasn't too busy when we went- we got there on a Friday night around 6pm and were able to get a spot. There are also some fun activities within the campground, and things nearby."

    9. Sperry Road Campground — Mount Greylock State Reservation

    15 Reviews
    New Ashford, MA
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (413) 499-4262

    $8 - $35 / night

    "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."

    10. Tolland State Forest Campground

    5 Reviews
    Tolland, MA
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (413) 269-6002

    $17 / night

    "campground the bathroom was clean and well equipped with toilet paper and soap

    we stayed at site 70 which was very spacious and set back from the road so had more privacy, although site 71 is very close by"

    "The ground at the site was large gravel which was not great in the tent, but walking around it looks like most sites are more dirt and pine needles."

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Recent Reviews near Lenox Dale, MA

613 Reviews of 159 Lenox Dale Campgrounds


  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 18, 2025

    Zoar Outdoor

    Nice and would like to visit again but not within 12 hours-BOO

    I’m writing this mid-October from western MA. In between homes and looked forward to staying another night, but can not because of a 12 hour advance policy. There were plenty of tent sites available last night. Not a happy camper.

  • Carroll K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 16, 2025

    Gus's Gardens Camping

    It was quite and peaceful

    We enjoyed our stay with Gus very much. With the email to confirm our stay, there were excellent directions to get there. It is behind his home by a lake with creek nearby. There is also a hiking trail. We had no problems. If we are in the area again, we would camp here again.  Thanks

  • BThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 16, 2025

    Sage's Revine

    Not highest recommended

    There was a bunch of signs that said no parking so we parked at the entrance to the trailhead. The area itself is beautiful but I believe it is more for tent camping versus cars, overlanding vehicles and RVs.

  • FThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 14, 2025

    Mills Norrie State Park Campground

    Great staff but back-to-back campsite

    We stayed a coupe of days in Oct. This is a beautiful site to camp out. The staffs are friendly and very attentive.
    Bathroom and water pressure was ok. But one shower location for 50 campsites. Three small showers units and three toilet.
    I never stayed a state campsite where the sites are so close each other. If you like a “normal” distance to your neighbors, I'd not recommend this place.

  • Chelsea B.
    Oct. 6, 2025

    Brookside Campground

    Not a recreational campsite

    Full disclosure, we did not stay here. PLEASE, folks that leave reviews on this app, PLEASE say whether it’s a full-timer campsite or a recreational campsite. We paid for two weeks in advance of arriving at this site based on reviews available on Google and Dyrt. However, when we arrived we were surprised that this was mostly a trailer park. Call me picky, but I really prefer not to camp in an area where folks are living full time. Just not the vibe I’m going for. We decided to leave without staying. We called to see if we could get a refund and they were very kind and it wasn’t a problem. But just be warned… this is not a recreational campsite.

  • Chelsea B.
    Oct. 6, 2025

    Whip O Will Campsites

    Not for recreational campers

    Full disclosure, we did not stay here. PLEASE, folks that leave reviews on this app, PLEASE say whether it’s a full-timer campsite or a recreational campsite. We arrived after leaving another campsite in the area (that was also 100% full timers) and were disappointed to find that this site was all permanent campers with crap everywhere. One site even had a funeral home sign hanging out front of an entire plywood addition to their camper…like what? Call me picky, but I don’t feel entirely comfortable camping for fun next to folks who live in the campground like this. After driving through the super narrow and rutted out roads to the site they recommend, a man came hauling a** into our site (with a beer in his hand) and was saying “hello hellooooo.” Said he was the owner of the campsite and asked if we were staying, we said we were thinking about it, just checking out the available sites (as the lady up front told us to do). TL;DR- bad vibes. Didn’t stay. Be warned this is a full time campsite with crap everywhere. The lady working the office was super nice though.

  • TThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 4, 2025

    Taconic Hereford Multiple Use Park

    Convenient pit stop

    This spot is easy to find and access, and had decent ATT service. There's only a few spots, and the road is narrow with not much turnaround room, I wouldn't recommend for trailers or RVs.

  • jThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 2, 2025

    Point Folly Campground

    Great

    I’ve been coming here for decades. Little store has what you need if you can find the shop keeper. Great access to bantam lake. You can leave you canoes/kayaks tied up in the water. Great fishing. Love it overall. The only issue I have is the pit toilets are brutal. If you are tent camping, beware!

  • Christine S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 1, 2025

    Cozy Hills Campground

    Quiet and clean

    So far it's been pretty quiet but we are here at the beginning of October on a Monday. Nice area.


Guide to Lenox Dale

Camping spots near Lenox Dale, Massachusetts sit in the Housatonic River Valley at roughly 1,000 feet elevation where summer temperatures typically range from 55-80°F. The terrain varies considerably, with heavily wooded sites in most forest campgrounds and more open layouts at private facilities. Late spring through early fall offers optimal camping conditions, though fall foliage brings increased demand during September and October.

What to do

Swimming in forest ponds: Several campgrounds feature swimming areas with varying amenities. At Tolland State Forest Campground, "The swimming area is small but sandy, great for kids," and one camper noted the "small area of sandy beach with a pavilion and grills."

Hiking to waterfalls: Access scenic waterfall trails from campgrounds. At Copake Falls Area — Taconic State Park, hikers enjoy "trails to Bash Bish Falls which is beautiful. It was low the first time we visited and we were able to make it to the top of the falls to go swimming and the views were incredible."

Kayaking from campsites: Waterfront sites allow for direct water access. At Tolland State Forest, campers "have brought out kayaks and took off right from the site. There are rocks to get into the water but the water is clean and not mucky."

Attend ranger programs: Educational events run throughout the summer. One visitor to Tolland State Forest "loved the campfire and nature talk given on Saturday night by park staff."

Live music weekends: Some private campgrounds offer weekend entertainment. At Mt. Greylock Campsite Park, campers enjoy "great live music on a Saturday night" and another visitor mentioned "The band on Saturday night was fun and we brought our chairs and a cooler up there after dinner."

What campers like

Site privacy levels: Privacy between sites varies widely. At Pittsfield State Forest Campground, "I appreciated that this state park had pockets of campsites and group sites. We were not all in one place."

Clean facilities: Well-maintained bathrooms receive frequent positive mentions. At Fernwood Forest Campground, visitors call it "the cleanest campground I've ever visited" and praise "very clean sites and facilities are cleaned to meet COVID requirements."

Wildlife encounters: Natural forest settings provide wildlife viewing opportunities. At Sperry Road Campground — Mount Greylock State Reservation, campers "will hear the bard owls call at night and not much else," while Tolland State Forest visitors report "Owls hooting every night around midnight."

Campground elevation changes: The region's hilly terrain creates unique camping experiences. Mt. Greylock Campsite Park "has 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."

Site spaciousness: Most forest campgrounds offer generous sites. At Fernwood Forest, "Large sites with trees give lots of privacy," while Tolland State Forest features "spacious" sites with "plenty of vegetation between sites."

What you should know

Price variations for non-residents: Massachusetts state parks charge higher fees for out-of-state visitors. At October Mountain State Forest Campground, one camper reported: "First off no same day reservations or walk ups allowed, second it yells you that the fee is $17.50 per site... check out was $58.50 per night."

Bear awareness: Several campgrounds provide bear boxes for food storage. At Sperry Road Campground, "Sites are large and generally secluded, each offering a bear box set apart from the campsite itself as black bears live in the park."

Site terrain challenges: Many campgrounds feature uneven terrain. At Spacious Skies Woodland Hills, "the site I had was steep grade from steps to picnic table. Flat ground area for camper was very narrow. Tricky footing for older folks."

Varying seasonal conditions: Weather changes drastically through the camping season. At October Mountain, one visitor noted "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."

Advance booking requirements: Reservations are essential, especially for weekends. Taconic State Park visitors suggest you "avoid weekends" as "proximity to NYC draws large crowds on weekends."

Tips for camping with families

Child-friendly water access: Look for campgrounds with controlled swimming areas. Tolland State Forest has a "swimming area is small but sandy, great for kids," while Mt. Greylock Campsite Park offers "the pool was cold, but really nice and again very clean."

Playground facilities: Some campgrounds provide play areas. Fernwood Forest offers "playground for kids with communal areas," making it easier to keep children entertained.

Recreation programs: Organized activities keep children engaged. At Mt. Greylock Campsite Park, "There were activities planned for the weekends that we took advantage of too... The kids enjoyed just running around the open field while we enjoyed the band."

Level of supervision needed: Camp layout affects child safety. Some parents at Mt. Greylock Campsite Park noted "The road is a loop but shares a long stretch of where traffic goes in both directions. It made for a busy road and made me a little nervous with the kids being on the road."

Welcome packages: Some campgrounds provide orientation materials. At Fernwood Forest, the host "greeted us with the warmest of smiles and a goodie bag full of information."

Tips from RVers

Site angle considerations: Many RV sites require leveling. At Spacious Skies Woodland Hills, campers note "Terrain is uneven. Hit and miss on how flat or leave sights are," requiring planning for stabilization.

Hookup availability: Electric options vary between campgrounds. Bonnie Brae Cabins and Campsites has "full hook up with a 27 ft slide travel trailer and it was a good size."

Vehicle access challenges: Hilly terrain can complicate RV parking. Mt. Greylock Campsite Park has "a lot of hills and some are pretty steep... Some of the sites are up hills and might be difficult for some to park their trailers."

Site size limitations: RV space differs between campgrounds. At Bonnie Brae, some campers "arrived and had booked an RV site thinking it would be large enough for my tent which is 21 x 17'. Immediately upon seeing the site I knew it would not fit without us possibly touching one or both of the RVs in the sites next to us."

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Lenox Dale, MA?

According to TheDyrt.com, Lenox Dale, MA offers a wide range of camping options, with 159 campgrounds and RV parks near Lenox Dale, MA and 16 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Lenox Dale, MA?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Lenox Dale, MA is October Mountain State Forest Campground with a 3.9-star rating from 16 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Lenox Dale, MA?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 16 free dispersed camping spots near Lenox Dale, MA.