Best Campgrounds near North Adams, MA

Campgrounds near North Adams, Massachusetts range from established state parks to dispersed camping areas across the Berkshire Mountains. Clarksburg State Park Campground, located just north of the city, provides tent and RV sites with some electric hookups, while Historic Valley Campground offers water and electric sites within North Adams city limits. Mount Greylock State Reservation, the highest point in Massachusetts, features Sperry Road Campground with drive-in, hike-in, and walk-in access. Several campgrounds in the area accommodate both tent and RV camping, with some locations like Savoy Mountain State Forest also offering cabin options for those seeking more shelter.

Seasonal considerations affect campground availability throughout the region, with most facilities operating from May through mid-October. Winter camping options are extremely limited due to snow and cold temperatures. "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," noted one visitor about the nearby state park. Cell service varies significantly across the area, with many campgrounds reporting spotty or non-existent coverage. Out-of-state visitors should be prepared for higher camping fees at Massachusetts state parks, which typically charge non-residents up to three times the resident rate. Many campgrounds require advance reservations, particularly during summer weekends and fall foliage season.

The Berkshire region provides diverse camping experiences, from waterfront sites to forested mountain settings. Campers report high satisfaction with locations near water features like ponds and rivers. According to one visitor, "The campsite was peaceful and quiet and mostly tucked into the hillside," describing their experience at October Mountain State Forest. Several campgrounds offer direct access to hiking trails, including connections to the Appalachian Trail. Bear activity is common in the region, with many campgrounds providing bear boxes at individual sites. Noise levels vary significantly, with some locations affected by nearby power stations or highways. The most sought-after sites tend to be those offering both privacy and proximity to natural features like lakes, rivers, or mountain views.

Best Camping Sites Near North Adams, Massachusetts (165)

    1. Mt. Greylock Campsite Park

    30 Reviews
    Lanesborough, MA
    11 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"

    2. Sperry Road Campground — Mount Greylock State Reservation

    15 Reviews
    New Ashford, MA
    5 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."

    3. Woodford State Park Campground

    23 Reviews
    Bennington, VT
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 447-7169

    "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."

    "Woodford State Park is situated between Wilmington and Bennington VT in the southern part of the Green Mountain National Forest."

    4. Clarksburg State Park Campground

    8 Reviews
    Clarksburg, MA
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (413) 664-8345

    $17 - $55 / 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. "

    "Nestled in the Berkshires and basically walking distance to Vermont, Clarksburg State Park provides a comfortable and semi-private tent site."

    5. Savoy Mountain State Forest Campground

    8 Reviews
    Florida, MA
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (413) 663-8469

    $17 - $60 / night

    "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."

    6. Historic Valley Campground

    6 Reviews
    North Adams, MA
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (413) 672-2158

    "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."

    7. Mohawk Trail State Forest Campground

    8 Reviews
    Drury, MA
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (413) 339-5504

    $17 - $75 / night

    "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."

    8. Pine Hollow Campground

    6 Reviews
    Pownal, VT
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 823-5569

    $41 - $57 / night

    "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."

    9. George D Aiken Wilderness Dispersed

    8 Reviews
    Wilmington, VT
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 747-6700

    "The camp spots were all pretty spread out from each other and the road was easy to drive on. There were only about 10 spots along the access road."

    "Mostly clean short drive to pond and stores."

    10. Aqua Vista Valley Campgrounds

    7 Reviews
    Petersburg, NY
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (518) 658-3659
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Recent Reviews near North Adams, MA

596 Reviews of 165 North Adams Campgrounds


  • alicianlv The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 7, 2025

    Grout Pond Campground — Green Mountain & Finger Lakes National Forests

    Grout Pond Loop

    Camping Grout Pond Loop is truly nice after Labor Day (Sept 5-7). Campsites 15 & 16 offer pull-out space to turn around truck campers --we lucked out w/ 4 wheel camper pop-up). Over hanging trees would make it difficult for larger equipment, plus saw posting that excludes trailers from certain roads. We reserved well in advance; however many fellow campers were trying to find first come sites and ended up hiking in to camp around pond sites. Sites are in eye-site of each other but you don't feel crowded. Temps during day around 65-70 F. Nights dipped to 45-55F.
    We saw deer & turkeys driving the surrounding woods after short hikes.
    We love chatting w locals and learned of a special shrine that was faithfully built from stone to resemble original in modern day Turkey. What a special & serene place.

  • Lorraine H.
    Sep. 2, 2025

    Aqua Vista Valley Campgrounds

    2 month stay started July

    It's ok great water views stuff for kids to do every weekend it's the seasonal campers that make it not fun at times u have some very friendly then others that are noisy judging ,parting witch parting really ain't problem until ur not watching ur kids or being loud at times I give it a 7 out of 10

  • Andy M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 1, 2025

    Statton Pond Camp on Forest Road 71

    Large Area with Fire Pit in the middle

    This was a great site.  I couldn't believe that the site was not being used at all, especially the just a couple of days before Fourth of July weekend.  Many other sites further south on 71 were filled and some were just TTs holding the space for the upcoming weekend.

    The site was very flat and could accommodate several small campers.  It was quiet during our overnight stay other than a car or two on Stratton-Arlington Rd.  There weren't many mosquitoes either.  Hiking trail to Stratton Pond close by.

  • Kenneth P.
    Aug. 28, 2025

    Fort Dummer State Park Campground

    Not So Bad

    We spent one night at site #20 and enjoyed our stay.  It was rather peaceful other than the hum of I-91. The staff was friendly and helpful. The sites were generally wooded, pretty level, and fairly spread apart from one another.  I saw no signs of the problems identified in the June 2025 review.  Yes, I must agree that the restrooms are old, but they were clean.  The other problems might happen anywhere and were obviously brought under control.  Clearly, the writer of the June 2025 post knew way more than any weekend camper would be aware of and this shows that is more to their story that should have been revealed in their post.

  • M
    Aug. 26, 2025

    Aqua Vista Valley Campgrounds

    kids always have a blast!

    We went for the Halloween event, and the kids had a great day and evening! They really enjoyed trick or treating!!!

  • Nicole G.
    Aug. 24, 2025

    Tolland State Forest Campground

    Great Lakeside Campground

    This was only my second camping trip ever (and first tent camping) so grain of salt here - We had a great time at Tolland. The site was spacious and equipped with a bear box, fire ring, and picnic table. 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.

    The swimming area is small but sandy, great for kids, and my daughter loved thethe campfire and nature talk given on Saturday night by park staff.

  • licia S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 17, 2025

    Somerset Airfield

    No Wifi, Resevoir Beautiful

    Enjoyed the stunning babbling brook and resevoir- saw happy people swimming, kayaking, and camping. It's been quiet and peaceful and sometimes generators running all night. I arrived after the 4th of July and a neighbor said it was rowdy during the holiday with illegal fireworks set off every night over the dry forest. These pics are from a weekday morning. It's great to see families camping. There are pit toilets. AT.T service at bridge prior to camp- short walk. SOS only in camp. Another camper told me Starlink works here.

  • Ricky H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 13, 2025

    George D Aiken Wilderness Dispersed

    Not terrible

    Site was littered with places previous campers had left human excrement. While not in the site directly, it was all around it. Also had someone who decided to use the area to sight in his rifle. Which was very unexpected as it was incredibly loud with no warning at all. Was not aware this was a gun range. Tried to flag down a park ranger, but he just drove on by.


Guide to North Adams

Camping spots near North Adams, Massachusetts range from primitive tent sites to full-service campgrounds. Located in the northern Berkshire region at elevations between 700-3,489 feet, the area experiences dramatic temperature variations with summer nights often dropping into the 50s even after warm days. Several campgrounds provide bear boxes at individual sites, as black bear activity remains common throughout the region.

What to do

Hike to waterfalls: Mohawk Trail State Forest Campground offers access to multiple waterfall trails. "There are plenty of options for hiking including two nearby falls, a section of the AT, and of course the summit," notes one visitor about the hiking opportunities.

Paddle on small ponds: Woodford State Park Campground offers a peaceful reservoir perfect for kayaking. "We drove down to the second loop and parked on the side of the campground road and carried our kayaks down to the camper's beach. Our dog loved getting a little swim!" shares one camper about their experience.

Fish for trout: Pine Hollow Campground has a stocked pond for catch-and-release fishing. A visitor mentions it's a "very quiet and clean campground. Friendly people and nice pond for swimming and catch and release trout fishing."

Summit Mt. Greylock: From Sperry Road Campground, you can hike directly to Massachusetts' highest peak. "The hike up to the summit wasn't too far from the camp sites, probably took us about a half hour at a brisk pace," reports one camper who enjoyed the accessibility.

What campers like

Off-grid experience: Many campgrounds in the area have limited cell service, allowing for a digital detox. One camper at Savoy Mountain State Forest noted that it's "a great spot for quiet desolate camping" where "not even a cell signal can get there, if you're looking to unplug this is a great spot!"

Clean facilities: Despite being in remote settings, many campgrounds maintain good facilities. A visitor to Clarksburg State Park Campground commented that "the bathrooms and showers were clean, some campsites have a nice view of the pond. Trails that surround the pond make for a nice hike."

Wildlife encounters: The area offers opportunities to hear and see native wildlife. At Woodford State Park, a camper reported, "We heard coyotes at night and loons in the morning."

Lean-to shelters: Some campgrounds offer lean-to structures for those wanting protection without a tent. At Mt. Greylock State Reservation, "The Chimney Group site provides a large lean-to, a nice respite if you're caught on a rainy weekend! Upper Group and Stoney Ledge also have lean-tos."

What you should know

Bear safety: Black bears are active throughout the region. At Historic Valley Campground, "bear boxes were provided on each site so that you don't have to keep stinky food or garbage in your car!"

Out-of-state fees: Massachusetts state parks charge significantly higher rates for non-residents. One camper at Clarksburg State Park observed, "My only complaint is that Massachusetts charges out-of-state residents 3x as much to camp."

Navigation challenges: GPS directions to some campgrounds can be unreliable. A visitor to Historic Valley Campground warned, "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."

Campsite variation: Even within the same campground, site quality and features vary dramatically. At Savoy Mountain State Forest, "Many of the sites (most of the ones on the periphery of the campground) are wooded and somewhat secluded, with 1-3 being the most secluded."

Tips for camping with families

Look for activity programming: Some campgrounds offer scheduled activities for children. At Mt. Greylock Campsite Park, "There were activities planned for the weekends that we took advantage of too. The band on Saturday night was fun and we brought our chairs and a cooler up there after dinner."

Consider campground layout: Proximity to bathrooms and recreation areas matters with children. One family noted at Mt. Greylock Campsite Park that "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."

Check bathroom facilities: With kids, clean and accessible bathrooms are essential. A camper at Woodford State Park reported, "Long waits in the morning- two shower stalls and lots of teenagers."

Pack for temperature swings: The mountain climate means dramatic temperature changes. Prepare for cool nights even in summer, as temperatures can drop 20-30 degrees after sunset.

Frequently Asked Questions

What campgrounds are available near North Adams, MA?

North Adams offers several excellent camping options within a short drive. Clarksburg State Park Campground provides a peaceful, clean environment that's particularly quiet at night, making it perfect for families. Just a bit further out, Savoy Mountain State Forest Campground features spacious sites in both open grassy areas and wooded settings, with clean bathroom facilities including showers. For those willing to venture slightly farther, October Mountain State Forest and Mohawk Park also offer camping experiences, each with their own unique natural settings and amenities that make them worth considering for your North Adams area adventure.

When is the best season for camping in North Adams, Massachusetts?

Late spring through early fall (May-October) offers the best camping weather in North Adams, with summer providing warm days perfect for outdoor activities. Mohawk Park Campground & Restaurant is particularly enjoyable in summer months when visitors can take advantage of fishing, swimming, and tubing in the Deerfield River. Fall brings spectacular foliage viewing opportunities, making September an excellent time to visit, as evidenced by regular campers at Tully Lake Recreation Area. Many campgrounds in the area, including state parks, are seasonal and close for winter, typically opening in May and closing in October. Always check specific opening dates as they may vary by location.

What are the best RV camping options in North Adams?

For RV camping near North Adams, Historic Valley Campground offers sites with electric, water, and some with sewer hookups. Be prepared for widely spaced utility connections that may require extra hoses or cords. Another solid option is Mt. Greylock Campsite Park, which primarily caters to RVs with full hookups. While there are tent sites available, this campground is designed with RV campers in mind and provides convenient access to North Adams attractions. Both locations offer good proximity to town while providing the essential amenities RV campers need for a comfortable stay.