Best Campgrounds near Pittsfield, MA

Looking for the best campgrounds near Pittsfield, MA? Aside from great camping spots, you'll find hiking and many more outdoor experiences. Thinking of traveling with kids? You're in luck—Pittsfield is surrounded by family-friendly activities. At The Dyrt, campers like you share their favorite spots, plus tips and photos. No matter where you're headed in Pittsfield, you'll find the best spot for you and your camping crew.

Best Camping Sites Near Pittsfield, Massachusetts (173)

    1. Mt. Greylock Campsite Park

    30 Reviews
    Lanesborough, MA
    7 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. October Mountain State Forest Campground

    16 Reviews
    Lenox Dale, MA
    8 miles
    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."

    3. Pittsfield State Forest Campground

    9 Reviews
    Hancock, MA
    5 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."

    4. Sperry Road Campground — Mount Greylock State Reservation

    15 Reviews
    New Ashford, MA
    13 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."

    5. Bonnie Brae Cabins and Campsites

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

    $39 - $95 / night

    "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."

    "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."

    6. Fernwood Forest Campground

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

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

    7. Spacious Skies Woodland Hills

    7 Reviews
    West Stockbridge, NY
    12 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."

    8. Cherry Plain State Park Campground

    6 Reviews
    Cherry Plain, NY
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (518) 733-5400

    $18 - $21 / night

    "We love the loop of sites near the entrance near the water for views but close to the bathroom, ranger station, and trails. Farther from the beach so there is less impact from the day visitors."

    "There are a number of “walk in” sites that are all lovely, I suggest the sites toward the back of the park.

    Hot showers, bathrooms, and dishwashing stations are available."

    9. Savoy Mountain State Forest Campground

    8 Reviews
    Florida, MA
    17 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."

    10. Beartown State Forest Campground

    5 Reviews
    Great Barrington, MA
    17 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."

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Recent Reviews near Pittsfield, MA

615 Reviews of 173 Pittsfield 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 Pittsfield

Camping near Pittsfield, Massachusetts, offers a great mix of outdoor fun and relaxation. With beautiful campgrounds and plenty of activities, it’s a perfect getaway for families and nature lovers alike.

What to do:

  • Hiking: Explore the scenic trails around the area. Many campers enjoy the nearby hiking options, with one reviewer from North-South Lake Campground mentioning, "This is a hiking park... Kaaterskill Falls is an exception - short, easy trail."
  • Fishing: Cast a line in the lakes or rivers. A visitor at Rip Van Winkle Campgrounds shared, "You’ve got fishing either in 2 private lakes or you can fish in the river."
  • Swimming: Enjoy a refreshing dip in the lakes. Campers at Emerald Lake State Park Campground rave about the "lovely, clean, and warm" water at the beach.

What campers like:

  • Clean facilities: Many campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. One reviewer at Mt. Greylock Campsite Park noted, "The bathrooms/showers are state park clean."
  • Privacy: Campers enjoy spacious sites that offer a sense of seclusion. A visitor at Kenneth L. Wilson Campground mentioned, "Our site was clean, and the staff was friendly and helpful."
  • Family-friendly activities: Many campgrounds have playgrounds and activities for kids. A reviewer at Jamaica State Park Campground said, "The kids were able to safely ride bikes on the camp roads."

What you should know:

  • Limited cell service: Be prepared to unplug. Campers at North-South Lake Campground reported, "There is NO cell service & just forget about WiFi."
  • Bear activity: Keep food secure to avoid unwanted visitors. A camper at Kenneth L. Wilson Campground warned, "There’s a lot of bear activity here, so constantly cleaning up your food is very important."
  • Seasonal availability: Check the campground seasons before planning your trip. For example, Moreau Lake State Park Campground is open from May 6 to October 13.

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose spacious sites: Look for campgrounds with larger sites for more room to play. A family at Woodford State Park Campground enjoyed, "Sites near T38 have a great elevated view of the reservoir."
  • Plan for activities: Make sure to check for kid-friendly amenities. One reviewer at Jamaica State Park Campground mentioned, "Amazing programming options from the ranger staff each day."
  • Pack essentials: Bring along bikes and outdoor games. A camper at Emerald Lake State Park Campground found it helpful to have a lean-to during a rainy weekend.

Tips from RVers:

  • Check road conditions: Some campgrounds have tight spots for larger rigs. A visitor at Rip Van Winkle Campgrounds noted, "We were assured that it would fit... but I had to drive off of the road on several occasions."
  • Look for amenities: Choose campgrounds with full hookups for convenience. A reviewer at Camping On The Battenkill appreciated the "showers and laundry if you need that."
  • Book in advance: Popular spots can fill up quickly, especially in summer. A camper at Mt. Greylock Campsite Park recommended, "Will definitely be back to this campground again."

Camping around Pittsfield, Massachusetts, has something for everyone, whether you’re looking for adventure or a peaceful retreat.

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Pittsfield, MA?

According to TheDyrt.com, Pittsfield, MA offers a wide range of camping options, with 173 campgrounds and RV parks near Pittsfield, MA and 20 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Pittsfield, MA?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Pittsfield, MA is Mt. Greylock Campsite Park with a 4.6-star rating from 30 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Pittsfield, MA?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 20 free dispersed camping spots near Pittsfield, MA.