Best RV Parks & Resorts near Pittsfield, MA
Tent camping is allowed near Pittsfield State Forest, where primitive tent setups can be accommodated alongside RV sites. "The sites are decently sized for the most part," noted one visitor about Mt. Greylock Campsite Park, which offers electric hookups but no full hookup sites. October Mountain State Forest Campground provides big-rig friendly spaces with 30/50-amp electric, water, and sewer connections. Lake Taghkanic State Park Campground, located about 30 miles west in New York, features electric hookups including both 30 and 50-amp service, operating from May through mid-October. Fernwood Forest Campground offers electric sites with 50-amp service but lacks sewer hookups, making it suitable for shorter stays or campers comfortable using the sanitary dump station.
Navigation into mountain parks may require careful driving, particularly at Mt. Greylock where one camper mentioned "the roads within the park are very narrow and washed out in places." Most campgrounds in the region maintain dump stations for waste disposal, though availability varies seasonally. Cell service fluctuates throughout the area, with Mt. Greylock Campsite Park experiencing voltage issues that may require surge protectors for electrical equipment. During wet weather, tent campsites can become muddy, especially at locations with dirt pads rather than gravel. Pet policies generally allow dogs with proper vaccination documentation, though some parks enforce strict rabies certificate requirements beyond just tags. Seasonal operation typically runs from May through October, with most facilities closing for winter months when water systems are winterized.
