Massachusetts Campground
Department of Conservation and Recreation
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Horseneck Beach State Reservation
Spread across nearly 600 acres of barrier beach and salt marsh, Horseneck Beach is one of the most popular facilities in the Massachusetts State Forests and Parks system. Located at the western end of Buzzards Bay, the sandy, southwest-facing, 2-mile long beach is breezy all year round, providing excellent wind surfing and a dependable respite from sweltering inland temperatures every summer. The combination of ocean beach and estuary habitat makes Horseneck one of the premier birding locations in New England. Behind the dunes near Gooseberry Neck (a rocky headland at the eastern end of the Reservation), is a 100-site campground . ... [Read More]
Department of Conservation and Recreation
As a representative of the Massachusetts state campground system, host campers are a friendly, informative neighbor to the many people enjoying camping at a DCR facility. Host campers assist in a range of support services such as: ... Massachusetts State Parks offers a wide variety of fantastic camping experiences at diverse locations across the Commonwealth. Based upon need, some or all of the state campgrounds offer host camping positions in a given season. From the Berkshires to the Boston skyline, park staff welcomes the help of host campers. ... [Read More]
Mount Greylock State Reservation
From the East and West: Take the Massachusetts Turnpike (Rte. I-90) to Exit 2 in Lee. Follow U.S Rte. 20 west to U.S. Rte. 7 north to Pittsfield for 11.8 miles. From downtown Pittsfield continue north on U.S. Rte. 7 to Lanesborough for 6.6 miles. At the the brown Mount Greylock sign turn right onto North Main Street. Follow the brown lead-in signs to the State Reservation; Visitors Center is 1.5 miles from Rte. 7. From the Visitors Center the Campground on Sperry Road is 6 miles and summit is 8 miles. ... [Read More]
Granville State Forest
• Campground Office Hours: 8am–10pm ... From the West: Massachusetts Turnpike (Rte. I-90) to exit 2 (Lee). Follow Rte. 20 east to Rte. 8 south. Follow Rte. 8 to Rte. 57 east. After entering the Town of Granville, go 1/2 mile to West Hartland Rd. Turn right onto West Hartland Rd. Campground will be on the left 1/2 mile after the Park Headquarters. ... [Read More]
Pittsfield State Forest
Berry Pond campground offers 13 rustic campsites atop Berry Mountain. Parker Brook campground, at the mountain's base, offers 18 sites with flush toilets. Neither location provides showers. An earthen dam at Lulu Brook holds clear, cold spring water perfect for a brisk swim. Visitors can picnic there or at Parker Brook. Campground office hours are 8am–10pm, and the regular camping season is from mid-May to mid-October. ... [Read More]
DAR State Forest
DAR offers a popular beach for swimming on Upper Highland Lake, and a shady picnic area. A group picnic pavilion can be reserved. The campground offers 50 campsites and a private beach. Wheelchair-accessible campsites are available and may be reserved. A group campsite is also available. Nonmotorized boats may be launched at ramps in both lakes. Ice fishing and skating are popular. More than 15 miles of marked trails wind through the woods, offering year-round opportunities for hiking and horseback riding. In winter these trails are popular with cross country skiers, snowshoers and snowmobilers. ... [Read More]
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