Clarksburg State Park Campground
Clarksburg State Park
Clarksburg, MA
Fishing | Canoe/Kayak/SUP | Beach
Clarksburg State Park 1199 Middle Road, Clarksburg, MA
Managed by
Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
Allowed Uses & Features
Information
- Dogs allowed - Leashed
- Family Friendly
- Parking
- Picnicking
- Restroom
A bench overlooking a pond.
A pond surrounded by mountains.
Mauserts Pond beach, which is surrounded by mountains.
A pond surrounded by trees.
A sign indicating the kayak dock.
A dirt trail running by a pond.
A picnic table overlooking a pond.
A large picnic area with grills.
An accessible picnic table.
A large pavilion with numerous picnic tables.
Entrance to Clarksburg State Park (left), from Middle Road eastbound.
- Public Land
- Private Land
- Bus Route
- Trail
- Major Trail
About Clarksburg State Park
Clarksburg State Park is a large forested park filled with opportunities for outdoor adventure. The park is best known for Mauserts Pond, a picturesque reservoir excellent for swimming. There are also multiple miles of easy-to-moderate hiking trails that scatter throughout the woods, while a large campground provides a serene spot for visitors to spend the night in the beautiful wilderness of Western Massachusetts.
Mauserts Pond, known colloquially as Clarksburg Reservoir, provides hours of family-friendly fun. Most visitors flock to the beach, which greets visitors with a sandy shore, a roped swimming area, and fantastic views of the Berkshires. A shaded field is lined with wooden picnic benches and charcoal grills, making it easy for families to spend all day at the beach. Those looking for fishing or paddling opportunities can launch small car top boats from a kayak dock. In the winter, ice fishing and skating are great ways to enjoy the frozen water.
Visitors looking to stretch their legs can enjoy miles of hiking trails scattering the forest. The Timberline Trail is an easy quarter-mile loop best for those looking to get a brisk sample of the woods. The Shoreline Trail and Pond Loop Trail provide more extensive hiking excursions as they meander through dense forestry and wetland habitats, and additional trails can be found along the way. Wildlife viewing and birding opportunities are excellent on these trails. The trails are well-maintained, easy to follow, and experience only modest elevation change. Snowshoeing and cross-country skiing are great ways to explore the park in the winter.
Camping is popular at Clarksburg State Park as a family-friendly campground rests right by the pond. There are 45 campsites, each equipped with a picnic table and fire pit. Other facilities at the campground include water spigots, restrooms, showers, and dish sinks. Direct access to the pond provides additional recreational opportunities. The campground is nestled at the junction of the Pond Loop and Shoreline Trails, providing beautiful hiking opportunities just steps away from the campsite.
The park is located on Middle Road in Clarksburg, where a large name sign marks the entrance. Visitors can park near the beach, the campground, or the main trailhead, depending on preferred activities. Parking is available for a fee during peak season (Memorial Day to Labor Day). Campsites can be reserved online at the park's website.
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Accessibility Assessment
Features- Accessible Campsite
- Accessible Parking
- Accessible Restroom
- Adaptive Device Trail
Parking for Clarksburg State Park can be located in two large, flat, paved lots. The first lot is located in front of Mauserts Pond, containing at least 50 spots. Nine of these spots support room for boat trailers. Additionally, there are two accessible parking spaces in the first lot, which provides easy access to both the shoreline and timberline trails. This parking area is located closest to a small kayak/canoe launch. This launch consists of even dirt, with grades between 6-12%. The launch is accessible by grass, and is located a few hundred feet from the north end of the first parking area. The 1.4-mile shoreline trail is comprised of dirt, with grades consistently below 5% throughout the course of the trail.
A second lot is located at the very end of the park road, offering quick access to the Mauserts Pond beach, nature center, and multiple picnic area. This parking area contains roughly 30 spots. Seven of these spots support room for vehicles with boat trailers. Additionally, 4 spots in the second lot are handicap-accessible, being located closest to the restroom building and nature center. Both of these buildings are accessible via grass, up a slight hill containing 5-7% grades. The Mauserts Pond beach is accessible by grass and contains even, fine sand on a 5-10% grade. A large pavilion with many picnic tables is also accessible via grass and is on a gradual hill.
A final, smaller third lot is located at the park's entrance, near the park headquarters. This lot is also paved and flat, allowing for at least 10 cars to park. However, park service vehicles often take up the majority of this lot.
An accessible parking area located in the north parking lot.
The south parking area, which provides ample room to park. The parking area is both flat and paved.
Accessible parking area in the south parking lot.
Start of the blueberry trail, a short flat dirt trail accessible from the north parking area in the state park.
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Clubs, Retail & Rentals
Looking to meet up with others for team sports or group activities? Check out our list of clubs, guides and leagues in the Berkshires on the Resources page. Our list of summer camps will help you plan an overnight or day camp adventure for your young ones.
We also link to an array of outdoor recreation retail shops for gear and rental facilities for equipment on the Gear page.
