Appalachian Trail - County Road
October Mountain State Forest
Washington, MA
Wildlife Viewing | Snowshoeing | Hiking
October Mountain Campground 317 Woodland Road, Lee, MA
Managed by
Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
Part of
October Mountain State Forest
Allowed Uses & Features
Information
- Dogs allowed - Leashed
- Family Friendly
- Parking
- Picnicking
- Potable Water
- Restroom
View of the 1st level of the Campground.
A picnic area on the 1st level of the Campground.
Entrance to the October Mountain Campground off Woodland Road.
Potable water station located near the Campground.
- Public Land
- Private Land
- Bus Route
- Trail
- Major Trail
Allowed Uses & Features
Information
- Dogs allowed - Leashed
- Family Friendly
- Parking
- Picnicking
- Potable Water
- Restroom
About October Mountain Campground
The October Mountain Campground is a popular destination for visitors interested in enjoying the countless opportunities in the October Mountain area. This campground offers visitors large sites sheltered by towering pines and evergreen trees, each with a fire pit and at least one picnic table to enjoy a picnic or barbecue in the shade of October Mountain. Each campsite is separated from the others by enough space and vegetation to provide privacy from other visitors. Hiking trails at the campground lead visitors straight into October Mountain State Park. The forest these trails course through is home to various wildlife, such as white-tailed deer, foxes, and other mammals, as well as many bird species of Western Massachusetts.
The campground offers large parking areas for cars and larger vehicles such as campers. Visitors should note that while the road to the campground is paved, it is also narrow and a bit steep. However, the facilities at the campground, which include full bathrooms and facilities, make this a worthwhile destination for staying overnight to enjoy the beauty that is the wilderness of the Berkshires and a perfect place to enjoy nature at the foot of October Mountain.
Managed by
Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
Part of
October Mountain State Forest
Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
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Features- Accessible Campsite
The October Mountain Campground offers a labyrinth of paved pathways that connect different areas together. Many of these roads are steep and uneven, most notably between the different “levels” of the Campground. The 1st level of the campground is the flattest and the most accessible. Paths through the 1st level offer grades below 5%. Restroom buildings are accessible via concrete pathways on the 1st and 2nd levels. The 3rd level features the Yurt camping site, which is connected via loose gravel pathways. Nearby trail access to the adjacent Eagle Ledge trail is accessible via an uneven dirt path. The Eagle Ledge trail itself is moderately steep, with sustained slopes of 15-20% over dirt and rocks. A nearby parking area, a few hundred feet down the road from the campground at the forest office, offers additional parking over grass for at least ten cars and the potable water station.
The yurt section of the October Mountain Campground, accessible from campground roads.
Access to the nearby Eagle Ledge trail from the October Mountain Campground.
Additional grass parking in front of the October Mountain State Forest office.
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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.
