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Mount Greylock State Reservation offers Parks, Playgrounds & Recreation services in Adams MA, MA area.
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- Alerts And Important Information
- Thank you for your interest in Mt Greylock. Mt. Greylock is a HIKE-IN, CAR-FREE campground. The main camping season is April 1 through November 14th of each year. Campers may access the camping area in two ways: 1) Year Round - by a 2.5 mile strenuous hike up the mountain on Hopper Trail from the Hopper Road Trailhead in Williamstown, MA or 2) Mid May to November 1st (weather permitting) - from the parking lot (located midway up the mountain) on the historic parkway known as Rockwell Road, then hiking a moderate 1.3 miles on a trail from the parking lot to the campground PLEASE BE ADVISED: Campers should approach the hike and the camping experience with proper clothing and equipment, proper knowledge of mountain hiking, and be accustomed to primitive camping experiences. Attempting to hike to the campground from the bottom of the mountain should not be attempted with 2 hours or less from sunset. Help this state forest, park or beach by donating to the Conservation Trust! Are you interested in helping this state forest, park or beach by volunteering at a MA state park campground? To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all our campers: Bears are regular visitors to this campground. Bears are wild and can be dangerous. To protect your family and your property, keep all food, coolers, and cooking supplies and equipment in bear proof containers. Do not keep food or toiletries, which could attract bears in your tent. Please do not feed the bears. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited in Massachusetts State campgrounds. Please bring plenty of water (1 gallon per person per day) to supply your needs, or a filtration system. Emergency phone service is 6 miles from campground. Pets are welcome in most campgrounds, but please keep them restrained, clean up after them and prevent them from disturbing others. Also, you must bring proof of rabies vaccination when camping with your pet. Respect the 14-day camping limit. To ensure that many campers enjoy our parks, campers and camping equipment are limited to 14 cumulative days occupancy in any one park between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Don't overcrowd your campsite. Please limit site occupancy to four people or one family (parents and children 17 or under). Please limit site equipment to two tents. Massachusetts law requires that children age 16 and under wear a helmet when bicycling. The division of State Parks and Recreation encourages all cyclists to wear a helmet and cycle safely. Check-in time is 1:00 PM; Check out time is 11:00 AM. It is suggested to arrive early (by 2 PM) to allow for hike in and set up time before dark. Winter Camping at Mt. Greylock State Reservation is backcountry camping. Roads / gates to the campground are closed during the winter months. Campers hike to the campground (shortest hike is approx. 2.5 miles) from Hopper Road trailhead on strenuous trail. To insure fairness for all MA customers, any reservation with departure dates outside the 6-month Maximum Window can not be changed or cancelled until 18 days after the reservation was made.
- Services
- Hiking, Leashed Pet Allowed, Ranger Station (Limited Staffing), Solar Composting Toilets, Trailhead Parking, Trails, Within 10 Miles Accessible Restrooms, Camping, Fuel, Vehicles, Historic Site, Interpretive Programs, Picnicking, Public Telephones, Restaurant, Restrooms, Scenic Viewing Area, Visitors Center
