Beartown State Forest
Closed — Closed for the season. The campground operates from Memorial Day weekend through late October. Reservations required during the camping season via Reserve America.
Wind Advisory issued December 30 at 1:11AM EST until December 30 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Albany NY
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwestern Connecticut, western Massachusetts, eastern New York, and southern Vermont. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong westerly winds continue today, especially across the eastern Catskills, Mohawk Valley, Greater Capital District, northern Taconics, and southern Vermont. Blowing and drifting snow will occur today due to these gusty winds, where treated roadways can be re-covered in snow.
About
Beartown State Forest campground is a small, primitive camping area featuring 12 campsites nestled near Benedict Pond in the heart of the Berkshires. After a four-year upgrade that concluded in 2024, the campground reopened with improved amenities while maintaining its natural character. Each campsite includes a picnic table and fire pit with grill, surrounded by the quiet beauty of this 12,000-acre forest. The campground provides access to Benedict Pond for swimming, fishing, and non-motorized boating. Extensive hiking trails wind through the forest, including the popular Benedict Pond Loop. The forest spans across Great Barrington, Monterey, Lee, and Tyringham, offering visitors diverse terrain to explore. Note that black bears are occasional visitors to this campground, and food storage lockers are provided at each site.
Directions
From East or West/MassPike (I-90): Take Exit 10 in Lee. Follow MA Rte. 102 west for 4.7 miles to Stockbridge. Turn left and follow U.S. Rte. 7 south for 6.1 miles to Great Barrington. Turn left and follow MA Rte. 23 east for 5.3 miles to Monterey. Turn left onto Blue Hill Road then follow the brown lead-in signs; 0.5 miles to park headquarters on left, or 2.2 miles to park entrance on right (Benedict Pond Rd.).
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $14 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 25ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| beartown.forest@mass.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (413) 528-0904 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Availability
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