Beartown State Forest

About

Beartown State Forest campground is a small, intimate camping destination nestled within 12,000 acres of forest in the southern Berkshires near Great Barrington. The campground features 12 well-maintained sites, several of which are positioned directly along the shore of Benedict Pond, offering campers immediate access to swimming and fishing. After a four-year upgrade project, the campground now features two bathrooms with flush toilets and running water, multiple water spigots throughout the site, and updated amenities. Each campsite comes equipped with a fire ring, picnic table, and food storage locker. The surrounding forest offers excellent hiking on the Appalachian Trail and other trails, as well as cross-country skiing and snowmobiling in winter. This is a primitive campground with no hookups, dump station, or showers. RVs are limited to 25 feet. Camping is by reservation only through ReserveAmerica; same-day reservations are accepted until 2 p.m. but walk-in camping is not permitted.

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.).