October Mountain State Forest
The campground is open for the 2026 season. Camping runs mid-May through mid-October. Reservations are required and can be made up to 4 months in advance via ReserveAmerica. No walk-in camping.
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 2 at 1:40PM EDT until July 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Albany NY
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values of 105 to 110 expected. * WHERE...Litchfield county in Connecticut, southern Berkshire county in Massachusetts, Bennington and eastern Windham counties in Vermont, and in eastern New York the following counties: southern Herkimer, southern Fulton, Montgomery, Schoharie, Albany, Schenectady, Saratoga, southeast Warren, Washington, Rensselaer, Columbia, eastern Greene, Dutchess, and Ulster. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There will be little to no relief at night, with low temperatures in the 70s along with humid conditions persisting across much of the area tonight.
About
October Mountain State Forest Campground offers rustic camping within Massachusetts' largest state forest at over 16,500 acres. Located in the scenic Berkshire Hills near Lee, the campground provides 44 wooded campsites and 3 yurts arranged across three distinct levels on a hillside. Every campsite is equipped with a picnic table, fire ring, and food storage locker for bear-safe food storage. The campground provides flush toilets, hot showers, potable water, trash collection, and an RV dump station. Eight sites can accommodate RVs up to 34 feet. The three-tiered layout means each level has its own bathhouse. Note that comfort stations are not ADA accessible. The surrounding forest offers extensive trail networks for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. The Appalachian Trail passes through the forest. Nearby attractions include Tanglewood and other Berkshire cultural venues.
Directions
From I-90 (Mass Pike): Take Exit 10 for Lee. Follow US Route 20 West 1.1 miles through downtown Lee to Center Street. Turn right onto Center Street, bear left onto Columbia Street which becomes Bradley Street. Turn right then immediate left onto Bradley Street, which becomes Woodland Road. Continue on Woodland Road past the electric substation to the campground entrance on the right.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $17 - $55 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 50ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Availability
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