October Mountain State Forest

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256 Woodland Road, LEE MA 01238
LEE, MA 01238

October Mountain campground includes 44 campsites and three yurts with a three-tiered layout. Visitors can camp, hike and enjoy the outdoors, while visiting nearby Tanglewood and other cultural and scenic attractions of the Central Berkshires.

Hiking trails are available for every level of experience, and include the famous Appalachian Trail.

October Mountain is one of DCRs recreation areas for ATVs and OHMs. Read more at: Off Highway Vehicle page or call (413) 358-2172.

Hunting is permitted at October Mountain State Forest, for more information please click here

October Mountain offers 44 campsites and three yurts. Yurts are canvas sided, cabin-like structures that can accommodate 4 to 6 people. Yurts offer bunk beds, chairs and tables, and access to water and electricity. (Linens and eating utensils are not provided.) NOTE: Electrical service is not sufficiently reliable for use with medical equipment. Comfort stations are located throughout the campground and offer hot showers and flushing toilets. Comfort stations are not accessible. Each campsite is equipped with a picnic table, fire ring and food storage locker.


Black bears can be visitors to this campground. Bears are wild and can be dangerous. Keep all food, coolers, cooking supplies and equipment in the food storage lockers provided. Do not keep food or toiletries in your tent or camper. Please do not feed or approach bears. There are NO HOOKUPS at this campground, however a dumping station is available for the convenience of our RV and trailer campers.

Please be advised there is an electric power station across the street from the Campground entrance. Patrons may notice a low frequency humming noise.

Camp site features

Across 45 camp sites:

  • Water hookups: 3 of 45 sites
  • Fire pit: all 45 sites
  • Picnic table: all 45 sites
  • Pets allowed: 42 of 45 sites
  • Longest RV: 50 ft
  • Largest party: 6 people

Fees

Non-Peak Primitive Site $10.00 Non-Peak Standard Full Hookup $22.00 Non-Peak Standard with Electric Hookup $19.00 Non-Peak Standard with Water and Electric Hookups $21.00 Peak Primitive Site $10-$12 Peak Standard Full Hookup $22.00-$24.00 Peak Standard with Electric Hookup $19.00-$21.00 Peak Standard with Water and Electric Hookups $21.00-$23.00

Rules

Please read the important information below, prior to making a reservation. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. NO WALK-IN CAMPING ALLOWED. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited in all Massachusetts state parks and campgrounds. Campsite Fees at October Mountain State Forest $17 for MA resident / $54 for non-resident. THERE IS A $4.50 NON-REFUNDABLE TRANSACTION CHARGE FOR EACH RESERVATION MADE. Please be advised there is an electric power station across the street from the Campground entrance. Patrons may notice a low frequency humming noise. Massachusetts prohibits the transportation of firewood into or out of any DCR campground. Firewood must be purchased at the campground. Transportation of firewood or other wood products, may result in eviction. PLEASE NOTE THAT FIREWOOD SALES ARE BY CREDIT CARD ONLY. EFFECTIVE 2021, THE COST IS $7 PER BUNDLE. Check-in time is 1:00 to 9:00 pm; check out by 11:00 am. Quiet hours are 10:00 pm to 7:00 am. The use of generators is not permitted during quiet hours except for the purpose of operating a medical device. Reservation and Occupancy: Campers and/or camping equipment are limited to 14 cumulative days occupancy in any one park between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Violators of the 14-day limit may have their reservation cancelled and be asked to leave the park. Reservations must be in the name of the primary occupant, who is at least 18 years of age. A photo ID is required at check- in and must match the name on the reservation. Campsite occupancy is limited to four adults, or two adults and the children in their care. Campsites are limited to two tents, or one tent and one trailer or RV, and two vehicles maximum (including tow trailers) per site. Reservations with departure dates outside the 4-month maximum window cannot be changed or cancelled until 18 days after the reservation was made. Cancellations and changes will incur a $10 fee. Day of arrival cancellations require a phone call to the campground and will result in the loss of the first night's camping fee, plus the $10 cancellation fee. Reserved campsites will be held until 8:00 am on the day after your scheduled arrival date. If we are not contacted, your reservation will be no-showed resulting in no refund. Camping with Pets: Pets are permitted at most campgrounds and there is a limit of four pets per campsite. A current rabies certificate must be presented at check-in. Pets must be leashed at all times and cannot be left unattended. Pets are not permitted in state buildings or when camping in a yurt or cabin.

Directions

From the East or West/Mass Pike (I-90): Take Exit 10 (old Exit 2) for Lee. Follow U.S. Rte. 20 West 1.1 miles through downtown Lee to Center St. Turn right onto Center St. (following the brown lead-in signs) bear left onto Columbia St. which then turns into Bradley St. Turn right and then an immediate left onto Bradley St. which after a few minutes becomes Woodland Rd. Stay on Woodland Rd. (past the electric sub-station, on the left) to the campground entrance on the right. From the North or South/Rte. 7: (In Lenox Rte. 7 merged with U.S. Rte.20). At Walker St. stoplight turn left from north, or right from south and continue into Lenox Dale for 1 mile. Turn right onto Mill St., cross bridge and continue for 0.5 mile to Bradley St. Turn left then an immediate left onto Bradley St. which after a few minutes becomes Woodland Rd. Stay on Woodland Rd. (past the electric sub-station, on the left) to the campground entrance on the right. Campground Address: 256 Woodland Road Lee, MA 01238 Campground Phone Number: 413-243-1778

Stay Limit

Check in from 1 PM, check out by 11 AM.

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