Pittsfield MA State Forest Camp/Hike

[Quietman]

Has anyone camped and hiked in this area? I'm looking for a place in SW Mass where we can camp and do a little hiking with my 74 yr young father. Looking for a few good views and a little peace and quiet. As this area is open to ATV's, are they an issue?

Thanks!!

 

[Jay H]

I've never camped up there but I have camped in Beartown S.F. which is closer to Great Barrington, MA and not Pittsfield. The state campground in BearTown is open til end of October I think and is on a pretty little pond. It is also close to many hiking trails and the AT. October Mtn SP is also a bit north of Beartown and closer to Pittsfield. I've never camped there but I believe there are state campsites there too.

For a nice short hike with awesome views, there is a place called Laura's Lookout just south of Stockbridge, MA that has a small lookout tower on the top and a map pointing out various locations. It is short but there is a climb involved, but the reward is nice.

Jay

Jay

 

[Quietman]

Thanks Jay, I'm checking out the other campgrounds that you mentioned.

Anyone out there who's camped at Pittsfield?

Thanks

 

[nartreb]

Camped there in April about three years ago. We were alone except for one other group. Alas, that group was a fraternity or something, stayed up all night engaged in some kind of noisy hazing.

There's a bit of a view from the ridge, not much of a hike involved. In the photo below, Mike is standing at the edge of the park road.

Didn't see any ATVs when we were there.