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October Mountain State Forest Campground

317 Woodland Rd., Lee, Massachusetts 01238 USA

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“The most scenic trails lead through Schermerhorn Gorge!”

At 16,500 acres, October Mountain is the largest state forest in Massachusetts. Here visitors can camp, hike and enjoy the outdoors while they visit nearbyTanglewood and other Berkshire Region points of interest. 47 campsites dot a sunny hillside and offer a great base to explore this vast forest. The name of "October Mountain" is attributed to writer Herman Melville, whose view from his home in Pittsfield of these hills in fall impressed him so. The state forest originated from the former estate of William C. Whitney, President Grover Cleveland's Secretary of the Navy. Trails are available for every level of experience, and include the famous Appalachian Trail . One of the most scenic trails lead through Schermerhorn Gorge, a striking natural feature which has intrigued generations of geologists. Countless varieties of wild plants and animals can be found throughout the varied terrain of this vast forest.

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5 people have reviewed this location

Ratings Summary

4.0 Access
4.0 Location
5.0 Cleanliness
3.8 Site Quality
4.0 Noise

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Confirmed by 1 users | Last reported on August 22, 2023

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Reviewed by
diane.julie.710

  • 5 Reviews
  • 0 Helpful
August 20, 2018
Rated

Rolled in after a long drive and was warmly greeted. Quiet small park with flat, shaded sites not far from Mass Turnpike. ( I found the directions to the location a bit confusing and my GPS was of little help but that could have been driver's burn out, too..)
The online reservation required a 2 night stay but I suspect if I had just driven up then a one night would have been allowed. Out of state residents pay $27/nt. MA residents pay $17.
Clean bath/shower facilities but no RV hook ups for elec/water/sewer.There were only two other RVs using the 'RV loop' of the campground and the sites seemed fairly small and very close. A large group of tent campers were nearby in a 'tent only loop' and having a loud time but knocked off before 11. If the campground was fully occupied I am not sure I would have stayed.
I arrived in May and not surprisingly, the bugs were very active...especially ticks.
I do not intend this to be a totally negative review but I just was not very impressed.

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diane.julie.710 would stay here again

Nightly Rate: $27.00

Days Stayed: 2

Site Number: 24

3 Access
3 Location
5 Cleanliness
3 Site Quality
3 Noise
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Campendium

October 26, 2018
Rated

No hook ups of any kind. Price included reservation fee. We were here toward the end of May. Quiet. HOT. Showers were clean, private, and warm. One of the friendliest park attendants I have ever encountered. Short drive to AT parking lot. Cute, quaint town of Lee close too.

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Nightly Rate: $31.00

Days Stayed: 2

Site Number: 11

5 Access
4 Location
5 Cleanliness
4 Site Quality
4 Noise
  • 43 Reviews
  • 0 Helpful
August 26, 2019
Rated

We had the whole RV section to ourselves. There only 11 RV sites. It is a very peaceful setting, lots of trees for shade and the sites hare paved. $27 for out of state $17 for Massachusetts residents. Bathroom was clean but could use some upgrading and there is only one shower. Each site has a fire pit and picnic table. There is a RV dump site and my phone service ( straight talk) was four bars. We stop here without any reservations after a Tanglewood concert it is also close to the Massachusetts turnpike. Large RV’s might have a hard time getting here. You can use your generator up till ten as this is dry camping.

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roadtripper320657 would stay here again

Nightly Rate: $27.00

Days Stayed: 1

Site Number: 24

3 Access
4 Location
5 Cleanliness
4 Site Quality
5 Noise
  • 12 Reviews
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August 22, 2023
Rated

Great location, facilities decent and clean. Tent sites have more selection than RVs. Rangers very helpful.
Fees in Massachusetts State parks are more than three times higher for out of state folks!! $17 in state $54 out of state
Campground was almost empty during the week and just visitors who are going to local events and are from in-state at the weekends. Also $4.50 booking fee.

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roadtripper487947 would stay here again

Nightly Rate: $54.00

Days Stayed: 6

Site Number: 4

5 Access
5 Location
5 Cleanliness
4 Site Quality
4 Noise

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October Mountain State Forest Campground

317 Woodland Rd.
Lee, Massachusetts
01238 USA
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  • Sun - Sat: 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

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