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cabins at Savoy Mountain State Forest |
260 Central Shaft Road
Florida, MA 01247
(413) 663-8469 or
(413) 664-4800
Savoy Mountain State Forest makes it easy to leave
the everyday world behind. Scenic North and South Ponds, with wooded
edges and hills rising in the distance, offer tranquil places to
fish, picnic and swim. 45 campsites and 1 group site are located in an old apple orchard. Four log cabins overlook South Pond, available for year-round rental.
Over 50 miles of wooded trails invite year-round recreational access to spectacular natural features. Hike the Bog Pond Trail, with its floating bog islands. Or climb up Spruce Hill on the Busby Trail for breathtaking views, especially during fall foliage and hawk migration. Be sure to visit Tannery Falls (and nearby Parker Brook Falls), where Ross Brook flows through a deep chasm, and then cascades over 50 feet to a clear pool below.
Park History
Savoy Mountain State Forest is located atop the Hoosac Mountain Range in northwestern Massachusetts. The Hoosac Range is an extension of the Green Mountains of Vermont, and is the first mountain barrier encountered rising west of the Connecticut River Valley. "Hoosac" is an Algonquin word meaning, place of stones. Settlement of these remote towns of Florida and Savoy by farmers began in the early 19th century. The construction of the Hoosac Tunnel (1851-75) for railroad transportation created a momentary population boom. After its completion the tunnel workers left. Many moved down in the valley to Adams or North Adams to work in the woolen mills, or headed west to join in the great land rush for better farmland. Savoy Mountain State Forest was created in 1918 with the purchase of 1,000 acres of this abandoned farmland. During the 1930s the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) reforested much of this area with Norway and Blue Spruce, and built new concrete dams at Bog, Burnett and Tannery Pond to replace older dams. Today, apple trees interspersed throughout the campground and stonewalls are some reminders of the once vibrant farming history.
Campground Map
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Trail Maps
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Things to know before you go…
- The park is open from 8AM until dusk, year-round. Access is free, however a $5 fee is charged from mid-May through Columbus Day for parking only at North Pond day-use area and for visitors to the campground. Parking is free for ParksPass holders, vehicles with Handicapped, disabled veteran plates/placard, and seniors 62 and above with the Massachusetts Senior Pass.
- Camping season is from mid-May to mid-October. Reservations are suggested. Campground office hours are 9am-9pm.
- Group campsite accommodates 25 people. Reservations are required.
- Off-season camping is available only at the 4 cabins. Reservations are suggested.
- Be bear aware: Don't forget you are in Black Bear country. Never physically confront, feed, torment or throw anything at bears. Take appropriate precautions with food so as not to attract bears.
- Unguarded swimming is available at the North Pond day-use area.
- Pets are permitted, except on the beach area and in the cabins. Must be on a 10-foot maximum leash, attended at all times. Must have proof of current Rabies vaccine. Please be courteous and clean up after your pet.
- Boat ramp: non-motorized boating is available at day-use area. Stop aquatic hitchhikers; please ensure that your boat and equipment are clean before launching.
- Prohibited: Motorized off-road vehicles, alcoholic beverages, swimming or rock climbing at Tannery Falls area; dangerous conditions exist.
Park Directions
Savoy Mountain State Forest is located in the northern Berkshires of western
Massachusetts.
From the East, North and South/I-91: From I-91 take Exit 26 in Greenfield and follow MA Rte. 2 west to the town of Florida for 31.4 miles. Turn left onto Central Shaft Road. Keep right at the next 2 forks, continuing to stay on Central Shaft Rd. From Rte. 2 the park headquarters is 2.8 miles, North Pond day-use area is 3.3 miles, and the campground is 3.7 miles.
From the West/Rte. 2: From downtown North Adams follow MA Rte. 2 east for 5 miles. Turn right onto Central Shaft Road, 0.4 miles from the Florida town line. Keep right at the next 2 forks, continuing to stay on Central Shaft Rd. From Rte. 2 the park headquarters is 2.8 miles, North Pond day-use area is 3.3 miles, and the campground is 3.7 miles.
From the South, East and West /MassPike (I-90): Take Exit 2 in Lee and follow US Rte. 20 west to US Rte. 7 north to Williamstown for 31.7 miles. Take MA Rte. 2 east through downtown North Adams, for 11.2 miles. Turn right onto Central Shaft Road, 0.4 miles from the Florida town line. Keep right at the next 2 forks, continuing to stay on Central Shaft Rd. From Rte. 2 the park headquarters is 2.8 miles, North Pond day-use area is 3.3 miles, and the campground is 3.7 miles.
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