Address
1041 Cascade St., Pittsfield, MA 01201
- This page, Pittsfield State Forest, is offered by
- Department of Conservation & Recreation
Pittsfield State Forest
Details
Overview
This sprawling, 11,000-acre forest includes Berry Pond and 30 miles of trails. Whether hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, or exploring the mountain range to Berry Pond, you're sure to find the perfect outdoor adventure.
Hours
Sunrise to sunset
Parking
Daily parking fees May 24 through September 1
MA residents $5
Non-MA residents $20
Resident and non resident status is determined by the vehicle license plate
Activities
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Hiking
Explore 30 miles of trails for all levels of experience. From the Taconic Crest to the Tranquility, you're sure to find an adventure that's right for you. -
Camping
Plenty of campsites are available for your stay. Looking for adventure? Set up camp atop Berry Mountain.
All Activities
- Hiking
- Camping
- Mountain biking
- Biking
- Canoeing and kayaking
- Swimming
- Boating (non-motorized)
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Horseback riding
- Educational programs
- Off-road vehicles
- Cross-country skiing
- Snowmobiling
Facilities
- Grills
- Paved bike paths
- Pavilion (ski lodge meeting room)
- Picnic area
- Restrooms
Accessibility
- Accessible education programs
- Accessible hiking trails (Tranquility Trail, .75 miles)
- Accessible picnicking
- Accessible restrooms
- Accessible skiing
Restrictions
- No alcohol
- No littering
- Keep on marked trails
- Make sure your boat and equipment are clean before launching
- OHV’s must be registered in Massachusetts in order to ride.
- Dogs must remain on-leash in campground and recreation area, allowed off-leash on trails
Read the rules for hunting in state parks
All-terrain vehicles (ATVs)
- No ATV or OHV parking at Balance Rock State Park
- No ATV parking at Lulu Brook
- No ATV parking or riding on park roadways
- Parking is available at Potter Mt. Road Trailhead.
- Parking Area on Rt. 20 in Hancock is available for ATVs and OHVs
- ATVs must be kept on a trailer or vehicle at all times when not in use.
More info
Be sure to visit nearby Balance Rock State Park, located in the northeastern corner of the forest. Here you'll find a 165-ton boulder balancing itself on bedrock.
Camping information
Camping is $17/night for Massachusetts residents and $54/night for non-residents. Group camping is $35/night for Massachusetts residents and $100/night for non-residents.
Available campsites
- Berry Pond Campground
- 13 rustic campsites atop Berry Mountain
- Parker Brook Campground
- 19 campsites at the mountain base
- Bishop Field
- 6 open-field campsites
Group camping is available at:
- Bishop Field (up to 20 people)
- Lulu Brook (up to 50 people)
