Camping at Mount Greylock

General camping information

The Main Camping Season at Sperry Road Campground is available by reservation from mid-May through Columbus Day weekend. Fee applies. HIKE IN ONLY - no vehicle access to campground.

• 18 tent sites (4 person max.)
• 9 group sites (12 person max.)
• Lean-to shelters are available at Chimney, Upper, and Stony Ledge group sites.
• Picnic table and fire ring at each site
• Bear-proof food storage lockers at each site
• Solar Powered Composting toilets only
• Firewood may be purchased from camp staff.  Do not transport firewood.
• Potable water is available during the main camping season
• To make a reservation call 877-422-6762 or online at Reserve America.

There is currently NO Off-Season Camping at Sperry Road Campground

Available services

Campground DAY USE parking and trail access is available at:

• Campground Parking Lot on Rockwell Road (accessible mid May - Nov. 1)
  • Easy to moderate 1.3 mile hike with backpack via the Campground Trail
  • Elevation gain/loss 100 feet. 
  • Average hike takes 45 minutes
• Hopper Road trailhead in Williamstown (accessible year-round)
  • Moderate to strenuous 2.4 mile hike with backpack via the Haley Farm Trail or Hopper Trail
  • Elevation gain: 1,275 feet.
  • Average hike takes 2 hours.

Backpacker shelters

Five lean-to hike-in shelters are available year-round (no reservations accepted):

• Deer Hill
• Wilbur's Clearing
• Bellows Pipe
• Peck's Brook
• Mark Noepel

No fee required and sites are shared use. Limit up to 12 people at each shelter site. 

If backpacking or off-season camping, please call the Visitors Center at (413) 499-4262 to register your itinerary with park staff. Provide the following information:

• Contact name
• Telephone number (cell phone if available)
• Names of additional hikers
• Planned camping locations and dates
• Overnight parking site
• Vehicle description with state and license plate number

Bascom Lodge

Privately operated, Bascom Lodge on the summit offers overnight accommodations and meals. The lodge is open from late-May through mid/late-October and accommodates up to 34 guests. 

• 4 private rooms
• 4 family rooms
• 2 bunk rooms
  • Accommodate about 9 guests each
• Shared bathrooms
• Individual shower units
• Private changing area

For further information or reservations, call (413) 743-1591 or visit the Bascom Lodge website.