General camping information
Sperry Road Campground will reopen for camping on May 22, 2026. Make your reservations starting March 18 at 9 am EST at massdcrcamping.reserveamerica.com or by dialing 877-422-6762. We strongly encourage campers to prepurchase firewood when making your reservation.
The Main Camping Season at Sperry Road Campground is available by reservation from May 22 through September 6, 2026. 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 flush toilets
- Firewood may be purchased when making reservation or from park staff (cash only). 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
Additional Resources
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.