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Camping at Mount Greylock

Sperry Campground is CLOSED for renovations

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

Additional Resources   for General camping information

Open PDF file, 228.67 KB,  Mount Greylock campground map (PDF 228.67 KB)

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.

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