Details of Mount Greylock State Reservation
Overview of Mount Greylock State Reservation
At 3,491 feet, Mount Greylock is the highest point in Massachusetts. From its peak on a clear day, you can see as far as 90 miles away. No matter when you visit, there's plenty to do and see.
Hours for Mount Greylock State Reservation
Park is open dawn to dusk
Visitor Center hours
Sunday - Saturday:
9:00 am-4:00 pm
Auto Roads to the summit of Mt. Greylock, Bascom Lodge and the War Memorial Tower are closed for the season.
Parking at Mount Greylock State Reservation
Daily parking fees (seasonal at summit only)
MA resident $5
Non-MA resident $10
Resident and non resident status is determined by the vehicle license plate
Activities at Mount Greylock State Reservation
Hiking
The trails at Mount Greylock Reservation vary in difficulty from casual to extremely difficult. Examine the trail map to see which is right for you.
Camping
The Mount Greylock Campground is only accessible by hiking, and offers 18 individual sites and 9 group sites.
Snowmobiling
During the winter months, ride snow-covered trails to the summit.
All Activities at Mount Greylock State Reservation
- Camping
- Cross-country skiing
- Hiking
- Hunting
- Mountain biking
- Snowmobiling
- Educational programs
Facilities at Mount Greylock State Reservation
- Restrooms
- Scenic viewing area
- Scenic driving
- Visitors Center
- Veterans War Memorial Tower
- Bascom Lodge
Accessibility at Mount Greylock State Reservation
- Accessible educational programs
- Accessible restrooms
- Accessible scenic vista
- Accessible Visitors Center
Restrictions at Mount Greylock State Reservation
- Hunting not allowed from May 20th to the day observed by the Commonwealth as Columbus Day, or within the War Memorial Park at any time of the year.
- Pets must be on a leash and attended at all times.
- No parking at campsites
- No all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) or other off-road vehicle use on trails
- No recreational vehicles over 13 feet in length allowed up summit.
More info for Mount Greylock State Reservation
Camping information
Camping at Mount Greylock is $8/night for Massachusetts residents and $10/night for non-residents. Group camping is $35/night for Massachusetts residents and $50/night for non-residents.
Resident and non resident status is determined by the vehicle license plate
Image credits:
Mount Greylock Aerial (Kindra Clinneff)
