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Mount Greylock State Reservation

Address

Visitors Center/Park Headquarters
30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MA 01237
directions 

Phone

(413) 499-4262

Online

mount.greylock@state.ma.us
Reserve a Campsite  Download a Trail Map 
Accessible
Dogs Allowed

Details

Overview

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

Park is open dawn to dusk

Visitor Center hours

Sunday - Saturday:
9:00 am-4:30 pm

Auto Roads to the summit of Mt. Greylock, Bascom Lodge and the War Memorial Tower are open for the season

Parking

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

Get a parking pass for Massachusetts state parks

Get a lifetime senior parking pass (MA residents)

Activities

A person walking through trails.

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.
A campsite along a full forest of trees.

Camping 

The Mt. Greylock Campground is only accessible by hiking, and offers 18 individual sites and 9 group sites.
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A person snowmobiling through snow-covered trails.

Snowmobiling

During the winter months, ride snow-covered trails to the summit.
Deer walking through the woods.

Hunting 

Hunters are welcome to the reservation, but some restrictions do apply.
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hikers

Group Visits 

Exploring Mt. Greylock with your group can be a fun and educational experience
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All Activities

  • Camping
  • Cross-country skiing
  • Hiking
  • Hunting
  • Mountain biking
  • Snowmobiling
  • Educational programs

Facilities

  • Restrooms
  • Scenic viewing area
  • Scenic driving
  • Visitors Center
  • Veterans War Memorial Tower
  • Bascom Lodge

Accessibility

  • Accessible educational programs
  • Accessible restrooms
  • Accessible scenic vista
  • Accessible Visitors Center

Restrictions

  • 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

Hiking mileage brochure

Fall foliage driving routes

Find park programs and events

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)
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