October Mountain State Forest

October Mountain State Forest entrance fee

$8–$30 per vehicle — Daily parking fee by licence plate: $8 MA, $30 out of state.

October Mountain State Forest hours

Hours as published by Massachusetts DCR. Check the official page before a long drive.

About October Mountain State Forest

Near Tanglewood in Lee, Massachusetts' biggest state forest spans 16,500 acres, with the Gorge Trail beside Shermerhorn Gorge and October Mountain Reservoir, which has a car-top boat ramp. Stay at the campground or in a yurt, or take experienced riders' OHV trails.

Things to do

• 🥾 Hiking
• 🚲 Biking
• 🛶 Paddling
• 🎣 Fishing
• ⛵ Boating
• 🏹 Hunting
• 🏍️ Off-Highway Vehicles

Amenities & facilities

• 🏕️ Campsites
• 🚿 Showers
• 🚤 Boat Ramp
• 🚐 RV Dump Station

Camping options

• Campsites
• Yurts

Facility hours

Schedules for pools, museums, campgrounds, tours and other facilities inside the park, as published by Massachusetts DCR — not the park's own opening hours.

Contact

🎒 Gear up for October Mountain State Forest

Popular gear for what this park offers:

• Tents
• Kayaks
• Fishing rods
• Hiking boots
• Trail cameras
• Bike helmets
• Life jackets
• Bug spray
• Coolers
• Sleeping bags
• Camp chairs
• Camp stoves
• Lanterns
• Paddleboards

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Nearby state parks

• Pittsfield State Forest
• Beartown State Forest
• Wahconah Falls State Park
• Sandisfield State Forest (York Lake)
• Appalachian Trail
• Mount Greylock State Reservation