Pittsfield State Forest

Pittsfield State Forest entrance fee

$5–$20 per vehicle — Daily parking fee by licence plate: $5 MA, $20 out of state; charged May 23 through September 7.

Pittsfield State Forest hours

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

About Pittsfield State Forest

This 11,000-acre Berkshires forest has 30 miles of trails, including the Taconic Crest and the accessible 0.75-mile Tranquility Trail, plus Berry Pond and a 165-ton boulder at Balance Rock. Hike, mountain bike, ride horses or paddle by day, then pitch a tent at Berry Pond Campground, Parker Brook or Bishop Field.

Things to do

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

Amenities & facilities

• 🏕️ Campsites
• 🚻 Restrooms
• 👥 Group Sites
• ♿ Accessible Facilities

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Camping options

• Campsites
• Limited-service sites
• Group camping

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 Pittsfield State Forest

Popular gear for what this park offers:

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

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• Appalachian Trail
• Mount Greylock State Reservation
• Wahconah Falls State Park
• Cherry Plain State Park
• October Mountain State Forest
• Ashuwillticook Rail Trail