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REGION A - BERKSHIRES


To request a copy of the Massachusetts Campground guide write:

Mass Association of Campground Owners
P O Box 548
Scitutate, Ma  02066


#1
BISSELLVILLE                [phone]
1109 Washington Rd.
Hinsdale, MA  01235


Season:  5/15 - 10/15
Sites:   35
Base rate:   $15 for 2

From Jct. Mass Pike (Exit 2) and Rte 20 East 8 miles on Rte 20 to Rte 8 North.  11 miles to park; or from Jct. of Rte 8 and Rte 143, South 3 miles on Rte 8 to park.  Rural, wooded, flatlands, good gravel interior roads.  AC ($), Elec heat ($), security, private phone available, campfires, 25 X 50 pool, sewer available, ball park, laundry, dump station, free hot showers.


#2
BONNIE BRAE CABINS & CAMPSITES            [phone]
108 Broadway St.
Pittsfield, MA  01201


Season:  5/1 - 10/31
Sites:   42
Base rate:   $23 for 2

3 miles North of business center on Rte 7, East on Broadway at Pontoosuc Lake.  Family CG, full hookups, pets (leash).  Rustic cabins $40-$65.  Trailer rentals $55-$65.  Pool 19 X 37, LA, modern restrooms, free showers.  Tanglewood, Clark Art Institute, Hancock Shaker Village, Alpine Slide, Mt. Greylock, area lakes within minutes.  Self contained units only from Columbus Day to Oct. 31st.  Reservations suggested.  Seasonal rates available.


#3
BONNIE RIGG CAMPING CLUB            [phone]
P.O. Box 14
Chester, MA  01011-0014


Season:  5/15 - 10/15
Sites:   210
Base rate:   Tent sites - $16; Elect/Water - $20


Exit 3 - Mass Pike, right 2 miles, right on Rte 20W to corner of Rte 20 and 8.  Exit 2 Mass Pike, left on Rte 20E to second time Rte 8 splits from Rte 20.  Corner of Rte 20 and 8 in Becket.  165 wooded, 45 safari.  All electric and water.  No sewer at sites.  4 modern bathroom facilities - free hot showers.  Pool, TV lounge, rec hall, LP, ice, general store, planned activities, PG, hayrides, phone, gameroom.  2 dump stations, honeywagon, rental trailers.  Check in Friday 9-9, Sat. - Thurs. 9-5.  No late arrivals without prior consult with the office.  Seasonal sites and memberships.


#4
CAMP OVERFLOW                    [phone]
P.O. Box 645
Otis, MA  02153


Season:  5/15 - 10/1
Sites:   100
Base rate:   $16 for 2

Between Rtes. 8 & 23 on Tolland Rd.  Follow Overflow signs at Tolland State Forest.  Additional persons: $ .50/child, $3/adult.  $3 electric.  Playground, camp store, firewood, pets (leash), dumping station, ice, boat rentals, fishing, hiking.


#5
COUNTRY AIRE CAMPGROUND            [phone]
P.O. Box 286
Charlemont, MA  01339


Season:  5/1 - 12/1
Sites:   100
Basic rate:  $16 for 2

From I-91, Exit 26, 13 miles West on Rt 2.  From Rt 7 on to Rt 2 in Williamstown, East 31 miles on Rt 2.  Directly behind Oxbow Motel & Restaurant, swimming pool, horseshoes, playground, store, pavilion, Safaris welcome.  Old Deerfield, Shelburne Falls, Bridge of Flowers, Mt. Greylock minutes away.  Fish, canoe, tube float on Deerfield River.  Hiking trails.


#6
FERNWOOD FOREST                [phone]
Box 896
Hinsdale, MA  01235


Season:  5/1 - 10/15
Sites:   20
Basic rate:   $10 -12/family

Take Rt 8 to Hinsdale.  Turn west on Michaels Road.  Turn left onto Plunkett Reservoir Rd.  Enjoy foliage of secluded woodland sites.  Clean, modern restrooms with free hot showers.  Groups site, nature trail, water, electric hookups, dumping station, pets on leash, Rec field, playground, volleyball, horseshoes, swimming, boat, fish within walking distance.  Easy access to golf courses, theaters, museums and Tanglewood.



#7
KLONDIKE CAMPGROUND                 [phone]
Rte. 8
Otis, MA  01253


Season:  Open all year
Sites:   No transients


On Rte. 8, 1 mile North of Rte. 23, 10 miles South of Lee.  A camper-owned camping resort on 270 wooded acres.  A large club house, large pool, tennis courts, badminton, horseshoe pits, ballfield & tot-lot.  X-country skiing, hiking trails.  Firewood, laundry & kitchen for camper use.  Pets (leash).  Individual meter, full hookups & stoned pad.


#8
LAUREL RIDGE CAMPING AREA            1-800-538-CAMP
Box 519                            [phone]
East Otis, MA  01029


Season:  5/15 - Columbus Day
Sites:   140
Basic rate:   $16 for 2

From Rte. 23 East Otis center, take Old Blandford Rd. fork  3/4 miles.  Large flat wooded sites, 30 X 60 pool, rec hall, arcade, planned activities, sports, playground, LP, ice, groceries, dump station, RV supplies, pay phone, trailer rentals.  Lakes, fishing, boat ramp 1 mile.  Close to all Berkshires attractions.  Before June 15 and after Labor Day open weekends, weekdays by reservation.


#9
PROSPECT LAKE PARK                [phone]
Prospect Lake Rd.
N. Egremont, MA  02152


Season:  May 5 to Columbus
Sites:   120
Basic rate:   $20 for 2

From Jct. Hwy 23 & 71 go 3 miles West on 71, then 3/4 mile SW on Prospect Lake Rd.  A lakeside campground, full hookups, separate tenting.  RV storage, seasonal sites, flush toilets, hot showers, sewage disposal, portable dump, LA, rec hall, camp store, food service, special events, lake swimming, boating, tennis, horseshoes, volleyball.  Hiking trails nearby.   Cabin rentals.


#10
SHADY PINES CAMPGROUND            [phone]
547 Loop Rd.
Savoy, MA  0215


Season:  Open all year
Sites:   150
Basic rate:   $20 for 2

On Rte 116 take 8A South from Rte 2 or North from Rte 9.  High in the Berkshires, family camping.  35 X 70 pool, ballpark, game room, live-band dances, adult lounge, 10 acre safari field, 2 dumping stations, pump-out service, laundry, groceries, snack bar Saturday evening, firewood ($), ice, hiking trails, pets on short leash, cabin and trailer rentals. Winter cross-country skiing, snowmobiling.  Seasonal sites available.


#11
SUMMIT HILL CAMPGROUND             [phone]
Summit Hill Rd.
Washington, MA  01235


Season:  5/1 - 9/30
Sites:   100
Basic rate:   $18 for 2

Follow Rte 8 to Washington, take Stonehouse Rd. (by Town Hall) till it becomes Summit Hill Rd., 1.7 mile to CG.  Nearby to Tanglewood, Jacob's Pillow, Audubon Society Wildlife Sanctuaries, Williamstown Theater Festivals, Mount Greylock, Hancock Shaker Village.  Available at the campground are planned activities, RV parts & supplies, pot-luck suppers, free hot showers, horseshoes, sports court, volleyball, rec hall, nature trails.


#12
WALKER ISLAND CAMPING            [phone]
Box 131
Chester, MA  01011


Season:  4/15 - 10/15
Sites:   85
Basic rate:   $18 for 2

Take I-90 West, Exit 3, right 2 miles, right on Rte 20.  West to Chester.   I-90 East, Exit 2, left on Rte 20 E to Chester.  Near all Berkshires and Pioneer Valley attractions.  Quiet restful sites on clear mountain stream.  Secluded tent to full hookups, RV sites, tiled facilities, free hot showers, rec halls, heated wading and swimming pools, 3 child's playgrounds, small sandy beach, fishing, hiking, store, ice, LP Gas (metered), mini-golf, horseshoes, shuffleboard, bocci, cable TV.  VISA/MC.