State Parks Near North Adams, Massachusetts
114 state park units lie within 50 miles of North Adams, including 13 parks across the line in Vermont and New York. The closest is Western Gateway Heritage State Park, about 2 mi north of town. 40 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Western Gateway Heritage State Park2 mi north
- Within 25 miles
- 40of 114 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 142 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 6pets allowed
State parks near North Adams, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central North Adams; driving distance is usually longer. Showing the nearest 60 of 114.
Western Gateway Heritage State Park
In Berkshire County, in North Adams, Western Gateway Heritage State Park covers about 8 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Western Gateway Heritage State Park →Natural Bridge State Park
Natural Bridge State Park is a park in Berkshire County, about 3 miles northeast of North Adams.
Hours, fees and rules for Natural Bridge State Park →Clarksburg State Forest
Covering about 3 acres, Clarksburg State Forest lies in Berkshire County, about 4 miles north of North Adams.
Hours, fees and rules for Clarksburg State Forest →Florida State Forest
Florida State Forest is a 1-acre forest in Berkshire County, about 4 miles northeast of North Adams.
Hours, fees and rules for Florida State Forest →Adams Rail Trail
Adams Rail Trail is a trail in Berkshire County, about 5 miles south of North Adams.
Hours, fees and rules for Adams Rail Trail →Clarksburg State Park
For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Clarksburg State Park →Mount Greylock State Reservation
Mount Greylock State Reservation is a 4,103-acre park unit in Berkshire County, about 5 miles southwest of North Adams.
Hours, fees and rules for Mount Greylock State Reservation →Savoy Mountain State Forest
Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Savoy Mountain State Forest →Monroe State Forest
For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Monroe State Forest →Taconic Trail State Park
Covering about 1,175 acres, Taconic Trail State Park lies in Berkshire County, about 8 miles west of North Adams.
Hours, fees and rules for Taconic Trail State Park →Mohawk Trail State Forest
Water access includes a boat ramp. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Mohawk Trail State Forest →Ashuwillticook Rail Trail
Ashuwillticook Rail Trail is a trail in Berkshire County, about 8 miles northeast of Pittsfield.
Hours, fees and rules for Ashuwillticook Rail Trail →Rowe State Forest
Rowe State Forest is a forest in Franklin County, about 11 miles east of North Adams.
Hours, fees and rules for Rowe State Forest →Windsor State Forest
Water access includes a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Windsor State Forest →Kenneth Dubuque Memorial State Forest
For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Kenneth Dubuque Memorial State Forest →Wahconah Falls State Park
Wahconah Falls State Park is a park in Berkshire County, about 8 miles east of Pittsfield.
Hours, fees and rules for Wahconah Falls State Park →Balance Rock State Park
In Berkshire County, about 4 miles north of Pittsfield, Balance Rock State Park covers about 137 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Balance Rock State Park →Deer Hill State Reservation
Deer Hill State Reservation is a park unit in Hampshire County, about 15 miles southeast of North Adams.
Hours, fees and rules for Deer Hill State Reservation →Woodford State Park
Popular activities here are canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, fishing, and hiking. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp and boat or kayak rentals.
Hours, fees and rules for Woodford State Park →Bryant Mountain State Forest
Bryant Mountain State Forest is a forest in Hampshire County, about 15 miles east of Pittsfield.
Hours, fees and rules for Bryant Mountain State Forest →Cherry Plain State Park
Cherry Plain State Park is a 178-acre park in Rensselaer County, about 14 miles northwest of Pittsfield.
Hours, fees and rules for Cherry Plain State Park →Ashmere Lake State Park
On the water side, there is a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Ashmere Lake State Park →Pittsfield State Forest
For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Pittsfield State Forest →H.O. Cook State Forest
H.O. Cook State Forest is a forest in Franklin County, about 12 miles northwest of Greenfield.
Hours, fees and rules for H.O. Cook State Forest →Grafton Lakes State Park
Grafton Lakes State Park is a 2,613-acre park in Rensselaer County, about 12 miles east of Troy.
Hours, fees and rules for Grafton Lakes State Park →Catamount State Forest
Catamount State Forest is a forest in Franklin County, about 8 miles west of Greenfield.
Hours, fees and rules for Catamount State Forest →Worthington State Forest
Worthington State Forest is a forest in Hampshire County, about 16 miles east of Pittsfield.
Hours, fees and rules for Worthington State Forest →Molly Stark State Park
The park supports hiking and picnicking. For overnight stays there are 34 campsites (RV sites, tent sites, and showers).
Hours, fees and rules for Molly Stark State Park →Buckland State Forest
Buckland State Forest is a forest in Franklin County, about 8 miles west of Greenfield.
Hours, fees and rules for Buckland State Forest →Peru State Forest
Peru State Forest is a forest in Berkshire County, about 13 miles east of Pittsfield.
Hours, fees and rules for Peru State Forest →Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site
Covering about 386 acres, Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site lies in Rensselaer County, about 3 miles northwest of North Bennington.
Hours, fees and rules for Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site →Shelburne State Forest
Water access includes a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Shelburne State Forest →Middlefield State Forest
In Hampshire County, about 12 miles southeast of Pittsfield, Middlefield State Forest covers about 17 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Middlefield State Forest →D.A.R. State Forest
On the water side, there is a boat ramp. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for D.A.R. State Forest →October Mountain State Forest
On the water side, there is a boat ramp. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for October Mountain State Forest →South River State Forest
South River State Forest is a forest in Franklin County, about 6 miles southwest of Greenfield.
Hours, fees and rules for South River State Forest →Gilbert A. Bliss State Forest
Covering about 13 acres, Gilbert A. Bliss State Forest lies in Hampshire County, about 11 miles northwest of Northampton.
Hours, fees and rules for Gilbert A. Bliss State Forest →Lake Shaftsbury State Park
The park supports canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, fishing, and hiking. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp and boat or kayak rentals. For overnight stays there are 15 campsites (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Lake Shaftsbury State Park →Leyden State Forest
Leyden State Forest is a forest in Franklin County, about 7 miles north of Greenfield.
Hours, fees and rules for Leyden State Forest →Conway State Forest
Conway State Forest is a forest in Franklin County, about 10 miles north of Northampton.
Hours, fees and rules for Conway State Forest →Sweet Pond State Park
Sweet Pond State Park is a park in Windham County, about 10 miles north of Greenfield.
Hours, fees and rules for Sweet Pond State Park →Richmond State Forest
Richmond State Forest is a forest in Berkshire County, about 9 miles southwest of Pittsfield.
Hours, fees and rules for Richmond State Forest →Dead Branch State Forest
In Hampshire County, about 7 miles west of Northampton, Dead Branch State Forest covers about 9 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Dead Branch State Forest →Becket State Forest
Becket State Forest is a forest in Berkshire County, about 17 miles northwest of Westfield.
Hours, fees and rules for Becket State Forest →Fisher Scott Memorial Pines
Fisher Scott Memorial Pines is a natural area in Bennington County, about 13 miles northeast of Cambridge.
Hours, fees and rules for Fisher Scott Memorial Pines →Peebles Island State Park
The park supports winter sports, fishing, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Peebles Island State Park →Fort Dummer State Park
Things to do include hiking and picnicking. Overnight options include 59 campsites, with RV sites, tent sites, and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Fort Dummer State Park →Mount Sugarloaf State Reservation
Mount Sugarloaf State Reservation is a park unit in Franklin County, about 9 miles northwest of Amherst Town.
Hours, fees and rules for Mount Sugarloaf State Reservation →Connecticut River Greenway State Park
Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Connecticut River Greenway State Park →C.M. Gardner State Park
C.M. Gardner State Park is a park in Hampshire County, about 10 miles west of Easthampton.
Hours, fees and rules for C.M. Gardner State Park →Chester-Blandford State Forest
Chester-Blandford State Forest is a forest in Hampden County, about 12 miles northwest of Westfield.
Hours, fees and rules for Chester-Blandford State Forest →Beartown State Forest
Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Beartown State Forest →Crailo State Historic Site
Covering about 1 acres, Crailo State Historic Site lies in Rensselaer County, in Rensselaer.
Hours, fees and rules for Crailo State Historic Site →Mount Toby State Forest
Covering about 2 acres, Mount Toby State Forest lies in Franklin County, about 9 miles north of Amherst Town.
Hours, fees and rules for Mount Toby State Forest →Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site
Covering about 2 acres, Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site lies in Albany County, in Rensselaer.
Hours, fees and rules for Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site →Huntington State Forest
Covering about 15 acres, Huntington State Forest lies in Hampshire County, about 8 miles west of Easthampton.
Hours, fees and rules for Huntington State Forest →Townshend State Park
Popular activities here are fishing, hiking, and picnicking. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Townshend State Park →Arthur Wharton Swann State Forest
In Berkshire County, about 17 miles south of Pittsfield, Arthur Wharton Swann State Forest covers about 51 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Arthur Wharton Swann State Forest →Otis State Forest
Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Otis State Forest →Montague State Forest
Covering about 267 acres, Montague State Forest lies in Franklin County, about 8 miles southeast of Greenfield.
Hours, fees and rules for Montague State Forest →
Best picks by activity
Camping near North Adams
- Clarksburg State Park 5 mi northeast · Campground listed
- Savoy Mountain State Forest 5 mi southeast · Campground listed
- Monroe State Forest 7 mi east · Campground listed
- Mohawk Trail State Forest 9 mi east · Campground listed
- Kenneth Dubuque Memorial State Forest 12 mi southeast · Campground listed
+ 9 more in the list above
Cabins and lodging near North Adams
- Woodford State Park 15 mi north · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Lake Shaftsbury State Park 24 mi north · Cabins or other roofed stays
Dog-friendly state parks near North Adams
- Woodford State Park 15 mi north · Pets allowed under park rules
- Molly Stark State Park 20 mi northeast · Pets allowed under park rules
- Lake Shaftsbury State Park 24 mi north · Pets allowed under park rules
- Peebles Island State Park 30 mi west · Pets allowed under park rules
- Fort Dummer State Park 30 mi east · Pets allowed under park rules
+ 1 more in the list above
Swimming near North Adams
- Woodford State Park 15 mi north · Beach, pool or swim area
- Lake Shaftsbury State Park 24 mi north · Beach, pool or swim area
Hiking near North Adams
- Woodford State Park 15 mi north · Hiking trails listed
- Molly Stark State Park 20 mi northeast · Hiking trails listed
- Lake Shaftsbury State Park 24 mi north · Hiking trails listed
- Peebles Island State Park 30 mi west · Hiking trails listed
- Fort Dummer State Park 30 mi east · Hiking trails listed
+ 1 more in the list above
Fishing near North Adams
- Woodford State Park 15 mi north · Fishing listed
- Lake Shaftsbury State Park 24 mi north · Fishing listed
- Peebles Island State Park 30 mi west · Fishing listed
- Townshend State Park 33 mi northeast · Fishing listed
Questions about state parks near North Adams
What is the closest state park to North Adams?
Western Gateway Heritage State Park is the closest, about 2 miles north of North Adams in a straight line. Next are Natural Bridge State Park and Clarksburg State Forest.
How many state parks are near North Adams?
114 state park units are within 50 miles, and 40 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near North Adams have camping?
14 parks list camping, the nearest being Clarksburg State Park, Savoy Mountain State Forest and Monroe State Forest. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near North Adams?
Yes, at 6 parks, including Woodford State Park, Molly Stark State Park and Lake Shaftsbury State Park. Dogs usually must be leashed, and some areas such as beaches or buildings may be off-limits.
Are there free state parks near North Adams?
None of the nearby parks list free entry; most charge a daily vehicle fee or accept an annual pass. Fees are on each park page.
State parks near other cities
- Near Pittsfield, MA17 mi southwest
- Near Greenfield, MA27 mi east
- Near Northampton, MA33 mi southeast
- Near Albany, NY35 mi west
- Near Amherst Town, MA38 mi southeast
- Near Holyoke, MA40 mi southeast
- Near Westfield, MA41 mi southeast
- Near Schenectady, NY42 mi west
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Built from official park data and updated as parks change; this list was last rebuilt Oct 30, 2026. Features shown are those the official source lists. Filter these parks on the map.