State Parks Near Pittsfield, Massachusetts
126 state park units lie within 50 miles of Pittsfield, including 10 parks across the line in New York and Connecticut. The closest is Pittsfield State Forest, about 4 mi northwest of town. 40 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Pittsfield State Forest4 mi northwest
- Within 25 miles
- 40of 126 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 13parks list campsites
- Dog-friendly
- 11 with free entry
State parks near Pittsfield, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Pittsfield; driving distance is usually longer. Showing the nearest 60 of 126.
Pittsfield State Forest
For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Pittsfield State Forest →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 →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 →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 →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 →Ashmere Lake State Park
On the water side, there is a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Ashmere Lake 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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →Windsor State Forest
Water access includes a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Windsor 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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →Savoy Mountain State Forest
Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Savoy Mountain State Forest →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 →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 →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 →Kenneth Dubuque Memorial State Forest
For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Kenneth Dubuque Memorial State Forest →East Mountain State Forest
Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for East Mountain State Forest →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 →Otis State Forest
Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Otis State Forest →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 →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 →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 →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 →Clarksburg State Park
For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Clarksburg State Park →Monroe State Forest
For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Monroe State Forest →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 →Jug End State Reservation
Jug End State Reservation is a park unit in Berkshire County, about 18 miles southeast of Hudson.
Hours, fees and rules for Jug End State Reservation →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 →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 →Sandisfield State Forest
On the water side, there is a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Sandisfield State Forest →Tolland State Forest
On the water side, there is a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Tolland 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 →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 →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 →Bash Bish Falls State Park
Bash Bish Falls State Park is a park in Berkshire County, about 18 miles southeast of Hudson.
Hours, fees and rules for Bash Bish Falls State Park →Mount Everett State Reservation
Overnight options include 4 camping areas, with tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Mount Everett State Reservation →Schodack Island State Park
Schodack Island State Park is a 1,175-acre park in Alb/Rens County, about 2 miles northeast of Ravena.
Hours, fees and rules for Schodack Island 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 →Cookson State Forest
On the water side, there is a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Cookson 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 →Mount Washington State Forest
Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites and primitive or hike-in sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Mount Washington State Forest →Hudson River Islands State Park
In Columbia/Greene County, about 3 miles southeast of Coxsackie, Hudson River Islands State Park covers about 186 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Hudson River Islands State Park →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 →Campbell Falls State Park
Campbell Falls State Park is a park in Berkshire County, about 16 miles north of Torrington.
Hours, fees and rules for Campbell Falls State Park →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 →Taconic State Park - Copake Falls Area
Taconic State Park - Copake Falls Area is a park in Dutchess County, about 18 miles southeast of Hudson.
Hours, fees and rules for Taconic State Park - Copake Falls Area →Taconic State Park - Rudd Pond Area
Taconic State Park - Rudd Pond Area is a park in Dutchess County, about 18 miles southeast of Hudson.
Hours, fees and rules for Taconic State Park - Rudd Pond Area →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 →Shelburne State Forest
Water access includes a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Shelburne 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 →Mount Riga State Park
Things to do include hunting in season, archery, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Mount Riga State Park →Beckley Furnace Industrial Monument
Things to do include historic sites, fishing, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Beckley Furnace Industrial Monument →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Pittsfield
- Pittsfield State Forest 4 mi northwest · Campground listed
- October Mountain State Forest 8 mi southeast · Campground listed
- Beartown State Forest 15 mi south · Campground listed
- Savoy Mountain State Forest 17 mi northeast · Campground listed
- Kenneth Dubuque Memorial State Forest 19 mi northeast · Campground listed
+ 8 more in the list above
Dog-friendly state parks near Pittsfield
- Hudson River Islands State Park 28 mi west · Pets allowed under park rules
Hiking near Pittsfield
- Mount Riga State Park 30 mi south · Hiking trails listed
- Beckley Furnace Industrial Monument 31 mi south · Hiking trails listed
Fishing near Pittsfield
- Beckley Furnace Industrial Monument 31 mi south · Fishing listed
Free state parks near Pittsfield
- Mount Riga State Park 30 mi south · No entrance fee listed
Questions about state parks near Pittsfield
What is the closest state park to Pittsfield?
Pittsfield State Forest is the closest, about 4 miles northwest of Pittsfield in a straight line. Next are Balance Rock State Park and Wahconah Falls State Park.
How many state parks are near Pittsfield?
126 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 Pittsfield have camping?
13 parks list camping, the nearest being Pittsfield State Forest, October Mountain State Forest and Beartown State Forest. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Pittsfield?
Yes, at 1 park, including Hudson River Islands 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 Pittsfield?
1 park list no entrance fee: Mount Riga State Park. Camping and some activities can still cost extra.
State parks near other cities
- Near North Adams, MA17 mi northeast
- Near Albany, NY31 mi northwest
- Near Northampton, MA31 mi east
- Near Westfield, MA34 mi southeast
- Near Greenfield, MA36 mi east
- Near Holyoke, MA36 mi southeast
- Near Amherst Town, MA39 mi east
- Near Schenectady, NY42 mi northwest
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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.