This is a list of campsites and shelters on the Massachusetts portion of the Appalachian Trail, listed from north to south. Please stay on trail and use designated campsites, there are a lot of rare prices we hope to preserve that are located off trail.
Sherman Brook Campsite: 1.8 miles north of Mass Avenue, North Adams
- 2 tent platforms and 3 tent pads
- Privy
- Bear box
- Water at spring or brook
Wilbur Clearing: 0.3 miles west on Money Brook Falls Trail, 0.5 miles north of Notch Rd.
- Small shelter
- 4 tent platforms and 4 tent pads
- Moldering privy
- Bear box
- Water source on blue blaze trail left in front of shelter
Noepel Shelter: 2.8 miles south of Rockwell Rd.
- Large shelter
- Group site, 2 tent platforms and 2 tent pads
- Moldering privy
- Bear box
- Water 0.2 miles down blue blaze trail to left of shelter
Crystal Mountain Campsite: 3.7 miles north of Gulf Road, Dalton
- Five tent pads
- Privy
- Bear box
- Water source crosses AT just north of side trail to campsite
- Water source may dry up in late summer
Kay Wood Shelter: 0.3 miles south of Grange Hall Road, Dalton
- Large shelter
- 6 tent pads
- Moldering privy
- Bear box
- Water source right out of shelter past tent pads down to small stream
October Mountain Shelter: 2.2 miles south of Pittsfield Rd (Washington Mtn Rd)
- Large shelter
- 5 tent Pads, Group Site
- Moldering privy
- Bear box
- Water source crosses AT just south of campsite
Upper Goose Pond Cabin: On 0.5 mile side trail 1.6 miles south of Route 20, Lee
- Cabin is open with a volunteer caretaker in attendance from mid-May to mid-October. Cabin is closed when no caretaker is present. Prior to opening, hikers may use the campsites on the approach trail to the cabin and behind the cabin.
- Cabin is intended for individual AT hikers. Groups should avoid using this site in July and August.
- 4 tent platforms are available year round
- 2 moldering privys, 1 regular privy
- Bear box at each camping area and at rear of cabin
- Upper Goose Pond Visitor FAQ
Shaker Campsite: 0.3 miles north of Fernside Rd., Tyringham
- 2 tent platforms
- Privy
- Bear box (Bears inhabit this area. Stay VERY bear aware and avoid going off trail, especially downhill from campsite.)
- Water is at AT stream crossing 100 yards north of campsite
Wilcox North: on 0.3 mile side trail, 3.1 Miles north from Benedict Pond, Beartown State Forest.
- Older log shelter
- Privy
- Bear box
- Water source to left of shelter (may be dry in late summer)
Wilcox South: 1.3 miles North from Benedict Pond, Beartown State Forest
- Small log shelter and large shelter on blue blazed trail just beyond privy
- 5 tent pads
- Privy
- Bear box
- Water at small spring in rock hollow on short blue blaze from bear box
Tom Leonard Shelter: 1.1 mile south of Lake Buel Rd.
- Large shelter
- 5 tent pads
- Moldering privy
- Bear box
- Water 0.2 miles down hill to right of shelter downhill on blue blazed trail beyond privy
Glen Brook Shelter and Campsite: 3.4 miles south of Jug End Rd.
- Small shelter
- 2 tent platforms, large tenting area
- Moldering privy
- Bear box
- Water at stream crossing AT 200, feet south of access trail
Hemlocks Shelter: 3.5 miles south of Jug End Rd.
- Large shelter
- Tenting is limited, use Glen Brook Campsite 0.1 miles north. Groups at Glen Brook only.
- Moldering privy
- Bear box
- Water at stream crossing of AT 200, feet north of access trail
Race Brook Campsite: 0.2 mile side trail, 5.4 miles south of Jug End Rd. Also 1.5 miles in from Rt 41 on Race Brook Falls Trail
- 3 tent platforms
- 5 tent Pads
- Group camping area
- Moldering privy
- Bear box
- Water at stream on Race Brook Falls trail just east of campsite
- Area contains rare species, please stay on trails and use designated tent sites
Laurel Ridge Campsite: 8.2 miles south of Jug End Road
- 6 tent pads
- Group site with 3 tent platforms, 2 tent pads and picnic table
- Moldering privy
- 2 bear boxes, 1 for group site
- Water at south end of campsite, on side trail
- NO CAMPFIRES ALLOWED
Next campsite (in CT): Sages Ravine, 1.9 miles south of Laurel Ridge.
Page last updated 30 June 2021
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