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2018-09-09 15 24 35 Plaque on the summit of Mount Greylock in Adams, Berkshire County, Massachusetts📷 Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Mount Greylock

Adams, MA

Views

Massachusetts’ highest peak, topped by a war memorial tower, with views into four states. The summit road is closed from late fall to spring.

Nearest town
Adams, MA
Category
Scenic viewpoints
GPS
42.6376, -73.1661
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

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The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. Cold, short days in November–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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The Mohawk Trail and the Berkshires – gray concrete arch bridgePhoto by Rutger Lanser on Unsplash
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Arnold Print Works (MASS MoCA) 5© Beyond My Ken · CC BY-SA 4.0
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MASS MoCA

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Natural Bridge State Park, North Adams – Eclipse Mill 243 Union Street North Adams© Beyond My Ken · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Natural Bridge State Park, North Adams

North Adams, MA
2024-08-01 14 37 28 View south-southwest from the Bennington Battle Monument in Bennington, Bennington County, Vermont© Famartin · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Bridge of Flowers – Bridge Flowers, 18 Water Street, Shelburne Falls, MA 01370, USA - panoramio (2)© davidpinter · CC BY 3.0
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Bridge of Flowers

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Campsites nearby

  • Historic Valley CampgroundCampsite
    5 mi from Mount Greylock · 100 pitches
    TentsCaravans
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Father Tom CampsiteCampsite
    5 mi from Mount Greylock
    Tents
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Sherman Brook CampsiteCampsite
    6 mi from Mount Greylock
    Free
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Old Seth Warner Shelter SiteCampsite
    9 mi from Mount Greylock
    Free
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Somerset AirfieldCampsite
    24 mi from Mount Greylock
    TentsCaravansFree
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  • Spacious Skies Campgrounds - Woodland HillsCampsite
    25 mi from Mount Greylock
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Massachusetts · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Mount Greylock?

Mount Greylock is in Adams, MA, at GPS 42.6376, -73.1661. It is about 5 mi from Williamstown.

Can you camp near Mount Greylock?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Spruce Group Site, about 1 mi away; within 25 mi there are 34 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Mount Greylock?

Mount Greylock is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: The Mohawk Trail and the Berkshires.

What is there to see near Mount Greylock?

Places worth a stop nearby: MASS MoCA (5 mi), Natural Bridge State Park, North Adams (6 mi), Bennington Battle Monument (17 mi) and Bridge of Flowers (22 mi).

When is the best time to visit Mount Greylock?

The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)