The Mount
Lenox, MA
Novelist Edith Wharton’s house and formal gardens, which she designed herself in 1902.
- Nearest town
- Lenox, MA
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 42.3336, -73.2839
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and October. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Nearby
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Campsites nearby
- Spacious Skies Campgrounds - Woodland HillsCampsite8 mi from The Mount
- Chester Railway StationCampsite16 mi from The Mount · 1 pitchesTentsElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
- Taconic State Park CampgroundCampsite19 mi from The Mount · 96 pitches
- BobriwkaCampsite22 mi from The Mount
- BobriwkaCampsite22 mi from The Mount
- Lone Oak CampsitesCampsite23 mi from The MountWi-Fi
All campsites in Massachusetts · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is The Mount?
The Mount is in Lenox, MA, at GPS 42.3336, -73.2839. It is about 10 mi from Great Barrington.
Can you camp near The Mount?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Lee Campground, about 3 mi away; within 25 mi there are 43 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass The Mount?
The Mount is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: The Mohawk Trail and the Berkshires.
What is there to see near The Mount?
Places worth a stop nearby: Norman Rockwell Museum (4 mi), Mount Greylock (22 mi), MASS MoCA (27 mi) and Natural Bridge State Park, North Adams (28 mi).
When is the best time to visit The Mount?
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)