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October Mountain is the largest state forest in Massachusetts. At 16,500 acres October Mountain has a vast network of hiking trails including a section of the Appalachian Trail.

The Campground at October Mountain offers 47 campsites on 3 levels.  Level 1 is less wooded than level 2 and seem to be better suited for campers or RV’s. None of the sites offer water or electric hookup. Level sites are more wooded especially 47, 48, and 49.  Level 3 offers three yurts and a couple of camp sites.  There are 2 bathrooms on the ground both were just so so, Not super clean nor dirty.  As most Mass State Parks the bathrooms have outdoor dish washing stations, a nice feature.

The few times I stayed here I found most of the campers to be quiet. October Mountain’s biggest downfall is the power transformer station across from the campground.  On the first level, the hum from the transformers is annoying at best, on the second level it is quieter but still a constant hum is present.  I would choose to stay else where for this reason alone.  Not the wilderness campground I was hoping for in Mass’ biggest state park…

Campground Map

Mohawk Trail State Forest Campground is on RT 2 in Charlemont, MA.  The campground is along the banks of the cold river, in spring this river flows very strong with winter melt. As summer moves in the river slows to nothing more than a trickle.  Sites 47-56 are closest to the river. Sites 1-35 are on an upper level and are far enough from the river not to see it.

56 wooded  campsites are available seasonally, and six overnight log cabins are open year-round. The sites here are best for tent camping as they are on the smaller side and have no hookups.  Campsitesare clean and well kept, have a fire ring with built in grill and a picnic table. Sites share bear lockers as bears are very prevalent in the area. This campground is about as secluded as you

Totem Trail

get in the area.  Over 6,000 acres of mountain ridges, deep gorges and tall old-growth trees make you feel like you are far away from it all.  The closest store is 4Family east on RT2 it is a gas and convince store that has the basics. A few hiking trails from the campground will keep you busy, I recommend the Totem Trail.

Bathrooms are clean enough and each has a dish washing  station outside. The showers have warm water and are free push button timer style showers.

This is one of my favorite places to camp… You can press your luck and hope for an open site upon arrival or reserve your site through reserveamerica.com.

Crown Point, NY

Crown Point Public Campground is located at 784 Bridge Road, Crown Point, NY 12928. This campground is located on the southern edge of the 281,600 acre Lake Champlain and right on the New York / Vermont border.  Crown Point rests over battlefields and fort locations dating back to 1775, remnants of the old forts can still be seen.  In the campground you will also find a beautiful lighthouse and fishing pier, both seem to be the main draw of the campground. A boat launch ramp is also located inside the campground so, if boating is your thing, this is a great place to stay.  The rate to camp here is $17 a nite and reservations can be made through reserve america.

The Lighthouse

The Crown Point website shows many sites that you would think to be waterside or lake front camping, but only few sites even have water front views. Sites 1-10 are they only sites with a clear view to the water but a fence (and a steep hill) block access to the water from your site.

The other sites that look like they might be on the water are not and the view is blocked by heavy tree cover.  Most of the sites here seem better suited for RVs and campers more so than tents.  Most sites have water close by and no other hookups, The do have a waste dump station on the grounds.  If you seek seclusion from other campers this might not be the place for you.  The whole campground is essentially a field with enough trees to create mostly shaded sites, but you will have a full view of your neighbors site.  The lean-to site, site 48 is the only site that offers true privacy.  All sites are full grass with fireplaces and picnic tables. Sites 27-32 are very close together and I would rate them the worst sites in the campground, also 55-59 are very close to the main road (Bridge RD.) that sees a good amount of traffic.  Sites 42-47

Entrance Road

are the best group of sites in Crown Point in my opinion.

Bathrooms can make or break a campground and Crown Point didn’t excel nor fail here.  They had bathrooms with hot water and they were clean enough.  Nothing spectacular and nothing gross either. The showers near the check in station seemed to have a lower water pressure than the other shower but was usable.

Shopping for food and supplies can requie a bit of travel withing 10 min you have a great general store that has most things and a bait shop that seems well stocked, but it is a

Sites 27-31

20-30 min windy road drive to a grocery store, Super Walmart in Ticonderoga, NY

Conclusion: If you want a relaxing campground where you can fish, boat, and explore history this is a great place. If these things don’t interest you or you want a private site you might want to look elsewhere.  I would stay here again if I had a reason to be in the area buy would not go out of my way to stay here…