Bridge of Flowers
Shelburne Falls, MA
An old trolley bridge turned into a garden walk across the Deerfield River. Nearby, glacial potholes are carved into the riverbed below the falls.
The Bridge of Flowers in Shelburne Falls, in western Massachusetts, is a footbridge about 400 feet (121 m) long over the Deerfield River, planted as a flower garden. It was built in 1908 for the Shelburne Falls and Colrain Street Railway. After the trolley company went bankrupt in 1927, a local resident suggested turning the bridge into a garden, and it was planted in 1929. Today volunteers from the women's club tend the beds together with a gardener. Admission is free, and a donation box stands at the Buckland end.
Something is in bloom from early April to late October, with the peak from late May through September. Just downstream, the Deerfield River has ground large round glacial potholes into the bedrock; viewing platforms are a short walk away on the Buckland side. The bridge was closed for repairs in 2024 and until July 2025. In 2026 it opened on April 1 but closed again from April 27 for soil replacement and replanting, with no reopening date given (as of July 2026). Check the current status at bridgeofflowersmass.org before you go.
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- Shelburne Falls, MA
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- 42.6040, -72.7400
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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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Campsites nearby
- Mohawk ParkMotorhome stopover9 mi from Bridge of FlowersMotorhomes
- Barton CoveCampsite10 mi from Bridge of FlowersTentsDrinking waterToiletsDogs allowed
- Historic Valley CampgroundCampsite19 mi from Bridge of Flowers · 100 pitchesTentsCaravans
- Father Tom CampsiteCampsite21 mi from Bridge of FlowersTents
- KOA WesthamptonMotorhome stopover22 mi from Bridge of FlowersMotorhomes
- Sherman Brook CampsiteCampsite22 mi from Bridge of FlowersFree
All campsites in Massachusetts · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Bridge of Flowers?
Bridge of Flowers is in Shelburne Falls, MA, at GPS 42.6040, -72.7400. It is about 7 mi from Greenfield.
Can you camp near Bridge of Flowers?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Mohawk Park, about 9 mi away; within 25 mi there are 20 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Bridge of Flowers?
Bridge of Flowers is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: The Mohawk Trail and the Berkshires.
What is there to see near Bridge of Flowers?
Places worth a stop nearby: Natural Bridge State Park, North Adams (19 mi), MASS MoCA (20 mi), Mount Greylock (22 mi) and Bennington Battle Monument (31 mi).
When is the best time to visit Bridge of Flowers?
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)