Mount Greylock
Adams, MA
Massachusetts’ highest peak, topped by a war memorial tower, with views into four states. The summit road is closed from late fall to spring.
Mount Greylock, near Adams in the Berkshires of western Massachusetts, is the state's highest peak at 3,491 feet (1,064 m). The summit is crowned by the 93-foot (28 m) Veterans War Memorial Tower, built in 1931 and 1932 and dedicated in June 1933. According to Atlas Obscura, its beacon can be seen at night from up to 70 miles (110 km), and from the tower the view reaches far into the neighboring states. The mountain inspired Herman Melville and Henry David Thoreau.
The summit roads (Rockwell Road and Notch Road) were open from May 16 to October 30 in 2026; vehicles longer than 22 feet (6.7 m) are not allowed on them, so large motorhomes have to stay below (as of October 2026). The tower was open daily until Indigenous Peoples Day (October 12, 2026). Hikers can climb by several routes, including an 11.5-mile (18.5 km) stretch of the Appalachian Trail within the reservation of roughly 12,500 acres (50 km²). Bascom Lodge, built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s, offers overnight stays and meals outside winter. Sperry Road Campground, with primitive tent sites about 2 miles (3 km) from the summit, can be reached only on foot.
- Nearest town
- Adams, MA
- Category
- Scenic viewpoints
- GPS
- 42.6376, -73.1661
- Editor's pick
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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
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)
Sources
Featured in these trip guides
Photo by Rutger Lanser on UnsplashThe Mohawk Trail and the Berkshires
© Famartin · CC BY-SA 4.0Dunes, lighthouses and hairpin bends – by camper from Cape Cod over the Mohawk Trail to the Berkshires
Photo by Jim Witkowski on UnsplashDinosaur tracks, reservoir forests and autumn summits – by camper from the Pioneer Valley over Jacob’s Ladder through the Berkshires to Mount Greylock
Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Historic Valley CampgroundCampsite5 mi from Mount Greylock · 100 pitchesTentsCaravans
- Father Tom CampsiteCampsite5 mi from Mount GreylockTents
- Sherman Brook CampsiteCampsite6 mi from Mount GreylockFree
- Old Seth Warner Shelter SiteCampsite9 mi from Mount GreylockFree
- Somerset AirfieldCampsite24 mi from Mount GreylockTentsCaravansFree
- Spacious Skies Campgrounds - Woodland HillsCampsite25 mi from Mount Greylock
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 North Adams.
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, Dunes, lighthouses and hairpin bends – by camper from Cape Cod over the Mohawk Trail to the Berkshires and Dinosaur tracks, reservoir forests and autumn summits – by camper from the Pioneer Valley over Jacob’s Ladder through the Berkshires to Mount Greylock.
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)