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Protected area in Massachusetts, United States
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October Mountain State Forest is a state park in the Berkshires of Massachusetts.
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A scenic vista, marked on the DCR maps
Provides scenic views of Washington Mountain Marsh
October Mountain Cemetery
No longer in use and with most of the headstones now gone, this cemetery was established in 1811. Was originally Chapel Cemetery.
The area was flooded in 1985 with the construction of the dam.
Yokum Brook Dam
Buckley Dunton Reservoir is available for swimming, non-motorized boating, kayaking, and canoeing, as well as fishing and birdwatching. The parking lot and boat ramp is at Buckley Dutton. Boats are car top only.
The lake is open to fishing, swimming, non-motorized boating, kayaking, and canoeing, and for hiking and birdwatching along the shoreline. Picnicking, including outdoor grilling, is also popular, and picnic tables and grills are provided.
The pond, in Washington near the border with Lee, is available for fishing, swimming, and non-motorized water activities, and has picnic spaces along the shoreline.
Foot traffic only. Hunting is not allowed on the trail, and all firearms must be unloaded when carried on the trail.
Makes a 2.7-mile loop around Washington Mountain Marsh; moderate difficulty
1.7-mile loop. Goes up Schermerhorn Brook gorge to Felton Pond, then back down the other side. Blazed blue.
5.4-mile loop with 700 feet of multiple elevation rises and drops
2-mile trail, open for ORVs and mountain biking as well as hiking. A broad and hilly road of rock and gravel, so a challenging ride for experienced riders.
4.1-mile dirt trail designed for ORVs and mountain bikes. It has rocks, roots, steep hills, and sharp turns, making it a challenging ride.
.7-mile trail for ORVs and mountain biking, as well as hiking. Connects to the Navin Trail and from there to the larger trail network.
Restaurant and bar at the edge of the park. Includes regular music and spoken word performances in the bar room. Closed for the season as of December 1, 2025, will reopen in the Spring of 2026.
The camping season is mid-May through mid-October. Camping is only allowed during the season, and only at the designated sites. Has yurts, pop-up sites, and RV sites. RV sites do not have electricity.
Campsite for Appalachian Trail hikers. Group site with 5 tent pads and a camping capacity of 12. Has a moldering privy, bear box, and a water source that crosses the trail just south of campsite.
Seasonal farm stand on the border of the reserve
On foot
The Appalachian Trail runs through the Washington portion of the reserve and is the most convenient trail by which to access the forest.
Appalachian Trail trailheads
The following trailheads are those connected to an access road. There are more trailheads connected to other hiking trails throughout the forest.
The main campground is accessible by car and RV. Several car-accessible roads also go through the park; some of these are unpaved dirt roads.
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