Mount Greylock Hours & Fees
Mount Greylock State Reservation is open dawn to dusk, every day of the year. The visitor center in Lanesborough is open daily from 9am to 4pm, with a short break from 12:30 to 1pm, and closes on Thanksgiving and Christmas. The auto roads to the summit are seasonal: May 16 through October 30, 2026. There's no entrance fee.
Each part of the mountain keeps its own season. Here's every one in one place, with what it costs.
Hours at a Glance
Park Hours
DCR lists the reservation as open dawn to dusk. That covers the trails, the trailhead lots and the visitor center grounds. Overnight use is only for campers, lean-to users and Bascom Lodge guests, and DCR asks backpackers to register their trip (see camping).
Visitor Center Hours
Open daily, 9:00am to 12:30pm and 1:00pm to 4:00pm. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. Restrooms are open 9am to 4pm. The visitor center is at 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MA 01237, and admission and parking are free. Call (413) 499-4262.
Auto Road Season
Rockwell Road and Notch Road to the summit are open May 16 through October 30, 2026. Outside those dates the roads are closed to cars above the visitor center. Vehicles over 22 feet are banned on the auto roads at all times. More on the auto road page.
Veterans War Memorial Tower Hours
The tower is open daily from Memorial Day weekend to Indigenous Peoples Day, weather permitting. In 2026 it opened May 23, 2026. DCR doesn't list an admission fee.
Bascom Lodge Season
DCR says Bascom Lodge is open from late May through mid or late October. In 2026 it opened May 23, 2026. The lodge sets its own daily hours for food and check-in; check with the lodge.
Campground Season
Sperry Road Campground's main season in 2026 is May 22 through September 6, 2026, by reservation. There's no off-season camping there. The five trail lean-tos stay open year-round.
Fees
- Entry: free. Mount Greylock isn't on DCR's 2026 list of parks that charge a daily parking fee.
- Visitor center parking: free.
- Summit parking: DCR's trail mileage sheet and the National Park Service both mention a $2 fee at the summit lot; check the sign there. See parking.
- Camping: $8 a night for Massachusetts plates, $20 for out-of-state plates. Group sites $35 and $100.
- Trail shelters: free.
Seasonal Water and Restrooms
Drinking water is available year-round at the visitor center, and behind Bascom Lodge on the summit from late May through October. The campground has water during its main season. Visitor center restrooms are open 9am to 4pm.
Hunting Season Dates
Hunting isn't allowed from May 20 to Columbus Day (the day the state observes as Columbus Day), or within 0.75 miles of the War Memorial Tower at any time. Outside those dates, hunters may be in the woods, so DCR asks hikers and leashed pets to wear blaze orange. Details on our rules page.
Holiday Closures
The visitor center closes on Thanksgiving and Christmas. The park itself stays open dawn to dusk.
Dates change each year. The DCR park page is the source of record.
Hours FAQ
What are Mount Greylock's hours?
The reservation is open dawn to dusk year-round. The visitor center is open daily 9am to 4pm (closed 12:30 to 1pm, and on Thanksgiving and Christmas).
Is Mount Greylock free?
Yes. There's no entrance fee and the visitor center parking is free. DCR's trail mileage sheet and the National Park Service both mention a $2 fee at the summit lot; check the sign there.
When does the Mount Greylock road open and close?
In 2026 the auto roads to the summit are open May 16 through October 30, 2026. DCR sets the dates each year.
Is Mount Greylock open in winter?
Yes. The park is open dawn to dusk all year and the visitor center stays open. The summit roads, tower, lodge and campground are closed in winter, but year-round trailheads stay open for hiking, snowshoeing and skiing.
Facts from the DCR page for Mount Greylock State Reservation.