Mount Greylock Rules & Regulations

Dogs are allowed at Mount Greylock on a leash no longer than 10 feet, attended at all times, with proof of a current rabies shot. Drones are not allowed. Hunting is banned from May 20 to Columbus Day and, at any time, within 0.75 miles of the Veterans War Memorial Tower. Camping is only allowed at Sperry Road Campground and the trail lean-tos. The park is open dawn to dusk.

Dogs and Pets

• Leash: 10 feet maximum, and your pet must be attended at all times.
• Rabies: carry current proof of vaccination.
• Waste: clean up after your pet and take the waste out of the park.
• Hunting season: DCR asks that leashed pets wear blaze orange too.

Drones

No drones. DCR lists this as a reservation-wide restriction, including at the summit.

Hunting

Hunting is allowed at Mount Greylock with restrictions. It's not allowed from May 20 to the day the state observes as Columbus Day, and never within the War Memorial Park, a 0.75-mile radius around the tower. Full rules are on DCR's hunting page, which also links a hunter access map.

• No hunting within 500 feet of picnic and camping areas, buildings, restrooms or parking lots.
• No hunting within 150 feet of any paved road.
• No target shooting or target practice.
• No organized field trials without written permission from the Director.
• Hikers and leashed pets should wear blaze orange during hunting season.

Camping and Fires

• Camp only at Sperry Road Campground (by reservation, in season) or at the five lean-to shelters.
• Register backpacking and off-season trips with park staff at (413) 499-4262.
• Use the fire ring at your campsite. Firewood is sold with your reservation or by staff on site, cash only.
• Don't bring firewood from elsewhere: "Do not transport firewood."
• Store food in the bear-proof locker at your site.

Vehicles and the Auto Roads

• No vehicles over 22 feet on the Mount Greylock auto roads or to the summit.
• No ATVs or other off-road vehicles on trails.
• No skateboarding or longboarding on the parkway.
• Park only in designated areas, and don't block other cars. See parking.
• Snowmobiles are allowed on designated winter snowmobile trails.

On the Trails

• Stay on designated trails and roads.
• Keep groups to 12 people or fewer, with one adult for every five children.
• Hikers let bikes and horses pass. Bikers keep control and don't skid. Riders keep control of their horses.
• Carry in, carry out. Leave no trace.
• Gates on old roads are there to keep out motor vehicles. Everyone else is welcome past them.

Hours

The reservation is open dawn to dusk. Overnight stays are only for campers, shelter users and Bascom Lodge guests. All seasons are on our hours page.

Questions

Call the park at (413) 499-4262. The DCR park page lists the current restrictions and is the source of record.