Catamount State Forest

Category: State park

Address: Colrain, MA 01340, USA

Phone: +14133395504

Opening hours

Sunday: 7AM–8PM

Monday: 7AM–8PM

Tuesday: 7AM–8PM

Wednesday: 7AM–8PM

Thursday: 7AM–8PM

Friday: 7AM–8PM

Saturday: 7AM–8PM

Reviews

J D

Nov 5, 2021

The directions bring you to a one lane road that is essentially someone’s driveway before turning into a dirt road that my little car was definitely not going to make it down. There wasn’t even anywhere reasonably close to park. Maybe if you have a truck or jeep and can make it down that dirt road there’s some sort of parking, idk.

Doug Snyder

Mar 7, 2021

Google brought us up a one lane road that dead ended abruptly in the middle of nowhere. This was early March with snow on the ground. No idea what it's like IF you get there but don't rely on Google to make that happen.

Joshua Carnes

Feb 14, 2019

Awesome place to go for a hike and enjoy the scenery. Unfortunately there aren't many trail maps available (in print or online), but popular paths can be located via Strava Heat Maps or other hiking/trail apps. The old schoolhouse monument is very interesting, as are the remnants of cellar holes and rock walls (around the southern half of the forest). McLeod Island has beautiful views, but don't expect to find much else on it. Expect to tackle some hills (there isn't much flat land around here) and definitely pack a lot of bug spray in the summer.

Ryan

Apr 10, 2016

It was the best. I loved camping here until they opened the gate. Now the drunk rednecks can drive right up to the pond. They are there every weekend night, giant fire, blasting country music. They see a fire across the pond and start yelling at you. It's terrible. It's such a beautiful serene place, why ruin it with beer and blasting music. The town or the dep should fix this, either close the gate, or have it only open during the day, either by putting a time lock on it or having a person do it. Or just drive up and bust them, do it a few times and the word gets out. When I was a drunken teenager the same thing happened, there was a party spot in the woods, they came a few times and busted people for drinking underage. The word got out and nobody was there at night anymore, no more beer cans everywhere, etc.

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Questions & Answers

How is the road to the top?

Alicia Jeffery | Nov 9, 2021
Tyber Oborne | Nov 9, 2021

That depends on the vehicle and the skill of the driver. An average sedan and an average driver can very easily make it to the gate, where there is room to park. From there its an easy walk to the pond (under a mile, very easy terrain with some incline) If you want to test your "offroad" skills a little, drive past the gate. The road gets much worse (in some spots), with noticeable ruts, rocks, and roots that can ruin a car if you overestimate your skills. A slow and careful driver will be able to reach the "upper lot" (only ~5 minute walk from the pond shore) without issue. I've seen people get a prius up to that lot without issue/damage (I don't recommend it). If you're familiar with driving in mud, AND have a decent 4wd vehicle (Tacoma, Jeep, ect), you can drive right up to the lake shore if you want, but beware: it costs an arm and a leg to get a tow out, if you get stuck. If you're not sure, park and walk the extra couple minutes. Better than paying thousands because of pride

Is it safe to visit during hunting season?

Victor Rossi | Sep 6, 2019
jim bonham | Sep 6, 2019

It's an active hunting area. I avoid it during shotgun season.

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