Primitive Campground
Facilities & details
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Know before you go
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- No drinking water on site — bring enough for your whole stay.
- Campfires are allowed, but check for seasonal fire bans before lighting one.
- This is a backcountry site — you'll need to carry in your gear and water.
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🏞️ Attractions
Mount Washington State Forest is a 4,619-acre (1,869 ha) state forest in Mount Washington, Massachusetts. The forest conjoins with New York state and the state of Connecticut in the southern Taconic Mountains of the southwestern Berkshire region of Massachusetts. In addition to offering recreational and scenic opportunities, the forest lies adjacent to Bash Bish Falls State Park. It is managed by
Bash Bish Falls State Park is a Massachusetts state park located in the town of Mount Washington. The park is named after Bash Bish Falls, Massachusetts' highest single-drop waterfall, which lies within its borders. The park is managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation and is one of several nature preserves in the extreme southwestern corner of Massachusetts noted for their scenery.

Bash Bish Falls, a waterfall in Bash Bish Falls State Park in the Taconic Mountains of southwestern Massachusetts (Berkshire County), is the highest waterfall in the state. The falls are made up of a series of cascades, nearly 200 feet (61 m) in total. The final cascade is split into twin falls by a jutting rock, dropping in a 59-foot (18 m) "V" over boulders to a serene pool below. The waters of
Bash Bish Falls, a waterfall in Bash Bish Falls State Park in the Taconic Mountains of southwestern Massachusetts, is the highest waterfall in the state. The falls are made up of a series of cascades, nearly 200 feet (61 m) in total. The final cascade is split into twin falls by a jutting rock, dropping in a 59-foot (18 m) "V" over boulders to a serene pool below.

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🛒 Amenities & services
🛒 Groceries
- Depot Deli
- Copake Front Porch Market
- Stewarts
⛽ Fuel
Valero
Gulf
- Fuel station
🍽️ Food & drink
- Dad's Copake Diner
- Full Moon Organics Bakery/Restaurant
- The Pond Restaurant
➕ Medical
- Autism Treatment Center of America
🚻 Toilets & showers
- Public toilets
🎾 Sports
- Tennis
- Undermountain Golf Course
- Swimming pool
🏧 ATM & bank
KeyBank- NBT Bank
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Good to know
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How much does it cost to camp at Primitive Campground?
Primitive Campground is free to camp at.
Do I need to book ahead for Primitive Campground?
No — it's first-come, first-served.
Can I bring an RV or caravan to Primitive Campground?
No, caravans and RVs aren't permitted here.
Can I pitch a tent at Primitive Campground?
Yes, tent camping is allowed.
Are campfires allowed at Primitive Campground?
Yes, campfires are permitted — always check for seasonal fire bans before you go.
Is there drinking water at Primitive Campground?
No — bring your own drinking water.
Are there toilets at Primitive Campground?
Yes, toilets are available on site.
Are showers available at Primitive Campground?
No, showers are not available.
Is there an RV dump station at Primitive Campground?
No dump station is available.
Who runs Primitive Campground?
Primitive Campground is operated by Mass DCR.
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