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State Parks in Berkshire County, Massachusetts

10 state parks in Berkshire County. Every location page has sunrise and sunset azimuths, a monthly golden hour table, Milky Way windows and nearby spots.

Top state parks

Tolland State ForestState Park
Tolland State ForestBerkshire County
Natural Bridge State ParkState Park
Natural Bridge State ParkBerkshire County
Mount Greylock State ReservationState Park
Mount Greylock State ReservationBerkshire County
Mount Washington State ForestState Park
Mount Washington State ForestBerkshire County
Savoy Mountain State ForestState Park
Savoy Mountain State ForestBerkshire County
Bash Bish Falls State ParkState Park
Bash Bish Falls State ParkBerkshire County
Clarksburg State ParkState Park
Clarksburg State ParkBerkshire County
Wahconah Falls State ParkState Park
Wahconah Falls State ParkBerkshire County
Mount Everett State ReservationState Park
Mount Everett State ReservationBerkshire County
Western Gateway Heritage State ParkState Park
Western Gateway Heritage State ParkBerkshire County

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How to photograph state parks

State parks often protect a signature feature — a gorge, lake or overlook — that is best in early morning before visitors and harsh light arrive.

  • Check park hours: many state parks close at dusk, which affects sunset and night shooting.
  • Ask rangers about photography permits for commercial work, models or drones.
  • Weekday mornings are the least crowded at popular viewpoints.
  • Trail maps often mark overlooks — combine them with the sun azimuth to plan.
  • Day-use fees or passes are common; buy them online before arriving.

Season: Spring wildflowers and autumn color are peak seasons in most parks.