ADAMS, Mass. — The roads to Mount Greylock will open for the season on Saturday, May 16. 

 

Sperry Campground opens on Friday, May 22, and Bascom Lodge is expected to open on Saturday, May 23. 

 

Mount Greylock Advisory Council got an update last Wednesday on opening the campground from and clearing trails Trails Supervisor Rebecca Barnes at the Greylock Glen Visitors Center. 

 

The tenting campground has new grills, picnic table, solar-powered toilets and more. The lean-tos are being repaired and will be completed by opening day. They are getting new roofs, new staining, and some log replacements and floor replacements.

 

Department of Conservation and Recreation staff are working on winter cleanup by removing debris and making sure the campground is safe for use.

 

The Visitor Center on Rockwell Road recently installed new solar power lights in the parking lot that Barnes said will improve safety and nighttime access for programs.

 

There will be construction coming up at the Visitor Center with the installation of a new heating system; access to the center will be available while they are working.