October Mountain State Forest Custom Search   There are 10 ski trails to choose from and 5 great ski lifts at the close by ski area Bousquet. Bousquet boasts on average 8 feet of beautiful snow annually and has a nice 750-foot elevation difference. Skiers from far and wide like Bousquet. 40% of the ski trails at Bousquet are difficult, and 60% are intermediate or beginner; there is a total of 34 acres of ski terrain. The 11 ski trails that cover the nearby ski resort Otis Ridge are lots of fun; these ski trails get an average of 6 feet of snow yearly. Otis Ridge has a nice 400-foot vertical drop,     and has 5 great ski lifts. Otis Ridge is liked by skiers; it has 70% green and blue ski trails and 30% hard ski trails. A total of 60 acres of skiing territory in all. 20% of the 110 acres of skiing territory at Ski Butternut consist of difficult slopes. But there are great slopes for children and beginners as well; 80% of the slopes are blue and green. There is a total of 22 slopes at close by Ski Butternut; this ski hill gets blanketed by 10 feet of wonderful snow per season.     Map Detailed Map Contact Info Phone, Email, Address, GPS coordinates Campgrounds Nearby List of Nearby Campgrounds Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available in and near October Mountain State Forest.   Lakes in and near October Mountain State Forest Ashley Reservoir, Berkshire County, 3 miles away Pontoosuc Lake, Berkshire County, 7 miles away Berkshire Pond, Berkshire County, 8 miles away Onota Lake, Berkshire County, 8 miles away Ashmere Lake, Berkshire County, 9 miles away   Campgrounds in and near October Mountain State Forest October Mountain State Forest, Lenox Dale, 3 miles away Maple Glade Campground, Lee, 3 miles away October Mt Lean-to - Appalachian Trail, Becket, 3 miles away Upper Goose Pond Cabin - Appalachian Trail, Tyringham, 3 miles away Bissellville Campground, Hinsdale, 6 miles away   Public Lands in and near October Mountain State Forest Wahconah Falls State Park, Massachusetts, 9 miles away Pittsfield State Forest, Massachusetts, 12 miles away York Lake, Massachusetts, 13 miles away   Marinas in and near October Mountain State Forest T & C Marina, East Otis , 14 miles away J and D Marina, Otis , 14 miles away   Whitewater Rivers in and near October Mountain State Forest Konkapot Brook, Berkshire County , 7 miles away, Class I-III - 11 miles long (Mill River to Ashley Falls) Westfield River - West Branch, Berkshire Hampshire County , 8 miles away, Class III-IV - 9.5 miles long (Becket to Chester) Farmington River - West Branch, Berkshire/ Hampden County , 11 miles away, Class II - 5 miles long (Upper Upper New Boston)   Hotels near October Mountain State Forest Pilgrim Inn, Lee , 4 miles away Super 8 Lee/Berkshires/Outlet Area, Lee , 4 miles away Chambery Inn, Lee , 4 miles away Black Swan Inn, An Ascend Collection Hotel Member, Lee , 4 miles away Cranwell Resort Spa And Golf, Lenox , 5 miles away   Ski Areas near October Mountain State Forest Bousquet, Massachusetts , 6 miles away, 750 foot drop, 5 lifts, 10 runs Otis Ridge, Massachusetts , 11 miles away, 400 foot drop, 5 lifts, 11 runs Ski Butternut, Massachusetts , 12 miles away, 1000 foot drop, 10 lifts, 22 runs