We did crosscountry skiing here. There are very nice trails and I really liked it. We started at…read morethe trailhead near the cabin and followed easy trail to the top. Near the top there are some loops. Well groomed. Today was very sunny and great day for XC skiing. At the cabin, there is a restroom, comfortable sofas, tables, and stove. Self paied tea and pea soup. I tried pea soup ($4/bowl) and it was tasty after skiing. The owner was nice. Day use fee is $12/day/person.

We just spent 4 days at Stump Sprouts and loved it. This is during COVID times, so we moved our pod…read moreof 7 people there and brought our own food. The lodge is a rustic and super comfortable place where you are immersed in nature. There was no skiing because the snow had melted, but we took advantage of all the trails and did lots of hiking. We also loved the wood-burning sauna. There are lots of games to play. The commercial kitchen has everything you need to cook an amazing meal. We are looking forward to returning when the meals are included bc we have heard they are amazing. The beds are comfortable- but very basic- full sized beds in every room plus a couple of bunks. perfect for a family. Stump Sprouts is a hidden gem in the Berkshires- so close but feels like a different universe! hope you get to enjoy it!

I visited this attraction in late September last year when I was also visiting the Freight Yard…read morePub. The visitors center was very good, and it had lots of interesting stuff about North Adams. One thing I find especially interesting is that they have an exhibit about the Hoosac Tunnel and how it was built. Overall, it was a great experience.

Rude manager he needs to be replaced. No organization skills when running bingo many people…read moredisappointed and left. We have been regular customers for many years. We have reservations for Labor Day and this will be our last trip there unless things change.

New owners in 2024. They had great management first year. 2025 is a joke. Management is rude,…read moreunprofessional and never present. Store isn't open when it should be, grounds are a mess. New owners should be firing this manager. They have had multiple complaints regarding him and they are oblivious to the situation. This campground has gone to hell the last few months! We'll be surprised if it even opens up next year. Lots of seasonal campers for sale.

Very nice, quiet campground. Small pond with stocked trout and baby native brookies, small beach…read more Has a small playground. I spent two nights there in a tent recently, during a Trout Hunting outing (there are excellent streams nearby and a good size lake down the road). Restroom was exceptionally clean, showers decent size. The new owners are friendly and very helpful. I had a bit of an incident involving my cell phone and a trout stream, and had to contact my wife and also email someone for my business. Renee took care of everything! If you're looking for a big pavillion, pool, organized kids activities, etc, probably not the best place for it. If you are looking for a picturesque, quiet place with very nice owners, check it out. I'll be back.

Had to cancel out trip 7 days before schedu;led arrival due to mother in law's serious illness (not…read moreexpected to recover). Zero refund or consideration offered even given the special circumstances. very disappointing. Will not rebook.

Trail: 4 stars, Price: 2 stars Most of easy/moderate trails…read moreare groomed, which is good. Despite the number of cars parked at the parking lot, trails are not much crowded. However, black trails and some blue trails are not groomed. I was cross-country skiing for 4 hours there and half of the trails I skied are not groomed. If you want to ski a lot, it is inevitable to ski not groomed trails as well. Considering paying $16 for 4 hours and half of them are not groomed, it is a rip-off. I have cross-country skied for $12 in Western Mass. Hope they decrease the price a little, then it will be a good deal.

Notchview is an excellent cross country skiing resort that is right off the main highway, very easy…read moreto get to, and has excellent trails. A great place for beginners and advanced skiers alike. Parking: As the turnoff is right off the main highway, traffic getting in and out of the parking area can be a little bit frustrating to navigate. There is parking alongside the road on both sides. As you approach Notchview from the road, take a look at the parking situation up near the lodge, sometimes there are several empty spaces, but most people don't see them, and end up parking clear at the bottom of the slight hill. Lodge: Notchview's lodge does not accurately match the quality of the skiing area. It's tight quarters, with chairs and tables crammed in every possible spot, leaving little room for comfort. Upstairs however, there are a couple of couches and an armchair, which is rarely ever taken. For a bit of privacy and peace and quiet, I'd recommend sitting upstairs. Notchview also does not have a kitchen. Instead, they rely on premade sandwiches, soups from a local restaurant, and other miscellaneous bakery items, such as bagels, muffins, and the odd vegetable samosa. The chili here is absolutely abhorrent, with far too much cumin. However, I did find that I really enjoyed the vegetable samosas, despite them being cold and not able to be warmed up. Cocoa, cider, etc. are all made from a packet, which you make yourself. There's little to no service in the food department. I'd advise planning ahead, and either packing your lunch, or making a trip to a local restaurant for a bite to eat. Skiing: Notchview excels in the trail department. There's lots of mileage, from beginner to advanced: gently sloping hills, wide open meadows, naturally increasing to steeper climbs and downhills. Some of the trails are a bit narrow. The tracks are well laid, and in most cases on both side of the trail. Notchview is not the easiest place for a beginner to start, as even some of the more basic trails still require technical skills that a first time cross country skier may not have. Before hitting the trails, I would have beginners practice in some of the more wide-open meadow spaces, especially how to kick up a hill and safely traverse a downhill. I'd strongly suggest skipping the rudimentary bunny hop trail. It is for beginners; however, if you are over the age of 10, your skis will be too long to navigate the sharp up and downs. You'll fall after getting stalled between two hills, and twist your knee like I did. It is much easier for those with very short skis to navigate this area. On the open-faced hills and meadows, the wind can get a bit harsh, so it's advisable to avoid these areas on particularly windy days. Once in the forest however, the wind dies down quite significantly. Another pro and con for Notchview is that they host a number of cross country skiing races. Notchview was the first place I ever tried to cross country ski, and it was very intimidating to be surrounded by advanced skiers who were intensely focused on their race (they can be a bit coarse). I would recommend avoiding race days if at all possible, as the lodge becomes very congested and some trails are limited due to their use by those racing. Not to mention the fact that the crowds can cause a lot of frustration and anxiety for those who are just learning. Notchview is a cross country skiing staple. Its simple access, no-nonsense directions make it an easy choice when the weather may be poor. However, you will end up sacrificing a chance at good food at a comfortable lodge, and instead be subjected to lots of people, both on the trails and off.

Stopped in and had a delightful conversation. Discussed the history of the area as well as local…read morerecommendations.

There we 6 of us the stayed here for a wedding. It was great! Plenty of room for all of us. Very…read moreclean and had all the amenities needed with snacks, coffee, refrigerator, access to nice outdoor area, etc. The owners, Randy and Barbara, were extremely accommodating even working with some of the people they knew attending the same wedding and coordinating wedding gift bags for when we checking in. We already are talking about having our family stay here again. I highly recommend to anyone. Close to skiing, golf, hiking, restaurants, etc.

A sweet place to tent for the night on my travels home to Maine. The tent sites are flat and…read moregrassy/mossy, with trees for shade. Reservations are easy, just call! Check in was a breeze, staff is warm and welcoming. The bathrooms and showers are a bit of a walk but they are clean and spacious. The only thing that was a little bit off was filling my water bottle. There is a sink outside the bathrooms, it's like where you can do dishes I guess, but it looked liked it needs a good scrub. It was the only place I could see to fill my water bottle. There is some road noise because the highway is very close. I slept with earplugs, it was fine.Overall a great stay. I'll definitely stay there again!

Very pretty setting. Well manicured. Right off 91. Therein lies the problem. The 91 traffic is…read moreso loud. You're really only years away. We could get no sleep and during the day it's just as loud. No relaxation there. Other than that it was nice. Wouldn't stay there again