The 300-foot beach of the York Lake is a popular attraction at the Sandisfield State Forest for swimming, picnicking and relaxing. Hunting (seasonally), walking, hiking, horseback riding and cross-country skiing are other popular activities at this hardwood state forest. The Campbell Falls State Park is also a nearby attraction that offers additional recreational activities and multi-use trails.
The 2.2 mile Pond Loop Trail is the most popular moderate level trail at Sandisfield-- it offers fantastic views of the lake.
Sandisfield State Forest is located in the southern Berkshires in western Massachusetts.<br /><br />From East or West/Mass Pike (Rte. I-90): Take Exit 2 in Lee. Follow MA Rte. 102 west for 4.7 miles to Stockbridge. Turn left and follow U.S. Rte. 7 south for 6.1 miles to Great Barrington. Turn left and follow MA Rte. 23 east for 3.5 miles. Turn onto Rt 57 east/Rt 183 south for 6.1 miles to New Marlborough Village, just past Inn on Geen and Gedney Farms , Routes 57 and 183 split, go right on Rt 183 south for 2.7 miles and turn left to enter Sandisfield State Park York Lake.<br /><br /><br />From East or West/Rte. 57: On Rte. 57 in New Marlborough, at Sandisfield town line, turn onto Forest Road (look for brown park sign). Continue on Forest Rd. for 2 miles to day-use area.
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