| Beartown State Forest | |
| Map: | USA Massachusetts#USA |
| Map Size: | 280 |
| Relief: | 1 |
| Location: | Monterey, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United States |
| Coordinates: | 42.2333°N -73.2744°W |
| Area Acre: | 10411 |
| Elevation: | 1722feet |
| Established: | 1921 |
| Governing Body: | Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation |
| Website: | Beartown State Forest |
Beartown State Forest is a publicly owned forest with recreational features located in the towns of Great Barrington, Monterey, Lee, and Tyringham, Massachusetts. The state forest's more than include of recreational parkland. It is managed by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation.
The forest was established with the state's purchase of 5000 acres in 1921. Forest roads were created by workers with the Civilian Conservation Corps beginning in 1933. Major CCC projects included the building of an earthen dam to create 35acres Benedict Pond. The CCC camps were active here until 1940.
Wildlife include deer, bobcats, fishers, black bear, and beaver. Flora includes deciduous forests, various flowering shrubs and wildflowers. Two areas of old growth forest exist in the park. At Burgoyne Pass (42.2675°N -73.2856°W), there are of old-growth eastern hemlock, northern red oak, eastern white pine, sweet birch, and yellow birch. At East Brook, there are of old-growth eastern hemlock and yellow birch.
The forest has trails for horseback riding, mountain biking, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, and all-terrain vehicle use. A 1.7miles interpretive trail loops around Benedict Pond and a 7.5miles stretch of the Appalachian Trail passes near the pond and across the forest. Swimming, fishing, and a ramp for non-motorized boating are offered on Benedict Pond. There are also facilities for camping, picnicking and restricted hunting as well as handicapped-accessible beaches and restrooms.