Father Tom Campsite

"Amazing MUST stop for Appalachian Trail hikers!! Father Toms Camp sits right on the Hike/Bike path and they even provide free loaner bikes to get your Dollar General resupply taken care of while enjoying a bit of crossfit!!"

"Great campsite in an extremely convenient location. It's just off the AT and very close to the post office, dollar general, and cheshire sporting goods. They have bicycles you can borrow, running water, electricity, and a hiker box. I camped for 1 night, it was very quiet and dark. I slept great."

"Amazing campsite for Appalachian Trail hikers. Water, power, bikes for errands and a perfect location."

"Drove up to meet my kids there today. Resupply of food and clothes. Father Tom's is a great campsite. Neat, clean And a nice group of hikers there."

"This is the "perfect storm" of Appalachian Trail campsites: Town water, multiple outlets to charge devices, large trash can, port-a potty, and a bear box. It sits maybe 100 yards away from the post office and bus stop (which can take you anywhere in the county). A couple eateries are very close (and others deliver here), and just a short bike ride away sits Dollar General, Dunkin Donuts/Conv store, liquor store, bank/ATM, and Berkshire Outfitters. Oh, and FREE BICYCLES FOR HIKERS. The campsite is a flat grassy area with plenty of space for up to 12 campers and is almost literally on the AT (maybe 30 yards away). The town's AT Committee also installed 3 very large poles for hammock campers, a privacy fence (because it shares a road to the Town's Highway Dept), and cleared out a very short trail to the small river adjacent to the site. The only thing missing is a small pavilion in case it rains. The town of Cheshire is an official Appalachian Trail Community, so there are many hiker-friendly people everywhere. After hiking for so many miles, it was so nice to be able to hop on a bike and ride around town or take a beautiful ride down the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail (adjacent to the campsite) alongside Cheshire Lake or through some historical areas up to the town of Adams. Tomorrow we conquer Mt. Greylock (MA highest elevation) and then head into Vermont the next day. Today, we relax and enjoy this wonderful gem."