State Park · Massachusetts, United States
Bash Bish Falls State Park
Bash Bish Falls State Park is a state park in Massachusetts, United States, covering 424 acres (172 ha), established in 1924.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Berkshire 42°06′53″N 73°29′34″W / 42.11472°N 73.49278°W / 42.11472; -73.49278 ( Bash Bish Falls State Park ), Massachusetts, United States |
| Area | 424 acres (172 ha) |
| Established | 1924 |
| Coordinates | 42.1162° N, 73.4963° W |
| Managed by | Massachusetts state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Bash Bish Falls State Park
Bash Bish Falls State Park is a Massachusetts state park located in the town of Mount Washington. The park is named after Bash Bish Falls, Massachusetts' highest single-drop waterfall (60 feet (18 m)), which lies within its borders. The park is managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation and is one of several nature preserves in the extreme southwestern corner of Massachusetts noted for their scenery. It is adjacent to the 4,000-acre (1,600 ha) Mount Washington State Forest, as well as New York's 5,000-acre (2,000 ha) Taconic State Park.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Getting there
| Nearest town | Mount Washington, Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Getting there | located in the town of Mount Washington |
Airports near this park
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- Bradley International Airport (BDL) · Hartford, United States · 43.3 miles away
- Albany International Airport (ALB) · Albany, United States · 46.4 miles away
- LaGuardia Airport (LGA) · New York, United States · 94.5 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Massachusetts
Frequently asked questions
Where is Bash Bish Falls State Park?
Bash Bish Falls State Park is in Massachusetts, United States (42.1162° N, 73.4963° W).
When was Bash Bish Falls State Park established?
Bash Bish Falls State Park was established in 1924, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Bash Bish Falls State Park?
Bash Bish Falls State Park covers 424 acres (172 ha).
How do I get to Bash Bish Falls State Park?
The nearest town is Mount Washington, Massachusetts. located in the town of Mount Washington.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Massachusetts_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Massachusetts state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bash_Bish_Falls_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).