Accessible by car with reservations available, Chester Railway Station operates as a private campground featuring converted train cars on a grassy field adjacent to active railroad tracks. The site accommodates up to four people in the caboose and allows tent camping on the surrounding grounds. Basic amenities include toilets, picnic tables, firewood, and WiFi access.
Active trains pass through regularly at night, creating an authentic railway experience that appeals particularly to train enthusiasts. The facility maintains clean conditions and offers cell service coverage. For different camping experiences, Walker Island Family Camping provides a more traditional family-oriented setting nearby.
Description
Caboose Camper Rental! Camp in an authentic 1919 railroad caboose! Drive right to the site. Electricity available. Outdoor cooking/eating facilities. Camp beside the busy CSX Boston Line. Need more room? Set up tents on the lawn.
Fee Info
$60 per night or $100.00 for two nights, and $50 per night after two. This includes access to the station bathrooms.
Reservation Info
Call (413) 354-7878 To reserve this unique experience! We do not take Credit Cards at this time.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsChester Railway Station is located in Massachusetts near Chester
Directions
Take the Mass Pike to exit 3 in Westfield then take Rte. 20 west or take the Mass Pike to exit 2 in Lee, then take Rte. 20 east.
Coordinates
42.28000006 N
72.979 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors
T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage
AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Toilets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 35 min from Pittsfield, MA
- 40 min from Springfield, MA
- 48 min from Amherst Center, MA
- 1 hr 2 min from Hartford, CT
