Fernwood Forest Campground sits in forested terrain outside the small western Massachusetts town of Hinsdale, where a rough access road leads into a privately owned, family-run property that has been welcoming campers for years. The campground accommodates both tents and RVs up to 35 feet, with sites available in water-only or electric-and-water configurations. No pets are permitted, so campers planning to bring animals should look into places to camp around Hinsdale before committing.
Sites are large and tree-covered, which gives each one a degree of separation from neighbors. Multiple reviewers flag cleanliness as a standout quality here, and the bathrooms draw consistent praise despite one quirk: the shower stalls share the same room as the toilet stalls. The grounds stay quiet after dark. Firewood is available on-site, though the dryness has varied between visits, ranging from green and slow-lighting to dry and fast-burning.
Amenities include warm showers, a playground, dump station, WiFi, and communal gathering areas. The owners are hands-on and attentive. As Tyler H. puts it, "this has to be the cleanest campground I've ever visited." Nearby, Bissellville Campground and Summit Hill Campground provide additional options for the region. Reservations are available and worth booking ahead for a campground that draws return visitors.
Description
Fernwood Forest Campground is family owned and operated. Located in the beautiful Berkshires just off Route 8 in Hinsdale Massachusetts, it offers 44 tent and RV sites on 115 acres of natural woodlands adjacent to the Appalachian Trail. Area golf courses, Tanglewood, Mt Greylock, and other cultural attractions are easily accessible from the campground.
Campsites for RVs and tents may be reserved from May 1 through October 15. We also have seasonal availability for your affordable home away from home in the cool, clean mountain air.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsFernwood Forest Campground is located in Massachusetts near Hinsdale
Directions
Take Route 8 to Hinsdale, MA. Turn onto Michaels Road and proceed to the end. Turn left onto Longview Avenue. Drive about 200 feet and the campground sign and driveway is on the right
Address
41 Plunkett Reservoir Rd
Hindsdale, MA 01235
Coordinates
42.429317212462145 N
73.13109986182651 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/7/26
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/7/26
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 14 min from Pittsfield, MA
- 57 min from Amherst Center, MA
- 1 hr 2 min from Springfield, MA
- 1 hr 5 min from Albany, NY













