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Lake Dennison Recreation Area

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Please note that firewood sales are by credit card only, and effective 2021, the cost of firewood is $7 per bundle. Massachusetts prohibits the transportation of firewood or any wood products into or out of any DCR campground.

Lake Dennison Recreation Area, near Winchendon, Massachusetts, is a fantastic spot for those looking to enjoy the great outdoors with a beautiful lake as the backdrop. The campground offers a mix of tent and RV sites, many of which are shaded and provide a decent amount of space between them, making it a comfortable place to set up camp.

Visitors rave about the clean and inviting lake, perfect for swimming and kayaking. There’s a small beach area where families can relax, and the hiking trails nearby offer great opportunities to explore the natural beauty of the area. One camper noted, “Great hiking right from the campsites,” highlighting the convenience of accessing trails without needing to drive.

Amenities include picnic tables, fire rings, and clean bathrooms, although some facilities could use a little TLC. Campers appreciate the friendly atmosphere and the chance to unwind by the fire after a day of activities. As one reviewer put it, “Really clean and nice campground. Amazing workers and overall amazing area to be in!”

If you’re looking for a peaceful getaway with plenty of outdoor activities, Lake Dennison Recreation Area is a solid choice. Whether you’re fishing, paddleboarding, or just soaking up the sun, this campground has a little something for everyone.

Description

State Park

Lake Dennison Recreation Area

This recreation area is part of Birch Hill Dam

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Location

Lake Dennison Recreation Area is located in Massachusetts

Directions

From East: Rte. 2 West to Exit 82 then right on Baldwinville Rd. to the end. Then right onto Rte. 202 North 3.7 miles to park entrance on left. Second Lake Dennison sign. From West: Rte. 2 East to Exit 79, Rte 202 North 7.5 miles to park entrance on left. (Campground entrance is the 2nd Lake Dennison sign.) Campground Address: 210 Baldwinville Road, (Route 202) Windhendon, MA 01436 Campground Phone Number: 978-297-1609; after hours/off season 978-939-8962 Seasonal Phone Number 978- 297-1609

Address

210 Baldwinville State Road
Winchendon, MA 01436

Coordinates

42.64800021 N
72.0830004 W

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.

Stay Connected

WiFi
Unknown
Verizon
Available
AT&T
Fair
T-Mobile
Unknown

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)
Group

Features

For Campers

Reservable
Electric Hookups
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Sanitary Dump
Sewer Hookups
Water Hookups
Pull-Through Sites
30 Amp Hookups
50 Amp Hookups

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General Info

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Drive Time

43 min from Worcester
48 min from Amherst Center
1 hr 9 min from Springfield
1 hr 14 min from Manchester

Bonnie B.

Guide

Reviewed Feb. 26, 2025

Gem for families

This is a gorgeous campground with clean facilities and responsive rangers. The sites on the North side are spacious & quiet. The other side of the campground (east) has a lot of noise pollution from the nearby road which is used by logging trucks. The lake is perfect for swimming, kayaking, and fishing. There are ample trails for hiking and kids can ride their bikes.

Site104, 109, 110

Month of VisitAugust

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Alan

Legend

Reviewed Sep. 14, 2021

Great hiking, nice clean camping.

We stayed in site #57 at Lake Dennison August 30 2020 and had a wonderful time.

The lake is clean and the beach is clean and soft(ish).

Sites are wooded and shady and not RIGHT on top of each other, but pretty close together.

The fire ring grill is NOT adjustable so I had to use my portable grate to make cooking over the live fire easy and pleasant.

Great hiking right from the campsites.

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Month of VisitAugust

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Amber C.

Traveler

Reviewed Aug. 3, 2021

Great stay and gorgeous area

Beautiful lake and beautiful campsites, it has lovely scenery and lots of creatures:)

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Month of VisitJune

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Gillian G.

Guide

Reviewed Jul. 25, 2021

The place was gorgeous, sites right in front of campsite, beach with life guards, and bathrooms all over so your always close to more than one.

We just checked out today we were there for a week. It probably would have been a great time, but it rained all week and then they opened the dam. So the lake flooded, the roads, and the beach. We were the only one s that didn't have to move sites. We had a beautiful view, the lake flooded almost to the roadway in front of us. So no swimming, no fishing, no walking far and no taking a ride on the Harley to see the area. Rain is blah... But the nature was wonderful and peaceful. Of ya the sun came out, the water level dropped to almost normal and the beach was back.

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Month of VisitJuly

Jean C.

Legend

Reviewed Jul. 19, 2021

lakeside camping at a bargain rate...for state residents

After scouting this campground in December, I was able to score a last minute reservation of a waterfront site in July. As a caveat, waterfront in this instance was more of a water view as the lake was on the other side of the campground road and a large open area with trees. Campsites are$17/night (no hookups, dump station available) with a significant surcharge for out-of-state campers leading to a$54/night charge, which is no bargain when you consider nearby private campgrounds are closer to$40 with full hookups.

There are two loops to the campground. The North loop(sites 101-150) offers more waterfront sites where one can easily launch a canoe or kayak directly from the site; note, however, that the sites in the teens are on a rise above the water, although I did see some campers had pulled their boats up along the shore even below those sites. The North loop also has a small beach; for the East loop, you’ll either need to walk to the day use are, which features a larger beach, or drive around to it. There is no swimming apart from the two beach areas. There are numerous spots along the lakefront where you can fish, catching panfish close to shore. Bass, trout(stocked in spring), chain pickerel are larger species.

Bathrooms in the north loop are old and in desperate need of renovation, enough that I would think twice about a site here if I were not self-contained. East loop bathrooms have better flooring and facilities. I preferred the largest bath house, near the waterfront. Flush toilets. Water available from faucet. Showers are available and free, but only 1/bath house. Only a couple of the bathhouses have dishwashing sinks.

I was in site 59, with a nice view of the lake. I endured a major downpour and 12-hr rain storm(I’m not sure how much rain we got, but nearby relatives had 4” rain in the same time, so that puts it in perspective) and the next morning site 58 was underwater with a brook running through it. I didn’t explore the north loop after the storm, but this site in the east loop bore the brunt of the storm.

Cell phone coverage was nearly nonexistent. We could get maybe 1 bar on Verizon, sometimes 3G, sometimes not even that. Texts took their time going through. Leaving the campground, I had better luck getting 4G if I headed to Winchendon rather than to south to Baldwinville. Download maps for offline use if you expect to explore the area (such as Tully Lake, Doanes Falls).

There are ice cream and burger/hot dog restaurants a few miles in either direction(Lickity Splitz, Lee’s Hot Dog). Winchendon had a Family Dollar. Both towns have Dunkin’ and gas stations.

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Month of VisitJuly

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Kaylynn

Scout

Reviewed May. 23, 2021

AMAZING!!!

Really clean and nice campground. Amazing workers and overall amazing area to be in! Will be going back!!

SiteSite 14

Month of VisitMay

Juliet P.

Traveler

Reviewed Jun. 12, 2020

Excellent for SUPing with the fam

We’ve been coming here for 3 years and we always have a blast. It is so convenient to camp right on the lake. We can drop our paddle boards in any time and explore the lake. There is a tiny swimming beach on the campground side and we try to stay as close as possible to it.

Site110

Month of VisitJune

Emily H.

Traveler

Reviewed Aug. 7, 2019

Beautiful campground

Loved this place. Campsites had nice spacing in between. Perfect sized lake to swim and kayak

Site40

Month of VisitJuly

Melissa L.

Traveler

Reviewed Nov. 18, 2018

Clean

Decent campground. Sites are spaced out. No really good swimming area, unless you go to the other side of the lake to the public swimming area. Bathrooms are kept pretty clean. Campsites are large and are spaced well apart. We like going here.

Nicole P.

Scout

Reviewed Jul. 14, 2018

Needs a little TLC

This campground has two sides. The side we stayed on didn’t have a dishwashing station. The nearest one was over a mile away in the other half of the campground making it very inconvenient. The bathrooms also were In poor shape and not well cleaned. Over the course of our 3 night stay, they just got worse with overflowing toilets and trash. The lake is nice and the beach is well kept. The camp sites were raked out and the fire pit was free of ash when we arrived. It was a quiet place and people mostly kept to themselves.

Larry A.

Scout

Reviewed Jul. 18, 2016

Lake

Nice spot with a lake and large beach area.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to camp at Lake Dennison Recreation Area?

Camping at Lake Dennison Recreation Area can cost between $17.00 and $55.00 depending on the site.

Does Lake Dennison Recreation Area have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, Lake Dennison Recreation Area has 30 amp and 50 amp electric hookups, water hookups and sewer hookups.

What is the max vehicle length at Lake Dennison Recreation Area?

Lake Dennison Recreation Area allows vehicles up to 30 feet.

Are fires allowed at Lake Dennison Recreation Area?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Lake Dennison Recreation Area, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Lake Dennison Recreation Area have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Lake Dennison Recreation Area does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Lake Dennison Recreation Area?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is available, AT&T is fair, and T-Mobile is unknown.

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