Tolland State Forest, near Tolland, Massachusetts, is a fantastic spot for those looking to unwind in nature. With spacious sites and a beautiful setting on a peninsula by Otis Reservoir, it’s perfect for tent camping or RVs.

The campground is clean and well-kept, with facilities that include flush toilets and hot showers. Campers have noted the friendly atmosphere and the availability of firewood, making it easy to enjoy cozy evenings around the campfire. One visitor mentioned, “The bathroom was clean and well equipped with toilet paper and soap,” highlighting the attention to cleanliness.

Outdoor activities abound here. You can kayak, fish, or swim right from your site, and there are easy hiking trails nearby for those who want to explore. The small sandy beach area is a great spot to relax, and many campers have enjoyed cooking over an open fire while soaking in the stunning views.

If you’re bringing your furry friends along, you’ll be glad to know that pets are welcome. Just be prepared for some nighttime serenades from the local wildlife, as one camper humorously noted the geese honking throughout the night. Whether you’re a seasoned camper or just looking for a peaceful getaway, Tolland State Forest has plenty to offer.

**RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. NO WALK-IN CAMPING ALLOWED. NO VISITORS, REGISTERED CAMPERS ONLY**

Situated on a peninsula that juts out into the Otis Reservoir, this 93-site campground offers a unique camping opportunity. Easy access to boating, fishing and swimming as well as mountain biking and hiking trails make this location an outdoor paradise.

**Specific to this facility:**  
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. NO WALK-IN CAMPING ALLOWED. NO VISITORS, REGISTERED CAMPERS ONLY

**THERE IS NO DUMPING STATION AT THIS FACILITY..**

Beginning of July campers: Each year Tolland hosts a fireworks display the week after July 4th. Please check with park staff for this year's schedule. The beach, swimming and picnic areas will close at noon for the entire day of the fireworks display.

  

Please read the important information below, prior to making a reservation.

  

**Alcoholic beverages are prohibited in all Massachusetts state parks and campgrounds.**

  
Campsite Fees at Tolland State Forest $17 for MA resident / $54 for non-resident. THERE IS A $4.50 NON-REFUNDABLE TRANSACTION CHARGE FOR EACH RESERVATION MADE.

Massachusetts prohibits the transportation of firewood into or out of any DCR campground. Firewood must be purchased at the campground. Transportation of firewood or other wood products, may result in eviction. PLEASE NOTE THAT FIREWOOD SALES ARE BY CREDIT CARD ONLY. EFFECTIVE 2021, THE COST IS $7 PER BUNDLE.

  

Check-in time is 1:00 to 9:00 pm; check out by 11:00 am. Quiet hours are 10:00 pm to 7:00 am. The use of generators is not permitted during quiet hours except for the purpose of operating a medical device.

  

**Reservation and Occupancy:**

  

Campers and/or camping equipment are limited to 14 cumulative days occupancy in any one park between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Violators of the 14-day limit may have their reservation cancelled and be asked to leave the park.

  

Reservations must be in the name of the primary occupant, who is at least 18 years of age. A photo ID is required at check- in and must match the name on the reservation. Campsite occupancy is limited to four adults, or two adults and the children in their care. Campsites are limited to two tents, or one tent and one trailer or RV, and two vehicles maximum (including tow trailers) per site.

  

Reservations with departure dates outside the 4-month maximum window cannot be changed or cancelled until 18 days after the reservation was made. Cancellations and changes will incur a $10 fee. Day of arrival cancellations require a phone call to the campground and will result in the loss of the first night's camping fee, plus the $10 cancellation fee. Reserved campsites will be held until 8:00 am on the day after your scheduled arrival date. If we are not contacted, your reservation will be no-showed resulting in no refund.

  

**Camping with Pets:**

  

Pets are permitted at most campgrounds and there is a limit of four pets per campsite. A current rabies certificate must be presented at check-in. Pets must be leashed at all times and cannot be left unattended. Pets are not permitted in state buildings or when camping in a yurt or cabin.

Tolland State Forest Campground

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The Best Camping Near Tolland, Massachusetts

We love Tolland and have had good luck securing lakefront sites. We have brought out kayaks and took off right from the site. There are rocks to get into the water but the water is clean and not mucky. The bathhouses have always been clean with sinks to wash your dishes. There is plenty of vegetation between sites. There are some easy hikes nearby also. Great for our dogs also.

Friendly, Spacious lots of waterfront sites, some noise from boat traffice

Beautiful clean campground
All the sites are spacious. The site is on a peninsula in Otis reservoir. Lots of activity in the water! Small area of sandy beach with a pavilion and grills. The comfort stations have flush toilets and there are only three hot showers within the campground. Never had an issue with waiting! Plenty of hot water! I only found one water faucet to get water. Owls hooting every night around midnight.

Great place to relax

We just went for one night; our first time there. We are used to ocean camping (spoiled) and have been looking for inland camping on a lake. Sites can be close but nice variety to choose from. We went fall camping and it was fantastic cooking on the open fire.

Great place! 

This is a very nice campground

the bathroom was clean and well equipped with toilet paper and soap

we stayed at site 70 which was very spacious and set back from the road so had more privacy, although site 71 is very close by so had we had neighbors in that site privacy would have been much less. It was a little bit of a walk to the bathroom but not too bad and there was a water fountain/pump not too far either

the waterfront sites I saw on sargent road looked much less private - some close to the road and small and it looked like a lot of sites were very close to each other but perhaps the ones farther from the road that I couldn't see as well weren't as on top of each other

  

we did hear geese honking for a lot of the night which was a bit annoying but overall it was a wonderful experience at Tolland Forest Campground

great campground

This was only my second camping trip ever (and first tent camping) so grain of salt here - We had a great time at Tolland. The site was spacious and equipped with a bear box, fire ring, and picnic table. The ground at the site was large gravel which was not great in the tent, but walking around it looks like most sites are more dirt and pine needles. 

The swimming area is small but sandy, great for kids, and my daughter loved thethe campfire and nature talk given on Saturday night by park staff. 

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