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Best Campgrounds near Baldwinville, MA

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Baldwinville, Massachusetts and the surrounding area feature several established campgrounds with diverse accommodation options. Otter River State Forest and Lake Dennison Recreation Area offer camping experiences within a short distance of each other, providing options for tent camping, RV sites, and cabin rentals. Tully Lake Recreation Area, located in nearby Royalston, offers a more rustic experience with tent-only sites accessible by foot or boat. These mixed-use campgrounds typically operate seasonally, with most open from mid-May through early October when weather conditions are most favorable for outdoor recreation.

The camping season in this region of Massachusetts is relatively short, with most facilities operating from late spring through early fall. "This is a 'Carry In' campground. You park at the entrance, register with Ranger. Large wooden wheelbarrows are provided to bring your gear to your camp site," notes one camper about Tully Lake. Cell phone coverage varies significantly throughout the area, with many locations having limited or no service. Lake Dennison campers report "nearly nonexistent" coverage, with texts taking time to go through. Visitors should download maps for offline use before arrival, especially when planning to explore areas like Tully Lake or Doanes Falls. Massachusetts state parks charge significantly higher fees for out-of-state visitors, with some campgrounds charging three times more for non-residents.

Waterfront camping represents a popular option in the Baldwinville area, with several developed campgrounds offering lake access. Lake Dennison features waterfront sites where campers can launch canoes or kayaks directly from their campsite. Tully Lake provides a unique experience where campers can either paddle or walk to their sites, with canoe and kayak rentals available. Hiking trails connect many of the campgrounds, with Tully Lake offering a 4-mile loop trail and access to Doane's Falls, described by one visitor as "a series of 5 waterfalls along an ascending path through a wooded area." Bathroom facilities vary across campgrounds, with some offering modern amenities including flush toilets and hot showers, while others provide more basic accommodations. Most camping areas include fire rings and picnic tables at individual sites.

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Best Camping Sites Near Baldwinville, Massachusetts (130)

    1. Lake Dennison Recreation Area Campground

    14 Reviews
    Foster Lake, MA
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (978) 297-1609

    $17 - $35 / night

    "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."

    "The loop closer to the entrance has a lot of private sites. Although if you have one closer to the main road, it is quite noisy with road sounds. But many of the sites in the middle are more quiet."

    2. Otter River State Forest

    14 Reviews
    Baldwinville, MA
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (978) 939-8962

    $17 - $55 / night

    "Swimming in a pond or a short drive to a bigger lake (camping pass covers both). One of my favorites. It's kind of a hidden gem in north central Massachusetts."

    "I loved it here, it was a great little campground for massachusetts"

    3. Tully Lake Recreation Area (MA) — Tully Lake

    9 Reviews
    Royalston, MA
    8 miles
    +1 (978) 249-9150

    $40 / night

    "Tully Lake Campground is located in Royalston, MA, which is a northern part of Central Massachusetts, near the New Hampshire border."

    "Volleyball and horseshoes are near the entrance. You may purchase firewood. The bathrooms offer flush toilets and a single shower on each site, plus a dishwashing sink outside."

    4. Gilson Pond Area Campground — Monadnock State Park

    19 Reviews
    Jaffrey, NH
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 532-2416

    $29 - $45 / night

    "Campsites are well shaded but if you have an RV take the time to rent an RV site otherwise backing in will put you in and awkward position as the mixed use “standard” sites are oriented towards tent camping"

    "The campsite is big and away from another site. You can easilly access to hiking trails.

    The staff there are friendly and helpful. It's definitely a plus."

    5. Pine Acres Family Camping Resort

    15 Reviews
    Rutland, MA
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (508) 882-9509

    $70 - $115 / night

    "Miles and miles of country/forests surrounding pine acres, however pulling in you’ll soon realize how much goes on inside the campground."

    "Although the tent sites are a distance from anything, the main areas of the campground are fantastic. With a full calendar of events (some free, some cost $) you will never be bored."

    6. Woodmore Family Campground and RV Park

    6 Reviews
    Rindge, NH
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 899-3362

    $42 - $65 / night

    "Lake access with kayaks , some local hiking. Major grocery store nearby along with Walmart."

    "the rules but everybody does and it's a good experience, everyone is very friendly the owners are wonderful people and super friendly very helpful it's clean they offer a lot of stuff to do right on a lake"

    7. The Pine Campground

    7 Reviews
    Ashby, MA
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (978) 386-7702

    "Small river/ brook rind behind the campground.   Some shots have nice sound of river right behind the sites.  No pond or pool for swimming."

    8. Pearl Hill State Park Campground

    6 Reviews
    West Townsend, MA
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (978) 597-2850

    $17 - $35 / night

    "We really lucked out with getting one of a few sites left on Memorial Day weekend - after walking the campground, I think we would have chosen the same one again! "

    "It was like walking with fur on the bottom of our shoes. The dog also got needles stuck all over and we had to use our COVID alcohol gel to get the glue off. "

    9. Ashuelot River Campground

    16 Reviews
    West Swanzey, NH
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 357-5777

    $47 - $70 / night

    "We had easy access to trails that went along the river behind some of the sites with a few paths down to the river.

    Everyone we encountered was friendly and respectful."

    "Large, open campground surrounded by the Ashuelot River. Friendly owners who go around delivering wood and ice to guests given the pandemic right now."

    10. Spacious Skies Minute Man

    28 Reviews
    Ayer, MA
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (978) 772-0042

    $39 - $999 / night

    "The pool is huge and clean and there is a ton of seating around. The shop has everything you could need. There are horseshoes, can jam, basketball, and bocce. There’s a playground and a rec room."

    "The location was perfect to see so much in the area (Minute Man National Historical Park, Boston, Salem, Plymouth, Cape Cod, Providence etc)."

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  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 18, 2025

    Woodmore Family Campground and RV Park

    Good Campground

    Stayed for over a week off season , mid September. Very quiet during the week , weekend is Party Time when the gang pulls in on Friday Night. Very loud until after 10:00 on Friday / Saturday. 50 percent or more is seasonal camp sites. Sites in back are ok with trees and different levels. Sites are a little closer than I usually find. Neighbors are very considerate on site privacy. Owners are exceptionally helpful and work hard to keep the site functioning and clean. Coin operated showers with hot water, mostly nice and clean except after a crowd gets packed and checks out Sunday AM. Laundry room takes quarters for machines. Small store at office which was open every day. Game room with wi fi. Pool , playground , volleyball area. Good size wood bundle for $10 , delivered directly to your site. Lake access with kayaks , some local hiking. Major grocery store nearby along with Walmart.

  • Kenneth P.
    Aug. 28, 2025

    Fort Dummer State Park Campground

    Not So Bad

    We spent one night at site #20 and enjoyed our stay.  It was rather peaceful other than the hum of I-91. The staff was friendly and helpful. The sites were generally wooded, pretty level, and fairly spread apart from one another.  I saw no signs of the problems identified in the June 2025 review.  Yes, I must agree that the restrooms are old, but they were clean.  The other problems might happen anywhere and were obviously brought under control.  Clearly, the writer of the June 2025 post knew way more than any weekend camper would be aware of and this shows that is more to their story that should have been revealed in their post.

  • S
    Aug. 23, 2025

    Cold Springs Camp Resort

    All Around Exceptional

    This place is just great! They have clean, flat sites, easy to navigate and get our fifth wheel in. The facilities are spotless. There are numerous pools and hot tubs, activities and the people that work there are just the nicest! Our kids were never scolded for being loud and neither were the adults. We have booked our return trip already and can't wait to go back!

  • Rachael K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 17, 2025

    Lake Dennison Recreation Area Campground

    Really pretty and chill

    This campground is pretty and offers many private site options. We didn't use the bathrooms so can't speak on that. But overall it's a clean campground.

    There are two loops. The loop closer to the entrance has a lot of private sites. Although if you have one closer to the main road, it is quite noisy with road sounds. But many of the sites in the middle are more quiet. The sites by the lake are really pretty, but there's not much privacy. All of the sites are good size and the fire pits are placed well.

    The other loop farther away from the entrance has a lot more lakeside sites. But there's very little privacy. The sites with higher numbers by the lake are all on top of each other with little to no trees or shrubs between sites, and you can't really decipher where one site ends and the next begins. We would not stay on that loop if we visited again. Unless it was site 101 which seemed more private for that loop.

    Sites 1 through 5 on the first loop are pretty quiet and peaceful. We stayed at site 4 and we think that it was one of the best sites in the campground. We didn't have neighbors on either side of us. We only had neighbors across from us. The site was spacious , peaceful and pretty. There was a little trail from our site that went down to a marsh. That was absolutely beautiful.

    We will definitely stay here again.

  • gabe N.
    Aug. 16, 2025

    Lake Dennison Recreation Area Campground

    What a gem

    We camped here one night on a pit stop and it exceeded our expectations! We camped on the north shore; sites were big and offered immediate access to and view of the lake. However, there is limited privacy between sites so hope for good neighbors :) also cell service was fine with AT&T.

  • Eric LeBoeuf
    Aug. 6, 2025

    Pearl Hill State Park Campground

    Nice place

    Don't expect to go swimming in the so called pond its all weeds and muck dear flies are killer but a little smokey fire takes care of them showers and bathrooms were always super clean id go back

  • Jim R.
    Aug. 6, 2025

    Indian Ranch Campground

    Live Music, Lake Views, and Laid-Back Vibes—One of Our Favorite Campgrounds

    We ended up at Indian Ranch Campground after leaving another local campground under less-than-ideal circumstances… and honestly, it turned out to be one of the best accidental discoveries we’ve ever made.

    From the moment we arrived, the energy here was completely different—welcoming, relaxed, and full of life. The campground is beautifully laid out with well-kept sites, plenty of trees, and easy access to Webster Lake(aka Lake Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg—yes, really).

    🎶 The concerts? Incredible. Being able to walk from our campsite to watch national music acts perform live at the Indian Ranch Amphitheater is a game-changer. It’s like a music festival that doesn’t require you to sleep in a muddy field. Huge bonus for music lovers!

    🛺 Golf cart rentals make exploring the campground easy and fun, especially if you're hauling chairs, coolers, or just want to cruise around and enjoy the views.

    🏊‍♂️ The pool is clean and inviting—perfect for relaxing after a show or just enjoying a sunny afternoon.

    🌅 The lake itself is stunning, with spots to sit and watch the boats, fish, or just take in the view. The vibe is very“lake life meets concert culture,” and it works perfectly.

    🍔 There’s also an on-site restaurant inside the gates with great food, cold drinks, and a laid-back patio atmosphere that completes the experience.

    🤝 The people here? Fantastic. Campers were friendly, staff was helpful, and there was an overall sense of community that you just don’t get at every park. In Summary: Awesome mix of camping+ concerts Clean facilities, full hookups, and spacious sites Golf cart rentals= a must! Pool, lake, and great food on-site Walkable access to live shows= chef’s kiss🎶 We stumbled in… and didn’t want to leave If you're looking for more than just a campsite—if you want an experience—this is it. We'll be back. Probably more than once.

  • Jim R.
    Aug. 6, 2025

    Douglas Forest RV Resort

    Please—Do Your Homework Before You Stay Here

    I wish I wasn’t writing this.

    Truly. But if sharing our experience helps even one person avoid the same mistake, then it’s worth it.

    We booked two full weeks at Douglas Forest RV Resort, drawn in by its wooded setting and supposed family-friendly charm. The photos looked peaceful. The location sounded perfect. But within hours of arrival, we realized we had walked into something completely different.

    Almost immediately, we witnessed aggressive, disturbing behavior—adults yelling and chasing children through the park. At one point, a child was literally being pursued by a vehicle. In a campground. On the roads where people walk, dogs are walked, and kids ride bikes. We were shocked. We kept expecting someone from staff to step in—but no one did. When we brought it up to another guest, they just nodded and said,“Yeah… it’s always like this.” Turns out, management is known to overlook certain behavior from“regulars.”

    As we walked the grounds, we also noticed**several people clearly living out of tents—**not camping, not weekend warriors, but living there long-term. It gave the entire campground an uneasy, off-kilter feel. The line between traveler and transient is not well-maintained here, and it adds to the overall lack of safety and structure.

    We were ready to leave that night, but with tight, poorly lit roads, towing out after dark just wasn’t safe. So we locked up, barely slept, and pulled out at first light. We had paid for 14 nights. We stayed one. And we didn’t ask for a refund—because honestly, we just wanted out.

    And yes, we later discovered that many of the glowing reviews online were written by someone who works at the campground. That’s not just misleading—it’s reckless. Campers rely on those reviews to make informed choices.

    Douglas Forest RV Resort could be something special, but it’s not. Not right now. Not while safety is ignored, accountability is non-existent, and some guests are clearly treated as untouchable. Please, do your homework before booking here.

    We wish we had—just one day earlier.

Guide to Baldwinville

Camping near Baldwinville, Massachusetts, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are several campgrounds nearby that cater to different needs.

What to do:

  • Hiking and Trails: Explore the scenic trails at Pawtuckaway State Park Campground. One reviewer mentioned, "So many lovely waterfront sites, clean facilities, camp store and beach are great."
  • Water Activities: Enjoy kayaking or canoeing at Normandy Farms Campground. A visitor shared, "Our site had the perfect amount of shade overall a great experience!"
  • Wildlife Watching: Visit Bear Brook State Park Campground for a chance to see local wildlife. One camper noted, "You know you have neighbors all around, but you aren’t tripping over each other."

What campers like:

  • Spacious Sites: Campers appreciate the large, private sites at Greenfield State Park Campground. A long-time visitor said, "If you like large sites in a wooded setting with many private ones this is the place."
  • Clean Facilities: Many enjoy the well-maintained restrooms and showers at Woodford State Park Campground. One reviewer mentioned, "The bathrooms are BEAUTIFUL! The nicest I've seen yet."
  • Friendly Staff: Campers often highlight the helpfulness of the staff at Mt. Greylock Campsite Park. A guest shared, "Pat and Gordon are incredibly welcoming hosts."

What you should know:

  • No Hookups: Many campgrounds, like Lorraine Park Campground, do not offer electric hookups. A camper noted, "The sites are well spaced with very few amenities."
  • Pet Policies: If you're bringing a furry friend, check the pet policies. For instance, at Pawtuckaway State Park Campground, pets are allowed on trails but not in the campground during peak season.
  • Crowded Weekends: Expect busier conditions on weekends. One visitor at Greenfield State Park Campground mentioned, "The weekend was packed! Our neighbors were playing karaoke till 11pm."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Kid-Friendly Activities: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds and organized activities. At Jamaica State Park Campground, a parent said, "The kids were able to safely ride bikes on the camp roads."
  • Bring Bug Spray: Ticks can be an issue, especially near water. A camper at Bear Brook State Park Campground warned, "Watch for ticks."
  • Plan for Meals: Some campgrounds have limited stores, so stock up on supplies before arriving. A visitor at Woodford State Park Campground advised, "Make sure you stock up before you get there."

Tips from RVers:

  • Leveling Blocks: Be prepared for uneven sites. A reviewer at Normandy Farms Campground suggested, "Bring plenty of leveling blocks!"
  • Dump Stations: Check for dump stations at your campground. One camper at Mt. Greylock Campsite Park appreciated, "They dump for you on the way out no extra charge."
  • Cell Service: Some areas may have limited cell service. A visitor at Bear Brook State Park Campground noted, "No cell service for us on Verizon."

Camping near Baldwinville, Massachusetts, has something for everyone, from families to RV enthusiasts. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Baldwinville, MA?

According to TheDyrt.com, Baldwinville, MA offers a wide range of camping options, with 130 campgrounds and RV parks near Baldwinville, MA and 3 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Baldwinville, MA?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Baldwinville, MA is Lake Dennison Recreation Area Campground with a 4.6-star rating from 14 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Baldwinville, MA?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 3 free dispersed camping spots near Baldwinville, MA.

What parks are near Baldwinville, MA?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 15 parks near Baldwinville, MA that allow camping, notably Tully Lake and Edward MacDowell Lake.

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