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    Central Massachusetts around Barre features a mix of state-managed forests and private campgrounds within a 30-minute drive. Camp Coldbrook Golf & RV Resorts operates directly in Barre, offering both tent and RV camping from April through mid-October with full hookup options. Nearby, Tully Lake Recreation Area in Royalston provides a more rustic experience with carry-in tent sites managed by the Trustees of Reservations, while Otter River State Forest in Baldwinville offers family-friendly camping with access to swimming areas. The region's campgrounds typically feature wooded settings with varying levels of privacy between sites and access to water features like ponds and lakes.

    Most campgrounds in the area operate seasonally from May through October, with limited availability during colder months. Cell service varies significantly throughout the region, with several reviewers noting spotty or non-existent coverage at locations like Tully Lake and Erving State Forest. As one camper at Tully Lake noted, "Cell service is spotty to non-existent for some providers within the campground. But a short walk or drive away from the campground you can get connected again." Advance reservations are strongly recommended, especially for waterfront sites and summer weekends. State park campgrounds often have higher fees for out-of-state visitors, and many facilities offer limited amenities compared to private resorts.

    Water access represents a significant draw for campers in the region. Wells State Park in Sturbridge features hiking trails and a pond for swimming and fishing, with one visitor describing it as "absolutely lovely in the fall, especially on the water at the campers' beach." Many campgrounds provide boat launches or rentals for kayaking and canoeing. Mosquitoes can be problematic, particularly at Wells State Park where one camper reported they "were super intense and we had to take refuge more than we often do when camping." Bathroom facilities vary widely between locations, with some offering modern facilities while others provide more basic amenities with longer walks from certain campsites.

    Best Campgrounds near Barre (142)

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      1. Pine Acres Family Camping Resort

      4.1(16)7mi from BarreRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "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."

      from $70 - $115 / night

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      2. Otter River State Forest

      4.1(16)14mi from Barre77 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "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"

      from $17 - $55 / night

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      3. Lake Dennison Recreation Area Campground

      4.6(15)16mi from Barre147 sitesRVs, Tents

      "It was fine, but not near the water. This time, we chose a site near the water, but it's literally surrounded by three other sites. It's not shown like that on the map."

      "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."

      from $17 - $35 / night

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      4. Camp Coldbrook Golf & RV Resorts

      3.0(4)2mi from BarreRVs, Tents

      "The campground was large enough to tire out the dogs walking around, staff was friendly, helpful and welcoming!"

      from $28 - $58 / night

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

      4.7(10)16mi from BarreTents

      "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."

      from $40 / night

      6. Wells State Park Campground

      3.7(16)20mi from Barre57 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "This is a great campground located in Sturbridge, Massachusetts on walker pond. Brand new bathroom/shower facility this year. Offers hiking, biking, swimming, fishing. Nice and quiet also."

      "Beautiful campground in a nice central location nearby several nice towns in Central Massachusetts."

      from $17 - $55 / night

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      7. Pout and Trout

      1.8(4)7mi from BarreRVs, Tents

      "This campground is located near two beautiful disc golf courses and the reason we stayed. The campground itself was fantastic, the owner at the front building was very helpful and so sweet."

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      8. Cold brook Campground and Resort

      4.0(1)2mi from BarreRVs, Tents, Cabins

      from $77 / night

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      9. Federated Womens Club State Forest

      3.0(1)9mi from BarreTents
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      10. Spacious Skies Minute Man

      4.4(29)30mi from Barre9 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "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."

      "Easily accessible by car to shopping, groceries, etc. but no hiking or good walking paths from the campground."

      from $44 - $999 / night

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    Recent Reviews near Barre, MA

    642 Reviews of 142 Barre Campgrounds

    • Kyle P.
      Oct. 2, 2026

      Normandy Farms Campground

      Best Campground in the Northeast!

      I can understand why this place is rated one of the best campgrounds in the country. This was my first time camping here with my own RV and it did not disappoint. Our site was spacious, and centrally located within the campground, they have all the amenities you can imagine living up to that “resort” title. Ranging from multiple pools, hot tubs, courts, pavilions, playgrounds, etc. the cell service was great, they offer WiFi, and much more. I love the store, it gives off that Great Wolf Lodge feel, and it has everything inside you may need. Including a little hidden café that surprisingly made good lattes. This place is massive, and I’ve never seen a campground that had as many million dollar RV’s in one place. That atmosphere is just great here. There is so much to do. It’s so big you need an e-bike just to get around. Resort-style campgrounds like this come at a steeper price compared to others, but in my opinion, Normandy was well worth the cost. We look forward to revisiting, often!

    • A
      Sep. 20, 2026

      Country Aire Campgrounds

      Repeat guest here!

      Laundry is clean, bathrooms are clean and showers are hot. Pool, dishwashing station, sometimes quite sometimes very active. Love this place! Wish it was open year round!

    • Kathy L.The Dyrt Pro User
      Sep. 17, 2026

      The Quarry Campground

      Nice campground

      Nice campground. Pull through was helpful for quick overnight stay. I like that there are some walking paths and a dog beach. We would return.

    • E
      Sep. 16, 2026

      Berry's Grove Campground

      Campground good -Management Bad

      This RV park was a small little park with a little lake to fish and swim (if you're brave enough) Overall had a pleasant experience until 2 weeks after we had left.

      After paying and calling to ensure we were all squared away before leaving with a good to go and a zero-dollar balance, we left. 2 weeks later they charged my card again without letting me know.  I figured it must have been a mistake since I had the paperwork with a zero-dollar balance AND I called to ensure we were all set.   

      Turns out it was purposeful- management decided that there was an additional admin fee after I had left the property.  Note that this was not anything to do with any mess or damage left behind -That I could completely understand but this was a random additional charge. They went ahead and charged without any warning and with no real explanation. 

      I stayed here for 2 months and the first month had no such issues and no additional payments due.

      If you stay here- be aware that they can charge your card EVEN IF you call and make sure you are all set AND have proof of a zero dollar balance. 

      They will say its in the contract and while there is an admin fee section in the contract- it does not state anywhere that it will be charged later, not included in your original bill or anything that would make charging your card randomly acceptable - especially with a zero dollar balance.

      I'm not sure how many times they do this to people but the charge was on the smaller side, so they probably get away with this A LOT.

    • R
      Sep. 14, 2026

      Berry's Grove Campground

      Dimension To The Trip

      We brought the boat along and having water access added an entirely different dimension to the trip. Instead of loading everything into the truck and driving somewhere for the day, we could make being on the water part of the camping experience itself.

    • Marie H.The Dyrt Pro User
      Sep. 10, 2026

      Normandy Farms Campground

      Lovely and peaceful

      We came in the day after Labor Day ~ after 280 rv’s checked out ~ so it may not have been as peaceful over the weekend, but I heard everyone had lots of fun. The grounds are beautiful!

    • Maria A.
      Sep. 9, 2026

      The Pines Campground

      Peaceful place

      Pleasant place, pool with good facilities; I recommend it.

    • Oscar W.
      Sep. 9, 2026

      Berry's Grove Campground

      Made The Trip Worth

      Coffee by the water before anyone else in our camper woke up. That alone made the trip worth it.

    • Dylan B.
      Sep. 8, 2026

      Berry's Grove Campground

      A Great Arrangement

      We have family around Nashua but wanted to bring the RV rather than stay at someone’s house for several days. This turned out to be a great arrangement. We could spend the day visiting everyone and then come back to our own space at night. It also meant nobody had to rearrange their house for us, which I’m sure they appreciated as much as we did.

    Guide to Barre

    The terrain around Barre, Massachusetts features rolling hills with elevations between 700 and 1,200 feet, creating varied microclimates across nearby camping areas. Summer temperatures typically range from 55-85°F with increased humidity, while spring and fall camping seasons experience wider temperature fluctuations between day and night. Most campsites near Barre operate with limited staff during weekdays, with increased ranger presence on weekends.

    What to do

    Disc golf courses: Two notable courses are located near Pout and Trout in Rutland, about 15 minutes from Barre. "This campground is located near two beautiful disc golf courses and the reason we stayed," notes Megan B., who found the staff "very helpful and so sweet."

    Hiking at Soapstone Hill: From the Federated Women's Club State Forest in Petersham, follow the trail past site 15 through Gate 36 toward Soapstone Hill for panoramic views of Quabbin Reservoir. As Jean C. describes, "If you continue past site 15, you'll head through Gate 36 out toward Soapstone Hill which offers a great view of Quabbin Reservoir and sunsets."

    Kayaking and paddleboarding: The calm waters at Lake Dennison Recreation Area provide excellent paddling opportunities directly from lakeside campsites. Juliet P. mentions, "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."

    What campers like

    Spacious tent sites: At Tully Lake Recreation Area, site 1 stands out for its size and seclusion. Megan G. found it "HUGE and extremely private," noting that "no cars at all at the campsites, which was great for peace of mind as our toddler roamed around. It also made for a super quiet stay."

    Clean facilities: Many campers appreciate the upgraded washrooms at Wells State Park. Lauren C. reports, "Wells State Park camp grounds recently got new bathrooms and they are so clean! The campsites are a nice size to drive your car up to and still have ample tent/picnic table/fire space."

    Wooded privacy: Campsites at Cold Brook Campground offer good tree coverage with "Shaded sites. Quiet areas in lower roads with mostly seasonal. Reasonable cost. 30 amp only. Many full hookups. Pet friendly," according to Keri H.

    What you should know

    Limited cell coverage: Service varies widely throughout the region's forests. At Federated Women's Club State Forest, Jean C. notes "Cell phone coverage is faint to nonexistent on Verizon. You may want to download offline maps before you head out here."

    Campsite accessibility varies: Some campgrounds require more physical effort to reach sites. Tully Lake has a central parking area with varying distances to campsites. Miguel B. explains, "The sites near the water or on bluffs are further away, and though they provide carts the trails can make hauling them tough. Keeping gear to a minimum is a good idea."

    Seasonal considerations: The Otter River State Forest campground operates from "mid May to mid October" according to its listing. Jamal C. mentions, "I stayed here in the summer of 2020. The camp ground is clean nice with lots of trails for hiking and biking. The bathrooms were clean and water was easy close to the camp ground."

    Tips for camping with families

    Look for kid-friendly swimming: Otter River State Forest offers swimming options that families appreciate. Lori-Ann D. says it's "clean and well kept. Lots of families here. Swimming in a pond or a short drive to a bigger lake (camping pass covers both). One of my favorites."

    Consider tent site location: For families staying at Pine Acres Family Camping Resort, Brian G. advises that "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."

    Check for activities calendar: Some campgrounds maintain robust event schedules. At Pine Acres, Shawn D. reports it's "in a league of their own. Beautiful landscaping and extremely well taken care of. Staff is wonderful. Plenty of activities to keep kids and adults busy all weekend and then some."

    Tips from RVers

    Site selection considerations: For RVers at Pine Acres Family Camping Resort, Steve K. notes, "Pretty tight to maneuver bigger rigs. Sites are small-ish, but they work. The facilities are excellent, one night a brick oven pizza vendor came in."

    Amenities worth planning for: Many campgrounds offer enhanced facilities for RVers. Rick C. found at Pine Acres "nice level site w gravel base, pea stone around camp, friendly staff, lots to do, clean all around. The not so good....A lot of sites are tight to get in."

    Check power requirements: Cold Brook Campground provides mainly 30-amp service rather than 50-amp, according to Keri H., which may affect which appliances can be run simultaneously in larger RVs.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is Camp Coldbrook RV Resort a good option for camping in Barre?

    Camp Coldbrook RV Resort is one of the few camping options located directly in Barre, making it convenient for exploring the area. The resort offers drive-in access with reservable sites, water hookups, and toilet facilities that accommodate RVs, including big rigs. As a golf and RV resort, it provides additional recreational amenities that purely rustic campgrounds don't offer. For those seeking alternatives with more natural surroundings, Tully Lake Recreation Area is within driving distance and offers waterfront sites with paddling opportunities. Camp Coldbrook is best suited for campers who prefer developed facilities and planned recreation over primitive camping experiences.

    What are the best camping options in Barre, Massachusetts?

    The best camping options around Barre include Otter River State Forest in nearby Winchendon, which campers describe as a "hidden gem in north central Massachusetts" with clean facilities, family-friendly atmosphere, and swimming options. Another excellent choice is Wells State Park Campground in Sturbridge, featuring newly renovated bathroom/shower facilities, hiking trails of varying difficulty, and access to Walker Pond for swimming and fishing. Both parks offer quiet settings in natural surroundings typical of Central Massachusetts. For those seeking more amenities, the private campgrounds closer to Barre provide additional facilities like planned activities and on-site recreation, though they tend to have sites positioned closer together.

    What campgrounds are available in Barre, MA?

    Barre, Massachusetts offers several camping options in the area. Camp Coldbrook Golf & RV Resorts is located directly in Barre, providing water hookups and bathroom facilities for RV campers. Another option close to Barre is Pine Acres Family Camping Resort near Oakham, which offers reservable sites, water access, and is big-rig friendly. The surrounding Central Massachusetts region also features several public campgrounds within a short drive, including sites in nearby Rutland and Petersham. These campgrounds typically operate seasonally from spring through fall, with limited or no winter camping availability.

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