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    Limited equestrian camping options exist near Barre, Massachusetts based on available information. Wolf Den Campground at Mashamoquet Brook State Park, located in Pomfret Center, Connecticut, accepts pets but does not feature dedicated horse corrals or specialized equestrian facilities. The campground provides 35 campsites with running water and showers, operating from May through early September. Sites have fire rings with grills and paved parking pads, with some backing up to wooded areas for additional privacy. Most sites are relatively short level pads with limited shade, though site 33 offers better shade and a longer pad for larger vehicles.

    Hiking trails connect throughout Mashamoquet Brook State Park with access directly from the campground. The park features geocaching opportunities and a small brook with historic sites including an old mill and blacksmith shop occasionally open for weekend tours. While horses are permitted on some trails, no specific equestrian amenities like corrals, wash racks, or dedicated trailer parking are mentioned in visitor reports. Reviewers note the campground maintains clean facilities with friendly staff and provides access to both small walking paths and intermediate hiking trails. The grounds offer large open areas suitable for evening stargazing and daytime recreation, with complete quiet noted during weekday visits in the off-season.

    Best Equestrian Campgrounds near Barre (3)

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      1. Normandy Farms Campground

      4.7(40)50mi from BarreRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "The staff was positive and helpful and that made a difference for me. I traditionally dry camp or go for semi hooked up on purpose, I just like the quieter camping."

      "Not knowing how long we would be away from the campground that service was a great option. "

      from $50 - $200 / night

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      2. Wolf Den Campground — Mashamoquet Brook State Park

      4.5(4)40mi from Barre35 sitesRVs, Tents

      "Close to a small walking path and a larger intermediate hiking trail. Bathrooms were clean and staff were friendly. Would definitely stay again."

      "Wished we had time to check out the hiking trails accessible from the campground."

      from $14 - $29 / night

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      3. Jelena's Campground

      Be the first to review37mi from BarreRVs, Cabins, Glamping

      from $20 - $50 / night

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    Equestrian Camping Reviews near Barre, MA

    44 Reviews of 3 Barre Campgrounds

    • Jordyn T.
      Jul. 1, 2019

      Normandy Farms Campground

      Busy but worth it

      Mostly geared toward families, especially with kids. Most of the campground is RV sites. There a a handful of tent sites in the back (no hookups). Bathrooms and showers are very clean, general store and pools are nice and convenient. It’s a perfect distance away from Gillette (a couple miles) if you’re looking for an alternative to staying in a pricey hotel. Definitely not a place I would go to “get away from it all.” You can hear the highway from the sites.

    • Andrew P.The Dyrt PRO User
      Oct. 21, 2020

      Normandy Farms Campground

      Glamping to the max

      I wasn’t sure I would like this level of glamping, but I was pleasantly surprised. The staff was positive and helpful and that made a difference for me. I traditionally dry camp or go for semi hooked up on purpose, I just like the quieter camping. Maybe it’s covid, but it felt good to be “near” other people trying to find peace in a crazy world. So much positive about the resort, the snack bar has an awesome menu and cost is reasonable. Beer at the store wasn’t unreasonable priced. The clothing/swag was fairly priced. The facility is big enough to walk, bike, short run, the frisbee golf is the best set up I’ve ever used. I went recently(mid October) so the pools were shut down, but there was still lots of activities. The bath houses were very clean and there was music playing, another detail that sets this resort apart. The grounds, for a packed campground were actually well done with trees, and large stones around. You will hear other people at nearby sites, it didn’t bother me, in fact listening to all the various dogs barking at each other from their respective sites made me laugh. You can hear cars from 495, but once again, somehow it did not bother me. I’ve stayed at campgrounds up in NH that are dry camping, and I can hear cars on Rt 16 or on the Kanc. There is a catch, sites probably average $100/night or more, when all the amenities are up and running, it is well wort it. Shoot, I’ve stayed in hotels for $150/night with no amenities. This place has so much to do, or just sit by the campfire and drink beer and relax, or borrow a movie for free. Remember to return it or they will process the $20.00 hold. I’m definitely going back, kids had fun, I had fun. Pay ahead and get your gate codes, and you can drive right to your site, that was super convenient, see the positives keep showing up. Thanks for reading

    • 175 P.
      Sep. 26, 2021

      Wolf Den Campground — Mashamoquet Brook State Park

      Great place to camp

      Son and I stayed from Friday to Sunday. Easy to find the camp and the plot, well marked. Very nice sized lots. Large open areas for kids and adults to play during day and star gaze at night. Close to a small walking path and a larger intermediate hiking trail. Bathrooms were clean and staff were friendly. Would definitely stay again.

    • Nancy W.The Dyrt PRO User
      Jul. 31, 2017

      Normandy Farms Campground

      Huge park with lots of amenities and activities

      We planned a brief stop in the Boston area with the intent of seeing the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum and Normandy Farms appealed to us for various reasons. One reason was the fact that they have dog walkers that will come to your site and take care of your precious pooch while you are away. Not knowing how long we would be away from the campground that service was a great option. As it turned out, we did not need to use this service but for some it would be a great perk if you were going to be gone all day. And with Boston traffic, we can see how that could happen. By the way, the library is well-worth it.

      When you enter Normandy Farms it is more like checking into a hotel than campground complete with a concierge and express check-in. The park is gated and a code is needed to enter and leave giving you a sense of security but I’m not sure it is necessary. Driving in you quickly realize how huge this park is with some 400 RV sites, tent sites, yurts, lean-to’s, safari tents, and cabins. 

      There are plenty of sites to choose from the “premium” full hook-up (50 amp) to basic with just water and electric and many others in between. Both back-in and pull thrus are available as are sites with shade and full sun. Premium sites have paved patios while other sites are gravel. Roads are paved and plenty wide enough for big RV’s to navigate. They offer cable television that yielded nearly 100 channels. Wifi worked well at our site and other places throughout the park. All sites come with a fire pit and picnic table. 

      We chose a paved full hook-up pull thru with paved patio (Site E1). Our site was easy to navigate in and out of and was definitely big rig-friendly with ample space for our motorhome and tow car. All utilities were well-placed and functioned properly. The site was level. At the time we were there in October the campground was not very busy but we imagine that things get a little crazy when the park is full. 

      There is a really long list of amenities for this campground….four pools (include an indoor heated one), fitness room (with elliptical, treadmills, bikes, machine and free weights), creative arts center, camp store, 20,000 square-foot activities building (with adult only lounge, pool table, arcade, games, wide-screen televisions, sauna, Jacuzzi), restaurant, huge off-leash dog park (you can reserve individual day kennels), BMX bike park, horse shoe pits, baseball diamond, volleyball, fishing pond, shuffleboard, disk golf, and playground, and probably a few more things I missed. During the busy summer months there is a long list of activities ranging from yoga to kids games.

      Normandy Farms is approximately 35 miles from Boston. If you don’t want to drive to the city, you can park at the nearby train or subway station and ride into the city. You are just five miles from Gillette Stadium (home of the New England Patriots) and Patriot Place (a hub for shopping and dining). About a mile from the campground is Foxboro State Park where you will find 20+ miles of hiking trails. Also within a five mile radius are plenty of restaurants, shopping, hardware store, grocery store, and more. 

      Some of the really good features are the huge dog park which has a dog washing station, water fountains for dogs and humans, agility-type obstacles for them to play on, dog kennels, and a bin with balls and Frisbees. I also liked (and used daily) the fitness center which had functioning equipment and a large television to help pass the time while working out – and was never crowded. The large community building has and adult-only lounge which serves as a nice place for people to get together and watch television or hang out without kids. With everything this campground has to offer you can see why it is a destination park for some people as their kids would be busy all day. 

      The downside really is the price and how many sites there are. If you are looking for a quiet, peaceful getaway this is not it.

    • Brigitte P.
      Sep. 1, 2019

      Normandy Farms Campground

      Luxury camping

      We stayed in a lean to for the Cotopaxi Questival In April. It ended up raining and in the mid 60s the entire time so it was great and kept us dry!

      Driving around this place is definitely not a typical campground but more of a luxury camp because of all of the amenities.

      That being said it was very nice and felt safe. The only reason I didn’t give it 5 star is because you can hear the highway nearby so it didn’t really feel like a campground. That’s a preference though.

      Check out some of our videos from the competition! We found a little skeleton in our lean to so we made a short video, haha!

    • Jennifer H.The Dyrt PRO User
      Aug. 3, 2025

      Normandy Farms Campground

      Repeat customer and I sure hope we can again!

      We were here a couple years ago and told everyone we knew about it in the PNW never knowing if our big road trips would have us near Foxboro again. Imagine our surprise and delight when our quest to hit all the MLB parks showed Normandy as proximal to Fenway. Yahoo! Red Sox win and we get to be here again. Kids and adults alike love it. What’s not to love. It’s the kind of place summer camping trip memories are made of. 4 pools, fishing pond, lodge, trivia night, soccer, baseball, softball and frisbee golf and so much more. Full hook ups. Super long sites.

    • Courtney Lopes F.
      Aug. 13, 2021

      Normandy Farms Campground

      This is what Glamping was made for

      First things first- no bugs!! That’s right I didn’t know what I was missing till I notice I wasn’t getting bit alive by mosquitoes!!! They spray for them!!! So you can enjoy the outside without the pesky bites that come with camping!

      Then of course there is the luxury of having two pools, a ton of fun activities for kids, (fishing , dog park, horseshoes, tennis, basketball, etc)! It’s probably my favorite spot in New England merely for all the luxuries that come with this site!!!

      Plus you are close to Gillette and shopping!! Can get better then that!

    • SANDIE B.
      Apr. 7, 2021

      Normandy Farms Campground

      Normandy Farm Family RV resort

      Normandy Farm Family RV Park is one of the best of the best in the USA. It is located easily off RT 495 and not far off Rt 95 in Foxboro MA.  It has all amenities one would want, kids are safe and lots to do.  They have a small fishing pond, a number of pools, hot tub etc.  Lots to do around the campground like a casino in the next town, Gillette Stadium down the road, cranberry bogs and so much more to do around the campground including a discount shopping center in Wrentham MA.  The management is by one family and they keep the campgrounds impeccably, they are right on top of problems and the problems are solved very quickly if there are any problems at all.  The sites have some distance between sites and staff want to help in every way they can.  I have stored my rig with them for 21 years and never a problem and do camp there when I get a chance.  They do charge more than some campgrounds but they give you more than any campground I have stayed at.

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      Jul. 8, 2024

      Normandy Farms Campground

      Very Enjoyable 1 night stay

      We enjoyed our tent site with a wooden lean-to. Overall very private and peaceful, however the only drawback is that people took frequent casual walks pass the area all day long. There's really no way around that.

      We did not get a chance to enjoy the amenities, but they all looked nice and well thought out.

      We will return.

    Guide to Barre

    Equestrian camping near Barre, Massachusetts offers limited dedicated facilities for horse owners. Located in Worcester County at approximately 900 feet elevation, this central Massachusetts region experiences distinct seasonal changes with warm summers and cold, snowy winters. Most campgrounds in the area close between November and April due to harsh winter conditions.

    What to do

    Trail riding opportunities: While Normandy Farms Campground doesn't have equestrian trails, it's located just 5 miles from Foxboro State Park where visitors can access "20+ miles of hiking trails" according to reviewer Sandie B. The state park permits horses on certain designated trails.

    Swimming and water activities: Several campgrounds feature water amenities for post-ride relaxation. "They have an indoor and an outdoor pool. The restrooms are clean," notes Liz W. about Normandy Farms. The outdoor pool is notably "heated and wonderful" according to Gale S.

    Stargazing after dark: The rural setting creates good conditions for nighttime astronomy. At Wolf Den Campground, visitors appreciate the "large open areas for kids and adults to play during day and star gaze at night" as noted by reviewer 175 P.

    What campers like

    Clean, well-maintained facilities: Normandy Farms receives consistent praise for cleanliness. Jean T. states the campground is "so well run I felt like I was in Disneyland's Frontier Land. They offer anything you could want. Spotlessly clean and wonderful employees."

    Spacious campsites: Some campgrounds offer roomier sites than others. Matt T. comments that at Normandy Farms, "Campsites are big and we'll spaced. Bathrooms are best of any campground."

    Peaceful weekday camping: For those seeking quiet time with their horses, midweek visits provide tranquility. Gary G. reports about Wolf Den Campground: "No other campers here when we arrived, so totally silent. No road noise."

    What you should know

    Limited dedicated equestrian amenities: Despite allowing horses on some trails, most campgrounds lack specialized equestrian facilities like corrals or wash stations. The large Normandy Farms Campground focuses more on general amenities: "It has a dog park and has owners that are one family who makes this place hum!!! It is not a 5 star, it is a 10 star!!!" according to Sandie B.

    Seasonal operations: Most campgrounds have limited operating seasons. Wolf Den Campground at Mashamoquet Brook State Park operates from "May 26 to September 4" according to their listing information.

    Reservation requirements: Popular campgrounds fill quickly, especially on weekends. Douglas L. notes about Normandy Farms: "Great spot, clean, fun and easy access. So many of our camping friends love this place so we figured we'd try it - outstanding."

    Tips for camping with families

    Multiple recreation options: Families appreciate diverse activities beyond horseback riding. Jennifer H. explains that Normandy Farms offers "4 pools, fishing pond, lodge, trivia night, soccer, baseball, softball and frisbee golf and so much more."

    Playground access: Wolf Den Campground features "a small playground in the middle of the loop" according to Jean C., who also mentions the campground has "a number of hiking trails throughout the park along with a few geocaches."

    Educational opportunities: Historical sites provide learning experiences for children. Jean C. also notes Wolf Den Campground has "a small brook with an old mill and blacksmith shop that is sometimes open on weekends for tours."

    Tips from RVers

    Site selection for shade: At Wolf Den Campground, Gary G. advises: "Most sites are relatively short level pads, with little or no shade, but very pleasant. We picked site 33 for the best shade and longer pad."

    Full hookup availability: RVers requiring full amenities should research options carefully. At Normandy Farms, Sandie B. explains: "Some sites have sewer water and electric and some no sewer but there are dump stations around the campground."

    Paved access roads: Larger rigs benefit from improved infrastructure. Sandie B. also notes: "Much of the roads are paved" at Normandy Farms, while Nancy W. confirms: "Roads are paved and plenty wide enough for big RV's to navigate."

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