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    Several RV parks surround Chester, Massachusetts with varying hookup configurations and seasonal availability. Prospect Mountain Campground and RV Park in Granville offers big-rig friendly sites with 50-amp electric, water, and sewer hookups from May through Columbus Day. Sites include picnic tables and are equipped with trash service. Camp Coldbrook Golf & RV Resorts in Barre features 30-amp hookups and operates mid-April through mid-October with water, electric, and sewer connections. "Our site was clean, easy to get in/out with 21' travel trailer," noted one visitor about a nearby campground. Thousand Trails Sturbridge provides full-hookup sites from April to late October with 50-amp service, although reviews indicate the sites aren't configured for larger motorhomes.

    Many campgrounds in western Massachusetts have sloped terrain requiring leveling blocks. According to a review from The Dyrt, "I used a record 9 blocks to get 4 levels high on the downhill wheel" at one nearby state park. Navigating to several parks requires caution with narrow access roads and low-hanging branches that can challenge wider motorhomes. Cell service varies significantly across the region, with stronger coverage near interstate corridors and weaker signals in mountain valleys. Most RV campgrounds around Chester permit pets but implement varying restrictions. Dump stations are available at the larger commercial parks, while state forest campgrounds typically offer more primitive setups. Few parks remain open through winter months, with most closing between mid-October and early November.

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    Best RV Campgrounds near Chester (121)

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      1. Lake Taghkanic State Park Campground

      4.7(12)40mi from Chester86 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Great beach, 5 minute drive from campgound. Clean facilities, with a rec room for rainy days. A camp store with all the supplies you might have forgotten. One caveat: beware of site G006."

      "Has options for trailers, tent sites, platforms for tents and even some cabins. Small store in park that sells firewood and ice and a few other things you may need."

      from $17 - $195 / night

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      2. Rudd Pond Area — Taconic State Park

      4.0(4)34mi from Chester38 sitesRVs, Tents

      "Camper van off the grid. Large site with privacy, but not many campers early season New bath house with multiple shower rooms. Wonderful hiking trails. Pond for fishing & swimming."

      "This is a really interesting campground that's situated on a hill overlooking Rudd Pond in Taconic State Park. "

      from $17 - $20 / night

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      3. Prospect Mountain Campground and RV Park

      4.4(8)15mi from ChesterRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "This is over the boarder in mass from ct We did a three month seasonal Site Staff is super nice and helpful We had a nice quite spot even though we where in the road to the lake"

      "Prospects mountain is a great campground for families with younger kids. They have activities every weekend such as dances, bingo, hayrides."

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      4. Thousand Trails Sturbridge

      3.5(6)48mi from ChesterRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Family friendly"

      "The manager was able to give me a great campsite away from all of the RVs and cabins. It was right at the entrance however you did have to hike up a short 50ft hill to get to the site."

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      5. Camp Coldbrook Golf & RV Resorts

      3.0(4)47mi from ChesterRVs, 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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      6. Camp Catskills

      5.0(1)45mi from Chester24 sitesRVs, Cabins

      from $275 - $395 / night

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      7. Peppermint Park Camping Resort

      3.3(3)18mi from ChesterRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "It's family and dog friendly, has a pool, hot tub, newer playground with a sandbox, camp store with large lodge attached, horseshoe, volleyball and other outdoor game areas.  "

      "Very well maintained facilities. Beautiful pool and spa only open during the summer. Staff is friendly and helpful."

      from $42 - $70 / night

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      8. Fernwood Forest Campground

      5.0(6)13mi from ChesterRVs, Tents

      "Very clean sites and facilities are cleaned to meet COVID requirements. Very quiet. Good local access to numerous hiking trails in the area. We’ll certainly go again the future."

      "This campground has a lot of amenities for what you pay. You can get a site with just water, or electric and water. Can do RV or tent. Warm showers and playground for kids with communal areas."

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      9. Mt. Greylock Campsite Park

      4.6(30)22mi from Chester72 sitesRVs

      "No full hookups, sites are decently sized for the most part. The roads within the park are very narrow and washed out in places."

      "Greylock Campsite Park was our maiden voyage for travel trailer camping and we couldn't have asked for a better first experience.  The owners were SUPER helpful and friendly. "

      from $40 - $70 / night

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      10. Westover Mobile Home Park

      Be the first to review22mi from Chester

      from $50 - $500 / night

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    • K
      May. 30, 2022

      Cold brook Campground and Resort

      Shaded Sites

      Grounds well kept. Shaded sites. Quiet areas in lower roads with mostly seasonal. Reasonable cost. 30 amp only. Many full hookups. Pet friendly.

    • Frank L.
      Nov. 30, 2021

      Westover ARB Military FamCamp

      Westover Military FamCamp

      Located on Westover RAFB. for active duty, retired and DAV. Sites are water/electric but some are 30 amp, others are 50 amp. Dump station available. Open year round Water is turned off October 15-April 15. Water available from rest room spigot. You will need at least 25’ hose. Winter rate is $14/day $84/week, Summer rare is $23/day $140/week

    • C
      Sep. 15, 2022

      Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park in Sturbridge - [CLOSED}

      Pine lake , Sturbridge Ma.

      I’m told that this used to be Jellystone. 

      It’s now called Pine Lake Rv and cottages.

      Not knowing what the previous campground was like I can’t compare. But the new owners surely did a total revamp. There is approximately 30 cottages and many pull through and back in sites for any size RV.

      The bathroom/showers were all new and very nice and clean. It seems to be very family friendly. There’s an 8 acre lake with kayaks and fishing, a basketball court,   a game pavilion and a well stocked store. The RV sites are   spacious and pretty close to near perfect level.

      The problems I came across was there were very few places to dispose of camp trash, I had to actually walk around looking for one. The camp store doesn’t open until 9:00AM and closes at 4:00PM

       If you can, try and NOT stay on the back upper level ( the 700 ) spots. It’s around 100 feet from a very busy road and loud !

    • M
      Mar. 18, 2017

      Black Rock State Park Campground

      A nice family friendly campground

      This is a nice family friendly campground that makes for easy trips. There are a variety of sites available, from open field sites to more wooded and private areas. The campground also has a lake for swimming,trails for hiking, and some nice quiet areas for fishing. Well maintained bathrooms, with available showers, are also spread throughout the grounds. Not pet friendly unfortunately.

    • Ashley F.The Dyrt PRO User
      Jan. 13, 2023

      Gus's Gardens Camping

      Peaceful Retreat

      Ashley here with The Dyrt! We want to welcome your host, Gus, to our platform. This property is situated on 9 acres, with nice & level sites. Yard games, fire-pit & picnic table are all provided. Pull through site for your RV or pitch a tent. Close by local hiking trails, walk trails, and water activities. Let's give this property some love and leave them a review!

    • David A.
      Aug. 2, 2020

      Pine Hollow Campground

      #bigfunfamily approved! Great stop!

      Great stop! New owners have created an awesome family friendly park with swimming/fishing pond, clean restrooms and beautiful grounds. Big rigs fit.

    • Andrzej K.
      May. 30, 2021

      Pine Hollow Campground

      Great Small campground

      This place was recommended by a friend It is exactly what she said Clean, friendly stuff , large RV welcome, but it seems tight for the big ones We had a site with Electric and Water hook up There are sewer hook up available also Over all a great place Pet friendly, ( we had two dogs)

    • M
      Sep. 4, 2023

      Wells State Park Campground

      Rustic but not for RVs

      Chose this spot to give us a rest on a trip to Canada (and again to go back to Maine to complete the vacation after we had truck trouble). Chose a pull-through to save time and effort. The first time we chose site 1 (pull through). This past weekend we chose site 38 (pull through).

      A few weeks ago when we visited, site 1 was close to the entry gate, but was very confusing as a pull through. I just backed the trailer in. The next morning we saw that the "pull through" had not been maintained in several seasons. Tree limbs and brush intruded on the driveway. There was no way to get a truck and trailer through that without damage.

      Yesterday we tried site 38. We had to take the camp road around the entire park, then enter the "loop" section. Even the "main" roads required my wife to watch as I cleared tree trunks; it was difficult to snake our little trailer around the bends. The driveway to site 38 was a mess. Tree limbs and brush invaded the drive, and there was nowhere level on the whole site. I used a record 9 blocks to get 4 levels high on the downhill wheel. When leaving we had to go out through the adjoining site, because there was no way we'd be able to make the turn out of the site onto the 10' wide tote road because of the trees.

      A surcharge which makes it $50/night for non-MA residents, plus, no dump station on site and $7 for four pieces of firewood (go to the Walmart 2 miles away instead) will have us skip this place in the future, even if it's in a convenient place.

      For those looking to vacation here. There was minimal cell phone coverage with Verizon. I could check messages but wouldn't try to stream. The highway is very loud (I-90 is across the lake). There are a lot of boggy areas and swamps which, although pretty, grew a lot of mosquitoes that kept my wife indoors. A lot of sites were fairly large and private. The beach area is close to the lower sites. Bathrooms and showers were tight and needed updating, but cleaned.

    Guide to Chester

    Western Massachusetts camping areas near Chester feature varying terrain with elevations ranging from 600-1,200 feet. The region's forested landscape includes the foothills of the Berkshires, with several smaller rivers and streams flowing through the area. Most rv campgrounds around Chester, Massachusetts experience seasonal changes that affect camping availability from late spring through mid-fall.

    What to do

    Hiking trails nearby: Several campgrounds provide access to hiking trails with varying difficulty levels. At Mt. Greylock Campsite Park, campers appreciate the proximity to multiple trail systems. "Great access to Mt Greylock and LOTS of hiking close by. Staff was so accommodating-always willing to spend time giving recommendations," notes one visitor.

    Fishing opportunities: Many local campgrounds offer fishing in stocked ponds and natural waterways. At Rudd Pond Area — Taconic State Park, campers can enjoy both shore and boat fishing. "There is plenty of fishing access from shore and you can rent a boat for the whole day to fish on the water. There is a lot of hiking in the area- def check out Bash Bish Falls," reports a reviewer.

    Swimming and water activities: Several campgrounds feature swimming areas during summer months. Lake Taghkanic State Park Campground offers a maintained beach area. "The lake is beautiful and clean. Expect to pay $15 fee (I think) to use your paddleboards / kyacks etc. Worth every penny," shares one camper.

    What campers like

    Clean facilities: Campgrounds in the Chester area generally maintain clean restrooms and shower facilities. Fernwood Forest Campground receives consistent praise for cleanliness. "Clean, quiet and well maintained. Only downside is the showers are literally in the same space as the pooper stalls in the washroom. Washroom incredibly clean though," notes a visitor.

    Family activities: Many campgrounds offer organized activities and amenities for families. At Prospect Mountain Campground and RV Park, "They have activities every weekend such as dances, bingo, hayrides. They also have a great pool, playground and pond for fishing. They also have a nice little store and snack bar."

    Stargazing opportunities: The area's limited light pollution makes for excellent night sky viewing. A Lake Taghkanic visitor shared, "Late night, stargazing over the lake is a great pastime, because the water is calm and the light pollution is low."

    What you should know

    Site leveling challenges: Many sites in the region require significant leveling due to the hilly terrain. At Thousand Trails Sturbridge, one camper noted their experience: "It wasn't too loud here in October. Had site B1, which was water and electric. Close to the pond. Not directly at the pond, though... It was level enough (despite being all grass) that auto level had no issues."

    Varying cell service: Connectivity remains inconsistent throughout the region, with better coverage near towns. "Cell reception is not great. Camp link Wifi for a fee is workable unless you need to do zoom calls," reports a Thousand Trails Sturbridge visitor.

    Seasonal limitations: Most RV parks in the Chester area have limited operating seasons. Fernwood Forest Campground offers electric and water hookups but operates on a seasonal schedule. "This campground has a lot of amenities for what you pay. You can get a site with just water, or electric and water," notes a camper.

    Tips for camping with families

    Playground access: Look for campgrounds with dedicated play areas for children. At Mt. Greylock Campsite Park, "The rec room had some nicely maintained games (pool table, ping pong, air hockey, and more). The caretakers were very friendly and helpful."

    Swimming areas: Choose campgrounds with designated swimming zones for added safety. One visitor to Lake Taghkanic noted, "This campground was one of the best I've been to. They have both platform and dirt tent sites, all sites come equipped with fire pits. The campground has a lake with boat rentals."

    Planned activities: Schedule your visit during weekends with organized events. A Prospect Mountain visitor shared, "I flew up here from Louisiana and met my sister in a primitive tent site. The grounds were absolutely beautiful and very well maintained! Pool was lovely and refreshing... The kids had a blast fishing and riding their bikes around."

    Tips from RVers

    Site selection strategy: Research specific site numbers before booking at rv campgrounds near Chester, Massachusetts. At Rudd Pond, "The sites were a little close together, but being able to fish and catching 2 decent-sized largemouth bass made everything all ok!!"

    Electrical considerations: Be prepared for potential power issues at some campgrounds. Check reviews for electrical reliability before booking extended stays.

    Accessibility concerns: Some campgrounds have challenging terrain for larger rigs. At Mt. Greylock, "Some of the sites are up hills and might be difficult for some to park their trailers. We watched a fifth wheel try to back up a hill and then turn into a site and couldn't get a grip because of the incline and the loose gravel."

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