Camping options near Devens, Massachusetts range across Middlesex and Worcester counties, with most campgrounds within a 30-mile radius. The region experiences humid continental climate with warm summers and cold winters, making May through October the primary camping season. Sites typically require 1-3 day advance reservations during peak season, with most campgrounds closing by mid-October.
What to do
Golfing opportunities: Camp Coldbrook Golf & RV Resorts offers a 9-hole course, though some campers note maintenance issues. "The 9 hole course is more weeds than course. The greens have not been cared for in 10+ years," reports one visitor.
Hiking trails: Douglas Forest RV Resort provides direct access to adjacent forest land. "You're literally steps away from Douglas State Forest, which made morning hikes and evening strolls absolutely magical," notes a camper who visited in spring.
Swimming options: Sandy Beach Campground features a natural swimming area at their pond, though water quality varies. "The sandy beach is nice but the swimming area is quite weedy," observed one camper during summer months.
Historical exploration: Spacious Skies Minute Man offers proximity to Revolutionary War sites. "Concord is only 30 minute drive away with two full days of revolutionary historic sites, and famous people home tours such as Louisa May Alcott," explains a reviewer who visited in 2024.
What campers like
Clean facilities: Many campgrounds maintain well-kept bathrooms and common areas. At Sandy Beach Campground, guests appreciate the overall maintenance: "Pros: Friendly staff, clean bathrooms, clean grounds, gated campground with card key access in/out of the grounds."
Pool amenities: Several campgrounds offer swimming pools as alternatives to natural water features. "Beautiful campground, clean facilities, decently priced. The pool, playground, bathrooms, and basketball court were all open and well maintained," notes a visitor to Tuxbury Pond RV Campground.
Pet-friendly policies: Woodmore Family Campground and RV Park welcomes pets and provides space for them. "It's pet-friendly too, and our dog loved the wooded trails and open areas," mentions a camper who brought their dog.
Proximity to attractions: Beach Rose RV Park offers easy access to coastal activities. "It's only about a mile from the beach. We rode bikes to Salisbury Beach and my young adult son rode his longboard to the beach," shares a satisfied visitor.
What you should know
Seasonal resident ratio: Many RV sites near Devens, Massachusetts have high percentages of seasonal campers. "This is primarily a seasonal/long-term resident park rather than a traditional camping resort," notes one camper about Douglas Forest RV Resort.
Site spacing issues: Several campgrounds place sites close together. At Beach Rose RV Park, "Spaces are small, place is clean, nice pool and staff is very friendly, helpful and responsive! We thought the small campsites would bother us, but after one day we got used to it."
Electrical reliability concerns: Beyond the electrical issues mentioned in the existing description, some campgrounds have more serious problems. "The electrical system has claimed countless rv components and 2 total losses. Instead of fixing it, they simply run generators for years," warns a visitor to Camp Coldbrook.
Reservation policies: Tuxbury Pond RV Campground uses a third-party booking system that can cause confusion. "You do not get a choice during the online booking to choose the campsite to reserve & the site # is not included in the confirmation email," explains one reviewer.
Tips for camping with families
Entertainment options: Many campgrounds provide scheduled activities for children. "There's a pavilion, activities/entertainment, fairly quiet during quiet hours, laundromat, playground, dog park, boating pond, Horse shoe & Basketball court," reports a family who stayed at Tuxbury Pond.
Weekend noise levels: Be prepared for different atmospheres on weekends versus weekdays. At Woodmore Family Campground, "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."
Beach alternatives: Hidden Valley RV and Golf Park provides multiple water recreation options. "The amenities are state of the art, clean laundry center, restrooms, bath house, grocery store, bar & grill, playground & 2 swimming beaches," notes a family with children.
Playground quality: Facilities for children vary widely between campgrounds. At Thousand Trails Sturbridge, "We had a great time relaxing around the campfire with another family. The playground was a hit for our kids!"
Tips from RVers
Cell service variations: Reception can be problematic for those working remotely. At Thousand Trails Sturbridge, one RVer observed: "Cell reception is not great. Camp link Wifi for a fee is workable unless you need to do zoom calls."
Site configurations: Some RV sites near Devens have challenging layouts. "The water and electric were between our site and the next on one side and sewer between our site and the one on the other side. This made it difficult to place our trailer on the slanted site and reach all services," notes an RVer at Hidden Valley.
Interior road navigation: Campgrounds with wooded settings often present challenges. "Roads are a little interesting to navigate, and definitely aren't the straight lines on their map!" warns an RVer at Spacious Skies Minute Man.
Arrival timing considerations: Some campgrounds charge for early arrival. "Only down side is office is inflexible on $25 fee if you arrive before 2 pm," reports a visitor to Minute Man who stayed for a full week.
