Camping opportunities near Drury, Massachusetts include seasonal sites throughout the Berkshire mountains and southern Vermont. Most campgrounds operate May through October, with elevation ranging from 600-1,000 feet and significant temperature drops at night even in summer. Terrain varies from flat river valleys to steep mountain terrain requiring careful site selection.
What to do
Hiking to waterfalls: Jamaica State Park offers access to Hamilton Falls via a well-marked trail system. "There is plenty of trails in the area and you can go to the waterfall/rock slides and take a dip in the pools. The area is beautiful and good food across the street!" notes Jackie G. from Jamaica State Park Campground.
Mountain summit views: Mount Greylock provides trails with varying difficulty levels leading to panoramic vistas. "Stony Ledge is the best view in the park - don't miss that. The Deer Hill backpacking area was more primitive than the Sperry Road walk-in campground but both were still quite secluded," explains Taylor R. from Sperry Road Campground.
Water recreation: Woodford State Park offers a reservoir for paddling and swimming during summer months. "The reservoir is beautiful- plenty of space to spread out for paddling and swimming. We heard coyotes at night and loons in the morning," reports Melissa S. from Woodford State Park Campground.
What campers like
Privacy between sites: Many campers appreciate the well-designed site layouts. "The sites were huge and spread out. Although we could kind of see our neighbors if we tried, we were far enough away that we weren't looking at them all weekend. SO PEACEFUL!" says Heidi R. about Mount Greylock State Reservation.
Clean facilities: Maintenance standards are high at most campgrounds. "The bathhouse was incredibly clean. Showers were great. The pool was cold, but really nice and again very clean. I loved that they deliver firewood to your site when you purchase from them," comments Rebecca L. about Mt. Greylock Campsite Park.
Natural soundscape: The forested environment offers quiet camping. "We fell asleep to the gentle sounds of the stream and woke up around daybreak surrounded by a light mist and beautiful early fall foliage," notes Ryan S. about the Deer Hill Shelter area.
What you should know
Limited cell service: Communication can be unreliable in mountainous terrain. "Small town general store, no cell service and a gorgeous back drop is a perfect spot to just unwind from the real world," mentions Brittany B. from Jamaica State Park Campground.
Site leveling challenges: Many campgrounds feature sloping terrain. "Some sites are level but some definitely were not," warns Nancy W. regarding Dorset RV Park.
Wildlife encounters: Bears are present in the region, requiring proper food storage. "The bear lockers are roomy and clean and could double as storage to keep items out of the rain (highly recommend reviewing being 'bear aware' as we had a sighting in our neighboring site)," cautions Heidi R.
Tips for camping with families
Kid-friendly amenities: Several parks offer recreational facilities designed for children. "Prospects mountain is a great campground for families with younger kids. They have activities every weekend such as dances, bingo, hayrides. They also have a great pool, playground and pond for fishing," explains Sandra S. from Prospect Mountain Campground.
Swimming options: Water features provide cooling recreation during warm months. "Clean bathrooms, roomy tent sites, nice staff. Fun playground and nature area for kids. Very family friendly place with beautiful hikes to Hamilton falls," reports Fransheska A. about Jamaica State Park.
Educational opportunities: Many parks offer interpretive programs. "They have community activities like bonfires, bingo, pot luck dinners, and complementary donuts & coffee every Sunday morning," describes Nancy W. about Dorset RV Park.
Tips from RVers
Site selection considerations: Terrain factors heavily into RV positioning. "A warning about larger rigs in the loop... Tree placement and a pretty sharp 110+ degree turn makes it challenging to maneuver. I don't think campground staff is familiar with their own campground and that larger rigs are likely to have issue in this loop," advises Katie E. from Fernwood Forest Campground.
Hookup placement: Utility connections may require additional equipment. "The hookups are all well-placed and we didn't have any issues with the electric and the wifi at our site worked well. The only drawback is they are farther away from the bathrooms," notes Nancy W.
Route planning: Mountain roads require careful navigation for larger vehicles. "The roads and campsites are gravel and a little tight to get around because of all the trees but we were able to manage in our 45' motorhome," reports another camper about accessing campsites in the region.
