Best Glamping near Erving, MA

Erving State Forest Campground and Otter River State Forest offer glamping accommodations set within the scenic woodlands of north-central Massachusetts. Otter River State Forest features waterfront yurts positioned on a hillside overlooking a peaceful pond, providing an elevated camping experience with solid structures, comfortable sleeping areas, and protection from the elements. The Erving State Forest's glamping sites are situated near Laurel Lake, offering a blend of natural surroundings with more comfortable accommodations than traditional camping. Sites at both locations are positioned to maximize privacy while maintaining proximity to water features and hiking trails. One camper described their experience as "a great little gem in north central Massachusetts, with the big draw being the pond, swimming, boating, fishing, and hiking to keep you busy."

The forested setting of these glamping locations provides excellent opportunities for outdoor recreation throughout the camping season, which typically runs from mid-May through mid-October. Both properties feature access to water activities, with swimming areas at their respective ponds and lakes. Hiking trails wind through the surrounding state forests, offering opportunities to explore the natural landscape. Visitors should note cellular service can be limited, particularly at Erving State Forest where one reviewer mentioned "zero cell service" but appreciated the disconnect as part of the experience. Bathrooms and shower facilities are available at both locations, though amenities vary by site. According to a visitor, "The camp ground is clean and well kept. Lots of families here. Swimming in a pond or a short drive to a bigger lake. It's kind of a hidden gem in north central Massachusetts."

Best Glamping Sites Near Erving, Massachusetts (33)

    1. Otter River State Forest

    14 Reviews
    Baldwinville, MA
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (978) 939-8962

    $17 - $55 / night

    "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.  "

    "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."

    2. Ashuelot River Campground

    18 Reviews
    West Swanzey, NH
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 357-5777

    $47 - $70 / night

    "Sites located along the river are wooded, field sites are very open great for seeing the stars at night. Sites have fire rings with excellent airflow for good burning with low smoke."

    "Our site was very spacious, level and included a picnic table, fire ring, and nicely placed hookups for water and electric."

    3. Erving State Forest Campground

    3 Reviews
    Erving, MA
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (978) 544-7745

    $17 / night

    "Our dart landed on Erving and we literally had never heard of it … so we were … skeptical.   However, we were absolutely delighted by this great spot in the  beautiful Erving State Forest.  "

    "Friends told me about this little gem in north central Massachusetts, not far from Rt 2. The big draw here is the pond, with the public beach on one side and lined with private cabins on the other. "

    4. Shir-Roy Camping Area

    1 Review
    Warwick, MA
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 239-4768

    $34 - $47 / night

    "Good bathroom ,nice people, great lake."

    5. Country Aire Campgrounds

    6 Reviews
    Shelburne Falls, MA
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (413) 625-2996

    "The campground is well-maintained the staff is friendly. So it will back from the road with a little brook running through it"

    "We only live about 20 minutes away from this campground, we had a nice shady spot. The owners of this campground very friendly courteous and Knowledgeable of the local area."

    6. Molly Stark State Park Campground

    15 Reviews
    Wilmington, VT
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 464-5460

    "I just stayed 1 night passing through, the drive to the campground was gorgeous. checking in was super easy. Finding my site and the bathroom was a breeze."

    "There are quite a few hiking trails that are located just a short drive away from the site."

    7. Northampton / Springfield KOA

    12 Reviews
    Southampton, MA
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (413) 527-9862

    "Quiet (besides occasional plane overhead) lots of trees, spacious sites, clean and modern bathrooms and showers, nice friendly helpful staff."

    "Very peaceful and very great staff. They had hayless rides and fire truck rides. This time they had a haunted house walk through."

    9. Woodford State Park Campground

    23 Reviews
    Bennington, VT
    38 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 447-7169

    "Quiet, great fire pits, clean bathrooms, firewood and starter for sale plus access to day use area. The lake next to the campground is beautiful and has plenty of picnic tables and grills for use."

    "We stayed in site 64 which is set back more than 2 car lengths from the road and is pretty well surrounded with trees so it feels very private and secluded."

    10. Zoar Outdoor

    3 Reviews
    Charlemont, MA
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (413) 339-4010

    "Staff was awesome, went out of their way to tAke care of our group from camping to rafting. Highly recommend the site. Amenities are well maintained."

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Glamping Reviews near Erving, MA

230 Reviews of 33 Erving Campgrounds


  • S
    Jun. 2, 2019

    Sutton Falls Camping Area

    Georgous, private camping along pristine Aldrich Mill Pond

    We were delighted when we learned we had the little peninsula of site P1 all to ourselves. Stunning views across the large pond, and serving as a wonderful halfway rest/respite on the journey from NYC to Belfast, ME. We felt like we were on top of the world, discovering this perfect quiet nook and basking in nature’s splendor.

    I can only speak for the camping on this peninsula/land, but the rest of the sites looked cozy, family-friendly, and fun. Cabins and RV sites across the lake, along with beaches for swimming. Bathrooms located on P1 peninsula. Canoe rentals on-site. Lovely picnic dining area alongside covered bridge and waterfall. Completely picturesque and, mostly, totally peaceful!

  • Sara D.
    Sep. 9, 2020

    Oxbow Campground

    Great campground!

    Wonderful sites that are spacious! Clean, WiFi available, a pond for swimming, playground, free paddle boats :), a recreational hall with a pool table & video games, laundromat. They have lots of fun family activities! We stayed with our parents in their camper for a couple nights and had such a positive experience there! They have 3 separate ponds-one for fishing, one for boating & the larger one is for swimming. Plenty of bathrooms throughout campground and sites are not expensive to reserve. Clean & up-to-date bathrooms with hot showers. Family-oriented with friendly staff. We will be returning, for sure!

  • L
    Aug. 16, 2020

    Wilderness Lake Park

    Cute place

    My family and I stayed here a few years ago in the tent area. Not all sites are secluded, but we were the only ones so it was nice and private. At the time there was only one port-a-potty for the tent area we were in and no water source. It’s a dog friendly park which was good for us, our dog could swim in the lake with us. Cute patio overlooking the lake as well with seating. Wood delivery is awesome especially since tent area is a slight distance from office, but that is also a bonus so you’re away from the RV sites. Also price is reasonable for a private campground considering the rates a lot of other places charge.

  • Jen
    Jul. 17, 2021

    Autumn Hills Campground

    Family campground

    Pros- very clean, bathrooms kept up with regularly. Staff is very nice. They offer boat rentals, canoes, paddle boats and kayaks. Store on site and they do activities during the week. Definitely more kids friendly I think. They do have a pool, park, dog park, lake and food trucks visits at times. They have community fires and dances. Pet friendly. Wood available on site.

    Cons- loud cars going all night, some lights in your face. Some people tend to fly down the road on golf carts. You can also hear the main road from the open style campsite. No privacy. People will walk threw your tent site. They will talk during the night while doing this, smoking seems to be allowed at pool. No fires between 9am-5pm.

    Overall we had a good time.

  • Oscar G.
    Oct. 11, 2021

    Woodford State Park Campground

    Beautiful for fall foliage

    This campground was great. Quiet, great fire pits, clean bathrooms, firewood and starter for sale plus access to day use area. The lake next to the campground is beautiful and has plenty of picnic tables and grills for use. Close to hiking trails and the city of Bennington.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 2, 2025

    Ashuelot River Campground

    Nice ‘n Easy campground

    We stayed for 3 days off season so not busy. Sites located along the river are wooded, field sites are very open great for seeing the stars at night. Sites have fire rings with excellent airflow for good burning with low smoke. Hook ups are in great condition for power, water, sewer. Showers and bath house on site. Laundry and game room at office area. Office staff was very helpful and they’re open later into the day til 7 PM. Good firewood and large bundle delivered for $15 to your site. We passed over this site on our first trip to the area but are glad we came here and we’re planning to return. Follow the website directions to get here as there are covered bridges in the area with low Clearance and low weight limits.

  • Brandon C.
    Jul. 9, 2021

    Friendly Beaver Campground

    Would not come again

    (As a Tent Camper)

    Let me start this off with there are not many campgrounds I would rate this low. There are a lot of little detractors that add up quickly. 

    First, one of the pros, we enjoyed their small but nice petting zoo of a few goats and a horse. Their general store was adequate.

    Now some of the cons we encountered. 

    The other campers were very loud and ruckus, especially in the safari field with the RVs.

    The campsites have VERY little to no privacy, we had to hang up tarps in between us and our neighbor or else we would practically be looking straight at each other if we both had a camp fire at the same time. 

    Something I've never encountered before, but our fire pit was not the typical tire ring, it was some other type of ring I've never seen before. It was almost as if it was designed to not allow any air flow for the fire. We thought we were going crazy until our neighbors were having an issue too and had to plug in a hair dryer and every 5 minutes turn it on to keep the fire from going out. And our wood was pretty dry too. 

    The pools were very lack luster, they are quite small for the amount of guests in the campground. They get crowded way too fast, we had probably a 2 ft bubble around us in the pool and could not move around at all if we wanted too. The kiddie pool which is 2 ft deep was a waste, it is too big with very little amount of kids who actually use it. 

    It was the first time we thought we had actually wasted a weekend camping. Would not return.

  • Rae-Ann W.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 25, 2024

    Ashuelot River Campground

    Nice quiet weekend

    We took our new to us hybrid camper out for its inaugural trip.

    We chose to stay in the wooded loop of the campground and we were very happy with our site, #66. That section has about 12 sites, some big and some on the smaller side. Our site was easy to back into, even more so since no one was in the site across from us. Our site was very spacious, level and included a picnic table, fire ring, and nicely placed hookups for water and electric. We had easy access to trails that went along the river behind some of the sites with a few paths down to the river.

    Everyone we encountered was friendly and respectful. There are quiet hours from 10pm-8am that are enforced. We were grateful to not have to hear loud partying going on into the night. There was car noise from nearby Rt 10 on the other side of the river, but nothing you can do about that.

    We asked for assistance at the office with our first time using a pumping station at the end of the trip. We were given friendly helpful assistance and some great tips and advice for the future.

    This was a nice enjoyable first visit for us. We will definitely be adding it to our list of places to visit again, but likely later in the year when we can enjoy the river and activities a bit more. We did not explore the options for bike, kayak, and canoe rentals but would like to in the future.

  • Beck P.
    Jun. 16, 2024

    Molly Stark State Park Campground

    Very nice clean and quiet campground

    I loved my stay here! I just stayed 1 night passing through, the drive to the campground was gorgeous. checking in was super easy. Finding my site and the bathroom was a breeze. THE BATHROOM was the best I’ve seen camping very clean and updated and honestly gorgeous. Everyone else there was super nice and quiet. Quiet hours start at 10 but it was silent after about 9 which was so amazing. I would definitely stay again!


Guide to Erving

Erving State Forest and surrounding areas in north-central Massachusetts sit at approximately 800-1000 feet elevation within the Connecticut River Valley. The region experiences four distinct seasons, with summer camping temperatures averaging 75-85°F during the day and dropping to 55-65°F at night. The campgrounds near Erving operate primarily from May through October, with most facilities closing before the first frost.

What to do

Water activities on Deerfield River: The rivers around Erving provide excellent rafting opportunities. Zoar Outdoor in Charlemont offers organized water adventures as mentioned by a visitor: "The campground is connected to an adventure/outing company that provides white water rafting, tubing and other water activities on a nearby river. It's close to where locals jump off outcrops into the lazy river and hang out on the river side." (Zoar Outdoor)

Kayaking the Ashuelot River: At Ashuelot River Campground, paddling options range from gentle floats to more extended journeys. According to one camper, "We took a lazy tube ride from one side of the campground to the other. It has been quite dry in the area, so they are experiencing a drought. However, a little rain in the week got the river moving a bit. We were able to enjoy a nice, slow drift around the campground." (Ashuelot River Campground)

Hiking Mt. Olga: Located within reasonable driving distance, Molly Stark State Park offers hiking opportunities. One visitor shared, "The hike up Mt. Olga is 1.7 miles (round trip). There's a fire tower at the top, which provides awesome views of the Green Mountains. It's also fun to explore the relics of the old Hogback Ski Resort." The trails connect to the Hogback Mountain Conservation area, providing extended hiking options without needing to drive.

What campers like

Clean facilities and natural settings: Campers consistently mention the well-maintained bathrooms and showers at campgrounds in the region. At Molly Stark State Park, a visitor noted: "This is such a well maintained park. Well taken care of sites, gardens all around, cute lean-tos, new bathrooms/showers, hiking trail to MT. Olga, and friendly staff. You can continue on the hiking trail to a cute brewery/pizza place or even a distillery." (Molly Stark State Park Campground)

Spacious waterfront sites: Campsites with water access are particularly valued in the area. At Woodford State Park Campground, a camper observed: "The waterfront campsites are very scenic. Site 13 was the only one available. It's on the corner of the first loop, but that wasn't an issue to us at all! There were plenty of trees and brush and space so we didn't feel we were in the road." (Woodford State Park Campground)

Family-friendly amenities: Many campgrounds near Erving cater well to families with children. A reviewer at Country Aire Campgrounds shared: "This campground is family oriented. They have a pool they have games we even have a hayride pulled by a tractor. It is run buy a family business, wife and I've been here many times and we will keep coming back."

What you should know

Limited cell service: Mobile connectivity can be spotty throughout the area. At Erving State Forest, a camper warned: "There is also zero cell service (there is an operational pay phone at the showers) which is fine… but wished we knew ahead of time." Planning ahead with offline maps and communication alternatives is recommended.

Reservation requirements: Most campgrounds in the area require advance booking, especially for premium sites. At Otter River State Forest, a visitor noted: "Sites that are near the small pond are generally larger and have better space for pitching a tent. 65, 67, 68 are walk-in sites, with the tent area lower, closer to the water. At the top of the hill, there are several yurts available." (Otter River State Forest)

Seasonal considerations: The weather can change quickly, even during summer months. Pack for temperature variations, especially at higher elevations. A Woodford State Park visitor mentioned: "We heard coyotes at night and loons in the morning," indicating the active wildlife and natural sounds campers can expect.

Tips for camping with families

Child-friendly activities: Look for campgrounds with structured programming. The Northampton/Springfield KOA offers special events for children, as one visitor described: "They had hayless rides and fire truck rides. This time they had a haunted house walk through." (Northampton / Springfield KOA)

Swimming options: Many campgrounds feature swimming areas that are particularly popular with families. A Woodford State Park camper shared: "The park has a nice grassy area on the water that's dog-friendly, and a separate little no-dog swimming and paddle boat area." Kids particularly enjoy the paddleboat rentals available at several parks.

Safety considerations: Some campgrounds enforce strict quiet hours, which benefits families with younger children. However, sites can sometimes be close together. A visitor to Otter River warned: "With the exception of a handful of the sites at this campground (mainly, the ones on the pond that go exceptionally quickly), the sites are too small, too close together, and there are a ton of kids."

Tips from RVers

Route planning and bridge clearance: When approaching campgrounds near Erving, be mindful of covered bridges and weight limits. A visitor to Ashuelot River Campground advised: "Follow the website directions to get here as there are covered bridges in the area with low clearance and low weight limits." (Ashuelot River Campground)

Site selection for larger RVs: Some campgrounds offer better options for bigger rigs than others. At Ashuelot River Campground, a camper noted: "We were in site 59, a pull-through with water and 30/50 amp service. The site was level and easy to get into and park. We were in a fully wooded area on the left side of the campground, which we prefer."

Hookup considerations: When glamping near Erving, Massachusetts with an RV, verify what utilities are available at your specific site. A visitor at Country Aire Campgrounds commented: "We are very close to Berkshire East, in a small town of Shelburne Falls. This place is very quiet even with all the kids."

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