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Best Campgrounds near Fitchburg, MA

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Campgrounds near Fitchburg, Massachusetts range from state parks to private resorts, with most facilities located within a 30-mile radius of the city. Pearl Hill State Park Campground and Willard Brook State Forest Campground, both approximately 15 miles northwest of Fitchburg, provide tent and RV sites along with cabin accommodations. Several campgrounds in the area feature mixed-use facilities that accommodate various camping styles, including Otter River State Forest which offers tent sites, RV hookups, cabins, and yurts. The region includes both state-managed properties and privately operated campgrounds like Spacious Skies Minute Man, providing different levels of amenities and natural settings.

Seasonal considerations heavily influence camping availability in the Fitchburg area, with most state park campgrounds operating from mid-May through early October. Winter camping options are limited, though some private campgrounds remain open year-round. Many sites require advance reservations, particularly during summer weekends and holiday periods when facilities reach capacity. The terrain throughout the region consists primarily of forested areas with ponds and small lakes, offering water recreation opportunities at several locations. Cell service varies considerably across campgrounds, with more remote sites experiencing limited connectivity. A visitor noted, "This campground is clean and well kept. Lots of families here. Swimming in a pond or a short drive to a bigger lake. One of my favorites. It's kind of a hidden gem in north central Massachusetts."

Campers consistently highlight the wooded settings and water features as primary attractions at campgrounds near Fitchburg. Sites with water access tend to be the most sought-after, particularly those at Lake Dennison Recreation Area and Tully Lake. Several visitors mentioned the hiking opportunities available directly from campgrounds, with trail systems ranging from easy walks to more challenging terrain. As described in feedback on The Dyrt, "The hiking is some of the best I have seen from a campground in the area, with a huge system of trails which are all very well marked." Privacy between campsites varies significantly across facilities, with some offering well-separated, spacious sites while others provide more communal camping experiences. Most campgrounds enforce quiet hours from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m., creating family-friendly environments that receive positive reviews from visitors with children.

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Best Camping Sites Near Fitchburg, Massachusetts (124)

    1. Spacious Skies Minute Man

    28 Reviews
    Ayer, MA
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (978) 772-0042

    $39 - $999 / night

    "The pool is huge and clean and there is a ton of seating around. The shop has everything you could need. There are horseshoes, can jam, basketball, and bocce. There’s a playground and a rec room."

    "Easily accessible by car to shopping, groceries, etc. but no hiking or good walking paths from the campground."

    2. Pearl Hill State Park Campground

    6 Reviews
    West Townsend, MA
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (978) 597-2850

    $17 - $35 / night

    "We really lucked out with getting one of a few sites left on Memorial Day weekend - after walking the campground, I think we would have chosen the same one again! "

    "It was like walking with fur on the bottom of our shoes. The dog also got needles stuck all over and we had to use our COVID alcohol gel to get the glue off. "

    3. Lake Dennison Recreation Area Campground

    14 Reviews
    Foster Lake, MA
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (978) 297-1609

    $17 - $35 / night

    "The loop closer to the entrance has a lot of private sites. Although if you have one closer to the main road, it is quite noisy with road sounds. But many of the sites in the middle are more quiet."

    "As a caveat, waterfront in this instance was more of a water view as the lake was on the other side of the campground road and a large open area with trees."

    4. The Pine Campground

    7 Reviews
    Ashby, MA
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (978) 386-7702

    "Small river/ brook rind behind the campground.   Some shots have nice sound of river right behind the sites.  No pond or pool for swimming."

    5. Otter River State Forest

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

    $17 - $55 / night

    "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."

    "I loved it here, it was a great little campground for massachusetts"

    6. Willard Brook State Forest Campground

    4 Reviews
    Ashby, MA
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (978) 597-8802

    $14 - $55 / night

    "tuesday and the police drove through at least once a day that i noticed. not that they needed to. we are going back in aug and renting the yurt that they have there and bringing the whole family. its located"

    "This small state forest campground in north/central Massachusetts is just up the hill from Damon Pond. I suggest downloading maps before you head out because cell service is iffy in the area.  "

    7. Gilson Pond Area Campground — Monadnock State Park

    19 Reviews
    Jaffrey, NH
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 532-2416

    $29 - $45 / night

    "Campsites are well shaded but if you have an RV take the time to rent an RV site otherwise backing in will put you in and awkward position as the mixed use “standard” sites are oriented towards tent camping"

    "The campsite is big and away from another site. You can easilly access to hiking trails.

    The staff there are friendly and helpful. It's definitely a plus."

    8. Pine Acres Family Camping Resort

    15 Reviews
    Rutland, MA
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (508) 882-9509

    $70 - $115 / night

    "Miles and miles of country/forests surrounding pine acres, however pulling in you’ll soon realize how much goes on inside the campground."

    "Although the tent sites are a distance from anything, the main areas of the campground are fantastic. With a full calendar of events (some free, some cost $) you will never be bored."

    9. Field and Stream RV Park

    3 Reviews
    Hollis, NH
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 673-4677

    $47 - $80 / night

    "Great site right next to the water. Sites are clean and well equipped. Coin laundry with nice machine. Nice people."

    10. Woodmore Family Campground and RV Park

    5 Reviews
    Rindge, NH
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 899-3362

    $42 - $65 / night

    "the rules but everybody does and it's a good experience, everyone is very friendly the owners are wonderful people and super friendly very helpful it's clean they offer a lot of stuff to do right on a lake"

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  • Utshob A.
    Sep. 2, 2025

    Bear Brook State Park Campground

    Convenient and fun

    The park was easy to get to, only about half an hour from Manchester. It has kayak rentals and a very well stocked camp store, that was close to the camp sites. Our campsite was only about a hundred feet away from the camp store but still felt private.

    Our campsite also had a fire pit and a picnic table which were great.

    The size of the sites varies quite a bit though as well as their isolation, some were out in the open.

    For cell service: ATT seems to have pretty decent coverage but not Verizon.

  • Kenneth P.
    Aug. 28, 2025

    Fort Dummer State Park Campground

    Not So Bad

    We spent one night at site #20 and enjoyed our stay.  It was rather peaceful other than the hum of I-91. The staff was friendly and helpful. The sites were generally wooded, pretty level, and fairly spread apart from one another.  I saw no signs of the problems identified in the June 2025 review.  Yes, I must agree that the restrooms are old, but they were clean.  The other problems might happen anywhere and were obviously brought under control.  Clearly, the writer of the June 2025 post knew way more than any weekend camper would be aware of and this shows that is more to their story that should have been revealed in their post.

  • S
    Aug. 23, 2025

    Cold Springs Camp Resort

    All Around Exceptional

    This place is just great! They have clean, flat sites, easy to navigate and get our fifth wheel in. The facilities are spotless. There are numerous pools and hot tubs, activities and the people that work there are just the nicest! Our kids were never scolded for being loud and neither were the adults. We have booked our return trip already and can't wait to go back!

  • Rachael K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 17, 2025

    Lake Dennison Recreation Area Campground

    Really pretty and chill

    This campground is pretty and offers many private site options. We didn't use the bathrooms so can't speak on that. But overall it's a clean campground.

    There are two loops. The loop closer to the entrance has a lot of private sites. Although if you have one closer to the main road, it is quite noisy with road sounds. But many of the sites in the middle are more quiet. The sites by the lake are really pretty, but there's not much privacy. All of the sites are good size and the fire pits are placed well.

    The other loop farther away from the entrance has a lot more lakeside sites. But there's very little privacy. The sites with higher numbers by the lake are all on top of each other with little to no trees or shrubs between sites, and you can't really decipher where one site ends and the next begins. We would not stay on that loop if we visited again. Unless it was site 101 which seemed more private for that loop.

    Sites 1 through 5 on the first loop are pretty quiet and peaceful. We stayed at site 4 and we think that it was one of the best sites in the campground. We didn't have neighbors on either side of us. We only had neighbors across from us. The site was spacious , peaceful and pretty. There was a little trail from our site that went down to a marsh. That was absolutely beautiful.

    We will definitely stay here again.

  • gabe N.
    Aug. 16, 2025

    Lake Dennison Recreation Area Campground

    What a gem

    We camped here one night on a pit stop and it exceeded our expectations! We camped on the north shore; sites were big and offered immediate access to and view of the lake. However, there is limited privacy between sites so hope for good neighbors :) also cell service was fine with AT&T.

  • Cassie G.
    Aug. 12, 2025

    Winding River Campground

    Fun laid back place. This campground has a lot of potential. Some info on their website and Facebook isn’t accurate.

    I would like to share my experience this past weekend at Winding River in Exeter NH. My family of 3 Stayed at tent site 523 in the Oak area. We also had family at 553 and 554 and Cabin 2.

    About site 523: I clearly had one of the largest and most private tent sites. It was set back with a long driveway tucked between 522 and 524. It’s a very steep drop into the river making most sites a little nerve wracking with a little one. Online it said water available nearby. Most sites had a hookup but there wasn’t a one on my site. It looked like there may have been one to share on the road, but I didn’t end up needing to figure that out.

    Tent sites 522 and 524: Along with most of the tent sites these sites were very close to each other, much smaller and closer to the road. I wished my family members had gotten 552 and 553 as they blended together nicely if you are tenting in side by side spaces. The ground was very rocky making staking tents down difficult. They were right next to the bathroom which was convenient but loud. Ventilation in the bathroom was not good so the doors were propped open much of the time and loud hand dryers.

    Shower:

    • This is the smaller of the two bathrooms in the campground. There are 2 showers there. Each with a single insufficient curtain and no hooks on the wall or bench to place things down. Water was hot enough, pressure was ok if you set it to the high power massage-like setting.
    • The showers in other bathroom (near the town center area) had a door and two curtains. Some had hooks (some of which were broken). I almost tripped going in and out of these bathroom stalls because they are raised up but there is no marking on the ground to indicate that.

    Cabin 2: Ac worked well. There was a good sized bed downstairs, smaller beds in two lofts. I was surprised the couch didn’t pull out. Fridge and all dishes were nice and clean. All the cabins seem to have different back porch setups. This porch was smaller than C1. There was a propane grill that smelled rancid with sooo much caked on The burners. The location of the ceiling fan under the other lights in the ceiling gave them a flashing effect that really bothered me.

    Pros:

    • Lower price compared to other campgrounds (but I don’t feel like I got everything advertised on the website)
    • Two playgrounds, both were nice.
    • Water slide was fun
    • We arrived Thursday at the gate and were told how to get to our site, to set up and then come over to the office which was nice.

    Cons:

    • The river is very low and yucky so none of the boating or fishing advertised was possible. likely causing the massive amount of mosquitos.
    • The whole arcade building was was “out of order”
    • The laundry room had two washers (one was broken) and two dryers 2.50 each per load. Not sufficient for a campground this size (especially when people leave their clothes in the machine for 30 mins after they’re done!)
    • Camp store was poorly stocked (multiple empty coolers).
    • Ice $3 per SMALL bag.
    • Wood $10 per bundle and rules say you can’t bring from off-site. I saw people with huge metal bins of wood but was never offered that option when I payed for multiple bundles.
    • Camp store closes at 3 on Sunday and doesn’t open until 11 am during the week (which is also checkout). This made it a little confusing when I wanted to return the golf cart. They have a small area with icecream that is scooped and maybe a kitchen. I never saw it open but I think the sign said open morning to 12 and then again in the evening.
    • The pool was green and cloudy on day 3. I called the office and was told they had just shocked it and that was a result of the copper. I am not informed enough on pool safety so I opted out of swimming on the hottest day of our stay. My son was bummed.
    • Planned activities were only scheduled for Friday and Saturday, when online mentions “daily”. During adult kareoke there were plenty of kids and really poor wifi (wasting so much time between songs).

    And just to add:

    • Staff I encountered was friendly enough, but It would be nice if they wore shirts to identify themselves.
    • Golf cart was great, but cost more than the site per night.
    • Pedal go-carts were available for rent (I didn’t ask a price).
  • Savanna B.
    Aug. 8, 2025

    Winding River Campground

    Place is nice, can get loud

    It's a nice campground with a pool and hottub. The store is a little overpriced. Most of the staff is okay but there are some that are a little rude. It can get loud at times but it's mostly chill

  • Savanna B.
    Aug. 8, 2025

    The Green Gate Campground

    Quiet and relaxing

    The campground is nice, friendly people. The pool is 9ft deep. The office is the store and there isn't that much to purchase but everything is reasonably priced.

Guide to Fitchburg

Camping near Fitchburg, Massachusetts, offers a variety of experiences for outdoor lovers. From serene lakeside spots to family-friendly campgrounds, there’s something for everyone.

What to do

  • Hiking and Biking: Explore the trails at Bear Brook State Park Campground. One visitor mentioned, "There are hiking trails throughout the campground," making it a great spot for outdoor activities.
  • Water Activities: At Pawtuckaway State Park Campground, you can enjoy kayaking and swimming. A reviewer noted, "Lots of great spots on the water, easy to put a kayak in from."
  • Family Fun: Check out Normandy Farms Campground for family activities. One camper said, "It has so many things for the kids to do," making it a perfect choice for families.

What campers like

  • Spacious Sites: Campers appreciate the large, private sites at Greenfield State Park Campground. A long-time visitor shared, "If you like large sites in a wooded setting with many private ones, this is the place."
  • Clean Facilities: Many campers rave about the cleanliness of the facilities. A reviewer from Lorraine Park Campground mentioned, "The sanitary building is clean with good showers."
  • Friendly Staff: Campers often highlight the helpfulness of the staff. One visitor at Minute Man Campground said, "The staff was very nice to deal with," which adds to the overall experience.

What you should know

  • No Hookups: Many campgrounds, like Wompatuck State Park Campground, do not offer electric hookups. A camper noted, "There isn’t much to the RV sites but an electric plug."
  • Pet Policies: If you're bringing pets, check the rules. At Pawtuckaway State Park Campground, pets are allowed on trails but not in the campground during summer. One reviewer pointed out, "Pets are NOT permitted in the campground or beach area during the summer season."
  • Crowded Weekends: Expect busier conditions on weekends. A visitor at Greenfield State Park Campground mentioned, "The weekend was packed!"

Tips for camping with families

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places like Normandy Farms Campground, which offers plenty of activities for kids. One parent said, "Everyone is so friendly," making it a welcoming environment.
  • Plan for Activities: Bring bikes for the kids. A reviewer at Jamaica State Park Campground noted, "The kids were able to safely ride bikes on the camp roads."
  • Pack Snacks and Drinks: Having snacks on hand can keep the little ones happy. A camper at Minute Man Campground mentioned, "The store seemed to be lacking some stuff," so it’s good to be prepared.

Tips from RVers

  • Bring Leveling Blocks: Some sites, like those at Normandy Farms Campground, may not be level. One reviewer advised, "Bring plenty of leveling blocks!"
  • Check Site Size: Make sure your RV fits the site. A camper at Wompatuck State Park Campground mentioned, "You don’t have the feeling of being really in the woods," due to close site spacing.
  • Plan for No Hookups: Many campgrounds in the area, like Bear Brook State Park Campground, don’t have electric hookups. A visitor noted, "No hookups in the campground," so be ready for that.

Camping around Fitchburg, Massachusetts, has a lot to offer, whether you're looking for family fun or a peaceful retreat in nature.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where are the best campgrounds near Fitchburg, MA?

Several excellent campgrounds are located within easy driving distance of Fitchburg. Willard Brook State Forest Campground offers peaceful sites beneath towering pines on a small, bisected loop. The sites are primarily level, and the campground features clean bathrooms and regular security patrols. Another top option is Otter River State Forest, a clean, well-maintained campground popular with families. It offers swimming in a pond and hiking trails throughout the forest. Both campgrounds provide a true nature experience while being conveniently located near Fitchburg, making them perfect for weekend getaways or longer stays.

What RV camping options are available near Fitchburg?

RV campers near Fitchburg have several quality options to choose from. Wells State Park Campground in Sturbridge offers RV-friendly sites with a recently renovated bathroom and shower facility. Located on Walker Pond, it provides amenities like hiking, biking, swimming, and fishing. Another good choice is Lorraine Park Campground — Harold Parker State Forest, located less than 25 miles north of Boston and conveniently close to interstate access. This campground features wooded sites that offer a natural setting while maintaining accessibility for RVs. Both locations provide a good balance of outdoor experience and necessary facilities for recreational vehicles.

Are there affordable tent camping sites near Fitchburg?

Affordable tent camping is readily available near Fitchburg. Tully Lake Recreation Area in Royalston offers excellent value with tent sites that include waterfront access. This state-managed campground features prime sites with direct water access, and Trustees of Reservations members receive discounts on camping fees. Another budget-friendly option is Pine Acres Family Camping Resort near Oakham, which offers reasonably priced tent sites with access to various amenities. Both locations provide cost-effective options for tent campers looking to enjoy the natural beauty of north-central Massachusetts without breaking the bank.

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