Best RV Parks & Resorts near Gardner, MA
Several RV parks surround Gardner, Massachusetts with varying site configurations and seasonal availability. Pine Acres Family Camping Resort in Oakham provides 300 sites with water, electric, and sewer hookups, accommodating large motorhomes with its big-rig friendly sites. Camp Coldbrook Golf & RV Resorts in Barre operates from April to October with water and electric hookups plus 30-amp service, though sites are described as less spacious. "Grounds well kept. Shaded sites. Quiet areas in lower roads with mostly seasonal. Reasonable cost. 30 amp only. Many full hookups. Pet friendly," noted one camper about Cold Brook. Thousand Trails Sturbridge offers 50-amp service and full hookups on sites that can handle larger rigs, operating from April through late October.
Full-service dump stations are available at most parks, though some smaller facilities may only offer this amenity during peak season. Cell service varies significantly between campgrounds, with visitors reporting 1-2 bars in forested areas and stronger signals in more developed parks. The region experiences substantial seasonal rate fluctuations, with non-resident surcharges at state parks sometimes reaching $50-60 per night for electric sites. Many campgrounds allow pets but enforce strict leash policies. Winter camping options are limited, with most facilities closing between mid-October and May. Several reviewers mentioned difficulty with site leveling, particularly at state parks where one camper reported using "a record 9 blocks to get 4 levels high on the downhill wheel."
