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Best Campgrounds near Hardwick, MA

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Several campgrounds within 20 miles of Hardwick, Massachusetts provide varied accommodation options for outdoor enthusiasts. Pine Acres Family Camping Resort in Oakham offers tent, RV, cabin, and glamping sites with modern amenities including electric hookups, showers, and drinking water. Wells State Park Campground in Sturbridge and Otter River State Forest in Baldwinville both feature tent and RV sites with cabins and yurts available. The camping landscape ranges from resort-style facilities with full hookups to more rustic options in state forests and recreation areas.

Most campgrounds in the region operate seasonally from May through October, with some closing as early as September. Camp Coldbrook Golf & RV Resort typically opens from April 15 to October 15, while Lake Dennison Recreation Area operates from late May to early September. Weather conditions can affect camping experiences significantly, especially in spring when rainfall may create muddy conditions. Reservation requirements vary by location, with state parks often requiring advance booking through the Massachusetts reservation system. One camper noted that "Clean bathrooms, nice sites and a beautiful pond" are hallmarks of well-maintained facilities in the area.

Visitors consistently mention the quality of water features as highlights of camping in this region. Several campgrounds offer lake or pond access, with swimming beaches and fishing opportunities. Pine Acres features both a pool and a sandy beach area that receive positive feedback. Campground amenities vary substantially, with some like Cold Brook Campground providing shaded sites and reasonable costs for basic accommodations. More developed resorts feature activities like mini-golf and organized events. Campers seeking quieter experiences might prefer the state forest options like Federated Women's Club State Forest, which offers primitive tent sites with composting toilets but requires visitors to bring their own water. As one reviewer described a more natural camping experience: "You'll find cellar holes throughout, remnants of the towns lost in the 30s to create the reservoir."

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Best Camping Sites Near Hardwick, Massachusetts (141)

    1. Pine Acres Family Camping Resort

    15 Reviews
    Rutland, MA
    9 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."

    2. Wells State Park Campground

    16 Reviews
    Sturbridge, MA
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (508) 347-9257

    $17 - $55 / night

    "Beautiful campground in a nice central location nearby several nice towns in Central Massachusetts."

    "This is a great campground located in Sturbridge, Massachusetts on walker pond. Brand new bathroom/shower facility this year. Offers hiking, biking, swimming, fishing. Nice and quiet also."

    3. Camp Coldbrook Golf & RV Resorts

    4 Reviews
    Barre, MA
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (978) 355-2090

    $28 - $58 / night

    "The campground was large enough to tire out the dogs walking around, staff was friendly, helpful and welcoming!"

    4. Otter River State Forest

    14 Reviews
    Baldwinville, MA
    20 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"

    5. Lake Dennison Recreation Area Campground

    14 Reviews
    Foster Lake, OR
    21 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."

    6. Cold brook Campground and Resort

    1 Review
    Barre, MA
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (978) 355-2090

    $77 / night

    7. Sunset View Farms

    5 Reviews
    Monson Center, MA
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (413) 267-9269

    "Great location kids had a blast just wished they had more activities for them to do for the weekend we stay it poured everyday and they only had one craft and then an arcade to entertain them."

    8. Tully Lake Recreation Area (MA) — Tully Lake

    9 Reviews
    Royalston, MA
    20 miles
    +1 (978) 249-9150

    $40 / night

    "Tully Lake Campground is located in Royalston, MA, which is a northern part of Central Massachusetts, near the New Hampshire border."

    "Volleyball and horseshoes are near the entrance. You may purchase firewood. The bathrooms offer flush toilets and a single shower on each site, plus a dishwashing sink outside."

    9. Pout and Trout

    4 Reviews
    Hubbardston, MA
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (774) 441-3248

    "This campground is located near two beautiful disc golf courses and the reason we stayed. The campground itself was fantastic, the owner at the front building was very helpful and so sweet."

    10. Federated Womens Club State Forest

    1 Review
    Petersham, MA
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (978) 939-8962
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  • 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.

  • Rae-Ann W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 29, 2025

    Ashuelot River Campground

    Another great trip to Ashuelot River Campground

    We spent another great weekend at the Ashuelot River Campground. We recently purchased a new-to-us camper and wanted to get in a trip or two before putting it away for the winter. This was our 2nd visit to Ashuelot.

    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. They have sites located in fully open areas, as well as some that are partially wooded and have river access. There is a nice mix.

    Having good weather, 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.

    We thoroughly enjoyed our time again and will definitely be back.

  • Mindie C.
    Sep. 20, 2025

    Hanscom AFB FamCamp

    Great stop

    Lovely campground. Clean, good WiFi. Kind campers. Will be back

  • Michael
    Sep. 20, 2025

    The Quarry Campground

    The Quarry Campground

    Very quiet. At night all you can hear is the crackling of the campfire.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 18, 2025

    Woodmore Family Campground and RV Park

    Good Campground

    Stayed for over a week off season , mid September. 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. 50 percent or more is seasonal camp sites. Sites in back are ok with trees and different levels. Sites are a little closer than I usually find. Neighbors are very considerate on site privacy. Owners are exceptionally helpful and work hard to keep the site functioning and clean. Coin operated showers with hot water, mostly nice and clean except after a crowd gets packed and checks out Sunday AM. Laundry room takes quarters for machines. Small store at office which was open every day. Game room with wi fi. Pool , playground , volleyball area. Good size wood bundle for $10 , delivered directly to your site. Lake access with kayaks , some local hiking. Major grocery store nearby along with Walmart.

  • 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.

  • Nicole G.
    Aug. 24, 2025

    Tolland State Forest Campground

    Great Lakeside Campground

    This was only my second camping trip ever (and first tent camping) so grain of salt here - We had a great time at Tolland. The site was spacious and equipped with a bear box, fire ring, and picnic table. The ground at the site was large gravel which was not great in the tent, but walking around it looks like most sites are more dirt and pine needles.

    The swimming area is small but sandy, great for kids, and my daughter loved thethe campfire and nature talk given on Saturday night by park staff.

  • 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.

Guide to Hardwick

Camping near Hardwick, Massachusetts, offers a variety of experiences for outdoor enthusiasts. From family-friendly campgrounds to serene spots for RVers, there’s something for everyone in this beautiful region.

What to do:

  • Hiking: Explore the scenic trails around October Mountain State Forest. One camper mentioned, "The trails were completely perfectly maintained with some 2x6 boards over the muddy bits so our boots didn't get wet."
  • Fishing: The Housatonic River is nearby, perfect for fishing. A visitor at October Mountain State Forest noted, "For any fly fishing folks, this campground is very close to the Housatonic (catch and release only!)"
  • Swimming: Enjoy a refreshing dip in the local lakes. One reviewer at George Washington State Campground said, "The lake access is excellent, obviously."

What campers like:

  • Spacious sites: Campers appreciate the roomy and private sites at Normandy Farms Campground. A visitor shared, "The sites are level, the bathrooms/showers are spotless with piped in music and hairdryers."
  • Family-friendly activities: Families enjoy the many activities for kids at Lorraine Park Campground. One parent said, "It has so many things for the kids to do. Everyone is so friendly."
  • Clean facilities: Campers often mention the cleanliness of the restrooms and showers. A reviewer at George Washington State Campground remarked, "Bathrooms were very clean with hot showers."

What you should know:

  • No same-day reservations: Many campgrounds, like October Mountain State Forest, require reservations in advance. One camper noted, "First off no same day reservations or walk ups allowed."
  • Wildlife: Be prepared for local wildlife, especially mosquitoes. A visitor at Lorraine Park Campground mentioned, "The water in the pond is not streaming so be prepared for mosquitoes when camping close to the water."
  • Limited amenities: Some campgrounds may not have extensive amenities. A reviewer at Minute Man Campground said, "The store seemed to be lacking some stuff even though it has plenty of space."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Plan activities: Look for campgrounds with organized activities for kids. A parent at Normandy Farms Campground mentioned, "It has tons of activities for kids to include bike track, frisbee, tons of games."
  • Choose spacious sites: Opt for campgrounds with larger sites for more room to play. A camper at Lorraine Park Campground said, "The pitches are spacious and shaded."
  • Bring bug spray: To keep the mosquitoes at bay, make sure to pack insect repellent. A visitor at George Washington State Campground advised, "You will need mosquito repellent."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check site levels: Some sites may not be level, so bring leveling blocks. A reviewer at Normandy Farms Campground noted, "We have a 25” B+ and basically had to park sideways and use a lot of leveling blocks."
  • Look for amenities: Choose campgrounds with electric hookups and dump stations. A visitor at Lorraine Park Campground mentioned, "The office did provide us with additional blocks to level so they were very accommodating."
  • Plan for noise: Some campgrounds can be noisy, especially on weekends. A camper at Greenfield State Park Campground said, "Mid-week, the park was at maybe 20% capacity, and it was amazing. Quiet, and tons of room."

Camping near Hardwick, Massachusetts, has its perks and quirks. With the right preparation, you can enjoy a fantastic outdoor experience!

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Hardwick, MA?

According to TheDyrt.com, Hardwick, MA offers a wide range of camping options, with 141 campgrounds and RV parks near Hardwick, MA and 2 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Hardwick, MA?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Hardwick, MA is Pine Acres Family Camping Resort with a 4-star rating from 15 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Hardwick, MA?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 2 free dispersed camping spots near Hardwick, MA.

What parks are near Hardwick, MA?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 17 parks near Hardwick, MA that allow camping, notably Tully Lake and Westville Lake.

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