Best Dispersed Camping near Holyoke, MA
Several free dispersed camping areas exist within 30-50 miles of Holyoke, Massachusetts, primarily in nearby Vermont. George D Aiken Wilderness Dispersed, located in Vermont approximately 40 miles northwest of Holyoke, offers multiple primitive campsites along access roads. The sites accommodate both tents and RVs with drive-in and walk-in options. According to reviews, these sites provide varying levels of privacy with "spots spread out from each other" and some located "100 feet or so" off the main road.
NFR 273 Dispersed Camping Spot in Vermont features multiple primitive sites along a forest road with established fire rings. The dirt access road is generally in "great condition," though some sites may be seasonally wet or muddy. One visitor noted finding "at least a dozen spots, some very spacious." Jug End Dispersed on the Appalachian National Scenic Trail requires hiking in and a permit. No fires are allowed at this location. Sage's Revine near the Connecticut-Massachusetts border offers hike-in access with tent platforms spaced "50 feet between platforms" and includes basic amenities like pit toilets, trash collection, and bear boxes.
