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Great place to camp. Reasonably priced. Clean hot showers and dish washing station. Clean-Quiet-Well Patroled and Maintained. Nature based activities for kids.
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Camping options near Spencer, Massachusetts span from rustic state parks to full-service family resorts within a 20-mile radius. The area includes several established campgrounds with varying amenities, including Pine Acres Family Camping Resort in Oakham, Wells State Park in Sturbridge, and Sutton Falls Camping Area in Sutton. Most facilities accommodate a range of camping styles, with nearly all supporting both tent and RV camping. Several properties also offer cabin rentals and glamping options, particularly at Pine Acres and Sutton Falls where yurts are available.
Campground operations typically run from mid-April through mid-October, with most facilities closing after Columbus Day weekend. Reservation requirements vary by property, though state parks and larger private campgrounds generally require advance bookings, especially during summer weekends and holidays. The terrain throughout the region consists primarily of wooded lots with moderate elevation changes, situated around numerous ponds and small lakes. Tent sites at Wells State Park require significant leveling according to recent visitors, with one camper noting, "Not all sites are level. I used a record 9 blocks to get 4 levels high on the downhill wheel."
Campers frequently mention the water features as highlights of the region, with swimming beaches at several locations including Pine Acres and Wells State Park. The campgrounds in the area vary significantly in terms of atmosphere and amenities. Pine Acres offers extensive recreational facilities including pools, a splash pad, and organized activities, while Wells State Park provides a more natural setting with hiking trails directly accessible from campsites. According to one visitor at Wells State Park, "We hiked pretty much all the trails in the park that weekend and did a night hike given by a guide." Road noise from nearby highways can be an issue at some locations, particularly at Wells State Park where Interstate 90 crosses nearby Walker Pond. Cell phone coverage is generally available but can be spotty, particularly at more remote sites within the state parks.
Best Campgrounds near Spencer (144)
1. Pine Acres Family Camping Resort
"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."
from $70 - $115 / night
Check Availability2. Wells State Park Campground
"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."
"Beautiful campground in a nice central location nearby several nice towns in Central Massachusetts."
from $17 - $55 / night
Check Availability3. Thousand Trails Sturbridge
"The manager was able to give me a great campsite away from all of the RVs and cabins. It was right at the entrance however you did have to hike up a short 50ft hill to get to the site."
"We had a great time relaxing around the campfire with another family. The playground was a hit for our kids!"
4. George Washington State Campground
"So if you are confused about things like location, let’s knock that out first: This campground is located near 2185 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, RI 02814."
"The campground was safe, nicely laid out so we could have a series of sites next to one another. Biking was a blast for the kids along with trail hike around pond, beach, and fishing."
from $18 - $75 / night
Check Availability5. Sutton Falls Camping Area
"Cute quiet place with a lake. Family run very friendly. They only thing I didnt love is they remodeled one set of bathrooms in the back and the front was the old set."
"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."
from $40 - $65 / night
Check Availability6. Quinebaug Cove Campground
"Perimeter spot you overlook a lake, it’s nice and quiet. Everyone waves, nice lake to fish on. Front desk/owner? is a sweetheart."
"Small campground on lake. lot of seasonal sites. Sites on beach are nice size."
from $70 - $78 / night
Check Availability7. Camp Coldbrook Golf & RV Resorts
"The campground was large enough to tire out the dogs walking around, staff was friendly, helpful and welcoming!"
from $28 - $58 / night
Check Availability8. Village Green Family Campground
from $40 - $50 / night
Check Availability9. Sunset View Farms
"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."
10. West Thompson Lake Campground
"They have bathrooms and showers close by that (if I remember correctly/things haven’t changed too much in the past couple of years) were in relatively decent shape compared to others I’ve been in at campgrounds"
"centrally located bathrooms/showers basketball court, playground and ampitheatre to keep the kids busy. hiking trails galore, disk golf, and swimming nearby. so fun!"
from $15 - $30 / night
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Drive Time
- 22 min from Worcester, MA
- 42 min from Springfield, MA
- 51 min from Amherst Center, MA
- 57 min from Providence, RI
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Recent Reviews near Spencer, MA
620 Reviews of 144 Spencer Campgrounds
Greg S.
LegendTravelers Woods Of New England, Inc
4.3 stars
Pros- easy on off of the interstate. Very nice people! Nicely kept grounds. Cool camp store. Nice playground and green space. Scenic small river runs along the back of the property. Beautiful surrounding area! Cons- swimming isn't allowed in the river! It's crystal clear and deep in spots right next to camp sites. Crushing blow that we couldn't play in it. Sites pretty tight. Moderate highway noise. Only full hookup sites are up by the highway without any nature to speak of.
If you are like us and want to play in the creek, drive or walk a half a mile up the road and take a little path right before the low bridge. Great swimming hole in some of the clearest water I have ever seen.- A
Ashley H.
TravelerMashamoquet Brook Campground — Mashamoquet Brook State Park
Cozy Rustic Campground
Due to the heat wave, I opted not to spend the night, but we did roll through and check out the area. First thing we noticed is how close and open the sites were, with a few exceptions. I attached photos of the more secluded sites I plan to choose next time. Site 49 is what I had reserved and it was large and partially secluded. The bathroom buildings are boarded up across the campground and state park with port o potties in front. I was not eager to check those out… a bucket started feeling like the safer option lol It was quiet but on the more secluded sites, there was ample road noise and you could see the road from some sites. I didn’t get a chance to look for the walkway to the park and river, but I plan to next time. The state park and river nearby was beautiful and quiet and serene with smattering Fourth of July picnics. Overall, I plan to return here when the weather is more cooperative and my car camper is better equipped :)
Kaitlynn F.ScoutSunset View Farms
So fun!
I have 4 kids, 8 and under and they had an absolute blast. We will definitely be back.
Kyle G.ScoutTully Lake Recreation Area (MA) — Tully Lake
Amazing
9/10 Have to cart everything to site but everything else good
- RRalph C.Traveler
Hanscom AFB FamCamp
Worst Military Campground
Published rules are can only be here for 30 days with a three week extension possible. The fact is at least half of the spaces are occupied by full time residents with one resident stating she has been here for two years. The airfield noise is excessive during the day. The airfield closes at 11 PM so at least it is not all night long. We booked a pull through and they wanted to put us in a small back in site with shared utilities. I put my foot down and was given a pull through. On a positive note, the bath house is clean and the laundry room is not over priced
- VVictoria V.Traveler
Hide-A-Way Cove Campground
Just okay
When we arrived at our site we were instantly greeted with an angry resident. He started shooing us away as we were trying to park our camper at our site. He needed to back out and leave but we had only been there no more than 3 minutes before he popped up angrily. There are a lot of long term campers there. Very very unkept campers. Broken down, damaged, some look unlivable. Some may not like the dozens of cats everywhere, but I did. It’s fun to spot a new cat roaming around the campground. The pool is nice and clean. The playground is cute. The Arcade is not worth going to. A lot of the games were broken or empty. Bikes are NOT allowed. My 8 year old son was riding his bike and we were told he couldn’t do that at this campground. The pond/beach area is beautiful. You can try fishing in it. We didn’t catch anything. I definitely don’t suggest swimming in it. It’s not clean enough for that. Camp “store” is very minimal in what they have. Mostly little candy and some minor essentials. There is also a little restaurant attached to the camp store. I like that the sites were grass and not dirt. Or site did not have sewer. We had to go to the dump station to empty black water.
- Richard A.Traveler
Gibson Hill RV Park
Worst I've Been To Blatant Deceptive Advertising
Let me save you from making a grave mistake. The campground was quiet. That's the best thing I can say about Gibson Hill after spending a week there. Totally unkempt and in disarray. The roads are a rocky, dusty rutted mess. The campsites while some newly graveled, not well I might add, are not level. The electric at my site kept tripping off. I finally discovered, with no help from the non-existent management, that the service disconnect breaker was bad. Luckily I had an extra 30A cord and was able to plug into the unoccupied adjacent site. How this abomination has any 5 star reviews is above my pay grade. During the week we were here we never saw a camp representative. We were not welcomed by anyone affiliated with the campground and I never saw anyone on duty in the office. The is NO weekly entertainment. There is NO weekly bonfire. THERE IS NO POOL. Our site had no picnic table and no fire ring and had areas dotted with clumps of gray fur. Obviously noone had inspected our site for cleanliness prior to our arrival. Our first visitor was a 4' rat snake. There was debris strewn all over the grounds. There was one trash container. Unlined and uncovered. No dog poop bags or signs regarding poop pickup. There was a lot of demolition but no new construction ongoing. The“pool” is a 4’ deep square under construction and far from being completed. The“resort” signage was a joke. It took me 3 tries to find my way out of the campground. The entrance sign is installed parallel to the road rather than perpendicular to it for visibility. The number of decrepit or abandoned trailers on site was unbelievable. We were never told if the campground was under new management and/or under going refurbishment. In any event it was missing the mark. Unfortunately we paid for a week in advance so we were stuck here. NEVER AGAIN. I’m leaving this truthful review so no other potential campers are duped into staying here. Definitely an absentee owner who doesn't have a clue. Really too bad because the location and grounds have enormous potential. I will let Happy Grounds and RV LIFE know of my great disappointment and suspect reviews. By the way, to the reviewer who said they enjoyed the pool. THERE IS NO POOL. There is NO on-site management.
nancy B.TravelerHoliday Acres Campground
Worse campground ever
There site map lies. Noisy people. Tons of loud kids. Uneven site. Marijuana smoke by me. Was to stay 3 nights but left the next morning. Total nightmare. And the dust. Even with everything shut up it fill the RV.
Guide to Spencer
Camping sites near Spencer, Massachusetts offer diverse experiences across several Worcester County locations with varied terrain and water features. Most campgrounds operate seasonally from mid-April through mid-October, with specific opening dates depending on weather conditions and spring thaw status. Several campgrounds feature organized activities during summer weekends, particularly on holiday weekends when advance reservations are essential.
What to do
Disc golf course: West Thompson Lake Campground provides an on-site disc golf course among its recreational options. One visitor noted, "We had an excellent experience at this camp ground. The Staff and Rangers were polite and welcoming. We were able to see some boat races and played a round of disc golf on property."
Hiking trails: Woodland paths connect many campgrounds to larger trail networks throughout the area. At West Thompson Lake Campground, a camper mentioned, "There are a lot of choices for hiking including a disc golf course," making it suitable for day hikers and overnight campers.
Boat rentals: Several properties feature watercraft rental opportunities. At Sutton Falls Camping Area, visitors appreciate the water activities: "Had a great time, kids had a blast with the boat rentals and fishing. Saw they have 2 yurts for rent as well."
What campers like
Lake access: Sunset View Farms offers multiple water features that guests enjoy. A reviewer mentioned, "There is horse shoes, shuffle board, basketball, play ground, swimming pond, fishing stream and fishing pond. Would recommend to my family and friends gladly."
Clean facilities: Campground cleanliness varies significantly across the region. At Pine Acres Family Camping Resort, one camper praised the upkeep: "The good.....nice level site w gravel base, pea stone around camp, friendly staff, lots to do, clean all around."
Quiet atmosphere: Many campers value the peaceful settings available at select campgrounds. A visitor at West Thompson Lake Campground commented, "Once the boat races finished each day the camp was very quiet and peaceful. Had a great weekend."
What you should know
Seasonal events: Many campgrounds host special activities during summer weekends. At Village Green Family Campground, there's mixed feedback on site layouts: "'Safari Field' loop of sites is basically just an open field, very little tree cover. Pretty close to a road, so there's a lot of car noise."
Mosquito concerns: Insect activity can be problematic at some locations. At Pine Acres, one camper warned, "On top of that the tenting area of the camp ground is over run with mosquitos, from morning to night they are all over you and I'm pretty sure they are immune to bug spray."
Cell service limitations: Connectivity varies widely between properties. At Sturbridge RV Resort, one camper noted, "Cell reception is not great. Camp link Wifi for a fee is workable unless you need to do zoom calls."
Tips for camping with families
Kid-friendly activities: Many campgrounds provide organized events for children. At Sunset View Farms, one family mentioned, "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."
Beach facilities: Swimming areas vary significantly in quality and maintenance. A Pine Acres camper shared, "AWESOME pools (very kid friendly), parks, dog park, hiking trails and even sections off of the trails to find your own private beach on the water."
Playground access: Quinebaug Cove Campground offers basic recreational facilities for children. A visitor noted, "Just stopped for one night, small kids playground, friendly staff, very quiet (except birds chirping in the morning)."
Tips from RVers
Site leveling: Many campgrounds require significant effort to level RVs. At Sturbridge RV Resort, a camper reported, "The campsite was very clean/cleared. Running showers and flushable bathroom was very close. I dinged a star from this review because I have seen campgrounds with cleaner bathrooms."
Electrical considerations: Power supply quality varies across campgrounds. At Sunset View Farms, visitors appreciate the accommodations: "The site was small but a pull thru, no problems at all, full hook up."
Site spacing: RV sites typically offer less privacy than tent areas at many campgrounds. At Pine Acres, one camper observed, "The facilities are excellent, one night a brick oven pizza vendor came in. Great pools, lake, store, very clean and well maintained. Lots of little ones having a great time here."
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Spencer, MA?
What camping is available near Spencer, MA?
According to TheDyrt.com, Spencer, MA offers a wide range of camping options, with 144 campgrounds and RV parks near Spencer, MA and 1 free dispersed camping spot.
Which is the most popular campground near Spencer, MA?
Which is the most popular campground near Spencer, MA?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Spencer, MA is Pine Acres Family Camping Resort with a 4-star rating from 15 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Spencer, MA?
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Spencer, MA?
According to TheDyrt.com, there is 1 free dispersed camping spot near Spencer, MA.
What parks are near Spencer, MA?
What parks are near Spencer, MA?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 16 parks near Spencer, MA that allow camping, notably Buffumville Lake and Westville Lake.
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