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Best Campgrounds near Leverett, MA

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Leverett, Massachusetts and the surrounding Pioneer Valley offer several established campgrounds with a range of amenities. Within a 30-mile radius, campers can access both state-operated facilities and privately managed campgrounds. DAR State Forest Campground in nearby Williamsburg provides spacious wooded sites for tent and RV camping, while Erving State Forest Campground features lakeside camping with swimming access. The region balances natural settings with accessible facilities, offering options from tent-only platforms to full-hookup RV sites and cabin rentals.

Most campgrounds in the area operate seasonally from May through October, with many closing after Columbus Day weekend. Reservation requirements vary by location, with state forests typically requiring advance booking through the Massachusetts DCR reservation system. Non-Massachusetts residents should note significantly higher camping fees at state facilities, with some sites charging up to triple the resident rate. Privately operated campgrounds like Northampton/Springfield KOA in Westhampton remain open slightly longer and offer more amenities. Cell service can be limited or nonexistent at many locations, particularly in the state forests. One camper noted, "This is a campground close to where we live. It's right off interstate 91. The owners are very friendly and courteous."

Waterfront camping represents a particular highlight throughout the region, with several campgrounds situated on lakes or ponds. Barton Cove Campground in Gill offers tent platforms with Connecticut River views, though swimming is restricted except from watercraft. Campsites at Erving State Forest border Laurel Lake with a dedicated campers-only beach area within walking distance. Despite the natural settings, campers should prepare for various levels of privacy between sites. A visitor to DAR State Forest commented, "The campsites were well kept though kind of light on privacy and space between campsites." Mixed-use campgrounds throughout the area balance outdoor recreation with basic amenities, offering hiking trails, fishing access, and in some cases, playgrounds and organized activities for families.

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    1. Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) State Forest Campground

    10 Reviews
    Goshen, MA
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (413) 268-7098

    $17 - $35 / night

    "There is a campers only beach on upper highland lake that was easy walking distance from the campsite and fishing opportunities there as well."

    "Public beach area is small but you can find your own quiet spot away from the crowd. sites book up quick so reserve early!"

    2. Northampton / Springfield KOA

    12 Reviews
    Southampton, MA
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (413) 527-9862

    "We stayed in the cabins and they were clean, and we liked our proximity to the pool."

    "I’m more of a quite, in-the-middle-of-nowhere kind of camper, so I tend to shy away from commercial campgrounds, but it was easier for me to commute from the KOA than from home when work was crazy because"

    3. Erving State Forest Campground

    3 Reviews
    Erving, MA
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (978) 544-7745

    $17 / night

    "Situated by a beautiful lake and access to several hiking trails. "

    "Friends told me about this little gem in north central Massachusetts, not far from Rt 2. The big draw here is the pond, with the public beach on one side and lined with private cabins on the other. "

    4. 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."

    5. Barton Cove Campground

    2 Reviews
    Greenfield, MA
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (413) 863-9300

    $22 - $30 / night

    "Only real annoyance was dealing with set up and take down of the campsite- you check in at the office, grab a key to unlock the gate, drive to the campground, unlock gate, drive through gate, lock gate"

    6. White Birch Campground

    1 Review
    Whately, MA
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (413) 665-4941

    7. Country Aire Campgrounds

    6 Reviews
    Shelburne Falls, MA
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (413) 625-2996

    "We only live about 20 minutes away from this campground, we had a nice shady spot. The owners of this campground very friendly courteous and Knowledgeable of the local area."

    "We are very close to Berkshire East, in a small town of Shelburne Falls. This place is very quiet even with all the kids."

    8. Otter River State Forest

    14 Reviews
    Baldwinville, MA
    25 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"

    9. Lake Dennison Recreation Area Campground

    14 Reviews
    Foster Lake, MA
    25 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."

    10. Pine Acres Family Camping Resort

    15 Reviews
    Rutland, MA
    25 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."

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  • alicianlv The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 7, 2025

    Grout Pond Campground — Green Mountain & Finger Lakes National Forests

    Grout Pond Loop

    Camping Grout Pond Loop is truly nice after Labor Day (Sept 5-7). Campsites 15 & 16 offer pull-out space to turn around truck campers --we lucked out w/ 4 wheel camper pop-up). Over hanging trees would make it difficult for larger equipment, plus saw posting that excludes trailers from certain roads. We reserved well in advance; however many fellow campers were trying to find first come sites and ended up hiking in to camp around pond sites. Sites are in eye-site of each other but you don't feel crowded. Temps during day around 65-70 F. Nights dipped to 45-55F.
    We saw deer & turkeys driving the surrounding woods after short hikes.
    We love chatting w locals and learned of a special shrine that was faithfully built from stone to resemble original in modern day Turkey. What a special & serene place.

  • Lorraine H.
    Sep. 2, 2025

    Aqua Vista Valley Campgrounds

    2 month stay started July

    It's ok great water views stuff for kids to do every weekend it's the seasonal campers that make it not fun at times u have some very friendly then others that are noisy judging ,parting witch parting really ain't problem until ur not watching ur kids or being loud at times I give it a 7 out of 10

  • Andy M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 1, 2025

    Statton Pond Camp on Forest Road 71

    Large Area with Fire Pit in the middle

    This was a great site.  I couldn't believe that the site was not being used at all, especially the just a couple of days before Fourth of July weekend.  Many other sites further south on 71 were filled and some were just TTs holding the space for the upcoming weekend.

    The site was very flat and could accommodate several small campers.  It was quiet during our overnight stay other than a car or two on Stratton-Arlington Rd.  There weren't many mosquitoes either.  Hiking trail to Stratton Pond close by.

  • 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.

  • M
    Aug. 26, 2025

    Aqua Vista Valley Campgrounds

    kids always have a blast!

    We went for the Halloween event, and the kids had a great day and evening! They really enjoyed trick or treating!!!

  • 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 Leverett

Camping near Leverett, Massachusetts, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a family-friendly adventure, there are several campgrounds nearby that cater to different needs.

What to do:

  • Hiking: Explore the trails at Mt. Greylock Campsite Park. One visitor mentioned, "The campground has great amenities and a great feel to it," making it a perfect spot for nature walks.
  • Fishing: If you enjoy fishing, October Mountain State Forest is close to the Housatonic River, which is great for catch-and-release fishing. A camper noted, "The campsite was peaceful and quiet and mostly tucked into the hillside."
  • Swimming: Check out the swimming areas at George Washington State Campground. One reviewer said, "Very clean, not as busy, and has all the basics," highlighting the cleanliness of the facilities.

What campers like:

  • Spacious sites: Campers appreciate the roomy sites at Spacious Skies Minute Man. A family shared, "The sites were ample size and space for our rig and needs."
  • Friendly staff: Many visitors rave about the welcoming hosts at Mt. Greylock Campsite Park. One camper said, "Pat and Gordon are incredibly welcoming hosts."
  • Clean facilities: Campers at George Washington State Campground appreciate the well-maintained bathrooms. A reviewer mentioned, "Sites were well spaced and provided some privacy depending on your site choice."

What you should know:

  • No same-day reservations: If you're planning to camp at October Mountain State Forest, be aware that they don’t allow same-day reservations or walk-ups. One frustrated camper noted, "First off no same day reservations or walk ups allowed."
  • Limited cell service: Many campgrounds, like Monadnock State Park, have poor cell reception. A visitor shared, "I wish this were clearer on their website as we needed service to do some work."
  • Noise levels: Some campgrounds can be noisy, especially during weekends. A camper at Copake Falls Area — Taconic State Park mentioned, "There is a lot of noise, a lot of people."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Kid-friendly activities: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds, like Camping On The Battenkill. One parent said, "A big playground for kids."
  • Plan for meals: Bring snacks and easy meals, as some campgrounds, like Minute Man Campground, have limited store options. A visitor noted, "The store seemed to be lacking some stuff."
  • Check for pet policies: If you're bringing pets, make sure to choose campgrounds that allow them, such as George Washington State Campground. A reviewer mentioned, "Pets allowed, picnic table, reservable."

Tips from RVers:

  • Space for RVs: Campgrounds like Spacious Skies Minute Man offer ample space for RVs. A camper shared, "The sites were ample size and space for our rig and needs."
  • Dump station availability: Check if the campground has a dump station, like Woodford State Park, which is convenient for RVers. A visitor mentioned, "The campground was very quiet most of the day and totally at night."
  • Electric hookups: If you need power, look for campgrounds with electric hookups, such as Copake Falls Area — Taconic State Park. A camper noted, "They sell firewood and there’s a really cute general store across the street from the campground."

Camping near Leverett, Massachusetts, has something for everyone, from families to RV enthusiasts. Just remember to check the specific amenities and policies of each campground to ensure a smooth experience!

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Leverett, MA?

According to TheDyrt.com, Leverett, MA offers a wide range of camping options, with 166 campgrounds and RV parks near Leverett, MA and 13 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Leverett, MA?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Leverett, MA is Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) State Forest Campground with a 4.1-star rating from 10 reviews.

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

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 13 free dispersed camping spots near Leverett, MA.

What parks are near Leverett, MA?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 18 parks near Leverett, MA that allow camping, notably Tully Lake and Westville Lake.

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