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GuideWinter Island Park
Nice location if enjoy walks by the ocean. Staff is very friendly. Bathrooms and showers could use some work.
Glamping near Mendon, MA
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Sutton Falls Camping Area and Wells State Park feature upscale outdoor accommodations for travelers seeking comfort without sacrificing nature. Both locations offer glamping yurts and premium canvas structures with many of the comforts of home, including electricity, comfortable beds with quality linens, and climate control options. According to a camper, "Glamp Frogmore offers the privacy of camping while offering extras to make a truly unique getaway. The large tent has a couch, an extremely comfortable bed with bamboo linens, pillows, and comforter included." The glamping sites provide considerably more space and amenities than traditional camping, with furnished interiors featuring couches, lanterns, and games. Some locations include private bathrooms or well-maintained communal facilities with hot showers and flush toilets nearby.
Seasonal availability for glamping accommodations varies, with Sutton Falls operating April through October and Wells State Park open May to October. One visitor noted, "Optional extras include dinner in a cast iron pot delivered in the evening, coffee and breakfast delivered in the morning, a cooler stocked with ice and a sampling of local beer, or seltzers, or lemonade." Guests can explore hiking trails directly from their glamping sites or visit the ponds and beaches for swimming, fishing, and kayaking. The proximity to Boston (about 50 miles) makes these glamping resorts popular weekend getaways. Many locations provide fire pits with complimentary firewood and cooking equipment, eliminating the need to bring bulky camping gear. Winter glamping options are limited, so advance reservations are essential during peak summer months when yurt rentals and safari tent accommodations book quickly.
Best Glamping Campgrounds near Mendon (40)
1. Normandy Farms Campground
"Staff is great. Lots of room for big rigs. Tent spots are shady while other ones are sunnier. They have rentals such as log cabins/ A-frames to rent also. Hot tubs and pools too!"
"The staff was positive and helpful and that made a difference for me. I traditionally dry camp or go for semi hooked up on purpose, I just like the quieter camping."
Check Availabilityfrom $50 - $200 / night
2. George Washington State Campground
"Tons of hiking trails. Picnic tables and fire pit at each site. The folks a few miles down the road by the rotary sell giant piles of wood for $10. They do not have an on site store or sell firewood."
"Secluded sites portable composting johns throughout. Central bathhouse very clean with pay shower. Gated camp. Website has wrong address Nice beach"
Check AvailabilityCampground full next weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $18 - $75 / night
3. Sutton Falls Camping Area
"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."
"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."
Check Availabilityfrom $40 - $65 / night
4. Douglas Forest RV Resort
"From the moment we arrived, we were blown away by how peaceful and well-maintained everything was."
"The staff have been working hard on upgrades and improvements after they took it over. Go check it out!
Their rates are lower than everyone else's for the value they provide! "
Check Availabilityfrom $65 - $125 / night
5. West Thompson Lake Campground
"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."
"The sites were not very secluded from each other, but there were not a lot of other campers when we went so it wasn’t a problem for us."
Check AvailabilityCampground full next weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $15 - $30 / night
6. 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."
Check AvailabilityCampground full next weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $17 - $55 / night
7. Bowdish Lake Camping Area
"We’re at site Red 24 and it’s very secluded and flat. This site is right next to the state park that’s nearby, so it’s fairly quiet."
"The site was very secluded and very large which was awesome! Kids had a blast! I didn’t use the restrooms or showers there so I’m not sure about that."
Check Availabilityfrom $40 - $200 / night
8. Webster Sturbridge Family Campground
9. Hanscom AFB FamCamp
"No water on this site but there is electricity. Several options for bathrooms and all have hot running water."
"The campground offers RV sites, some with hookups, as well as more walk-in secluded tent sites as well as one yurt tent. The campground is peaceful and quiet, although adjacent to a very busy AFB."
10. Boston/Cape Cod KOA
"Had a gas grill, table and chairs, a glider and fire pit."
"Site 309 Pull thru with fire-pit , cement pad gas grill , chairs and table ,level site with grass for dog not all sandy Lots shade trees"
Drive Time
- 28 min from Worcester, MA
- 31 min from Providence, RI
- 46 min from Boston, MA
- 1 hr 4 min from Norwich, CT
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Glamping Reviews near Mendon, MA
369 Reviews of 40 Mendon Campgrounds
- jjulie N.
ScoutNormandy Farms Campground
Amazing amenities and activities here. Staff is great. Lots of room for big rigs. Tent spots are shady while other ones are sunnier. They have rentals such as log cabins/ A-frames to rent also. Hot tubs and pools too!
Nancy W.
LegendWinter Island Park
Basically a parking lot but with great views!
I’m not going to lie this was a little tricky for big rigs to get to, but with lots of patience and skillful driving, it is doable. Salem is an old New England town so there are many narrow streets and some low clearances. Follow the directions on the parks website as they are designed for RVs– don’t use Google Maps unless you are a small camper. Even getting into the park is kind of challenging because of the way the entrance is laid out with the entrance booth and some low hanging trees. This campground is in a municipal park with a marina, beach, a short walking trail, and picnic areas. The campground has different sections and totally different feels to them. We arrived on a weekend and section we were in the section which is in the parking lot of a busy marina. The parking lot was half full which made for navigating our 45’ bus into our site pretty hard.
No sites have fire pits but you can have a fire if you bring your own above ground pit. Tent sites have picnic tables but nothing else. Some sites you can drive to and have a car onsite and others are non-vehicle access sites (11, 17, 18, 25, 26, 27& 38) in which you have to park in a parking lot. Some RV sites have great water views and others are in a back gravel lot. In my opinion, the best RV sites are 12-16(A-D) because they have a water view. Sites 16B-D are a little tricky for big-rigs to get into because of the tight space. Our site (#13) had a slight downhill slope. We pulled in forward so we could have a view of the harbor which meant the utilities (water electric only) were in the front of our site but we were able to reach without an extension cord. We loved watching the action in the harbor. There is a gazebo by the water which we enjoyed siting under and watching boats go in and out of the harbor while it rained.
There is a nice sandy beach onsite which attracts a lot of day use vistors. The grounds are interesting to walk around as the water views are nice and there is an old fort to explore. Nearby town of Salem Willows is(about½ mile away) is a cute old seaside town with restaurants and arcades. They have a Bluebike rental station which is an easy way to get downtown and explore the area if you don’t have a car.
Renee R.GuideWinter Island Park
Cool location!
Hard to beat being right on the water with a lighthouse! But it's kind of a kooky campground.
Pros:
- Gorgeous views.
- Cute little trails.
- Super friendly staff.
- The bathrooms were always being cleaned (which is nice), but the bathrooms are dilapidated, so it's kind of like putting lipstick on a pig.
Cons:
- It's just an odd arrangement of sites. The RV area is a parking lot. Some tent sites don't allow cars on them. Our site #37 was cool, but right by the busy entrance.- As we stayed in October, the entire area is Halloween central. There were tour trolleys coming in all day, and since we were near the entrance we felt like animals in a zoo.
- As mentioned previously - the bathrooms could use a serious upgrade.
Kyle P.GuideNormandy Farms Campground
Best Campground in the Northeast!
I can understand why this place is rated one of the best campgrounds in the country. This was my first time camping here with my own RV and it did not disappoint. Our site was spacious, and centrally located within the campground, they have all the amenities you can imagine living up to that “resort” title. Ranging from multiple pools, hot tubs, courts, pavilions, playgrounds, etc. the cell service was great, they offer WiFi, and much more. I love the store, it gives off that Great Wolf Lodge feel, and it has everything inside you may need. Including a little hidden café that surprisingly made good lattes. This place is massive, and I’ve never seen a campground that had as many million dollar RV’s in one place. That atmosphere is just great here. There is so much to do. It’s so big you need an e-bike just to get around. Resort-style campgrounds like this come at a steeper price compared to others, but in my opinion, Normandy was well worth the cost. We look forward to revisiting, often!
gary C.GuideWinter Island Park
Good view
Best part of our Salem trip by far. We spent Sunday evening out here after walking around downtown and this was a completely different experience. Kids loved the playground and just running around exploring the beach and rocks. Way more interesting than the shops.
Quiet, actual waterfront, old fort and lighthouse right there. The young lady in the office was really nice and super helpful too.
A couple things to know: the RV field spots are really close together. Like 15-20 feet from my trailer to the neighbor. In my opinion the parking lot spots with the ocean view are better. And when they warn you about the raccoons, they’re not joking. They shredded my trash.
If you’re in Salem with kids, still worth coming out here. This is the part they’ll remember.
Marie H.
TravelerNormandy Farms Campground
Lovely and peaceful
We came in the day after Labor Day ~ after 280 rv’s checked out ~ so it may not have been as peaceful over the weekend, but I heard everyone had lots of fun. The grounds are beautiful!
- AAyala P.Scout
Winter Island Park
Beautiful spot!
We were only there for one night. But it was easy to find our spot and we came in late. The property is very well maintained. Bathrooms are very clean. The staff on property are very friendly and helpful.
Jonathan H.ScoutStrawberry Park Resort Campground
They will steal your money!
Do not go here! Worst customer service i have ever experienced. I booked online through expedia. Paid in full for a cabin. They took my money no problem. Then emailed me the cabin was not available and to contact them, off site, to get a different camp site. One i didn't want or even ask for. It all sounded sketchy to me so I told them to just refund the money to me and I'll go somewhere else. The person emailing me instead of refunding the money told me to contact the office to get a new site. I responded with I would just like a refund please. They ghosted me. So I call the site to get my money, which is not a small amount remind you close to$500, and the first person I talk to hangs up on me before I can say anything. The second person starts blaming me for booking through expedia and not them. Because there inability to use third party websites is my fault? After all that the apparently only person able to give refunds conveniently isn't there but would call me back. Was told I would definitely get my money back... suprise they never called. Luckily expedia has protection and I can get my money back through them. Save yourself a headache and stay away! If the whole place is run by the people booking I would fear for my children going there
Guide to Mendon
Glamping experiences near Mendon, Massachusetts feature more variety than typically found in traditional campgrounds. The region sits at approximately 400 feet above sea level in Worcester County, with summer temperatures averaging 80-85°F and mild autumn nights in the 40-50°F range. Most luxury glamping sites operate between April and October, with limited winter availability outside the popular safari tents and canvas structures.
What to do
Hiking at Douglas State Forest: Located near Douglas Forest RV Resort, the forest offers miles of trails through wooded terrain. According to a visitor, "You're literally steps away from Douglas State Forest, which made morning hikes and evening strolls absolutely magical."
Swimming at Walker Pond: Wells State Park Campground provides lake access with a dedicated beach area. As one camper mentioned, "There is a nice beach for children. The water was warm and clean. You can kayak or canoe. The dogs cannot go on the beach, but they can go in the boats."
Disc Golf Courses: Several campgrounds maintain disc golf courses on their properties. A visitor at West Thompson Lake Campground noted, "Hiking trails galore, disk golf, and swimming nearby. So fun!"
Baseball and Sports Activities: Larger glamping resorts offer organized sports facilities. One camper at Normandy Farms Campground observed, "There is a really long list of amenities for this campground... baseball diamond, volleyball, fishing pond, shuffleboard, disk golf, and playground, and probably a few more things I missed."
What campers like
Multiple Swimming Options: Luxury campgrounds often feature both indoor and outdoor pools. A camper at Normandy Farms mentioned, "They have an indoor and an outdoor pool. The restrooms are clean. I highly recommend staying here."
Tranquil Waterfront Sites: Many glamping locations offer premium waterfront sites. One visitor at Sutton Falls Camping Area shared, "We were delighted when we learned we had the little peninsula of site P1 all to ourselves. Stunning views across the large pond, and serving as a wonderful halfway rest/respite on the journey from NYC to Belfast, ME."
Modern Bathroom Facilities: Upscale campgrounds invest in quality facilities. A Wells State Park visitor noted, "Wells State Park camp grounds recently got new bathrooms and they are so clean! The campsites are a nice size to drive your car up to and still have ample tent/picnic table/fire space."
Year-round Indoor Recreation: Some glamping sites provide climate-controlled indoor activities. A reviewer mentioned, "20,000 square-foot activities building (with adult only lounge, pool table, arcade, games, wide-screen televisions, sauna, Jacuzzi)."
What you should know
Electricity Limitations: Some campgrounds have power constraints for luxury amenities. A visitor at Webster Sturbridge Family Campground reported, "The electrical is the worst part. It constantly fluctuates and if you have a surge protector it will turn everything off in your camper to keep it safe. The electrical could not run our air conditioner and we had 30 amp power."
Shower Access Varies: Shower facilities differ significantly between premium and standard sites. At George Washington State Campground, a camper noted, "Bathrooms were very clean with hot showers (bring quarters, $1.50 for 6mins)."
Weekday vs. Weekend Experience: Weekday stays often provide a more serene atmosphere.
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