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Wells State Park Campground in Sturbridge accepts pets with spacious RV sites featuring electric hookups and fire rings for overnight stays. Pine Acres Family Camping Resort provides a designated dog beach where pets can swim freely, plus large campsites suitable for tents, RVs, and pet-friendly cabins. Most campgrounds in the region enforce standard leash policies while offering dedicated pet exercise areas. Douglas Forest RV Resort maintains a peaceful wooded setting with pet-friendly trails directly connecting to adjacent state forest land. Sutton Falls Camping Area welcomes pets at their waterfront sites with full hookups, allowing easy access for dogs who enjoy swimming. Many campers appreciate the fenced dog parks available at several facilities, providing safe off-leash play areas for pets of all sizes.
Hiking trails throughout Douglas State Forest provide excellent dog walking opportunities with miles of wooded paths suitable for leashed pets. The dog park at Normandy Farms Campground includes agility-type obstacles, water fountains for dogs and humans, and a dog washing station for post-adventure cleanup. Several campgrounds offer designated swimming areas where dogs can cool off during summer months. Campers should note that most facilities require proof of current rabies vaccination upon check-in, and pet waste disposal stations are typically located throughout camping areas. Many nearby camping options provide pet-friendly cabin accommodations for those preferring solid shelter while traveling with animals. Some campers report certain campgrounds can be expensive when factoring in additional pet fees, which typically range from $1-5 per night per pet with varying policies on number of pets allowed.
"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."
from $17 - $55 / night
Check Availability"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 Availability"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 Availability"Great for kids and pets. We love taking the dog to the dog beach for a swim. Camp store is great, fun fishing on the lake and tons of activities for the kids."
"Miles and miles of country/forests surrounding pine acres, however pulling in you’ll soon realize how much goes on inside the campground."
from $70 - $115 / night
Check Availability"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
Check Availability"What really sets this place apart is the location. You’re literally steps away from Douglas State Forest, which made morning hikes and evening strolls absolutely magical."
"Drive times: Boston: 60min| Hartford: 62min| Providence: 42min| Albany: 120min| Portsmouth: 106min"
from $65 - $125 / night
Check Availability"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!"
"The campground is beautifully laid out with well-kept sites, plenty of trees, and easy access to Webster Lake(aka Lake Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg—yes, really)."
from $80 - $100 / night
Check Availabilityfrom $35 - $55 / night
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ScoutThe campground is close to relatively easy hiking trails and Portsmouth Dog Park. Clean site areas, but many are on a slight slop so leveling blocks are needed. We Took one of the nearby Trails get to the Portsmouth Publick House restaurant, which is dog friendly, for lunch. The waterfall along the blue trail is picture worthy.
GuideWe got a great pull through full hookup with a 5 minute walk to a huge dog park. There are also a bunch of beautiful trails right from the park
GuideMost amazing weekend with tons of woods (privacy is huge for us). Very friendly guests and staff! Amazing weekend with lots of fun for the kids and even the dogs! We’ve been to campgrounds with playgrounds worse than the waters edge dog park. Every one of us had a great time with the perfect campsite deep in the woods (still able to park my 26’ camper trailer). Swimming pool, great playground, among lots of trails and wooded area surrounding almost every site. Best camping weekends we’ve ever had have been at Waters Edge.
TravelerQuaint little campground. Not many tenting sites but along a beautiful lake. Pets allowed. Bathrooms close by 10, something to keep in mind. And they’re cash or check only! Taylor Pond is not far and a great hike to bring both kids and pets. This campground was perfect for us and our dog. Bring your own kayaks or use the campgrounds free of charge.
ScoutGreat family campground with lots of activities. A little pricey. Plenty of open space a dog park area. 3 pools a kiddie pool and outdoor in ground hot tub. Golf cart rentals. Very clean and accommodating
ScoutFirst things first- no bugs!! That’s right I didn’t know what I was missing till I notice I wasn’t getting bit alive by mosquitoes!!! They spray for them!!! So you can enjoy the outside without the pesky bites that come with camping!
Then of course there is the luxury of having two pools, a ton of fun activities for kids, (fishing , dog park, horseshoes, tennis, basketball, etc)! It’s probably my favorite spot in New England merely for all the luxuries that come with this site!!!
Plus you are close to Gillette and shopping!! Can get better then that!
GuideThis park was very nice, but they advertise being 5 miles away from historic Newport, and it’s more like 8. There are zero bike paths that are immediately accessible and Newport drivers are not walker/biker friendly. No sidewalks on the Main Street to get you here. Ubers and Lyfts can be scarce and very expensive depending on the time of day. Between $16 to $78 rides…so, if you’re not towing, just something to be aware of. Neighbors were super nice and there is a great dog park (we think it’s city owned) with super nice doggo humans. Was good for a short stay - we just wish we had known how far out it really was because we really would have loved to spend more time downtown.
GuideWe stayed for 3 nights, the sites and camp were very clean and well maintained. Everyone was very friendly, lots of things to do - pool, bocce, volleyball, horseshoes, arcade, a small field to play frisbee or ball, mini-golf (mini-golf landscape needs to be refreshed a bit) there is even a very small fenced in dog park which was nice if you want to let your dog off leash to play. We did not experience any screaming kids all night.
ScoutI’ve been coming here with my family for years and it’s always a great time. Very clean camp sites, bathrooms and showers, roads, and playgrounds...all public areas are immaculate. Lots of activities for kids, teens, and adults. Great dog park. Sites are large and level and free from low hanging branches. Staff is friendly and accommodating. I highly recommend Normandy Farms Campground. You won’t be disappointed.
Camping near North Oxford, Massachusetts offers both wooded retreats and lakeside camping options within a 25-mile radius. The area sits at approximately 600 feet above sea level with a climate that supports a traditional May-to-October camping season. Winter temperatures regularly drop below freezing, making most campgrounds seasonal operations that close by mid-autumn.
Hiking trails: Wells State Park Campground in Sturbridge features an extensive trail system with varied difficulty levels. As Matthew notes, "The hiking is some of the best I have seen from a campground in the area, with a huge system of trails which are all very well marked. These trails vary greatly in terms of difficulty, a few of the trails are doable in less than 15 minutes if you maintain a quick pace."
Water activities: West Thompson Lake Campground offers excellent paddling opportunities just across the Connecticut border. According to Cynthia K., "This campground is very small and quiet, but the lake and adjoining river offer hours of fun for small craft. Take a long paddle up the river and you'll be escorted by hundreds of bluebirds and cedar waxwings."
Seasonal fishing: While many local waters support catch-and-release fishing, regulations vary by location. A camper at West Thompson Lake Campground mentions, "We were able to see some boat races and played a round of disc golf on property. Once the boat races finished each day the camp was very quiet and peaceful."
Clean facilities: Wells State Park Campground recently upgraded its amenities. As John L. reports, "Brand new bathroom/shower facility this year. Offers hiking, biking, swimming, fishing. Nice and quiet also." Lauren C. adds, "Wells State Park camp grounds recently got new bathrooms and they are so clean!"
Swimming options: Several campgrounds feature swimming areas for summer relief. At George Washington State Campground, Thomas M. appreciates that it has "a beautiful beach, new pay shower and bathrooms. We enjoyed swimming and fishing."
Dog friendly environment: Many campgrounds near North Oxford welcome pets, making them excellent dog friendly campgrounds. At Sutton Falls Camping Area, Dr. D. shares, "Staff was incredibly friendly and gave us restaurant recommendations around the area. About 5 min from great hiking at purgatory chasm."
Site selection matters: Some campgrounds have significant variation between sites. At Pine Acres Family Camping Resort, Rob L. advises, "Tent sites were very dispersed and way up on the top of the mountain. Camper sites seemed a little close but worth the sacrifice due to the incredible environment."
Off-season advantages: Visiting in spring or fall offers quieter camping. "We unexpectedly arrived at the campground around 10pm, after a long and grueling day on the road," shares Jen V. about Wells State Park. "Much to our delight, they had a pull-through site (#15), that had just been vacated minutes before we got there."
Cell reception varies: For those needing connectivity, signal strength differs significantly between locations. Sean at Sutton Falls reports, "Without our antenna we we only had 1 bar of both Verizon and AT&T. No signal at all on T-Mobile/Sprint. With our antenna we got two bars of Verizon and AT&T but it wasn't enough to not drop a few calls."
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