Top Horse Camping near Northampton, MA

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Best Equestrian Sites Near Northampton, MA (3)


Recent Equestrian Reviews In Northampton

22 Reviews of 3 Northampton Campgrounds


  • J
    Camper-submitted photo from Woodford State Park
    Aug. 19, 2024

    Woodford State Park

    3 night getaway

    Had a pleasant stay at Woodford State Park. Sites near T38 have a great elevated view of the reservoir. Also a nice loop trail for those looking to do a little bit of hiking.

  • C R.
    Camper-submitted photo from Woodford State Park
    May. 28, 2024

    Woodford State Park

    beautiful campground

    This is a very nice campground.

    We stayed in site 64 which is set back more than 2 car lengths from the road and is pretty well surrounded with trees so it feels very private and secluded. Could see one neighboring site slightly through the trees but that neighboring site was lower down so it still felt private. It was a good sized site. Not sure if we could hear any noise from route 9 or not. If we did, it was very faint and did not disturb us.

    Site 64 is across the road from a water spigot and the path to the bathrooms/showers. It was very convenient and we didn't feel like we were right by the bathrooms (no compromise to our site's privacy, no noise, etc). Our site wasn't waterfront but wasn't far from path down to reservoir.

    The bathrooms are BEAUTIFUL! the nicest I've seen yet. Very clean, well stocked with toilet paper and soap- convenient shelf and hooks for toiletries/towels.

    The showers are beautiful as well. There are 3 individual shower rooms that lock. Each one has a bench/chair and hooks to hang towels etc. There is also a small shelf in the actual shower for soap. 

    NEW for 2024: the showers do not accept quarters anymore. You need to buy tokens from the campground. It is 1 token for 5 minutes and it is 50 cents a token. The issue we encountered was that apparently people still try to put in quarters and this jams the machine. Therefore, when we put in our tokens, though we thought everything worked fine, in fact the machine did not register the tokens and we were left taking ice cold showers. When we told the office in the morning, they explained the issue and said that had we called them they could have fixed the shower. They are going to try to put some guard over the slot to prevent quarters from going in. Hopefully, this is implemented soon. They were very apologetic and gave us new tokens to replace the ones we had lost on cold showers.

    The office sells wood for $6 a bundle and you can get free kindling from their leftover cuttings/sweepings. They also sell ice and some "merch"/"swag".

    We really enjoyed our stay here.

  • Oscar G.
    Camper-submitted photo from Woodford State Park
    Oct. 11, 2021

    Woodford State Park

    Beautiful for fall foliage

    This campground was great. Quiet, great fire pits, clean bathrooms, firewood and starter for sale plus access to day use area. The lake next to the campground is beautiful and has plenty of picnic tables and grills for use. Close to hiking trails and the city of Bennington.

  • 175 P.
    Camper-submitted photo from Mashamoquet Brook State Park Wolf Den Campground
    Sep. 26, 2021

    Mashamoquet Brook State Park Wolf Den Campground

    Great place to camp

    Son and I stayed from Friday to Sunday. Easy to find the camp and the plot, well marked. Very nice sized lots. Large open areas for kids and adults to play during day and star gaze at night. Close to a small walking path and a larger intermediate hiking trail. Bathrooms were clean and staff were friendly. Would definitely stay again.

  • M
    Camper-submitted photo from Woodford State Park
    Sep. 2, 2021

    Woodford State Park

    Great camping spot!

    Stayed over for 2 nights, the campground is easy to access, amenities (showers and toilets) are in excellent shape and clean. The overall conditions of the campground are great. Some campsites are more private than others, we stayed at #84 and loved it. Showers are $0,50 for 5 minutes, $0,25 per extra minute. Bundle of wood fire is $6 and big bags of ice $3. The campground was very quiet most of the day and totally at night. There is a nice ~ 30/45 minutes trail around the reservoir, easy level.

    We had a great time and would stay there again!

  • GThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Mashamoquet Brook State Park Wolf Den Campground
    Aug. 24, 2021

    Mashamoquet Brook State Park Wolf Den Campground

    Nice overnight spot

    Stayed here on a Tuesday night right after hurricane Henri. The park was completely cleaned up from any damage or debris, all in great shape. No other campers here when we arrived, so totally silent. No road noise. Most sites are relatively short level pads, with little or no shade, but very pleasant. We picked site 33 for the best shade and longer pad. Wished we had time to check out the hiking trails accessible from the campground.

  • M
    Camper-submitted photo from Woodford State Park
    Jul. 14, 2021

    Woodford State Park

    Wet

    Nice wooded sites. Pay showers I wasn’t too thrilled about but the new one was nice. The old bathrooms need a little sprucing up there’s no place to put your soap and shampoo, wouldn’t take much to fix that. Great lake there for kayaking and fishing. Rained most of the time but still had a good time.

  • Jean C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Mashamoquet Brook State Park Wolf Den Campground
    Nov. 1, 2020

    Mashamoquet Brook State Park Wolf Den Campground

    Basic campground with hiking trails in the area.

    This small state park campground offers basic campsites with running water and showers, open Memorial Day to Columbus Day.  This is NOT Wolf's Den Family Campground in E. Haddam, CT. Also, be aware there are 2 campgrounds at this State Park; the other one, Mashamoquet Brook, does not offer running water/showers, so if you want these amenities, be sure to select a campsite 1-35.

    There's a small playground in the middle of the loop, a number of hiking trails throughout the park along with a few geocaches (download details for offline use a phone connection is spotty), a swimming pond, and a small brook with an old mill and blacksmith shop that is sometimes open on weekends for tours. It's a nice place to explore and have a picnic. In 2020 with Covid, there were restrictions on visitors to the campground, reservations required, and swimming was not allowed. 

    The parking pads are paved and a few have overhanging branches, but the trees provide  separation and some shade on largely open sites that tend to open up toward the back with open areas for pitching tents. Sites have fire rings with grills and picnic tables. Site 20 is the only one with electric. The ones toward the back of the loop back up toward the woods and give you some more privacy. 

    They don't allow hammocks in the trees or pets. For some reason, silly string also makes the list of prohibitions.

  • Cynthia K.
    Camper-submitted photo from Woodford State Park
    Sep. 10, 2020

    Woodford State Park

    Not My Favorite

    We stayed on T67 over Labor Day weekend. This was listed as a prime waterfront site, which is what we look for so that we can launch our kayaks from our site. The map showed a short trail to the water, but it was a 40 foot drop in elevation. We still managed to get our boats down there and lock them up at night near the water. Our site was a tight squeeze for our 8 man tent, 4 man tent and an EX Up over the picnic table.  The campground is in good shape. Clean bathrooms, well maintained roads. Firewood is $6 a bundle and almost all pine. We were at the furthest point away from Rte 9 but we could still hear trucks occasionally. The sounds from within the campground were very loud by virtue of the campground topography. We could hear every shrieking kid and barking dog. But the hiking trails were really cool. I'd go back here, but it wouldn't be my top choice.

  • M
    Camper-submitted photo from Woodford State Park
    Aug. 18, 2019

    Woodford State Park

    Nice, quiet, rustic

    Basic camping in a quiet, older campground. Very pretty beach area at the reservoir where you can paddle and swim. No hook ups available but only $20 per night for a site that was plenty big enough for a small motor home. Mostly tent campers though and spots would be tough for anything much bigger. Bathhouse was clean and had a pay shower.

  • Chip G.
    Camper-submitted photo from Woodford State Park
    Aug. 15, 2019

    Woodford State Park

    Nice find...

    I was headed from NY to ME and decided to make it a two day trip. VT State Parks have a two night minimum but as this was a Thursday I decided to take a shot. Got there in the late afternoon and a couple sites were open so it all worked out. 

    This was just an overnight stop so I didn't explore much but it is definitely on the list should I get back up that way again. 

    Site was shaded and private. The bath house was nice. The coin operated shower was a surprise but I had enough quarters for 10 minutes :)

  • Ben C.
    Camper-submitted photo from Woodford State Park
    Jun. 29, 2019

    Woodford State Park

    Great VT state park

    Very clean, quiet and well-managed state park. Exactly what I’ve come to expect from the VT State Park campgrounds. The prime tent locations book quickly but those are definitely the ones to go for, as they have private access to the water. Otherwise you have to go around the lake/reservoir to swim. Firewood is very good; $6/bundle and ice for $2/bag. Helpful staff.

  • Chris S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Woodford State Park
    Jun. 24, 2019

    Woodford State Park

    Great small boating area!

    Clean open and level camping areas. Prime areas are near the water some what elevated but you are able to drag your boat through on paths. Ice and firewood sold at $6.00 a bundle and it is Kiln dried so it burns fast. If it is windy I would move away from the water. Staff was young but were pleasant and accommodating and will deliver wood and ice. Great biking on paved areas.

  • Sandy M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Woodford State Park
    Aug. 20, 2018

    Woodford State Park

    Clean, Quiet, relaxing great water views

    I have stayed here a couple times and loved it. they sites are nice and private. The views on some of the sites to the lake are beautiful. the grounds and facilities are well kept. and you are close to both Bennington and Wilmington. a great spot to camp at in Southern Vermont!

  • Sambath T.
    Camper-submitted photo from Woodford State Park
    Aug. 19, 2018

    Woodford State Park

    Semi Private Woodsy Family

    perfect for families! there are tons of different types of campsites with either tent spots, lean tus, and a few (hard to get) cabins. bathrooms are plentiful and clean, hot showers for a small price. beautiful clean swimmable lake with a walking trail around it.

  • Angelica H.
    Camper-submitted photo from Woodford State Park
    Aug. 6, 2018

    Woodford State Park

    Beautiful

    This campground offers great hiking and a casual feel to it. Good for passer byes or staying the weekend to go fishing. Again on Route 9 so not the quietest campground, but there are back sites that offer some more privacy if wanted. Lean-tos are the best part! Keeping it simple. And the workers are always very friendly. Affordable as well.

  • Jenny A.
    Camper-submitted photo from Woodford State Park
    Jul. 11, 2018

    Woodford State Park

    Very well kept and overall amazing campground!

    This campground is very well kept and very clean. The bathrooms were the cleanest campground bathrooms I've ever seen!

    The campsites are pretty big and somewhat private which is nice. They also have cabins you can rent which is nice.

    There's a small reservoir with a little beach that you can swim or kayak/canoe in. There's a bunch of fish and other little creatures so it's fun to explore.

  • Tara S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Woodford State Park
    Sep. 25, 2017

    Woodford State Park

    One of our favorite Vermont campgrounds!

    We have camped at Woodford State Park in the summer and fall. It's a small park, but it never feels crowded. Most park activities are based around a small, 25-acre lake. You can rent canoes or kayaks, fish for trout, or hike the loop trail around the lake. Here's what we love most about camping here:

    1)It's the highest elevation campground in Vermont, which means that when the temperatures soar in the valleys, you can come here for a noticeable temperature difference.

    1. It's one of the most dog-friendly state parks. Dogs are allowed everywhere except three of the camping cabins.

    2. The fall foliage is unreal!

    There are great waterfront sites, cabins if it's too cold to tent, and the bathrooms are modern and clean.

  • Bran P.
    Camper-submitted photo from Woodford State Park
    Aug. 26, 2016

    Woodford State Park

    Loved this place!

    Great place to camp and access nearby hiking including the AT and LT. Clean lodge (hostel) for hikers; access to a kitchen and showers as well.



Guide to Northampton

Camping near Northampton, MA, offers a variety of beautiful spots for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a fun family adventure, there are plenty of campgrounds to explore.

What to do:

  • Hiking: Many campgrounds are close to scenic trails. For instance, at October Mountain State Forest, one camper mentioned, "The trails were completely perfectly maintained with some 2x6 boards over the muddy bits so our boots didn't get wet."
  • Fishing: If you enjoy fishing, October Mountain State Forest is near the Housatonic River, which is great for catch-and-release fishing. A visitor noted, "I tent camped here while exploring the fishing in Western Massachusetts."
  • Exploring Historic Sites: Nearby towns like Concord and Ayer offer rich history and charming shops. One camper at Spacious Skies Minute Man said, "Concord is only a 30-minute drive away with two full days of revolutionary historic sites."

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained bathrooms and showers. A reviewer at Woodford State Park Campground said, "The bathrooms are BEAUTIFUL! The nicest I've seen yet."
  • Friendly Staff: Many campgrounds have welcoming hosts. A visitor at Mt. Greylock Campsite Park shared, "Pat and Gordon are incredibly welcoming hosts."
  • Spacious Sites: Campers enjoy having room to spread out. One camper at George Washington State Campground mentioned, "Sites were well spaced and provided some privacy depending on your site choice."

What you should know:

  • No Same-Day Reservations: Some campgrounds, like October Mountain State Forest, do not allow same-day reservations or walk-ups. A frustrated camper noted, "First off no same day reservations or walk ups allowed."
  • Limited Cell Service: Be prepared for spotty cell service in many areas. A camper at Monadnock State Park Campground said, "I wish this were clearer on their website as we needed service to do some work."
  • Wildlife: Some campers have had encounters with local wildlife. A visitor at George Washington State Campground mentioned, "Everyone complains about the local small wildlife getting into your food."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Kid-Friendly Activities: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds and recreational areas. At Camping On The Battenkill, one camper said, "A big playground for kids. Even free WiFi if that is desired."
  • Plan for Privacy: Choose sites that offer some distance from neighbors. A family at Woodford State Park Campground enjoyed their secluded site, stating, "It was pretty well surrounded with trees so it feels very private."
  • Pack Snacks: Having snacks on hand can keep the kids happy. A camper at Minute Man Campground mentioned, "There are lots of good coffee spots and restaurants in historic downtown Concord."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Size: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at Minute Man Campground noted, "The sites were ample size and space for our rig and needs."
  • Dump Station Availability: Look for campgrounds with dump stations. A camper at Woodford State Park Campground appreciated, "The dump station was clean."
  • Electric Hookups: If you need power, check for campgrounds with electric hookups. A visitor at George Washington State Campground mentioned, "Full water and electrical hookup."

Camping near Northampton, MA, has something for everyone, whether you're in a tent or an RV. Enjoy the great outdoors!

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