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ScoutCold brook Campground and Resort
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Grounds well kept. Shaded sites. Quiet areas in lower roads with mostly seasonal. Reasonable cost. 30 amp only. Many full hookups. Pet friendly.
Best RV Parks & Resorts near Peru, MA
Several RV campgrounds operate within 30 miles of Peru, Massachusetts, providing varied options for motorhome travelers. Mt. Greylock Campsite Park in Lanesborough offers RV sites with electric hookups and accommodates larger vehicles, though some areas have narrow internal roads. "The sites were wooded and large," noted one visitor, highlighting the spacious nature of the camping areas. Prospect Mountain Campground in Granville provides full-hookup RV sites with 30/50-amp service and is big-rig friendly according to their amenities list. Camp Coldbrook Golf & RV Resorts in Barre features water, electric, and sewer connections with 30-amp service, operating from mid-April through mid-October, while Fernwood Forest Campground in Hinsdale offers electric hookups with 50-amp service but indicates they are not suitable for larger RVs.
Pull-through RV pads are available at select locations, though many parks primarily feature back-in sites. During fall foliage season, campgrounds throughout the Berkshires fill quickly, making advance reservations essential. Most RV parks in the region maintain dump stations, with some offering on-site propane sales. Cell service varies significantly across the mountainous terrain, with several reviews mentioning limited connectivity in more remote locations. Pet policies generally allow dogs with proper documentation—one campground specifically requires paper rabies records rather than just tags. Winter camping options are limited, as most facilities close after Columbus Day weekend, though a few remain open with reduced services. Gravel sites predominate in the area, with some visitors noting the need for leveling blocks on sloped terrain.
Best RV Sites Near Peru, Massachusetts (114)
1. Jamaica State Park Campground
22 ReviewsJamaica, VT49 milesWebsite+1 (802) 874-4600$20 - $42 / night
"Jamaica is a nice little state park nestled in the woods and by a nice River. Very family friendly and close to Manchester and Stratton and Bromley Mountains."
"The campsites were beautiful with the river behind us. Not to many people there so we're got the best spot. The bathrooms are sanitary and are not port-a-potties."
2. Lake Taghkanic State Park Campground
12 ReviewsAncramdale, NY41 milesWebsite+1 (518) 851-3631$17 - $195 / night
"Great beach, 5 minute drive from campgound. Clean facilities, with a rec room for rainy days. A camp store with all the supplies you might have forgotten. One caveat: beware of site G006."
"Has options for trailers, tent sites, platforms for tents and even some cabins. Small store in park that sells firewood and ice and a few other things you may need."
3. Rudd Pond Area — Taconic State Park
4 ReviewsMillerton, NY39 milesWebsite+1 (518) 789-3059$17 - $20 / night
"Camper van off the grid. Large site with privacy, but not many campers early season New bath house with multiple shower rooms. Wonderful hiking trails. Pond for fishing & swimming."
"This is a really interesting campground that's situated on a hill overlooking Rudd Pond in Taconic State Park. "
5. Camp Coldbrook Golf & RV Resorts
4 ReviewsBarre, MA50 milesWebsite+1 (978) 355-2090$28 - $58 / night
"The campground was large enough to tire out the dogs walking around, staff was friendly, helpful and welcoming!"
6. Prospect Mountain Campground and RV Park
8 ReviewsGranville, MA26 milesWebsite+1 (413) 357-6494"This is over the boarder in mass from ct We did a three month seasonal Site Staff is super nice and helpful We had a nice quite spot even though we where in the road to the lake"
"Prospects mountain is a great campground for families with younger kids. They have activities every weekend such as dances, bingo, hayrides."
7. Mt. Greylock Campsite Park
30 ReviewsLanesborough, MA12 miles+1 (413) 447-9419$40 - $70 / night
"No full hookups, sites are decently sized for the most part. The roads within the park are very narrow and washed out in places."
"Greylock Campsite Park was our maiden voyage for travel trailer camping and we couldn't have asked for a better first experience. The owners were SUPER helpful and friendly. "
8. Fernwood Forest Campground
6 ReviewsHinsdale, MA4 milesWebsite+1 (413) 655-2292"Very clean sites and facilities are cleaned to meet COVID requirements. Very quiet. Good local access to numerous hiking trails in the area. We’ll certainly go again the future."
"This campground has a lot of amenities for what you pay. You can get a site with just water, or electric and water. Can do RV or tent. Warm showers and playground for kids with communal areas."
9. Spacious Skies Woodland Hills
7 ReviewsWest Stockbridge, MA21 milesWebsite+1 (518) 392-3557$29 - $999 / night
"I had a back in site and was having problems with my camper, and they were able to change to a pull through at time of check in. However, it was in early May and before the summer crowds."
"We found this site on Campendium, we needed a site close to the Lebanon Valley Speedway to watch a friend race."
10. Berkshire Park Camping Area
Be the first to review!Worthington, MA8 milesWebsite+1 (413) 238-5918
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RV Park Reviews near Peru, MA
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Westover ARB Military FamCamp
Westover Military FamCamp
Located on Westover RAFB. for active duty, retired and DAV. Sites are water/electric but some are 30 amp, others are 50 amp. Dump station available. Open year round Water is turned off October 15-April 15. Water available from rest room spigot. You will need at least 25’ hose. Winter rate is $14/day $84/week, Summer rare is $23/day $140/week
Ashley F.
LegendGus's Gardens Camping
Peaceful Retreat
Ashley here with The Dyrt! We want to welcome your host, Gus, to our platform. This property is situated on 9 acres, with nice & level sites. Yard games, fire-pit & picnic table are all provided. Pull through site for your RV or pitch a tent. Close by local hiking trails, walk trails, and water activities. Let's give this property some love and leave them a review!
- David A.
GuidePine Hollow Campground
#bigfunfamily approved! Great stop!
Great stop! New owners have created an awesome family friendly park with swimming/fishing pond, clean restrooms and beautiful grounds. Big rigs fit.
- mmike B.Guide
Forest Lake Campgrounds
Weekend stay, lots of seasonal camping
Site was clean, easy to get in/out with 21' travel trailer. Swimming at the beach wasn't inviting. Lots of seasonal campers with years of lawn ornaments. There was a sense of the campground being clicky place. Pet friendly. Mixed emotions....
Joe S.ScoutDaughters of the American Revolution (DAR) State Forest Campground
Great job Massachusetts DCR
Nice campsites, nice facilities, nice forest!
Not sure I’d try a really big rig here, but our little 16’ trailer fit in great. I don’t see any pull through sites, but I didn’t seem them all.
Andrzej K.GuidePine Hollow Campground
Great Small campground
This place was recommended by a friend It is exactly what she said Clean, friendly stuff , large RV welcome, but it seems tight for the big ones We had a site with Electric and Water hook up There are sewer hook up available also Over all a great place Pet friendly, ( we had two dogs)
- mmike B.Guide
Swanzey Lake Camping Area
Site 12 review (2 adults 1 child)
Site 12 a little tight for 21 ft travel trailer. Large tree canopy. Lots if seasonal sites make up a majority of sites. No WiFi, AT&T is 2 bars without booster. Spectrum cable available at the site, but TV service is very poor. Nice beach, but need to cross public road to get there - short walk. Relaxing evenings along side fire pit.
Jean C.LegendForest Lake Campgrounds
Lakefront camground with some nice short-term sites
I stayed here in mid-July, a week after the holiday weekend. Although the majority of the sites are season, there are about 25 sites available for short-term campers, including a number that are within site of the water(although most of the waterfront in the area is occupied by boat slips, there is a walkway to the beach). Four sites are near the rec hall. Near the entrance are 10 sites(half of them pull-through) that are a combination of grass and shade, near the ballfield. My site was in this area. The sites were spacious and level. Sites T 1-10 tended to have sloped access and sometimes had trees to maneuver around, but I saw large trailers in some of these sites; most had tents. All sites offer water/electric. A dump station is available near the entrance. I had 3 bars of Verizon service.
As a seasonal campground, there are a lot of weekends scheduled throughout the weekend. While I was there, there were organized cribbage& horseshoe tournaments, cornhole, and bingo as well as a potato roast. Most of the seasonal campers have golf carts, so you’ll see them buzzing around the campground and providing seats for tournament viewers. The playground with swings, slides, and a see saw saw a lot of kids action throughout the weekend, as did the tennis court and basketball court. The ballfield was the only area I didn’t see in use.
The beach is sandy with a roped off swim area and raft; a boat ramp gives you a spot to launch. Fishing from the boat ramp area yielded bass and bluegill. Millfoil is a problem in the lake, particularly the southern end, and boats needs to be cleaned to prevent spread.
I wasn’t given a map when I checked in, so I looked it up online to locate the bathroom. Initially I only saw the one nearer the beach, which was a bit of a hike from my campsite. It was also very tight with limited space between the sink vanity and the toilet stalls. There was 1 shower in this area. Closer inspection of the map revealed a second, larger bathroom, that had more space, toilets, and showers. That said, they need to do a better job lifting the mats and cleaning the shower drains so they’ll drain. I was grateful for shower shoes! To turn on the shower, you have to pull on a rope or bar hanging from just above the showerhead. As long as you are pulling the rope, the water is on. I’m not sure a child could reach it. It’s annoying, but it certainly enforces a ship-shower approach to water conservation. If you have a self-contained unit, I'd rate the campground a 4.
You’ll need to call to make a reservation and plan to pay by cash or check; no credit cards allowed. My site was assigned upon arrival; I was able to call just a few days earlier to obtain a site, but the weather was bad leading into the weekend, so that may have affected it.
Seasonal site setups vary from spotless and landscaped to ones that have seen a better day, but as a short-term camper, you really only need to pass by them en route to the rest rooms or the beach.
There are a couple of restaurants nearby if you want take-out: Rustic Table and A1 Pizza are just around the corner. Pisgah State Park is nearby with miles of hiking trails and ponds.
Guide to Peru
RV camping near Peru, Massachusetts offers camping options across varied terrain from 1,200 to 2,000 feet elevation throughout the Berkshire Mountains. Cell service varies significantly in this mountainous region, with several campgrounds located in valleys where reception becomes particularly spotty. Winter temperatures regularly drop below freezing from November through March, making seasonal closures common after mid-October.
What to do
Hiking to waterfalls: Jamaica State Park Campground offers access to Hamilton Falls via the West River Trail. "I love the area around Jamaica State Park and have stayed a few times! There is plenty of trails in the area and you can go to the waterfall/rock slides and take a dip in the pools," notes Jackie G. The trail follows a gravel closed road upstream for about 2 miles before reaching the falls trail.
Fishing opportunities: Mt. Greylock Campsite Park has good access to fishing spots. As one visitor stated, "This was our favorite spot so far this summer. Sites were large and wooded. Great access to Mt Greylock and LOTS of hiking close by." The campground is conveniently located near multiple fishing areas within a 10-15 minute drive.
Swimming in clean lakes: Lake Taghkanic State Park Campground provides swimming opportunities in a maintained lake environment. According to Mellisa T., "the lake is beautiful and clean. Expect to pay $15 fee (I think) to use your paddleboards/kyacks etc. Worth every penny." The swimming beach is approximately a 5-minute drive from the campground area.
What campers like
Private wooded sites: Fernwood Forest Campground offers secluded camping spots. Rebecca B. shared, "Large sites with trees give lots of privacy. Very clean sites and facilities are cleaned to meet COVID requirements. Very quiet." The campground features sites with both water-only and electric/water hookups.
Clean bathrooms: Rudd Pond Area at Taconic State Park maintains well-kept facilities. One camper noted, "New bath house with multiple shower rooms. Wonderful hiking trails. Pond for fishing & swimming. Kiddie pond, children's playground." Bathroom cleanliness is frequently mentioned in reviews as a standout feature.
Cooler mountain temperatures: October Mountain State Forest Campground sits at higher elevation providing relief from summer heat. A visitor mentioned, "The rangers are super friendly and the bathrooms are clean," highlighting that even during summer months, evening temperatures often drop into the 60s, making for comfortable sleeping conditions.
What you should know
Electrical system concerns: Some RV parks have electrical issues that can damage equipment. At Camp Coldbrook Golf & RV Resorts, one camper warned, "The electrical system has claimed countless rv components and 2 total losses. Instead of fixing it, they simply run generators for years. If you go take every precaution from the electrical. Its dangerous." Bringing a surge protector is essential when camping at older facilities.
Limited cell connectivity: Many campgrounds in the Peru area have minimal reception. One visitor to Jamaica State Park Campground reported, "find something that you dont like about this park... go ahead, ill wait. Small town general store, no cell service and a gorgeous back drop is a perfect spot to just unwind from the real world."
Topography challenges: Campground terrain around Peru can be challenging for RVs. A camper at Mt. Greylock Campsite Park noted, "The camp has a lot of hills and some are pretty steep. We always bring our bikes and love to bike through the campgrounds, but this one is not good for biking. Our little ones had trouble going down the hills because of the loose gravel."
Tips for camping with families
Playground facilities: Prospect Mountain Campground offers kid-friendly amenities. Sandra S. reported, "Prospects mountain is a great campground for families with younger kids. They have activities every weekend such as dances, bingo, hayrides. They also have a great pool, playground and pond for fishing."
Swimming options: Multiple campgrounds provide swimming for children. One visitor to October Mountain State Forest shared, "Great trail system starts right at the edge of the campground also," while another mentioned the "nice playground and nature area for kids" that makes it "very family friendly."
Weekend activity planning: Many campgrounds offer structured weekend programs. A camper at Mt. Greylock Campsite Park explained, "There were activities planned for the weekends that we took advantage of too. The band on Saturday night was fun and we brought our chairs and a cooler up there after dinner. The kids enjoyed just running around the open field while we enjoyed the band."
Tips from RVers
Site selection for RVs: Rudd Pond Area — Taconic State Park has some RV sites with limitations. Katherine P. advised, "This is a really interesting campground that's situated on a hill overlooking Rudd Pond in Taconic State Park. Almost all of the sites have platforms to pitch your tent on, although there are a couple of flatter spots without platforms." RVs should request specific non-platform sites when booking.
Leveling requirements: Many RV sites in the Peru region require leveling equipment. At Lake Taghkanic State Park, Kurt S. warned about specific sites: "Beware of site G006. The grill at the fire pit is upside down, so it doesn't hold level above the fire." Bringing extra leveling blocks is recommended for the mountainous terrain.
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