Best Campgrounds near Royalston, MA

Royalston is the perfect place for adventurous campers and RVers. Aside from great camping spots, you'll find hiking and many more outdoor experiences. Thinking of traveling with kids? You're in luck—Royalston is surrounded by family-friendly activities. Find the best campgrounds near Royalston, MA. Read helpful reviews and tips to find the perfect camping option for you and your crew.

Best Camping Sites Near Royalston, Massachusetts (147)

    1. Lake Dennison Recreation Area Campground

    14 Reviews
    Foster Lake, MA
    6 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."

    2. Otter River State Forest

    14 Reviews
    Baldwinville, MA
    7 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"

    3. Gilson Pond Area Campground — Monadnock State Park

    19 Reviews
    Jaffrey, NH
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 532-2416

    $29 - $45 / night

    "Campsites are well shaded but if you have an RV take the time to rent an RV site otherwise backing in will put you in and awkward position as the mixed use “standard” sites are oriented towards tent camping"

    "The campsite is big and away from another site. You can easilly access to hiking trails.

    The staff there are friendly and helpful. It's definitely a plus."

    4. Tully Lake Recreation Area (MA) — Tully Lake

    9 Reviews
    Royalston, MA
    3 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. Ashuelot River Campground

    16 Reviews
    West Swanzey, NH
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 357-5777

    $47 - $70 / night

    "We had easy access to trails that went along the river behind some of the sites with a few paths down to the river.

    Everyone we encountered was friendly and respectful."

    "Large, open campground surrounded by the Ashuelot River. Friendly owners who go around delivering wood and ice to guests given the pandemic right now."

    6. Woodmore Family Campground and RV Park

    5 Reviews
    Rindge, NH
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 899-3362

    $42 - $65 / night

    "the rules but everybody does and it's a good experience, everyone is very friendly the owners are wonderful people and super friendly very helpful it's clean they offer a lot of stuff to do right on a lake"

    7. Shir-Roy Camping Area

    1 Review
    Warwick, NH
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 239-4768

    $34 - $47 / night

    "Good bathroom ,nice people, great lake."

    8. Greenfield State Park Campground

    21 Reviews
    Bennington, NH
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 547-3497

    $35 - $105 / night

    "Easy access to a bathroom (which was very clean). Quiet neighbors, everyone around us observed the quiet hours (10p-7a) and even during the day no one was super loud."

    "Nice views of the lake, swimming, wide open sites, not too over crowded! I'd definitely go back!"

    9. 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. "

    10. Swanzey Lake Camping Area

    3 Reviews
    West Swanzey, NH
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 352-9880

    $35 - $42 / night

    "Nice beach, but need to cross public road to get there - short walk. Relaxing evenings along side fire pit."

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Recent Reviews near Royalston, MA

611 Reviews of 147 Royalston Campgrounds


  • 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.

  • 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.

  • S
    Aug. 23, 2025

    Cold Springs Camp Resort

    All Around Exceptional

    This place is just great! They have clean, flat sites, easy to navigate and get our fifth wheel in. The facilities are spotless. There are numerous pools and hot tubs, activities and the people that work there are just the nicest! Our kids were never scolded for being loud and neither were the adults. We have booked our return trip already and can't wait to go back!

  • 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.

  • licia S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 17, 2025

    Somerset Airfield

    No Wifi, Resevoir Beautiful

    Enjoyed the stunning babbling brook and resevoir- saw happy people swimming, kayaking, and camping. It's been quiet and peaceful and sometimes generators running all night. I arrived after the 4th of July and a neighbor said it was rowdy during the holiday with illegal fireworks set off every night over the dry forest. These pics are from a weekday morning. It's great to see families camping. There are pit toilets. AT.T service at bridge prior to camp- short walk. SOS only in camp. Another camper told me Starlink works here.

  • gabe N.
    Aug. 16, 2025

    Lake Dennison Recreation Area Campground

    What a gem

    We camped here one night on a pit stop and it exceeded our expectations! We camped on the north shore; sites were big and offered immediate access to and view of the lake. However, there is limited privacy between sites so hope for good neighbors :) also cell service was fine with AT&T.


Guide to Royalston

Camping near Royalston, Massachusetts, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and fun activities for everyone. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to explore.

What to do:

  • Hiking: There are numerous trails around the area. For instance, at Pawtuckaway State Park Campground, one reviewer mentioned, “So many lovely waterfront sites, clean facilities, camp store and beach are great.” This park is perfect for those who enjoy nature walks and scenic views.

  • Water Activities: If you love being near water, Bear Brook State Park Campground has a beach area and playground. A camper noted, “The campground has a beach, a playground, a ball field, and a store.” It’s a great spot for families to enjoy swimming and picnicking.

  • Exploring Local History: Nearby towns like Concord offer rich historical sites. One visitor to Minute Man Campground said, “Concord is only a 30-minute drive away with two full days of revolutionary historic sites.” It’s a perfect day trip for history buffs.

What campers like:

  • Spacious Sites: Campers appreciate the large, private sites at Greenfield State Park Campground. One long-time visitor shared, “If you like large sites in a wooded setting with many private ones, this is the place.”
  • Clean Facilities: Clean bathrooms and showers are a big plus. A reviewer at Woodford State Park Campground mentioned, “The bathrooms are BEAUTIFUL! The nicest I've seen yet.” Cleanliness can make a camping trip much more enjoyable.
  • Friendly Staff: Many campers enjoy the welcoming atmosphere. At Mt. Greylock Campsite Park, a visitor said, “Pat and Gordon are incredibly welcoming hosts.” Friendly staff can enhance your camping experience.

What you should know:

  • No Hookups: Many campgrounds, like Lorraine Park Campground, do not offer electric hookups. A camper noted, “The sites are well spaced with very few amenities.” Be prepared for a more rustic experience.
  • Mosquitoes: Some areas can be buggy, especially near water. A reviewer at George Washington State Campground warned, “You will need mosquito repellent.” It’s wise to pack some bug spray.
  • Crowded on Weekends: Popular campgrounds can fill up quickly on weekends. One camper at Greenfield State Park Campground mentioned, “The weekend was packed!” If you prefer a quieter experience, consider going during the week.

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Campgrounds with Amenities: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds and water access. At Jamaica State Park Campground, a parent said, “Great playground and fun playing in the river.” This makes it easier to keep kids entertained.
  • Plan for Activities: Bring bikes or games to keep the kids busy. One family at Camping On The Battenkill enjoyed the “big playground for kids” and noted that “there are several sites right on the river!”
  • Pack Snacks and Drinks: Having snacks handy can make a big difference. A camper at Minute Man Campground mentioned, “The campstore was very nice and even had a video library.” Stock up on essentials before heading out.

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at Lorraine Park Campground advised, “Check website and carefully select your site.” This can save you from a tight squeeze.
  • Look for Dump Stations: Many campgrounds have dump stations, which is helpful for RVers. One camper at Bear Brook State Park Campground noted, “Dump Station: Yes.” This is a must-have for longer stays.
  • Bring Extra Water: Since some campgrounds don’t have water hookups, it’s smart to bring extra water. A visitor at Woodford State Park Campground mentioned, “There’s a dump station for self-contained toilets.” Being prepared can make your trip smoother.

Camping near Royalston, Massachusetts, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. With the right preparation, you can enjoy all the beauty and fun this area has to offer!

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Royalston, MA?

According to TheDyrt.com, Royalston, MA offers a wide range of camping options, with 147 campgrounds and RV parks near Royalston, MA and 14 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Royalston, MA?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Royalston, MA is Lake Dennison Recreation Area Campground with a 4.6-star rating from 14 reviews.

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

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 14 free dispersed camping spots near Royalston, MA.

What parks are near Royalston, MA?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 15 parks near Royalston, MA that allow camping, notably Tully Lake and Edward MacDowell Lake.