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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.
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Several RV parks operate within 30 miles of Russell, Massachusetts, offering varied options for motorhome travelers. Prospect Mountain Campground and RV Park in Granville provides big-rig friendly sites with full hookups including 50-amp service from May through Columbus Day. Thousand Trails Sturbridge, located about 40 minutes east of Russell, features electric, water, and sewer connections with 50-amp service available from April to late October. The Northampton/Springfield KOA in Westhampton accommodates large RVs with pull-through sites and offers full hookup options including 30/50-amp electrical service. Mt. Greylock Campsite Park farther north provides dedicated RV sites on grass pads. One camper noted, "The sites were spacious and level. Really looking forward to going back," highlighting the comfortable setup for travel trailers.
Most RV parks in the region operate seasonally, typically closing between mid-October and mid-April. Dump stations are available at nearly all locations, though Fernwood Forest Campground offers electric and water hookups without sewer connections at individual sites. Cell service varies considerably throughout the area, with stronger Verizon coverage reported at most parks. Navigation to some campgrounds requires attention to road conditions - one reviewer at Wells State Park mentioned, "Even the 'main' roads required my wife to watch as I cleared tree trunks; it was difficult to snake our little trailer around the bends." Pet policies are generally accommodating, with most RV parks welcoming dogs with standard leash requirements. Reservations are strongly recommended during summer and fall foliage seasons when occupancy rates peak.
Best RV Campgrounds near Russell (121)
1. Lake Taghkanic State Park Campground
"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."
from $21 - $195 / night
Check Availability2. Prospect Mountain Campground and RV Park
"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."
3. Thousand Trails Sturbridge
"Family friendly"
"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."
4. Rudd Pond Area — Taconic State Park
"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. "
from $21 - $24 / night
Check Availability5. Camp Coldbrook Golf & RV Resorts
"The campground was large enough to tire out the dogs walking around, staff was friendly, helpful and welcoming!"
from $28 - $58 / night
Check Availability6. Westover Mobile Home Park
from $50 - $500 / night
7. Westover ARB 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."
"It was level enough (despite being all grass) that auto level had no issues. Staff (it’s just one man) was friendly and helpful."
8. Peppermint Park Camping Resort
"It's family and dog friendly, has a pool, hot tub, newer playground with a sandbox, camp store with large lodge attached, horseshoe, volleyball and other outdoor game areas. "
"Very well maintained facilities. Beautiful pool and spa only open during the summer. Staff is friendly and helpful."
from $42 - $70 / night
Check Availability9. Camp Overflow Campground and Marina
10. Fernwood Forest Campground
"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."
Drive Time
- 27 min from Springfield, MA
- 44 min from Amherst Center, MA
- 48 min from Pittsfield, MA
- 50 min from Hartford, CT
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RV Park Reviews near Russell, MA
612 Reviews of 121 Russell Campgrounds
- Frank L.Scout
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
- CChuck O.
TravelerYogi Bear’s Jellystone Park in Sturbridge - [CLOSED}
Pine lake , Sturbridge Ma.
I’m told that this used to be Jellystone.
It’s now called Pine Lake Rv and cottages.
Not knowing what the previous campground was like I can’t compare. But the new owners surely did a total revamp. There is approximately 30 cottages and many pull through and back in sites for any size RV.
The bathroom/showers were all new and very nice and clean. It seems to be very family friendly. There’s an 8 acre lake with kayaks and fishing, a basketball court, a game pavilion and a well stocked store. The RV sites are spacious and pretty close to near perfect level.
The problems I came across was there were very few places to dispose of camp trash, I had to actually walk around looking for one. The camp store doesn’t open until 9:00AM and closes at 4:00PM
If you can, try and NOT stay on the back upper level ( the 700 ) spots. It’s around 100 feet from a very busy road and loud !
- MMathew D.Scout
Black Rock State Park Campground
A nice family friendly campground
This is a nice family friendly campground that makes for easy trips. There are a variety of sites available, from open field sites to more wooded and private areas. The campground also has a lake for swimming,trails for hiking, and some nice quiet areas for fishing. Well maintained bathrooms, with available showers, are also spread throughout the grounds. Not pet friendly unfortunately.
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.
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)
- MMatthew R.Scout
Wells State Park Campground
Rustic but not for RVs
Chose this spot to give us a rest on a trip to Canada (and again to go back to Maine to complete the vacation after we had truck trouble). Chose a pull-through to save time and effort. The first time we chose site 1 (pull through). This past weekend we chose site 38 (pull through).
A few weeks ago when we visited, site 1 was close to the entry gate, but was very confusing as a pull through. I just backed the trailer in. The next morning we saw that the "pull through" had not been maintained in several seasons. Tree limbs and brush intruded on the driveway. There was no way to get a truck and trailer through that without damage.
Yesterday we tried site 38. We had to take the camp road around the entire park, then enter the "loop" section. Even the "main" roads required my wife to watch as I cleared tree trunks; it was difficult to snake our little trailer around the bends. The driveway to site 38 was a mess. Tree limbs and brush invaded the drive, and there was nowhere level on the whole site. I used a record 9 blocks to get 4 levels high on the downhill wheel. When leaving we had to go out through the adjoining site, because there was no way we'd be able to make the turn out of the site onto the 10' wide tote road because of the trees.
A surcharge which makes it $50/night for non-MA residents, plus, no dump station on site and $7 for four pieces of firewood (go to the Walmart 2 miles away instead) will have us skip this place in the future, even if it's in a convenient place.
For those looking to vacation here. There was minimal cell phone coverage with Verizon. I could check messages but wouldn't try to stream. The highway is very loud (I-90 is across the lake). There are a lot of boggy areas and swamps which, although pretty, grew a lot of mosquitoes that kept my wife indoors. A lot of sites were fairly large and private. The beach area is close to the lower sites. Bathrooms and showers were tight and needed updating, but cleaned.
Guide to Russell
Seasonal camping near Russell, Massachusetts extends across a region with elevations ranging from 300-1,400 feet, featuring mixed northern hardwood forests and wetland areas. Most campgrounds in the area operate between April and October with limited winter camping options. Water sources include numerous small ponds, streams, and access to the Westfield River watershed.
What to do
Fishing opportunities: At Rudd Pond Area — Taconic State Park, visitors can catch largemouth bass from shore or by renting boats. One camper noted, "The sites were a little close together, but being able to fish and catching 2 decent-sized largemouth bass made everything all ok!"
Hiking trails: Explore the adjacent wildlife management areas from Coldbrook Golf & RV Resorts where "The campground was large enough to tire out the dogs walking around" according to one reviewer. Many campgrounds connect to local trail networks with varying difficulty levels.
Paddling activities: Lake Taghkanic State Park Campground offers lake access for kayaks and paddleboards. A camper mentioned "expect to pay $15 fee (I think) to use your paddleboards/kayaks etc. Worth every penny." The calm water conditions make it suitable for beginners.
What campers like
Clean facilities: Campers consistently mention bathroom cleanliness as a priority. At Fernwood Forest Campground, a reviewer emphasized, "Clean, quiet and well maintained. Only downside is the showers are literally in the same space as the pooper stalls in the washroom. Washroom incredibly clean though."
Swimming options: Many campgrounds feature swimming areas for summer heat relief. At Prospect Mountain Campground, one camper reported, "They have a great pool, playground and pond for fishing." Swimming beaches at Lake Taghkanic remain open through Labor Day weekend.
Evening activities: Campsites offer varying nighttime activities. At Rudd Pond, campers enjoy "sunsets are pretty" while Lake Taghkanic provides "Late night, stargazing over the lake is a great pastime, because the water is calm and the light pollution is low."
What you should know
Cell reception varies: Coverage can be spotty throughout the region. At Thousand Trails Sturbridge, a camper noted "Cell reception is not great. Camp link Wifi for a fee is workable unless you need to do zoom calls."
Site privacy differences: Campgrounds offer varying levels of site separation. Fernwood Forest provides "Large sites with trees give lots of privacy" while at Taconic State Park "The campsites are pretty close together, so if the campground is full, you are rather close to your neighbors."
Seasonal considerations: Most campgrounds operate from April/May through mid-October. Lake Taghkanic's season runs "May 6 to October 15" while Prospect Mountain operates "May 1 to Columbus Day." Facilities gradually shut down in fall with limited bathroom access in shoulder seasons.
Tips for camping with families
Activities for children: Northampton/Springfield KOA offers structured entertainment. As one camper described, "They have a fire truck ride that brings you around the campsite and hay-less rides. There is a pool there is a playground there are games of all ages."
Kid-friendly swimming: Select sites with dedicated swimming areas. Prospect Mountain Campground features "a great pool with time for adult only swim time" according to a reviewer, providing structured water time for different age groups.
Educational options: Many campgrounds provide nature programs during peak season. A Lake Taghkanic visitor mentioned "The town of Hudson is also close by if you're looking to get some of the comforts of a town while you're out and about," providing museum and cultural options during longer stays.
Tips from RVers
Hookup variability: While most rv campgrounds near Russell, Massachusetts offer some hookups, configurations differ. Fernwood Forest provides "sites with just water, or electric and water" without sewer connections at individual sites, requiring use of the dump station for longer stays.
Site selection guidance: At Prospect Mountain RV Park, a camper suggested looking at "sites on the water" which were described as particularly nice. Consider specific site location relative to amenities like bathrooms and water sources when booking rv sites around Russell.
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