2 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Country Aire Campgrounds permits pets in all accommodation types, including tent sites, RV spots, and cabins. Campers bringing dogs experience a family-oriented environment with extensive recreational amenities, including a pool, playground, and a pirate ship that children particularly enjoy. The campground maintains clean, warm bathrooms and enforces quiet hours to ensure a peaceful stay for all guests. Located seconds from the Deerfield River with a small brook running through the property, Country Aire offers a natural setting while still providing essential amenities like water hookups, electric hookups, sewer connections, and trash service. The owners are known for being knowledgeable about the local area and maintain well-kept facilities. Camping photos and user guides for Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts are available on The Dyrt.
Mohawk Trail State Forest Campground accommodates pets while offering proximity to Cold River for swimming and fishing opportunities. Bear-resistant food storage boxes are provided at each campsite, making it easier to manage pet food safely in an area known for black bear activity. The campground features multiple hiking trails that start directly from the property, providing convenient exercise options for dogs and their owners. Sites along the water are particularly desirable though closely spaced, while walk-in sites offer slightly more privacy. The campground is well-maintained with rangers cleaning bathrooms twice daily and selling firewood on site. The absence of cell phone service creates a true disconnect from urban life, though campers should be prepared for bugs, particularly gnats and ticks, by bringing appropriate protection for both themselves and their pets.
"Private, wooded sites with proximity to clean bathrooms/showers. We stayed at site #3 and it was a great location with an easy walking path to the bath house and privacy between sites."
"Wish all fellow campers with dogs would leash them at all times per the campground rules, and clean up after their dog(s). Very family friendly."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $17 - $35 / night
"We are very close to Berkshire East, in a small town of Shelburne Falls. This place is very quiet even with all the kids."
"We only live about 20 minutes away from this campground, we had a nice shady spot. The owners of this campground very friendly courteous and Knowledgeable of the local area."
"This campground is just off of Rt2 in the beautiful Berkshires of western Massachusetts. The campground is well kept, and quiet but the sites are very close together."
"This is a great campground located off of highway 2 in western Mass."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $17 - $75 / night
"There are quite a few hiking trails that are located just a short drive away from the site."
"We enjoyed a fun day at Mount Snow which is close by with restaurants and things to do in that area, as well as the fun town of Brattleboro in the other direction which is always a great place to visit"
"This campground is pretty centrally located with easy access to grocery stores, gas, and the highway. It is down a quiet road far enough that you do not hear any traffic noise."
"There are 3 nice and short trails, 2 with a great view and the other that is quite steep down to a swimming hole."
"This state forest campground offers large sites, some of them on a grassy open area or tucked into the woods."
"We camp with a pop up and reserved site 11, the orientation of the site did not work and we switched to site 10. 10 & 11 are connected by a path, good for people traveling in a group."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $17 - $60 / night
"Woodford State Park is situated between Wilmington and Bennington VT in the southern part of the Green Mountain National Forest."
"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."
"Beautiful surrounding area! Cons- swimming isn't allowed in the river! It's crystal clear and deep in spots right next to camp sites. Crushing blow that we couldn't play in it. Sites pretty tight."
"Close to highways."
"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. "
from $42 - $70 / night
ScoutIt was dark. I arrived after 7p. There were 3 rv camps already going on. All 3 had camp fires. Many fire rings for many groups. No hassles at all. It's off the beaten path but worth it. The first 4 camp sites were open. Made a fire. Ate some food. I got a good night sleep. Nothing ate me or attacked me so that's 5 star in my book.
ScoutAfter a busy few weeks, this was exactly the break we needed. The kids went swimming, we did some fishing, and everyone came home tired in a good way lol.
ScoutWhite Pines made a really good home base for our trip. We spent most of the days checking out different spots around northwest Connecticut and came back here in the evenings. Made dinner outside, had a fire, and just relaxed. The campground itself had everything we needed without having to make a bunch of extra trips into town.
ScoutWe brought our camper up for the weekend and the kids immediately wanted to go to the pool.😂 They also loved the fishing pond and exploring around the campground. There was plenty to keep them busy while we got some actual downtime.
ScoutOne thing I really liked was having wifi when we needed it. Nice to be able to check in on work and then put the phone away and enjoy the rest of the day.
ScoutNice campground with a good mix of activities. We went fishing one morning, spent the afternoon at the pool and had a fire that night. Pretty much a perfect camping day.
ScoutWe stayed in a cabin and it worked out perfectly for us. Spent the days exploring the area and came back in the evening to cook and hang out. Would definetly do it again.
ScoutGreat campground for families. Lots for the kids to do and plenty of places to just sit and relax.
ScoutWe came up for a few days and ended up spending way more time at the campground than we planned. The kids liked the pool and fishing pond, and we enjoyed having a fire at night. Nice little getaway.
Shelburne Falls is located in northwestern Massachusetts at around 360 feet of elevation within the Deerfield River valley. The area experiences distinct seasonal changes with warm summers reaching into the 80s and cold winters that drop below freezing. Camping seasons typically run from mid-May through mid-October, with peak foliage colors appearing in late September to mid-October when campsites fill quickly.
Hike Mt. Olga: The trail from Molly Stark State Park Campground is 1.7 miles round trip and rewards hikers with excellent views. "There's a fire tower at the top, which provides awesome views of the Green Mountains. It's also fun to explore the relics of the old Hogback Ski Resort," notes camper Tara S.
Visit a swimming hole: Cold River at Mohawk Trail State Forest Campground offers natural water recreation. "It is beautiful, lots of shade, and you can camp right beside the river!! Don't count on phone service, and no showers," according to camper Crissy H. The sites along the water provide a peaceful setting with the sound of rushing water.
Kayak or fish: Several nearby campgrounds offer water activities. D.A.R. State Forest Campground features both swimming and paddling options. "The lake was great for kayaking and fishing, although the boat launch is small and narrow so usually there is a wait to use it," shares Cynthia K. There's also a separate campers-only beach area for swimming.
Spacious sites: Many campers appreciate the room to spread out. At D.A.R. State Forest, sites are notably generous. "Site #44 is HUGELY HUGE. Seriously, you could put down three tents and a couple of campers and not feel crowded," explains Alan. The site includes multiple fire options including an adjustable grate for cooking.
True wilderness disconnect: The lack of connectivity is viewed as a positive by many visitors. "No cell reception for most carriers and there is no wi-fi," notes Cynthia K. about D.A.R. State Forest. This creates a genuine break from everyday life, allowing campers to focus on outdoor activities and relaxation.
Bear boxes at campsites: Mount Greylock State Reservation provides bear storage at each site. "The bear lockers are roomy and clean and could double as storage to keep items out of the rain," states Heidi R., who added that they "highly recommend reviewing being 'bear aware' as we had a sighting in our neighboring site."
Price considerations: Out-of-state campers may pay significantly more at some Massachusetts state parks. "I don't mind paying a little extra some places because of being out of state, but paying $54 a night for not even any hookups when MA residents pay $17 is insane," warns Lucy P. about D.A.R. State Forest.
Shower availability varies: At Savoy Mountain State Forest Campground, shower facilities are limited. "Only one shower stall per gender. The shower was absolutely nasty, and covered in mold," reports Kris M., though they added, "But, I don't go camping to shower, so it wasn't horrific for me."
Insect preparation: Come equipped for bugs, especially during summer months. At Savoy Mountain, "The bugs were awful, especially the gnats and I did see a large tick on my fire grill, so be prepared," warns Ryan A.
Best playground options: Country Aire Campgrounds offers family-friendly recreational features. "Great playground, pool and pirate ship. We were there with the Scouts and took up a huge grassy area with tents," shares camper Cindy. The campground also offers warm cinnamon buns in the morning.
Geocaching opportunities: D.A.R. State Forest offers activities beyond standard hiking. "We spent some time on the hiking trails and found plenty of geocaches, which was awesome," shares Cynthia K. This treasure-hunting activity can keep kids engaged on trails.
Family-friendly campground layouts: Some campgrounds specifically arrange sites to accommodate groups. At Mount Greylock, "A number of them have proximity to each other but not to the rest of the sites, making for a great multi-family gathering," explains Kiki W.
Access challenges: When heading to state parks, follow official directions rather than GPS. For Savoy Mountain, "Don't rely on GPS to get you there—it will put you on the wrong end of the park in the middle of a rural neighborhood," warns Bill K. He adds that "the park is so hard to find that not even a cell signal can get there."
Limited RV amenities: While some campgrounds permit RVs, hookups are scarce. "There are RV sites and there is a dump station/potable water fill station available at the park entrance, but no RV hook ups of any kind," notes Bill K. about Savoy Mountain State Forest.
Site selection for larger vehicles: At dog friendly campgrounds near Shelburne Falls, size constraints can be an issue. "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 see them all," shares Joe S. about D.A.R. State Forest.
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