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Best Campgrounds near Ashfield, MA

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The Ashfield area in western Massachusetts features several established campgrounds within 20 miles, including the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) State Forest Campground and Country Aire Campgrounds. These facilities accommodate various camping styles, from tent and RV camping to cabin rentals and glamping options. The nearby Mohawk Trail State Forest and Zoar Outdoor provide additional camping areas with riverfront access along the Deerfield River, while Peppermint Park Camping Resort offers tent and RV sites in a more elevated setting with mountain views.

Most campgrounds in the region operate seasonally from May through October, with limited availability during winter months. "Beautiful place to take the family tent camping. Public beach area is small but you can find your own quiet spot away from the crowd. Sites book up quick so reserve early!" noted one camper about DAR State Forest. Road access to most established campgrounds is suitable for passenger vehicles, though some sites have narrow parking areas that may challenge larger RVs. Cell service can be limited or nonexistent in parts of the region, particularly at DAR State Forest where several visitors mentioned no reception for most carriers. Advance reservations are strongly recommended during summer weekends and holiday periods.

Waterfront access represents a significant draw for many campgrounds near Ashfield. DAR State Forest provides both a public beach and a separate campers-only beach on Highland Lake, while facilities along the Deerfield River like Mohawk Park Campground offer opportunities for fishing, swimming, and tubing. A visitor to Mohawk Park noted, "You'll often see tubers floating by during the summer months!" Hiking trails are another popular amenity, with DAR State Forest featuring multiple well-maintained paths including a fire tower hike with panoramic views. Campers generally report clean facilities and spacious sites at most campgrounds, though some locations like Peppermint Park receive mixed reviews regarding staff friendliness. Many campgrounds offer amenities such as hot showers, picnic tables, and fire rings, with some providing additional features like pools, playgrounds, and camp stores.

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Best Camping Sites Near Ashfield, Massachusetts (163)

    1. Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) State Forest Campground

    10 Reviews
    Goshen, MA
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (413) 268-7098

    $17 - $35 / night

    "There is a campers only beach on upper highland lake that was easy walking distance from the campsite and fishing opportunities there as well."

    "Public beach area is small but you can find your own quiet spot away from the crowd. sites book up quick so reserve early!"

    2. Country Aire Campgrounds

    6 Reviews
    Shelburne Falls, MA
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (413) 625-2996

    "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."

    "We are very close to Berkshire East, in a small town of Shelburne Falls. This place is very quiet even with all the kids."

    3. Mohawk Trail State Forest Campground

    8 Reviews
    Drury, MA
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (413) 339-5504

    $17 - $75 / night

    "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."

    4. Mt. Greylock Campsite Park

    30 Reviews
    Lanesborough, MA
    23 miles
    +1 (413) 447-9419

    $40 - $70 / night

    "Great access to Mt Greylock and LOTS of hiking close by. Staff was so accommodating-always willing to spend time giving recommendations."

    "Great family atmosphere w very positive neighbors and owners... Fantastic. 5 stars"

    5. Northampton / Springfield KOA

    12 Reviews
    Southampton, MA
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (413) 527-9862

    "We stayed in the cabins and they were clean, and we liked our proximity to the pool."

    "I’m more of a quite, in-the-middle-of-nowhere kind of camper, so I tend to shy away from commercial campgrounds, but it was easier for me to commute from the KOA than from home when work was crazy because"

    6. Mohawk Park Campground & Restaurant

    5 Reviews
    Charlemont, MA
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (413) 339-4470

    "Pros:

    • ****Location is excellent It's right on the Mohawk Trail, Rt 2 in northwestern Massachusetts."

    "Sites are close by with little to no shade. This is a great spot for relaxing by a fire with the river to keep you zen. Great for tubing and kayaking. The owners were nice in my experience."

    7. Zoar Outdoor

    3 Reviews
    Charlemont, MA
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (413) 339-4010

    8. Peppermint Park Camping Resort

    3 Reviews
    Plainfield, MA
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (413) 634-5385

    $42 / night

    "We had season sites all around us with only a few of them occupied so it was pretty quiet in our section. Sites are a bit closer together than we prefer, but do have trees and brush in between."

    9. Savoy Mountain State Forest Campground

    8 Reviews
    Florida, MA
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (413) 663-8469

    $17 - $60 / night

    "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."

    10. Sperry Road Campground — Mount Greylock State Reservation

    15 Reviews
    New Ashford, MA
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (413) 499-4262

    $8 - $35 / night

    "We arrived at the shelter and there were some campers we greeted and then we pitched a tent nearby (vincinity camping allowed)."

    "The site was clean, dry, and a nice walk off the main trail. The staff was friendly as well. We hikes around during the days and saw some spectacular views."

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  • 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.

  • Lorraine H.
    Sep. 2, 2025

    Aqua Vista Valley Campgrounds

    2 month stay started July

    It's ok great water views stuff for kids to do every weekend it's the seasonal campers that make it not fun at times u have some very friendly then others that are noisy judging ,parting witch parting really ain't problem until ur not watching ur kids or being loud at times I give it a 7 out of 10

  • 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.

  • M
    Aug. 26, 2025

    Aqua Vista Valley Campgrounds

    kids always have a blast!

    We went for the Halloween event, and the kids had a great day and evening! They really enjoyed trick or treating!!!

  • Nicole G.
    Aug. 24, 2025

    Tolland State Forest Campground

    Great Lakeside Campground

    This was only my second camping trip ever (and first tent camping) so grain of salt here - We had a great time at Tolland. The site was spacious and equipped with a bear box, fire ring, and picnic table. The ground at the site was large gravel which was not great in the tent, but walking around it looks like most sites are more dirt and pine needles.

    The swimming area is small but sandy, great for kids, and my daughter loved thethe campfire and nature talk given on Saturday night by park staff.

  • 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.

Guide to Ashfield

Camping near Ashfield, Massachusetts, offers a great mix of beautiful nature and cozy campgrounds. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a fun family adventure, there are plenty of options to explore.

What to do:

  • Hiking: There are many trails nearby, including those at October Mountain State Forest. One visitor 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, the October Mountain State Forest is close to the Housatonic River, which is great for catch and release. A camper noted, "This campground is very close to the Housatonic (catch and release only!)"
  • Swimming: Many campgrounds, like Emerald Lake State Park, have lovely lakes for swimming. One family shared, "The lake and beach is lovely, clean, and the water is warm and clear."

What campers like:

  • Spacious sites: Campers appreciate the roomy sites at places like Mt. Greylock Campsite Park. A reviewer said, "The camp sites were well shaded and spacious."
  • Friendly staff: Many visitors rave about the welcoming atmosphere. At Woodford State Park Campground, one camper mentioned, "Friendly staff, very clean bathrooms, nice campsites."
  • Clean facilities: Cleanliness is a big plus. A camper at Jamaica State Park Campground noted, "The bathrooms were beautiful! The nicest I've seen yet."

What you should know:

  • No same-day reservations: Some campgrounds, like October Mountain State Forest, require reservations in advance. One frustrated camper said, "First off no same day reservations or walk ups allowed."
  • Limited cell service: Many areas have poor cell reception. A visitor at Monadnock State Park Campground mentioned, "No cell/data service. I wish this were clearer on their website."
  • Mosquitoes can be a problem: Be prepared for bugs, especially in warmer months. A camper at Wells State Park Campground warned, "The mosquitoes here were something out of a Soviet lab."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Kid-friendly activities: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds and safe biking areas. One parent at Jamaica State Park Campground said, "The kids were able to safely ride bikes on the camp roads."
  • Plan for rainy days: Bring games and activities for indoor fun. A family at Emerald Lake State Park appreciated having a lean-to during a rainy weekend.
  • Explore local attractions: Check out nearby towns for dining and shopping. A visitor at Emerald Lake State Park mentioned, "Manchester was an easy 10-minute drive away for provisioning."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check site accessibility: Some campgrounds have tricky access roads. A reviewer at Wells State Park Campground noted, "The driveway to site 38 was a mess. Tree limbs and brush invaded the drive."
  • Look for amenities: Make sure the campground has the facilities you need. A camper at Woodford State Park Campground appreciated, "Showers and toilets are in excellent shape and clean."
  • Be prepared for fees: Some campgrounds charge extra for non-residents. A visitor at October Mountain State Forest mentioned, "It cost me $52 because I am not a Massachusetts resident, per night."

Camping near Ashfield, Massachusetts, has something for everyone. With beautiful parks and friendly communities, you're sure to have a memorable experience!

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Ashfield, MA?

According to TheDyrt.com, Ashfield, MA offers a wide range of camping options, with 163 campgrounds and RV parks near Ashfield, MA and 17 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Ashfield, MA?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Ashfield, MA is Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) State Forest Campground with a 4.1-star rating from 10 reviews.

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

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 17 free dispersed camping spots near Ashfield, MA.

What parks are near Ashfield, MA?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 18 parks near Ashfield, MA that allow camping, notably Tully Lake and Townshend Lake.

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