Best Campgrounds near Springfield, MA

I want to start out by saying I've been coming to Country Aire Campground for over 15 years. I truly love this place for many reasons. However, I recently camped there and that was the last time for me. Not only was the campground a complete mess, the employees were pissy about it. Like damn, it's not the campers fault. Don't take it out on us. We are your paying customers. Drop the attitude.Thankfully I brought a rake, and took care of the site.(You guys are welcome by the way.. gez!) I also believe that Lisa(office manager- she usually answers phones) needs to retire. She's getting worse and worse every year. She snaps at everyone for the littlest question or comment. Her customer service SUCKS! Country Aire supports Trump and tried to hide it. Upon my arrival on Thursday there was a Trump lawn sign on the property. Absolutely heartbreaking to see that, I disregarded it as I don't like to bring politics into everything. However, They literally moved the sign the next day. What the hell? Don't pretend. It makes you look even shittier than supporting that POS! There was an RV group there this weekend and several of them were also Trump supporters and were not shy about it at all.(Maybe that's why country aire left their Trump sign up to begin with?) The group was rude as hell. Just because you have a MAGA hat and a million dollar motor home does NOT make you better than the rest. As with any business, keep politics and religion out of it. You dont know WHO is camping at your campground. Nor do you know who you're offending. I'd love to continue coming to Country Aire but morally I just can't support this business any longer. It's a damn shame because I recommended this campground all the time. Tooooo many things went wrong this weekend and after 15 years I will no longer be camping at country aire.

We had an incredible stay at Douglas Forest RV Resort! From the moment we arrived, we were blown away by how peaceful and well-maintained everything was. The RV sites are spacious and easy to navigate, with full hookups and strong Wi-Fi— a big plus for us since we work remotely on the road. What really sets this place apart is the location. You’re literally steps away from Douglas State Forest, which made morning hikes and evening strolls absolutely magical. It’s pet-friendly too, and our dog loved the wooded trails and open areas. The staff was super friendly and helpful, and the camp store had everything we needed. Even though the recreation area is still being built, the amenities already in place more than made up for it. We’re already planning our next trip for summer when the pool opens! If you’re looking for a relaxing spot that blends nature with convenience, look no further. Douglas Forest RV Resort is a true hidden gem!

General: There are three sections to this campground: five canoe sites; 16 sites including one cabin behind the ranger station and what I would assume is the main section with 61 sites. Some sites have water and electric hookups, but the majority of the sites have no utilities. Note: Pets are not allowed at this campground!

Site Quality: We arrived in the rain after the Ranger station had closed and circled the main section several times trying to find the site with the least amount of water. We did not know until the next morning when we went to pay that we ended up in an ADA-accessible site. It was not marked in any way and I’m guessing that the only reason it was designated as such was its proximity to the restrooms. All sites appeared level and even though they were supposed to have gravel pads, they were mostly a mix of dirt (or mud) and grass with a little gravel. 

Bath/Shower House: In the main section, there is a very large and clean indoor bathhouse with free showers. Did not use the shower so cannot comment. Appreciated that there was immediate hot water at the sinks. The other two sections have vault toilets. 

Activities/Amenities: In season there is swimming, but the beach is very small. Fishing, canoeing, and kayaking are also popular. There are also some trails for walking/hiking, a basketball hoop, a dump station, and recycling. 

This was an overnight stay for us but the rate for out-of-state campers, while higher than for residents, was reasonable at $30. We would return to this campground.