Camping options within 40 miles of Still River, Massachusetts include both primitive and full-service sites. The area lies at the intersection of several state forests with elevation ranging between 300-500 feet, creating varied terrain for campers seeking different experiences. During peak summer months, temperatures average 75-85°F with nighttime lows in the 60s, requiring proper ventilation for RV campers.
What to do
Fishing opportunities: Tuxbury Pond RV Campground provides direct access to a boating pond with catch-and-release fishing. "We had a nice time here. Camped with a whole bunch of friends. This place has all of the amenities including countless outdoor activities... Swimming, fishing, hiking, climbing (near by), biking," notes a reviewer at Pine Acres Resort.
Historic sites exploration: Several campgrounds serve as convenient bases for visiting Revolutionary-era attractions. "Concord is only 30 minute drive away with two full days of revolutionary historic sites, and famous people home tours such as Louisa May Alcott. Lots of good coffee spots and restaurants in historic downtown Concord," reports a camper at Spacious Skies Minute Man.
Golfing options: Camp Coldbrook offers a 9-hole golf course though reviewers note "the 9 hole course is more weeds than course" and "the greens have not been cared for in 10+ years." For a better maintained course, campers can visit Hidden Valley RV Park which features both 9 and 18-hole options with a pro shop and golf cart rentals.
What campers like
Pool facilities: Most campgrounds in the region offer swimming pools as alternatives to natural water features. "The pool, playground, bathrooms, and basketball court were all open and well maintained. We really enjoyed our stay!" shares one visitor to Sandy Beach Campground.
Clean restrooms: Campground bathroom quality varies significantly throughout the region. "Friendly staff, clean bathrooms, clean grounds, gated campground with card key access in/out of the grounds," reports a camper at Tuxbury Pond RV Campground, though they noted "No hot water for showers" as a drawback.
Site spacing: Woodmore Family Campground receives praise for its reasonable site sizes. "The sites are level and a decent size with a picnic table, fire pit, shaded by the tall pines," mentions a reviewer. In contrast, Minute Man Campground reviews indicate "Sites are a bit on the smaller side and not very private" despite having "good level site water and electric."
What you should know
WiFi connectivity: Internet access varies widely among rv sites near Still River, Massachusetts. "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," notes a camper at Douglas Forest RV Resort, though another reviewer disputes this claim.
Seasonal population: Many campgrounds have substantial numbers of long-term residents which affects the atmosphere. "This is primarily a seasonal/long-term resident park rather than a traditional camping resort. The site composition includes many permanent residents, which creates more of a residential community feel," observes a reviewer at Douglas Forest.
Reservation requirements: At Woodmore Family Campground, a camper explains: "It's great, although I was leery because of the rules they are not strict at all, you have to follow the rules but everybody does and it's a good experience." Most campgrounds require reservations, especially during summer months.
Tips for camping with families
Activity options: Family-friendly amenities vary significantly between campgrounds. "There are 2 pools (closed for the season during our stay), pavilion, activities/entertainment, fairly quiet during quiet hours, laundromat, playground, dog park, boating pond, Horse shoe & Basketball court," lists a visitor to Tuxbury Pond.
Entertainment scheduling: Check ahead for campground events that might affect your stay. "Within the hr, there was a large canopy tent set up right in between us & the bathrooms that we were now much closer to & there was a band setting up for their afternoon show," recalls a Tuxbury Pond camper who unexpectedly found their tent site surrounded by a comedy show setup.
Playground access: Beach Rose RV Park offers family-friendly facilities within walking distance of beaches. "Cute little campground about a mile from the beach. Clean and friendly staff. Kid friendly," notes one reviewer, while another adds, "We rode bikes to Salisbury Beach and my young adult son rode his longboard to the beach."
Tips from RVers
Site leveling challenges: RV sites near Still River require careful assessment for leveling needs. "The site had very long grass, bare rock and mud. It was not a site we would have wanted to stay on any longer than the one night," reports an RV camper at Hidden Valley RV Park.
Electrical reliability: Several campgrounds have reported power issues. "The electrical system has claimed countless rv components and 2 total losses. Instead of fixing it, they simply run generators for years. If you go take every precaution from the electrical," warns a reviewer at Camp Coldbrook Golf & RV Resorts.
Hookup positioning: Pay attention to utility placement when reserving an RV site. "The water and electric were between our site and the next on one side and sewer between our site and the one on the other side. This made it difficult to place our trailer on the slanted site and reach all services," notes a camper at Hidden Valley RV Park, highlighting a common challenge at older campgrounds around Still River.
