Best Campgrounds near Templeton, MA

The north central Massachusetts area surrounding Templeton features several established campgrounds with varying accommodation options. Lake Dennison Recreation Area Campground and Otter River State Forest provide developed camping within 10 miles of Templeton, with both tent and RV sites available. Tully Lake Recreation Area offers more primitive tent-only sites with walk-in or boat-in access, while private campgrounds like Pine Acres Family Camping Resort provide cabin camping and glamping alternatives. Most campgrounds in this region operate seasonally from late spring through early fall, with Otter River State Forest typically open from mid-May to mid-October.

Many state-managed campgrounds require advance reservations, particularly for weekend stays during summer months. The region experiences typical New England seasonal variations with warm summers and cold, snowy winters that limit camping opportunities. Most camping areas close completely during winter, with no year-round options available directly in Templeton. Cell service can be spotty to non-existent in parts of the area, particularly at Tully Lake where visitors should download maps beforehand. Picnic tables and fire rings are standard at most sites, though fire restrictions may apply during dry periods. A camper noted that "this campground is clean and well kept. Lots of families here. Swimming in a pond or a short drive to a bigger lake (camping pass covers both). One of my favorites. It's kind of a hidden gem in north central Massachusetts."

The mixed-use campgrounds in the region typically offer access to water recreation, with several featuring swimming areas, fishing spots, and boat launches. Lake Dennison and Tully Lake provide waterfront sites that tend to book quickly during peak season. Campers report high satisfaction with hiking opportunities, particularly at Tully Lake where trails lead to Doane's Falls, a series of five waterfalls accessible from the campground. Several state forest campgrounds provide shower facilities and flush toilets, though amenities vary significantly between locations. Most campgrounds prohibit alcohol consumption, which is strictly enforced in Massachusetts state parks. One visitor described Tully Lake as a "carry in" campground where "you park at the entrance, register with Ranger. Large wooden wheelbarrows are provided to bring your gear to your camp site. This means no noise or disturbances from cars entering your camp sites."

Best Camping Sites Near Templeton, Massachusetts (135)

    1. Lake Dennison Recreation Area Campground

    14 Reviews
    Foster Lake, OR
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (978) 297-1609

    $17 - $35 / night

    "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."

    "As a caveat, waterfront in this instance was more of a water view as the lake was on the other side of the campground road and a large open area with trees."

    2. Otter River State Forest

    14 Reviews
    Baldwinville, MA
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (978) 939-8962

    $17 - $55 / night

    "Swimming in a pond or a short drive to a bigger lake (camping pass covers both). One of my favorites. It's kind of a hidden gem in north central Massachusetts."

    "I loved it here, it was a great little campground for massachusetts"

    3. Tully Lake Recreation Area (MA) — Tully Lake

    9 Reviews
    Royalston, MA
    10 miles
    +1 (978) 249-9150

    $40 / night

    "Tully Lake Campground is located in Royalston, MA, which is a northern part of Central Massachusetts, near the New Hampshire border."

    "Volleyball and horseshoes are near the entrance. You may purchase firewood. The bathrooms offer flush toilets and a single shower on each site, plus a dishwashing sink outside."

    4. Pine Acres Family Camping Resort

    15 Reviews
    Rutland, MA
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (508) 882-9509

    $70 - $115 / night

    "Miles and miles of country/forests surrounding pine acres, however pulling in you’ll soon realize how much goes on inside the campground."

    "Although the tent sites are a distance from anything, the main areas of the campground are fantastic. With a full calendar of events (some free, some cost $) you will never be bored."

    5. Gilson Pond Area Campground — Monadnock State Park

    19 Reviews
    Jaffrey, NH
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 532-2416

    $29 - $35 / night

    "Campsites are well shaded but if you have an RV take the time to rent an RV site otherwise backing in will put you in and awkward position as the mixed use “standard” sites are oriented towards tent camping"

    "The campsite is big and away from another site. You can easilly access to hiking trails. The staff there are friendly and helpful. It's definitely a plus."

    6. Woodmore Family Campground and RV Park

    6 Reviews
    Rindge, NH
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 899-3362

    $42 - $65 / night

    "Lake access with kayaks , some local hiking. Major grocery store nearby along with Walmart."

    "the rules but everybody does and it's a good experience, everyone is very friendly the owners are wonderful people and super friendly very helpful it's clean they offer a lot of stuff to do right on a lake"

    7. Camp Coldbrook Golf & RV Resorts

    4 Reviews
    Barre, MA
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (978) 355-2090

    $28 - $58 / night

    "The campground was large enough to tire out the dogs walking around, staff was friendly, helpful and welcoming!"

    8. Spacious Skies Minute Man

    28 Reviews
    Ayer, MA
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (978) 772-0042

    $39 - $999 / night

    "The pool is huge and clean and there is a ton of seating around. The shop has everything you could need. There are horseshoes, can jam, basketball, and bocce. There’s a playground and a rec room."

    "Easily accessible by car to shopping, groceries, etc. but no hiking or good walking paths from the campground."

    9. Pout and Trout

    4 Reviews
    Hubbardston, MA
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (774) 441-3248

    "This campground is located near two beautiful disc golf courses and the reason we stayed. The campground itself was fantastic, the owner at the front building was very helpful and so sweet."

    10. The Pine Campground

    7 Reviews
    Ashby, MA
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (978) 386-7702

    "Small river/ brook rind behind the campground.   Some shots have nice sound of river right behind the sites.  No pond or pool for swimming."

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Recent Reviews near Templeton, MA

599 Reviews of 135 Templeton Campgrounds


  • Lin C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 10, 2025

    Spacious Skies French Pond

    Best Camp in the area

    I am enjoying this camp still, even after 6 months. Management is wonderful and attentive. They take great care of the whole camp and us campers. Fun events are scheduled on the regular!

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 2, 2025

    Ashuelot River Campground

    Nice ‘n Easy campground

    We stayed for 3 days off season so not busy. Sites located along the river are wooded, field sites are very open great for seeing the stars at night. Sites have fire rings with excellent airflow for good burning with low smoke. Hook ups are in great condition for power, water, sewer. Showers and bath house on site. Laundry and game room at office area. Office staff was very helpful and they’re open later into the day til 7 PM. Good firewood and large bundle delivered for $15 to your site. We passed over this site on our first trip to the area but are glad we came here and we’re planning to return. Follow the website directions to get here as there are covered bridges in the area with low Clearance and low weight limits.

  • Rae-Ann W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 29, 2025

    Ashuelot River Campground

    Another great trip to Ashuelot River Campground

    We spent another great weekend at the Ashuelot River Campground. We recently purchased a new-to-us camper and wanted to get in a trip or two before putting it away for the winter. This was our 2nd visit to Ashuelot.

    We were in site 59, a pull-through with water and 30/50 amp service. The site was level and easy to get into and park. We were in a fully wooded area on the left side of the campground, which we prefer. They have sites located in fully open areas, as well as some that are partially wooded and have river access. There is a nice mix.

    Having good weather, we took a lazy tube ride from one side of the campground to the other. It has been quite dry in the area, so they are experiencing a drought. However, a little rain in the week got the river moving a bit. We were able to enjoy a nice, slow drift around the campground.

    We thoroughly enjoyed our time again and will definitely be back.

  • Rachael K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 22, 2025

    Gus's Gardens Camping

    Nice weekend getaway

    This place was really nice. Easy to pull our 20ft camper in. Two minutes drive to the very cute town of Wilmington. Good places to eat there. The campsite was really private. Had a picnic table and fire pit. The pond was sweet and the Deerfield Valley Trail is right off the campsite. We would definitely like to stay there again.

  • Mindie C.
    Sep. 20, 2025

    Hanscom AFB FamCamp

    Great stop

    Lovely campground. Clean, good WiFi. Kind campers. Will be back

  • Michael
    Sep. 20, 2025

    The Quarry Campground

    The Quarry Campground

    Very quiet. At night all you can hear is the crackling of the campfire.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 18, 2025

    Woodmore Family Campground and RV Park

    Good Campground

    Stayed for over a week off season , mid September. Very quiet during the week , weekend is Party Time when the gang pulls in on Friday Night. Very loud until after 10:00 on Friday / Saturday. 50 percent or more is seasonal camp sites. Sites in back are ok with trees and different levels. Sites are a little closer than I usually find. Neighbors are very considerate on site privacy. Owners are exceptionally helpful and work hard to keep the site functioning and clean. Coin operated showers with hot water, mostly nice and clean except after a crowd gets packed and checks out Sunday AM. Laundry room takes quarters for machines. Small store at office which was open every day. Game room with wi fi. Pool , playground , volleyball area. Good size wood bundle for $10 , delivered directly to your site. Lake access with kayaks , some local hiking. Major grocery store nearby along with Walmart.

  • 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.


Guide to Templeton

Camping near Templeton, Massachusetts, offers a variety of beautiful spots for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a family-friendly adventure, there are plenty of campgrounds to explore.

What to do

  • Hiking and Trails: Many campgrounds have access to scenic trails. For instance, at Pawtuckaway State Park Campground, visitors enjoy "lots of great spots on the water" and "easy to put a kayak in from." This makes it perfect for both hiking and water activities.
  • Swimming and Beaches: Campgrounds like Normandy Farms Campground feature family-friendly beaches. One reviewer mentioned, "The camp store and beach are great," highlighting the fun for kids and adults alike.
  • Wildlife Watching: At Bear Brook State Park Campground, you can spot various wildlife. A camper noted, "You know you have neighbors all around, but you aren’t tripping over each other," making it a great spot for nature lovers.

What campers like

  • Spacious Sites: Campers appreciate the large, private sites. One visitor at Greenfield State Park Campground said, "All sites are very private," which is a big plus for those seeking solitude.
  • Clean Facilities: Clean bathrooms and showers are a must for many. A reviewer at Woodford State Park Campground praised the "beautiful bathrooms" and "very clean" facilities, making for a comfortable stay.
  • Friendly Staff: Campers often mention the helpfulness of campground staff. At Mt. Greylock Campsite Park, one guest noted, "Pat and Gordon are incredibly welcoming hosts," which adds to the overall experience.

What you should know

  • No Electric Hookups: Many campgrounds, like Lorraine Park Campground, do not offer electric hookups. A camper mentioned, "There are some RV sites with hookups but not many," so plan accordingly.
  • Pet Policies: If you're bringing a furry friend, check the pet policies. At Pawtuckaway State Park Campground, pets are allowed on trails but not in the campground or beach area during summer.
  • Crowded Weekends: Expect busier conditions on weekends. A visitor at Greenfield State Park Campground noted, "The weekend was packed!" so consider going during the week for a quieter experience.

Tips for camping with families

  • Kid-Friendly Activities: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds and organized activities. At Normandy Farms Campground, one parent said, "It has so many things for the kids to do," making it a great choice for families.
  • Safety Precautions: Be mindful of ticks, especially in wooded areas. A camper at Bear Brook State Park Campground warned, "Watch for that," after their dog got covered in ticks.
  • Plan for Meals: Bring snacks and meals, as some campgrounds may not have stores nearby. A visitor at Woodford State Park Campground suggested stocking up before arriving, as "stuff is expensive at the corner stores."

Tips from RVers

  • Leveling Blocks: Be prepared for uneven sites. A reviewer at Normandy Farms Campground mentioned needing "plenty of leveling blocks" for their RV.
  • Dump Stations: Check for dump stations before you go. At Lorraine Park Campground, a camper noted, "The dump station is clean," which is essential for RV travelers.
  • Cell Service: Some campgrounds may have limited cell service. A visitor at Mt. Greylock Campsite Park mentioned decent service, but it's good to check ahead.

Camping near Templeton, Massachusetts, offers a mix of adventure and relaxation. With these tips and insights, you're all set for a great outdoor experience!

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Templeton, MA?

According to TheDyrt.com, Templeton, MA offers a wide range of camping options, with 135 campgrounds and RV parks near Templeton, MA and 2 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Templeton, MA?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Templeton, MA is Lake Dennison Recreation Area Campground with a 4.6-star rating from 14 reviews.

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

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 2 free dispersed camping spots near Templeton, MA.

What parks are near Templeton, MA?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 15 parks near Templeton, MA that allow camping, notably Tully Lake and Edward MacDowell Lake.