The Uxbridge area sits in Worcester County with terrain that transitions from the rolling New England uplands to broad river valleys. Most campgrounds near Uxbridge, Massachusetts operate between mid-April and October, with nightly temperatures dropping into the 40s in spring and fall. Sites near Aldrich Mill Pond and other waterways offer water-based recreation combined with nearby woodland trails.
What to do
Disc golf at state parks: West Thompson Lake Campground features disc golf courses within the park boundaries. "There is a nice beach for children. The water was warm and clean. You can kayak or canoe. The dogs cannot go on the beach, but they can go in the boats," notes Jessica W.
Explore historic attractions: Located near Normandy Farms Campground, campers can visit historic sites. "You are just five miles from Gillette Stadium (home of the New England Patriots) and Patriot Place (a hub for shopping and dining). About a mile from the campground is Foxboro State Park where you will find 20+ miles of hiking trails," shares Nancy W.
Fishing in local waters: Multiple ponds and lakes provide fishing opportunities. At Charlie Brown Campground, "We all park around this Pavilion. IT is well kept, kids are entertained by parents and fishing etc," explains Sandie B.
What campers like
Spacious sites: Many campgrounds offer well-spaced sites for privacy. "Sites were well spaced and provided some privacy depending on your site choice. Grounds were well kept, bathrooms were very clean with hot showers (bring quarters, $1.50 for 6mins)," according to Nick P. from George Washington State Campground.
Waterfront access: Several campgrounds feature direct water access. Taylor B. from Bowdish Lake Camping Area reports, "This is a nice family campground. We're at site Red 24 and it's very secluded and flat. This site is right next to the state park that's nearby, so it's fairly quiet."
Yurt options: Yurt camping near Uxbridge, Massachusetts is available at several locations. "The yurts are beautiful," mentions Jean T. about Wells State Park Campground, which provides yurt accommodations with modern amenities.
What you should know
Site selection matters: Different sites offer varying levels of privacy and convenience. "We chose site #39 online, based on proximity to bath house (at least, it looked that way on the map). No pictures of individual campsites on the ReserveAmerica booking site, so we were kind of winging it," shares Jen V. about Wells State Park Campground.
Additional fees: Some campgrounds have extra charges beyond the base rate. According to Stanley K. about Bowdish Lake Camping Area, "We went for a weekend only so we weren't there long but everything was great. The site was very secluded and very large which was awesome!"
Seasonal considerations: Campgrounds have different operating seasons. West Thompson Lake Campground typically runs from "May 16 to September 6," while George Washington State Campground operates from "mid April to Columbus Day."
Tips for camping with families
Water recreation options: Multiple ponds and lakes support family activities. At West Thompson Lake Campground, Cynthia K. notes, "We've camped here twice so far and can't wait to be back, This campground is very small and quiet, but the lake and adjoining river offer hours of fun for small craft."
Playground access: Several campgrounds maintain play areas for children. "There is a really long list of amenities for this campground...playground, horse shoe pits, baseball diamond, volleyball, fishing pond, shuffleboard, disk golf, and probably a few more things I missed," describes Nancy W. about Normandy Farms Campground.
Seasonal activities: Many campgrounds offer scheduled events. "We were here a couple years ago and told everyone we knew about it in the PNW never knowing if our big road trips would have us near Foxboro again. Kids and adults alike love it. It's the kind of place summer camping trip memories are made of. 4 pools, fishing pond, lodge, trivia night, soccer, baseball, softball and frisbee golf," shares Jennifer H.
Tips from RVers
Electrical considerations: Power limitations exist at some campgrounds. At one location, Tara N. reports, "The electrical is the worst part. It constantly fluctuates and if you have a surge protector it will turn everything off in your camper to keep it safe. The electrical could not run our air conditioner and we had 30 amp power."
Site leveling: Check site topography before arrival. One camper at Wells State Park noted, "Not all sites are level," while another mentioned "a steep, narrow driveway" that made setup challenging.
Dump station access: For yurt camping near Uxbridge, Massachusetts with an RV, note that Charlie Brown Campground offers "two dump stations" that make "leaving on time a non-issue," according to Michael, who also mentioned a late checkout option for $5 extra.
