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Best Cabin Camping near Wales, MA

402 Reviews

Several cabin camping options surround Wales, Massachusetts, providing both rustic and modern rental accommodations within established campgrounds. Wells State Park Campground in nearby Sturbridge features basic cabins with electricity and beds, while Thousand Trails Sturbridge offers more developed cabin rentals with private bathrooms and kitchenettes. Pine Lake RV Resort & Cottages provides over 200 cabin sites with water and electric hookups. Most cabins include picnic tables and fire rings for outdoor cooking and dining. "The cabin was beautiful and rustic, and outfitted with cookware, dishes, a Bluetooth capable radio, essentials like coffee for purchase, books and a shovel for the snow," notes one visitor describing their winter cabin stay.

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Charlie Brown Campground in Eastford, Connecticut, approximately 30 minutes from Wales, offers family-sized cabins with varied amenities. Most cabins require advance reservations, particularly during peak summer months from May through October when many campgrounds operate at full capacity. Pet policies vary by location, with Wells State Park and Sturbridge RV Resort allowing pets in select cabins. A camper noted that Mystic KOA cabins are "cute and clean and furnished with linens, cookware, utensils, kitchen essentials, keurig coffee maker/pods, and full-sized fridge."

Most cabin rentals include beds with mattresses but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities vary widely between properties - from basic fire rings to fully equipped kitchens with refrigerators and cooking equipment. Brialee Family Campground and Sutton Falls Camping Area maintain on-site markets for basic provisions, though these may have limited hours during off-peak seasons. Visitors staying at more remote cabins should plan to bring groceries from larger towns like Sturbridge or Stafford Springs. Firewood is available for purchase at most cabin campgrounds, with restrictions against bringing outside wood due to invasive species concerns.

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Best Cabin Sites Near Wales, Massachusetts (55)

    1. Wells State Park Campground

    16 Reviews
    Sturbridge, MA
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (508) 347-9257

    $17 - $55 / night

    "Wells State Park camp grounds recently got new bathrooms and they are so clean! The campsites are a nice size to drive your car up to and still have ample tent/picnic table/fire space."

    "Beautiful campground in a nice central location nearby several nice towns in Central Massachusetts."

    2. Brialee Family Campground

    14 Reviews
    Ashford, CT
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (800) 303-2267

    $25 - $150 / night

    "Tent sites available but mostly RV/Campers. WiFi in common areas isn’t great so if you’re planning on working during some down time, this isn’t the place. Nice hiking around the area."

    "They provide a store with all the essentials, a game room, laundry room, Rec hall, and multiple bathhouses throughout the Campground."

    3. Thousand Trails Sturbridge

    6 Reviews
    Westville Lake, MA
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "The manager was able to give me a great campsite away from all of the RVs and cabins. It was right at the entrance however you did have to hike up a short 50ft hill to get to the site."

    "We had a great time relaxing around the campfire with another family. The playground was a hit for our kids!"

    4. Charlie Brown Campground

    8 Reviews
    Eastford, CT
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (860) 974-0142

    "The grounds were clean, the playground was nice, and the people were all friendly. "

    "We all park around this Pavillon.  IT is well kept, kids are entertained by parents and fishing etc.  Parties are present but they have quiet hour and it seems to be obeyed."

    5. Mineral Springs Family Campgrounds

    2 Reviews
    Stafford Springs, CT
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (860) 684-2993

    "Got a last minute spot on a Friday evening with privacy and amenities (usually you cant even find a tent spot during peak season on a Friday). Great place, we will be coming back often!"

    6. George Washington State Campground

    25 Reviews
    Pascoag, RI
    26 miles
    +1 (401) 568-6700

    $18 - $75 / night

    "Tons of hiking trails. Picnic tables and fire pit at each site. The folks a few miles down the road by the rotary sell giant piles of wood for $10. They do not have an on site store or sell firewood."

    "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)."

    7. West Thompson Lake Campground

    8 Reviews
    Grosvenor Dale, CT
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (860) 923-3121

    $15 - $30 / night

    "Very convenient to have the elevated space to sleep and store items in."

    "centrally located bathrooms/showers basketball court, playground and ampitheatre to keep the kids busy. hiking trails galore, disk golf, and swimming nearby. so fun!"

    8. Pine Acres Family Camping Resort

    15 Reviews
    Rutland, MA
    22 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."

    "They have everything from go-kart/kayak rentals to mini-golf/arcade, but it all costs extra on top of the camp ground being pretty pricey, @80$/night for a tent site."

    9. Pine Lake Rv Resort & Cottages sturbridge mass

    1 Review
    Sturbridge, MA
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (508) 347-9570

    10. Sutton Falls Camping Area

    6 Reviews
    Manchaug, MA
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (508) 865-3898

    $40 - $65 / night

    "I can only speak for the camping on this peninsula/land, but the rest of the sites looked cozy, family-friendly, and fun. Cabins and RV sites across the lake, along with beaches for swimming."

    "Had a great time, kids had a blast with the boat rentals and fishing.
    Saw they have 2 yurts for rent as well."

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402 Reviews of 55 Wales Campgrounds

  • Rachel P.
    Jun. 12, 2022

    Mystic KOA

    Awesome Sunsets at the Mystic KOA

    Didn’t quite feel like camping, but it was still a lovely weekend away at the Mystic KOA. We decided to head down to check out the aquarium and stayed at a deluxe cabin. It was cute and clean and furnished with linens, cookware, utensils, kitchen essentials, keurig coffee maker/pods, and full-sized fridge. Only complaint was an odd, musty smell we couldn’t quite figure out.

    The grounds are large with vast amounts of space. Be forewarned that it’s right off of 95, and the sound definitely carries. Trees are sparse in areas, but the sunsets were a nice trade off. Amenities seemed nice from what we could tell - cool outdoor movie screen, pools and playground, though we certainly didn’t get to enjoy these things in February.

  • K
    May. 30, 2022

    Cold brook Campground and Resort

    Shaded Sites

    Grounds well kept. Shaded sites. Quiet areas in lower roads with mostly seasonal. Reasonable cost. 30 amp only. Many full hookups. Pet friendly.

  • Rachel P.
    Jun. 15, 2022

    Getaway Machimoodus

    First Time Glamper!

    Getaway is fabulous! My first glamping experience was a winner! Machimoodus is one of the newest outposts just outside Boston and NYC. My bf and I went during one of the snowiest weekends all winter, but it was completely worth it!

    First of all, the huge picture window in the cabin is AMAZING. It is just so rejuvenating waking up to freshly fallen snow on the trees - corny I know, but 100% accurate. The cabin was beautiful and rustic, and outfitted with cookware, dishes, a Bluetooth capable radio, essentials like coffee for purchase, books and a shovel for the snow.

    Since the outpost was new, the fire pit was brand new, and despite the snow, we were able to cook on it. Very easy to use.

    Only critiques would be the lackluster water pressure in the shower and how icy the walkway leading up from the driveway got in the cold weather. The water pressure was a small price to pay, however, and the icy walkway is resolved easily enough wearing micro-spikes.

    I can’t recommend enough. It can be a pricy excursion, but the outposts are established in very beautiful settings. I cannot wait to check out more!

  • Linsey S.
    Sep. 13, 2021

    Mystic KOA

    Wasp Breeding Ground!

    Pros: Helpful staff, morning garbage pickup, excellent laundry facility, plenty of activities and amenities for children. Cons: Wasps!! Wasps everywhere!! We did our best to keep them at bay by lighting some sage but they were persistent. Not much privacy back in the tent/cabin areas, camp sites very close together and people have the ability to stare right into your site.

  • R
    Oct. 22, 2021

    Spacious Skies Minute Man

    Planes, Trains, Dump Trucks...

    The campground itself is beautifully wooded with mature pine trees. However, the sites are packed so tight you can barely maneuver in and out. We only have a 17' travel trailer pulled by a Ford Explorer and had great difficulty backing it in. I did not see any pull-through sites. Our site had a picnic table, fire ring and water & electric hookups. When we arrived we were given a rules list (as customary) that strongly threatened to remove anyone who was too loud, including dogs. I was a little worried because our Border Collie sometimes barks when people walk their dogs past our campsite. Anyway... after we went to bed we were awakened by a cacophony of road noises, including trains, trucks, and tractor trailers. Planes sounded like they were flying right above our heads. Trucks sounded like they were dumping rocks only feet from our site. In between those noises, we could hear a group of people partying outside on the deck of a house very close to the campground. This went on well into the night. Even though my husband has poor hearing, he couldn't sleep through all that. And yes, the irony of the campground's stern noise warning wasn't lost on me. We were there 3 sleepless nights. I would suggest bringing quality earplugs if you go there. Oh- and they do not allow you to choose your site. You get what's assigned to you.

  • Becca Z.
    Aug. 29, 2020

    White Pines Campsites

    Clean Campsites

    We stayed at site 85 in Sunny Crest and liked having some privacy. The sites nearby had some trees providing space between each site. A lot of the sites we drove by were pretty sloped- I would recommend a drive though if you can beforehand.

    The picnic table was chained down so there weren’t many options to set up having the fire pit and picnic table where they were.

    Hiking trails were nice, good variety of easier and more difficult terrain.

  • Tom S.
    Dec. 10, 2021

    Aces High RV Park

    Nice campground

    Clean, family friendly campground. Pet friendly with plenty of area to walk. Close to I-95 and 15 minutes from the beach. fishing areas for the kids. Spots are well organized and no issues with hookups. Propane is available at the store.

  • K
    Jun. 25, 2020

    Brialee Family Campground

    Large Family Campground

    Fairly large campground. Tent sites available but mostly RV/Campers. WiFi in common areas isn’t great so if you’re planning on working during some down time, this isn’t the place. Nice hiking around the area. Bathrooms are clean. Good for kids/families.

  • Greg R.
    Jun. 11, 2018

    Normandy Farms Campground

    Gold standard for resort camping

    This is resort camping, so don’t come here expecting seclusion out in the woods. The sites fit a family tent, picnic table, fire ring (with plenty of space for chairs) and a vehicle. You don’t have any boundary or open area between sites. The resort shines in its amenities (4 pools, big dog park, disc golf course, bike park, many fields, full program of events, pristine bathrooms and much more). What is just (if not more) impressive as the facilities is the service. The staff goes way above and beyond (opened the playground early for my kids, one driving by me as I was carrying a trash bag to dumpster stopped and told me to toss it in the back of his truck because he was already headed that way (saving half mile walk), and too many more to write in a simple review. It’s much more RV centric than tent camping (80/20 if not more), but there’s a few sections dedicated to tents. Highly recommended, just remember it’s more outdoor resort and not at all living in nature with no people around.

Guide to Wales

Massachusetts state parks and private camping areas offer rustic cabins near Wales, Massachusetts for visitors seeking shelter options beyond tent camping. Several campgrounds within a 30-mile radius feature rental accommodations ranging from basic shelters to fully equipped cottages. The region's mix of forests and lakes creates varied camping environments, with summer temperatures typically reaching the mid-80s and cooler nights even during peak season.

What to do

Hiking trails: Wells State Park Campground in Sturbridge features "a huge system of trails which are all very well marked. These trails vary greatly in terms of difficulty, a few of the trails are doable in less than 15 minutes if you maintain a quick pace." Some trails lead to Carpenter's Rocks with "a good amount of elevation gain, rocky terrain, and very worthwhile views for the trouble."

Kayaking and canoeing: West Thompson Lake Campground offers extensive paddling opportunities. "Take a long paddle up the river and you'll be escorted by hundreds of bluebirds and cedar waxwings," notes one visitor. The connected lake and river system provides hours of exploration, though fishing is catch-and-release only.

Water recreation: Sutton Falls Camping Area features "stunning views across the large pond" with "beaches for swimming" and "canoe rentals on-site." The campground includes a "lovely picnic dining area alongside covered bridge and waterfall," creating a picturesque setting for water-based activities.

What campers like

Updated facilities: Wells State Park Campground recently received facility upgrades. One camper noted, "Brand new bathroom/shower facility this year," while another mentioned, "Wells State Park camp grounds recently got new bathrooms and they are so clean!"

Wooded sites: Many campers appreciate the natural surroundings at area campgrounds. At Charlie Brown Campground, visitors enjoy "riverside" sites that are "oversized and nicely unkept." The campground borders the Natchaug River and forest, creating a "beautiful family campground" with "large grassy sites."

Family activities: Campgrounds near Wales prioritize entertainment for children. Brialee Family Campground "offers activities pretty much hourly for kids and adults to enjoy. Along with a pool, they also have a beach and a separate beach for dogs." Another camper mentioned the campground provides a "store with all the essentials, a game room, laundry room, Rec hall, and multiple bathhouses."

What you should know

Cell reception varies: Service can be limited at many campgrounds. At Thousand Trails Sturbridge (formerly Sturbridge RV Resort), "cell reception is not great. Camp link Wifi for a fee is workable unless you need to do zoom calls." Plan accordingly if you need to stay connected.

Seasonal operation: Most campgrounds in the area operate seasonally. George Washington State Campground runs from "mid April to Columbus Day," while West Thompson Lake Campground has a shorter season from "May 16 to September 6." Check operating dates before planning cabin rentals near Wales.

Booking window: George Washington State Campground requires advance planning during peak season. The campground features "great hiking trails going around some lakes" and "clean showers," but as a "very popular destination," reservations are recommended, especially for holiday weekends.

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