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Best Campgrounds near Ware, MA

581 Reviews

The Ware, Massachusetts area features a mix of family-friendly campgrounds within a 20-mile radius offering diverse accommodation options. Established sites like Pine Acres Family Camping Resort in Oakham provide 300 campsites with tent, RV, cabin, and glamping options. Several campgrounds including Sunset View Farms in Monson and Partridge Hollow Campground offer full hookup services for RVs along with tent camping areas. Most campgrounds in this region maintain wooded settings with access to water features such as ponds or lakes.

The camping season in central Massachusetts typically runs from April through October, with most facilities closing during winter months. "The site was small but a pull thru, no problems at all, full hook up," noted one visitor about Sunset View Farms. Reservations are strongly recommended during peak summer weekends and holiday periods when campgrounds often reach capacity. Most established campgrounds in the region provide amenities such as electric hookups, water, showers, and restroom facilities. Access roads to some campgrounds like Partridge Hollow feature challenging terrain. One reviewer mentioned, "The way in is very twisty and hilly. Was a challenge for our 33' towing a car but we made it!"

Family activities represent a common highlight across campgrounds near Ware. Swimming options include both pools and natural water features, with several reviews mentioning these as major draws. A review of Sunset View Farms noted "Saturday night entertainment, pond, pool, clean" as positive features. Campgrounds in this region generally maintain quiet hours beginning at 10 PM. Visitors frequently comment on the cleanliness of facilities and friendly staff at locations like Partridge Hollow, described as "simple clean friendly family run campground." While many sites cater to recreational vehicles with full hookups, several properties maintain primitive tent sites in more secluded wooded areas. Seasonal campers occupy a significant portion of some campgrounds, creating established communities within these properties.

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Best Camping Sites Near Ware, Massachusetts (144)

    1. Wells State Park Campground

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

    $17 - $55 / night

    "This is a great campground located in Sturbridge, Massachusetts on walker pond. Brand new bathroom/shower facility this year. Offers hiking, biking, swimming, fishing. Nice and quiet also."

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

    2. Pine Acres Family Camping Resort

    15 Reviews
    Rutland, MA
    13 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."

    3. Sunset View Farms

    5 Reviews
    Monson Center, MA
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (413) 267-9269

    "Great location kids had a blast just wished they had more activities for them to do for the weekend we stay it poured everyday and they only had one craft and then an arcade to entertain them."

    4. Partridge Hollow Campground

    5 Reviews
    Monson Center, MA
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (413) 267-5122

    $45 - $65 / night

    5. Quinebaug Cove Campground

    4 Reviews
    Fiskdale, MA
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (413) 245-9525

    $70 - $78 / night

    "Small campground on lake. lot of seasonal sites. Sites on beach are nice size."

    6. Thousand Trails Sturbridge

    6 Reviews
    Westville Lake, MA
    15 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!"

    7. Village Green Family Campground

    2 Reviews
    Brimfield, MA
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (413) 245-3504

    $40 - $50 / night

    8. Camp Coldbrook Golf & RV Resorts

    4 Reviews
    Barre, MA
    13 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!"

    9. Wilderness Lake Park

    14 Reviews
    Willington, CT
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (860) 684-6352

    $70 / night

    "Connecticut is LACKING when it comes to outdoor activities when compared to some of the places around the country."

    "It’s a dog friendly park which was good for us, our dog could swim in the lake with us. Cute patio overlooking the lake as well with seating."

    10. Brialee Family Campground

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

    $25 - $150 / night

    "Swimming lake, canoeing lake, pool, playgrounds. Choice of shade in trees or open field. Nice sites. Decent laundry and showers. Great place with kids.....lots of seasonal, but plenty short term."

    "Nice hiking around the area. Bathrooms are clean. Good for kids/families."

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  • 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.

  • Ryan G.
    Sep. 27, 2025

    Mount Misery Campground

    Lived up to its name

    Sites/facilities were as expected and I could have been very satisfied with our 1 night stay.  There are a lot of rules for camping here, which is confusing because there does not appear to be anyone to enforce them.  Late arrivals? Noise? I suspect that the couple who pulled into the site next to ours after 10PM with two cars and an infant are homeless and poached the site.  They were not there for the hiking or the camping experience and their infant child screamed or babbled through most of the night.  That plus the adults talking, car doors opening and closing, engine running, baby einstein videos playing...  In the morning they packed up and left.  I'm not an advocate of criminalizing homelessness, but if you are looking for a night in the woods listening to crickets and owls, this is not the place.

  • 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.

  • Nicole G.
    Aug. 24, 2025

    Tolland State Forest Campground

    Great Lakeside Campground

    This was only my second camping trip ever (and first tent camping) so grain of salt here - We had a great time at Tolland. The site was spacious and equipped with a bear box, fire ring, and picnic table. The ground at the site was large gravel which was not great in the tent, but walking around it looks like most sites are more dirt and pine needles.

    The swimming area is small but sandy, great for kids, and my daughter loved thethe campfire and nature talk given on Saturday night by park staff.

  • Rachael K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 17, 2025

    Lake Dennison Recreation Area Campground

    Really pretty and chill

    This campground is pretty and offers many private site options. We didn't use the bathrooms so can't speak on that. But overall it's a clean campground.

    There are two loops. 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. The sites by the lake are really pretty, but there's not much privacy. All of the sites are good size and the fire pits are placed well.

    The other loop farther away from the entrance has a lot more lakeside sites. But there's very little privacy. The sites with higher numbers by the lake are all on top of each other with little to no trees or shrubs between sites, and you can't really decipher where one site ends and the next begins. We would not stay on that loop if we visited again. Unless it was site 101 which seemed more private for that loop.

    Sites 1 through 5 on the first loop are pretty quiet and peaceful. We stayed at site 4 and we think that it was one of the best sites in the campground. We didn't have neighbors on either side of us. We only had neighbors across from us. The site was spacious , peaceful and pretty. There was a little trail from our site that went down to a marsh. That was absolutely beautiful.

    We will definitely stay here again.

Guide to Ware

Camping near Ware, Massachusetts, offers a variety of experiences for outdoor enthusiasts. From family-friendly campgrounds to serene spots for RVers, there’s something for everyone in this beautiful region.

What to do:

  • Hiking: Explore the scenic trails at October Mountain State Forest. One camper mentioned, "The trails were completely perfectly maintained with some 2x6 boards over the muddy bits so our boots didn't get wet."
  • Fishing: If you enjoy fishing, George Washington State Campground is close to the Housatonic River, which is great for catch-and-release fishing. A reviewer noted, "This campground is very close to the Housatonic (catch and release only!)"
  • Historical Sites: Visit nearby towns like Concord, which is just a short drive from Spacious Skies Minute Man. One visitor said, "Concord is only a 30-minute drive away with two full days of revolutionary historic sites."

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness at Mt. Greylock Campsite Park. A reviewer shared, "The bathrooms/showers are spotless with piped-in music and hairdryers."
  • Family Activities: Families enjoy the numerous activities at Normandy Farms Campground. One parent said, "It has so many things for the kids to do."
  • Friendly Staff: Many campers mention the helpfulness of the staff at Mt. Greylock Campsite Park. A visitor remarked, "Pat and Gordon are incredibly welcoming hosts."

What you should know:

  • Reservations: Some campgrounds, like October Mountain State Forest, do not allow same-day reservations. A camper noted, "First off no same-day reservations or walk-ups allowed."
  • Wildlife: Be prepared for local wildlife, especially at George Washington State Campground. One reviewer mentioned, "Everyone complains about the local small wildlife getting into your food."
  • Noise Levels: Some campgrounds can be noisy due to nearby roads or facilities. A camper at Wells State Park Campground said, "You can hear traffic noise from the highway."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Activities for Kids: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds and organized activities, like Normandy Farms Campground. A parent shared, "It has tons of activities for kids."
  • Space and Privacy: Choose sites that offer enough space for kids to play. A reviewer at Greenfield State Park Campground said, "All sites are very private."
  • Plan for Rain: Be ready for sudden weather changes. One camper at Wells State Park Campground mentioned, "We did run into a BIT of a storm."

Tips from RVers:

  • Level Sites: Make sure to check the level of your site before setting up. A visitor at Mt. Greylock Campsite Park noted, "We basically had to park sideways and use a lot of leveling blocks."
  • Dump Stations: Some campgrounds may not have dump stations on-site. A camper at Wells State Park Campground mentioned, "There was no dump station on site."
  • Cell Service: Be aware that cell service can be spotty in some areas. A reviewer at Monadnock State Park Campground said, "No cell/data service."

Camping near Ware, Massachusetts, has a lot to offer, whether you're looking for family fun or a peaceful getaway. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best season to camp in the Ware River Valley?

Late spring through early fall (May-October) is the ideal camping season in the Ware River Valley region. Summer offers warm weather perfect for water activities, while Wells State Park Campground shines in late spring and early fall with its extensive, well-marked trail system and comfortable temperatures for hiking. The park's location on Walker Pond provides excellent swimming in summer months. Fall brings spectacular foliage views, especially at Mohawk Trail State Forest Campground in the beautiful Berkshires. Many campgrounds in the region close for winter, so check availability if planning an off-season visit.

What amenities are available at Ware River Valley campgrounds?

Campgrounds in the Ware River Valley region offer diverse amenities to enhance your camping experience. Otter River State Forest features clean facilities, swimming in a pond, hiking trails, and is family-friendly. The campground maintains well-kept sites, though they tend to be somewhat small. For more upscale options, Pine Acres Family Camping Resort near Oakham provides reservable sites with water hookups, toilets, and accommodations for big rigs. Most campgrounds in the area offer basic amenities like restrooms and potable water, while some include showers, picnic tables, fire rings, and access to recreational activities like fishing, swimming, and hiking.

Where can I find campgrounds in the Ware River Valley?

The Ware River Valley region in north-central Massachusetts offers several excellent camping options. Tully Lake Recreation Area in Royalston (near the NH border) offers prime waterfront sites with canoe/kayak access. Reservations are managed through Massachusetts Trustees of Reservations. Willard Brook State Forest Campground provides level sites around a small loop with towering pines, located just up the hill from Damon Pond. Other nearby options include Camp Coldbrook Golf & RV Resorts near Barre, Lake Dennison Recreation Area, and several private campgrounds scattered throughout the region that offer varying levels of amenities and services.

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