Top Free Dispersed Camping near Washington, MA

If you're looking for a place to dispersed camp near Washington, look no further. Here you'll find a diverse selection of places to camp, including remote dispersed camping to boondocking, and everything in-between. Find dispersed campsites you've visited before, or discover new spots from other campers.

Best Dispersed Sites Near Washington, MA (12)

    Camper-submitted photo from George D Aiken Wilderness Dispersed
    Camper-submitted photo from George D Aiken Wilderness Dispersed
    Camper-submitted photo from George D Aiken Wilderness Dispersed
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      2. Jug End Dispersed

      2 Reviews
      36 Saves
      • Pets
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • Tents
      • Group
      • Dispersed
      Camper-submitted photo from Somerset Airfield
      Camper-submitted photo from Somerset Airfield
      Camper-submitted photo from Somerset Airfield
      Camper-submitted photo from Somerset Airfield
      Camper-submitted photo from Somerset Airfield
      Camper-submitted photo from Somerset Airfield

      3. Somerset Airfield

      5 Reviews
      59 Photos
      82 Saves

      Forest Road 71: This forest road stretches from the old Somerset airfield to the Kelley Stand Road. Campsites can be found in various spots along the way and along some of the forest roads leading off of Forest Road 71.

      There are many general forest areas available on the Green Mountain National Forest for rustic or dispersed camping. These areas provide a place to camp and enjoy nature’s solitude at no charge. Visitors can camp anywhere on the forest unless the area is posted closed to camping. Camp in existing sites or stay the strongly recommended 200 feet from roads, streams, trails, and bodies of water to disperse impact. Do not cut any vegetation. There is a camping limit of 14 days in any 30-day period on the Forest. Please leave the campsites clean by using Leave No Trace Principles, such as carry out what you carry in.

      • Pets
      • Fires
      • ADA Access
      • RVs
      • Tents
      • Group
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        4. Green Mountain National Forest FR71

        1 Review
        68 Saves

        Forest Road 71: This forest road stretches from the old Somerset airfield to the Kelley Stand Road. Campsites can be found in various spots along the way and along some of the forest roads leading off of Forest Road 71. There are many general forest areas available on the Green Mountain National Forest for rustic or dispersed camping. These areas provide a place to camp and enjoy nature’s solitude at no charge. Visitors can camp anywhere on the forest unless the area is posted closed to camping. Camp in existing sites or stay the strongly recommended 200 feet from roads, streams, trails, and bodies of water to disperse impact. Do not cut any vegetation. There is a camping limit of 14 days in any 30-day period on the Forest. Please leave the campsites clean by using Leave No Trace Principles, such as carry out what you carry in.

        • RVs
        • Tents
        • Dispersed
        Camper-submitted photo from NF 83 - riverside
        Camper-submitted photo from NF 83 - riverside
        Camper-submitted photo from NF 83 - riverside
        Camper-submitted photo from NF 83 - riverside
        Camper-submitted photo from NF 83 - riverside
        Camper-submitted photo from NF 83 - riverside

        5. NF 83 - riverside

        2 Reviews
        18 Photos
        53 Saves

        Backcountry camping is allowed in most locations on the forest unless there is a specific closure order in place for a particular area.

        The following camping practices are recommended:

        Locate campsites at least 200’ from trails or waterbodies including ponds, rivers, and streams When able, utilize sites already managed for overnight use including designated tent platforms and established shelters Do not camp in alpine or sub-alpine areas where trees are 8’ or less. Help protect these fragile ecosystems!

        • Fires
        • RVs
        • Tents
        • Standard (Tent/RV)
        • Dispersed
        Camper-submitted photo from Dispersed site along Forest RD 71
        Camper-submitted photo from Dispersed site along Forest RD 71
        Camper-submitted photo from Dispersed site along Forest RD 71
        Camper-submitted photo from Dispersed site along Forest RD 71
        Camper-submitted photo from Dispersed site along Forest RD 71
        Camper-submitted photo from Dispersed site along Forest RD 71
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          7. NF83 Dispersed site 1

          1 Review
          8 Saves

          Backcountry camping is allowed in most locations on the forest unless there is a specific closure order in place for a particular area.

          The following camping practices are recommended:

          Locate campsites at least 200’ from trails or waterbodies including ponds, rivers, and streams When able, utilize sites already managed for overnight use including designated tent platforms and established shelters Do not camp in alpine or sub-alpine areas where trees are 8’ or less. Help protect these fragile ecosystems!

          • Fires
          • RVs
          • Tents
          • Standard (Tent/RV)
          • Dispersed
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            8. Somerset Vt Dispersed on the Deerfield River

            1 Review
            8 Saves

            Backcountry Camping (Dispersed Camping)

            Backcountry camping is allowed in most locations on the forest unless there is a specific closure order in place for a particular area.

            The following camping practices are recommended:

            Locate campsites at least 200’ from trails or waterbodies including ponds, rivers, and streams
            When able, utilize sites already managed for overnight use including designated tent platforms and established shelters
            Do not camp in alpine or sub-alpine areas where trees are 8’ or less.  Help protect these fragile ecosystems!

            ​Please follow the principles of leave no trace:

            Plan Ahead and Prepare
            Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
            Dispose of Waste Properly
            Leave What You Find
            Minimize Campfire Impacts 
            Respect Wildlife
            Be Considerate of Other Visitors
            • Pets
            • RVs
            • Tents
            Camper-submitted photo from Statton Pond Camp on Forest Road 71
            Camper-submitted photo from Statton Pond Camp on Forest Road 71
            Camper-submitted photo from Statton Pond Camp on Forest Road 71
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            Recent Dispersed Reviews In Washington

            21 Reviews of 12 Washington Campgrounds


            • Kevin C.The Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Somerset Airfield
              Aug. 30, 2024

              Somerset Airfield

              Good stopover location

              Only the first section of the campground was open due to flooding. As a result, there were puddles everywhere.

              Campsites are listed as disbursed but there are only 7 trees to separate 9 camp sites. The campsites are all next to the road and have fire circles.

              There is a single pit toilet at the end of the camping area. No garbage service, no water, no cell service. Basically a camp site where you can share a fire with the neighbors.

            • Thomas and James S.The Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from NF 83 - riverside
              Jun. 12, 2024

              NF 83 - riverside

              Enchanting

              Peacefully placed along the bends of the river is a large open grassy area with a sizable fire pit! The left side of the drive in is swampy so be sure to not drift to that side. The beginning of the little driveway is quite rough with some bigger rocks we have substantial ground clearance so no issues there but smaller ground clearances may feel a bump or two! Live by the motto leave nicer than you found it so we all can continue to enjoy the beauty!

            • Miccal  M.The Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Somerset Airfield
              Mar. 29, 2024

              Somerset Airfield

              Winter camping wonder

              Well, that was an experience! Met some friends Friday night at the Somerset Airfield for a weekend of camping. We endured Snow and mid 20s Friday night with 8" of fresh snow to wake up to Saturday, and our main Roadhouse down from the weight of the snow. The stakes didn't hold in the frozen ground. So, we tied them to the trees and our cars. Saturday, we got at least 8" more along with sleet, freezing rain, and rain. Saturday evening, we had 3" more by 11pm.

               Then the fun began as the wind blew the storms out and temperatures plummeted to 8⁰ and a windchill of-3 for this morning. Everything crusted was over with a good inch of ice. I have never endured such winds camping, I was sure camp was going to be blown apart. Even with a winter fly tight to the snow my hammock was rocking all night. Our tarps held mostly, we only lost one or two anchor points. Gear that wasn't staked, tied or put in our cars moved blown around inside our foxholes of snow.

              In the morning when packing up and breaking the ice glazed on everything.

              we stayed in the first few sites, there are walk in sites behind these that have easy river access.  in the winter be ready for snowmobiles, in the summer trucks.

              As I've stated in my other review for this location, there are outhouses here and firerings.  It is an easy dirtroad drive to get to this location, that is why they tend to be used so much by RVers.

            • Miccal  M.The Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Somerset Airfield
              Mar. 1, 2024

              Somerset Airfield

              Least favorite of all the primitive sites in the area

              I've camped here a couple of times and it is ok.  This really is just a grass strip next to FR71 with a bunch of sites and a pit house.  It is probably good for people who camp with RVs or Trailor's that can't get into smaller sites, but if you can I would go some where else.

            • Miccal  M.The Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from NF 83 - riverside
              Jan. 18, 2024

              NF 83 - riverside

              Quiet spot on the river

              I've looked at this spot a few times and it is normally way to wet to camp at, but this time it was frozen.  This is a nice clearing near the river where the road used to cross.

              The access into this location is a little rough but most cars should make it, I would prefer having a little more clearance though just to be sure.  

              Being a primitive site there is only a fire ring here.

            • Miccal  M.The Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from NF83 Dispersed site 1
              Jan. 18, 2024

              NF83 Dispersed site 1

              Nice remote location

              This primitive spot is a little more than a clearing with a fire pit.  But what a great spot with no light pollution, cell signal or distractions.  Don't expect to get in here unless you have more than 8" of clearance under your vehicle.  

              I was here in winter, but I would expect in summer a lot of undergrowth in the woods, if your hammock camping bring a manchette to clear a spot.

            • m
              Camper-submitted photo from George D Aiken Wilderness Dispersed
              Oct. 8, 2023

              George D Aiken Wilderness Dispersed

              Beautiful, Quiet and restful!

              It was getting dark when we arrived and it had been raining all day. We just needed a night and it was great. Some sites were really wet but we found a nice dry place.

            • DThe Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from George D Aiken Wilderness Dispersed
              Sep. 27, 2023

              George D Aiken Wilderness Dispersed

              Nice Night

              It had rained a lot prior to our arrival, and several sites were damp. We found a perfect site off the road on the right side. It was large and flat. We were off the road by 100 feet or so. It made it more private. I would highly recommend this site. We stopped on our way through to Stowe Vermont.

            • Erica M.The Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Somerset Airfield
              Aug. 2, 2023

              Somerset Airfield

              Nice spot but to busy

              Westford there last weekend. Got up on a Friday with plenty of spots. 10 spaces between the bathrooms/vault toilets with only 3 other 4 in working order. Great location near Somerset Reservoir. Weekend was interrupted by a domestic violence situation a few sites downbeat resulted in fights and someone shooting off a handgun. Took state police over 50 minutes to respond and multiple families left...... Can't pick the other people using the space I guess, but lots of trash left in fire pitsand all along river. Water behind the sites more like a marsh. Flat levels it's and people able to fit their campers. Campers near us said there are more sites if you pass the airfield that are more spread out past the actual airfield sites.

            • T
              Camper-submitted photo from Statton Pond Camp on Forest Road 71
              Jun. 26, 2023

              Statton Pond Camp on Forest Road 71

              NFR 71 Wide Open Site, North End

              Easy access to an open circle, capable of handling multiple rigs for a large gathering. Stone fire ring in the center. We had this all to ourselves in our Bean teardrop. 

              Good hiking access to Stratton Pond, to Branch Pond, to Grout Pond Recreation Area, to the AT/LT. 

              Pretty quiet during our stay, plenty of dispersed sites along 71 further south. 

              Only reason for 4 stars is the lack of any long distance views from the site itself. 

              2 bars of USCellular LTE

            • c H.
              Camper-submitted photo from George D Aiken Wilderness Dispersed
              Jun. 13, 2023

              George D Aiken Wilderness Dispersed

              Cool Spot!

              The camp spots were all pretty spread out from each other and the road was easy to drive on. There were only about 10 spots along the access road. Brewery, distillery, beautiful lakes and scenic towns all within 15 minutes of the sites.

            • M.A.D. P.
              Camper-submitted photo from Somerset Airfield
              Jan. 1, 2023

              Somerset Airfield

              Small open park

              The Airfield Campground is a strip of land with several campsites and fire pits. It has pit toilets. These sites are close together with little to no shade. Some sites have access to a stream that flows behind the park. The real attraction is the huge Somerset Resevoir which is up the road. Plenty of fishing, paddling, hiking and picnicking opportunities. There are other dispersed sites down the road that are free

            • S
              Camper-submitted photo from Dispersed site along Forest RD 71
              Feb. 28, 2022

              Dispersed site along Forest RD 71

              Love camping here!

              I would have given 5 stars except for the unfortunate fact that 2 years in a row my husband and I had to spend over an hour cleaning the site from the people before us.... We camp here every summer and make sure the site is left clean and ready for the camper...

            • Kirk C.
              Camper-submitted photo from Dispersed site along Forest RD 71
              Aug. 4, 2021

              Dispersed site along Forest RD 71

              Muddy

              I found this camping area on dyrt app. I didn't have too much luck with a different app.... So I decided to try this out. This particular campsite is very muddy. Well, at least today it is. I have an SUV and I didn't trust it to get through, and I didn't want to get stuck. There are a few spots around you can park at. I chose a more sunny and open spot with less trees. So there's more options. It's very quiet definitely check it out.

            • Miccal  M.The Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Dispersed site along Forest RD 71
              Jan. 29, 2021

              Dispersed site along Forest RD 71

              Nice Primitive spot in the Green Mountains

              One of many locations along Forest rd 71, this spot was a good place to pitch a tent for the night while exploring the area even in the rain.

            • Luke A.
              Camper-submitted photo from Jug End Dispersed
              Oct. 3, 2018

              Jug End Dispersed

              Jug End Campground, Great Spot for Section Hikers and All.

              Great spot, I have section hiked the majority of the east coast AT and this is in my top 10 spots to stay at. Trash cans, but carry out is preferable.

            • Luke A.
              Camper-submitted photo from Sage's Revine
              Oct. 3, 2018

              Sage's Revine

              Fantastic spot, right near water. 12 platforms available.

              Near non-potable stream, no fires allowed, bathroom is fine, bear boxes available. 50 feet between platforms. Right over the border of CT into MA on the Appalachian Trail. Great spot, highly recommend.



            Guide to Washington

            Camping near Washington, Massachusetts, offers a great escape into nature with plenty of options for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a fun family adventure, there are several campgrounds nearby that cater to different needs.

            What to do:

            • Hiking: Explore the beautiful trails in the area. Many campers enjoy the scenic hikes, with one reviewer noting, "The trails were completely perfectly maintained with some 2x6 boards over the muddy bits so our boots didn't get wet" at October Mountain State Forest.
            • Fishing: Enjoy fishing in local lakes and rivers. One camper at Rip Van Winkle Campgrounds mentioned, "You’ve got fishing either in 2 private lakes or you can fish in the river."
            • Swimming: Take a dip in the nearby lakes. A visitor at Copake Falls Area — Taconic State Park said, "The swimming there felt really clean and I loved the dock."

            What campers like:

            • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained bathrooms and showers. A reviewer at Woodford State Park Campground stated, "The bathrooms are BEAUTIFUL! the nicest I've seen yet."
            • Spacious Sites: Many campgrounds offer roomy sites with good privacy. One camper at Kenneth L Wilson Campground noted, "The sites offered medium privacy. Site 33 was built into a slope in the hill."
            • Friendly Staff: Campers often mention the helpfulness of campground staff. A visitor at Mt. Greylock Campsite Park shared, "Pat and Gordon are incredibly welcoming hosts."

            What you should know:

            • No Same-Day Reservations: Some campgrounds, like October Mountain State Forest, do not allow same-day reservations or walk-ups, so plan ahead.
            • Limited Cell Service: Be prepared for minimal cell service in many areas. A camper at Kenneth L Wilson Campground mentioned, "I had basically no cell service with Verizon."
            • Wildlife Encounters: Bears are known to visit some campgrounds. A reviewer at North-South Lake Campground shared, "There are bears that visit the campground."

            Tips for camping with families:

            • Kid-Friendly Activities: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds and activities for children. A family at Jamaica State Park Campground enjoyed, "The kids were able to safely ride bikes on the camp roads."
            • Plan for Rain: Be ready for sudden weather changes. One camper at Wells State Park Campground noted, "We did run into a BIT of a storm (more monsoon) when we were on our way back from a brewery visit."
            • Pack Bug Spray: Mosquitoes can be a nuisance, especially in wooded areas. A visitor at Wells State Park Campground warned, "The mosquitoes here were something out of a soviet lab."

            Tips from RVers:

            • Check Site Size: Make sure your RV fits the site. A camper at Rip Van Winkle Campgrounds mentioned, "The lots are large and nicely wooded with working full hookups."
            • Road Conditions: Be cautious of tight roads and tree branches. One RV owner at Wells State Park Campground noted, "The driveway to site 38 was a mess. Tree limbs and brush invaded the drive."
            • Amenities Availability: Check what amenities are available before booking. A visitor at Camping On The Battenkill appreciated, "Bathrooms were well lit and clean."

            Camping around Washington, MA, has something for everyone, whether you're looking for a quiet spot or a family-friendly environment. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!

            Frequently Asked Questions

            • Which is the most popular dispersed campsite near Washington, MA?

              According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dispersed campground near Washington, MA is George D Aiken Wilderness Dispersed with a 4.9-star rating from 7 reviews.

            • What is the best site to find dispersed camping near Washington, MA?

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