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Best Tent Sites Near West Chesterfield, MA (27)

    Camper-submitted photo from Zoar Outdoor
    Camper-submitted photo from Zoar Outdoor
    Camper-submitted photo from Zoar Outdoor
    Camper-submitted photo from Zoar Outdoor

    1.

    Zoar Outdoor

    3 Reviews
    4 Photos
    13 Saves
    Charlemont, Massachusetts
    • Pets
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Cabins
    Camper-submitted photo from Chester Railway Station
    Camper-submitted photo from Chester Railway Station

    2.

    Chester Railway Station

    1 Review
    2 Photos
    14 Saves
    Chester, Massachusetts

    Caboose Camper Rental! Camp in an authentic 1919 railroad caboose! Drive right to the site. Electricity available. Outdoor cooking/eating facilities. Camp beside the busy CSX Boston Line. Need more room? Set up tents on the lawn.

    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Picnic Table
    • Firewood Available

    $50 - $100 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Tully Lake Recreation Area (MA) — Tully Lake
    Camper-submitted photo from Tully Lake Recreation Area (MA) — Tully Lake
    Camper-submitted photo from Tully Lake Recreation Area (MA) — Tully Lake
    Camper-submitted photo from Tully Lake Recreation Area (MA) — Tully Lake
    Camper-submitted photo from Tully Lake Recreation Area (MA) — Tully Lake
    Camper-submitted photo from Tully Lake Recreation Area (MA) — Tully Lake

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    Tully Lake Recreation Area (MA) — Tully Lake

    9 Reviews
    90 Photos
    2 Saves
    Royalston, Massachusetts

    Overview

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers invites you to come relax at Tully Lake. There are a variety of outdoor recreation activities for you and you family. Although the dam was built primarily to reduce flood damages on the Millers and Connecticut Rivers, the 1,300-acre reservoir area provides a place for you to get away from it all and connect with nature.

    Recreation

    Tully Lake offers many opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. Activities in and around the lake include mountain biking, camping, disc golf, hiking, picnicking, boating, and fishing and hunting in the appropriate seasons.

    Facilities

    The Tully Lake Pavilion is located in the recreation area and offers picnic tables and grills. Maximum group size is 50 people with parking for 25 passenger vehicles at the upper gravel lot. The recreation area has a small playground for young children, volleyball court, and a horseshoe pit. Bathrooms are provided, but there is no running water.

    Natural Features

    The 1,262-acre Tully Lake property is managed to sustain a healthy ecosystem for future generations. The thriving biodiversity of the Tully River Valley and the interconnections of our forests, wetlands, waters, and wildlife are valued and managed for the long term. Tully Lake is home to a wide variety of wildlife, from tiny insects and song birds, to large mammals such as deer and moose. Fifty-five percent of the reservoir area is wetlands, providing habitat for fish, waterfowl, song birds, insects, reptiles, amphibians, and mammals such as beaver, mink and otter. The rest of the property provides habitat for upland species such as deer, coyote, fisher, owl, fox, raccoon, skunk, porcupine, rabbit, and squirrel. The forest within Tully Dam's reservoir area is composed primarily of white pine, providing habitat for owls and woodpeckers, red-tailed hawks, and white-tailed deer.

    Nearby Attractions

    When visiting Tully Lake there are several opportunities for visitors to explore in the surrounding area. At the north end of the lake there is a tent only campground run by the Trustees of the Reservations which provides a perfect launching point to enjoy the outdoor attractions nearby. Ten miles away is the Birch Hill Dam, another Army Corps project that provides miles of trails and river to explore. The Quabbin Reservoir is also within a short ten mile drive of Tully Lake and serves the city of Boston as its water supply. The Quabbin is a unique area; there were four towns flooded to create it, and it has some of the most interesting blends of human and natural history in the region.

    Charges & Cancellations

    Please review the cancellation and refund policy at the bottom of the webpage. In general, we will require at least two weeks prior to your reservation to consider a request.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Trash

    $40 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Barton Cove Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Barton Cove Campground

    5.

    Barton Cove Campground

    2 Reviews
    2 Photos
    68 Saves
    Greenfield, Massachusetts

    Barton Cove specializes in rustic tent-only camping. The campground is open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Each campsite has a picnic table, grills and campfire ring. Vehicle use in the campground is restricted to unloading during arrival and loading during departure. Showers are available near the ranger station, and there are two group sites available for larger parties interested in camping together. Two sites suitable for pop-up trailers or class C camper vans are also available. The sites have no utility hookups. Scout groups can camp by special arrangement through November.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Group

    $22 - $30 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Maple Ridge Farm
    Camper-submitted photo from Maple Ridge Farm
    Camper-submitted photo from Maple Ridge Farm
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    Camper-submitted photo from Maple Ridge Farm
    Camper-submitted photo from Maple Ridge Farm

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    Maple Ridge Farm

    1 Review
    9 Photos
    8 Saves
    Vernon, Vermont
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Trash
    • Picnic Table

    $25 - $30 / night

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    Camper-submitted photo from Onion Mountain Park
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    Onion Mountain Park

    2 Reviews
    7 Photos
    141 Saves
    West Simsbury, Connecticut

    This town-owned park consists of 190 acres of wooded, rocky mountainside. Trails here are relatively easy on the flat but significantly more difficult on the hillside. The ground can be very wet after rains. Onion Mountain Park is accessed on the west side of West Mountain Rd. just south of Shingle Mill Rd. Visitors will find a good size parking lot.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Tents
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
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Recent Tent Reviews In West Chesterfield

528 Reviews of 27 West Chesterfield Campgrounds


  • Camper-submitted photo from Forest Lake Campgrounds
    September 17, 2024

    Forest Lake Campgrounds

    People who run it are rude and of their word

    Paid in full for a week in July, we stay here every year. Learned in May that I had cancer and would need surgery and weekly chemo until the end of September. Contacted Forest Lake Campground in May to cancel reservation, discussed options and was told we could carry our week over for later. Just received the all clear from my Dr today. Called to make reservations and was told they would not honor our already paid week. They said we would not get our money back either. Won’t stay here again as they are not people of their word.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Schodack Island State Park Campground
    September 16, 2024

    Schodack Island State Park Campground

    Beautiful, spacious state park

    Wide spaces near the Hudson River are beautiful. Campgrounds are under renovation to clear some trees and improve facilities in what might be the best state park we’ve camped at. Lots of well marked trails with great views of the river (cannot be seen from campsites).

    Electric only on site but lots of spots to fill fresh water in campgrounds. Bathrooms are big and very clean.

    At&t one bar. Site was open enough that Starlink was great.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Fernwood Forest Campground
    September 15, 2024

    Fernwood Forest Campground

    Great and Friendly

    This campground has a lot of amenities for what you pay. You can get a site with just water, or electric and water. Can do RV or tent. Warm showers and playground for kids with communal areas. Quiet and dark both nights and the staff is very friendly, the campground is in the family. Will definitely stay here again!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Somerset Airfield
    August 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.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Woodford State Park Campground
    August 19, 2024

    Woodford State Park Campground

    3 night getaway

    Had a pleasant stay at Woodford State Park. Sites near T38 have a great elevated view of the reservoir. Also a nice loop trail for those looking to do a little bit of hiking.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Granville State Forest
    August 17, 2024

    Granville State Forest

    Gotta chance

    Dyrt says $17-$54 went through all the hoops to book one for tonight said $17 per night went to check out expecting a few extra fees, $58.50.....that's over the max advertised....DYRT YOU NEED TO GO THROUGH AND DELETE BAD ENTRIES. YOU ARE A DISSAPOINTMENT.

  • Camper-submitted photo from October Mountain State Forest
    August 17, 2024

    October Mountain State Forest

    WHAT!?

    First off no same day reservations or walk ups allowed, second it yells you that the fee is $17.50 per site, I expected a little added extra fee for booking etc.... check out was $58.50 per night. I would have if they weren't so manipulative about it.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Copake Falls Area — Taconic State Park
    July 29, 2024

    Copake Falls Area — Taconic State Park

    Perfect for a chill weekend with friends

    I can here to spend time with friends and i feel like we got lucky with our site. It had a nice wooded area behind us and felt more private than some of the other site.

    The swimming there felt really clean and I loved the dock. Close to great hiking.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Jamaica State Park Campground
    July 21, 2024

    Jamaica State Park Campground

    Large level campsites

    This campground was perfect for our group that had 5 small children. The kids were able to safely ride bikes on the camp roads, sites were large and well spaced out from each other, great playground and fun playing in the river. Amazing programming options from the ranger staff each day

  • Camper-submitted photo from Mohawk Trail State Forest
    July 5, 2024

    Mohawk Trail State Forest

    Great little camp

    We got a sit right on the river, so that adds to this. But this place is great, a river, hiking trails, no phone signal, what else could yoy ask for? Oh yeah clean bathrooms, and guess what, they have those too!

    But honestly this place is great, the staff is the most friendly DCR staff I've met, the buildings are well kept, the sites a large! I'd gladly go back, and I am!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Peppermint Park Camping Resort
    June 24, 2024

    Peppermint Park Camping Resort

    Relaxing & family friendly

    We had a nice weekend at Peppermint Park. This was our 2nd visit with a camper (2022 & 2024) and stayed about 20 years ago in tents.

    It's family and dog friendly, has a pool, hot tub, newer playground with a sandbox, camp store with large lodge attached, horseshoe, volleyball and other outdoor game areas.  There were several activities planned for father's day weekend including a BBQ food truck, BINGO, corn hole, horseshoes, and kids crafts. There is also wifi, but the signal is not great. It did save me on data usage though so I appreciated it.

    There is a large number of seasonal's and everyone we interacted with was very friendly. My 11 year old granddaughter quickly made friends with some of the seasonal children. We attended BINGO, which was packed, and it was clear they are a friendly group. The grounds, pool, buildings and bathroom are all well maintained.

    Our site, 111, was a nice flat grassy site with water and 20amp electric. We were sunny in the morning and got nice shade starting late in the morning. We had season sites all around us with only a few of them occupied so it was pretty quiet in our section. Sites are a bit closer together than we prefer, but do have trees and brush in between.

    We were in between 2 bathroom buildings. One of them having only 1 shower, 1 toilet and sink in each side and the other had 1 shower, and 2 toilets on each side. I believe there is larger bathrooms with more showers in the lodge but we did not check them out.

    Our only negative is the wood for sale is on the greener side so it takes a bit to get it going. We had the same issue 2 years ago and ended up buying lighter fluid from the store then. We did not have any with us this trip and did not want to pay camp store prices so we used sticks from the area and some match light charcoal to get it going well.

    We did not venture outside of the campground this trip, but do know there are some nice ponds/lakes close by and hiking trails.

    Overall it's a nice friendly campground that we will continue to visit.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Camping On The Battenkill
    June 17, 2024

    Camping On The Battenkill

    What a gem!

    Our first time in Vermont and we picked an awesome campground. This place has a great layout with lots of great sites to choose from.

    There are several sites right on the river!

    Clean bath houses. A big playground for kids. Even free WiFi if that is desired.

    We will definitely be back!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Molly Stark State Park Campground
    June 16, 2024

    Molly Stark State Park Campground

    Very nice clean and quiet campground

    I loved my stay here! I just stayed 1 night passing through, the drive to the campground was gorgeous. checking in was super easy. Finding my site and the bathroom was a breeze. THE BATHROOM was the best I’ve seen camping very clean and updated and honestly gorgeous. Everyone else there was super nice and quiet. Quiet hours start at 10 but it was silent after about 9 which was so amazing. I would definitely stay again!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Clarksburg State Park Campground
    June 13, 2024

    Clarksburg State Park Campground

    Hidden gem

    I've stayed at Clarksburg State Park with my young son for a few years in a row and have always been consistently impressed with how clean and peaceful it is.  Maybe we've just gotten lucky, but each time we've stayed, no matter how busy the campground is, it's quiet, especially at night.  The park and the campground feel quite secluded for the location - very close to North Adams and other towns in that part of the Berkshires.  The pond and the hiking trail around it are beautiful.  We'll definitely return!  My only complaint is that Massachusetts charges out-of-state residents 3x as much to camp.

  • Camper-submitted photo from NF 83 - riverside
    June 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!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Mohawk Trail State Forest
    June 12, 2024

    Mohawk Trail State Forest

    Great Campground in Western Mass

    This is a great campground located off of highway 2 in western Mass. I stayed in site 51 and luckily the campground was mostly empty(it was on a Thursday though and was supposed to be full for the weekend.) Each campsite has a bear box and fire ring, there is easy access to hiking trails and flush-toilet bathrooms with sinks are located throughout. There is only one dumpster though and it’s a walk to get to – store your trash in your car or drive it each night, or enjoy the walk. 

    The campsites are very close together without much brush for privacy, so you should expect to see your neighbors up close and personal. Some of the sites are on Cold River(which is more like a creek). The bugs were awful, especially the gnats and I did see a large tick on my fire grill, so be prepared. The best sites are on the lower loop around the water. Avoid any site next to the bathroom as the lights stay on all night and will shine directly into your tent. 49 looked really nice and seemed dark. The hike-in sites were also close together, 22 is the most private. There are baskets with wheels provided. 

    The rangers are friendly and sell firewood in case you need any. You’ll need to check in before going to the campsite, they’ll give you a map and they take good care of the sites. Would definitely camp here again.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Mount Greylock State Reservation
    May 31, 2024

    Mount Greylock State Reservation

    Not the same as it used to be

    This used to be my favorite campground! Short hike in, well for water, composting toilets, secluded campsites where you can't see or hear other people, lot's of hiking, cheap and easy. However, they've been closed for four years and have no idea when it will open again - not anytime in 2024. Worse, they're doing construction so that it will no longer be a primitive campsite! Adding bathrooms with running water, buildings, etc. I have called and emailed and hoped every spring that this would be the year, but with the renovations I am no longer interested in camping here. Very disappointed.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Woodford State Park Campground
    May 28, 2024

    Woodford State Park Campground

    beautiful campground

    This is a very nice campground.

    We stayed in site 64 which is set back more than 2 car lengths from the road and is pretty well surrounded with trees so it feels very private and secluded. Could see one neighboring site slightly through the trees but that neighboring site was lower down so it still felt private. It was a good sized site. Not sure if we could hear any noise from route 9 or not. If we did, it was very faint and did not disturb us.

    Site 64 is across the road from a water spigot and the path to the bathrooms/showers. It was very convenient and we didn't feel like we were right by the bathrooms (no compromise to our site's privacy, no noise, etc). Our site wasn't waterfront but wasn't far from path down to reservoir.

    The bathrooms are BEAUTIFUL! the nicest I've seen yet. Very clean, well stocked with toilet paper and soap- convenient shelf and hooks for toiletries/towels.

    The showers are beautiful as well. There are 3 individual shower rooms that lock. Each one has a bench/chair and hooks to hang towels etc. There is also a small shelf in the actual shower for soap. 

    NEW for 2024: the showers do not accept quarters anymore. You need to buy tokens from the campground. It is 1 token for 5 minutes and it is 50 cents a token. The issue we encountered was that apparently people still try to put in quarters and this jams the machine. Therefore, when we put in our tokens, though we thought everything worked fine, in fact the machine did not register the tokens and we were left taking ice cold showers. When we told the office in the morning, they explained the issue and said that had we called them they could have fixed the shower. They are going to try to put some guard over the slot to prevent quarters from going in. Hopefully, this is implemented soon. They were very apologetic and gave us new tokens to replace the ones we had lost on cold showers.

    The office sells wood for $6 a bundle and you can get free kindling from their leftover cuttings/sweepings. They also sell ice and some "merch"/"swag".

    We really enjoyed our stay here.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Ashuelot River Campground
    May 25, 2024

    Ashuelot River Campground

    Nice quiet weekend

    We took our new to us hybrid camper out for its inaugural trip.

    We chose to stay in the wooded loop of the campground and we were very happy with our site, #66. That section has about 12 sites, some big and some on the smaller side. Our site was easy to back into, even more so since no one was in the site across from us. Our site was very spacious, level and included a picnic table, fire ring, and nicely placed hookups for water and electric. We had easy access to trails that went along the river behind some of the sites with a few paths down to the river.

    Everyone we encountered was friendly and respectful. There are quiet hours from 10pm-8am that are enforced. We were grateful to not have to hear loud partying going on into the night. There was car noise from nearby Rt 10 on the other side of the river, but nothing you can do about that.

    We asked for assistance at the office with our first time using a pumping station at the end of the trip. We were given friendly helpful assistance and some great tips and advice for the future.

    This was a nice enjoyable first visit for us. We will definitely be adding it to our list of places to visit again, but likely later in the year when we can enjoy the river and activities a bit more. We did not explore the options for bike, kayak, and canoe rentals but would like to in the future.



Guide to West Chesterfield

Camping near West Chesterfield, Massachusetts, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Hiking: Explore the trails around Mount Greylock State Reservation. 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."
  • Fishing: If you’re into fishing, October Mountain State Forest is close to great fishing spots. A visitor mentioned, "The campsite was peaceful and quiet and mostly tucked into the hillside," making it a perfect spot to relax by the water.
  • Live Music: Check out Mt. Greylock Campsite Park for weekend live music. One camper shared, "They also have great live music on a Saturday night," adding a fun vibe to your camping experience.

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained bathrooms and showers. A review for Woodford State Park Campground highlighted, "The bathrooms are BEAUTIFUL! the nicest I've seen yet."
  • Friendly Staff: Many visitors mention the helpfulness of campground staff. At Molly Stark State Park Campground, a camper said, "The staff was incredibly welcoming and supportive."
  • Spacious Sites: Campers enjoy the roomy sites at Fort Dummer State Park Campground. One reviewer noted, "Good sized spots and mostly all levels from what we can tell."

What you should know:

  • No Same-Day Reservations: If you're planning to camp at October Mountain State Forest, be aware that same-day reservations or walk-ups are not allowed. A camper expressed frustration, saying, "First off no same day reservations or walk ups allowed."
  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Austin Hawes Memorial - American Legion State Forest, have fewer amenities. A visitor mentioned, "The camp office only sells ice and firewood, but there's a Stop and Shop nearby."
  • Noise Levels: Campers at Lone Oak Camp Sites reported noise from nearby activities. One family said, "The sheer armada of golf carts constantly going up and down the road make you feel like you’re camping on a highway instead of in nature."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Activities for Kids: Look for campgrounds with family-friendly activities. Northampton / Springfield KOA offers fun events, with one parent saying, "Many things to do with children and without."
  • Safety First: Ensure your kids can safely ride bikes. A reviewer at Lone Oak Camp Sites warned, "My kids were almost hit on their bikes twice by golf carts."
  • Quiet Hours: Respect quiet hours to keep the peace. Campers at Molly Stark State Park Campground appreciated the calm, noting, "Quiet hours start at 10 but it was silent after about 9."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Size: Make sure your RV fits the site. A camper at Woodford State Park Campground mentioned, "We stayed at site T16. It's a pull-through RV site with a fire ring & picnic table."
  • Dump Station Availability: Look for campgrounds with dump stations. One RV owner at Mt. Greylock Campsite Park appreciated, "They dump for you on the way out no extra charge."
  • Plan for Water Access: Ensure you have access to fresh water. A reviewer at Fort Dummer State Park Campground noted, "Drinking water spigots evenly spaced within campground."

Camping near West Chesterfield, Massachusetts, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!

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