RV camping near Westminster, Massachusetts offers diverse recreational opportunities within a 30-mile radius. The terrain features mixed deciduous and coniferous forests with elevations ranging from 600 to 1,200 feet. Summer temperatures average 70-85°F with higher humidity levels, while fall camping brings cooler temperatures and vibrant foliage displays from mid-September through October.
What to do
Lake activities: At Sandy Beach Campground in Contoocook, NH, campers enjoy water recreation options including paddleboats, canoes and rowboats. "Sandy beach by the water has plenty of room to relax out in the sun as well as launch areas to set out in a paddle boat, canoe or row boat, all available on site," notes one visitor.
Golfing: Hidden Valley RV and Golf Park in Derry, NH offers a 9 or 18-hole course with golf cart rentals. "Nice RV campground with alot of seasonal residents. Plenty of tent sites. On site general store with grill. Fishing and swimming on property along with a club house," shares a camper.
Historical exploration: The region provides access to Revolutionary War sites within easy driving distance. "Very easy to get into Boston by train. Level sites, quiet, and very clean restrooms make this a perfect spot for touring historic Boston, Concord, & Lexington," reports a camper at Spacious Skies Minute Man.
Wildlife management areas: State parks and management areas offer hiking trails adjacent to some campgrounds. "Had we had more time I would have ventured into the adjacent wildlife management areas as well," mentions a camper who stayed at Camp Coldbrook Golf & RV Resorts.
What campers like
Natural settings: Woodmore Family Campground and RV Park in Rindge, NH provides forested campsites. "We had a wonderful time tent camping. The grounds were beautiful and the sites were a good size," shares a camper. Another notes it's "right on a lake in the bottom of the beautiful mountain in New Hampshire."
Pool facilities: Several campgrounds maintain swimming pools for summer recreation. "Heated pool was great!" comments a visitor about Spacious Skies Minute Man, while another adds, "Pool is small but quality. We enjoyed the ping pong table!"
Proximity to attractions: Spacious Skies Minute Man offers convenient access to regional points of interest. "There are so many cool things to do just a short drive away. The nearby town of Ayer is right out of a Norman Rockwell painting. Concord is only 30 minute drive away with two full days of revolutionary historic sites."
Winter options: Limited year-round RV camping exists in the region. At Field and Stream RV Park, "They offer all year round camping. Great site right next to the water. Sites are clean and well equipped. Coin laundry with nice machine."
What you should know
Seasonal limitations: Most parks operate from spring through mid-October. Thousand Trails Sturbridge operates "April 10 to October 25," while Camp Coldbrook Golf & RV Resorts runs "Apr 15 - Oct 15." One exception is Field and Stream RV Park which operates "year round; higher rates Oct 15-May 1."
Electrical challenges: Some parks experience power issues during peak seasons. At Douglas Forest RV Resort, a camper reported, "The electrical system needs significant attention. Multiple RVs share single pedestals, and we observed exposed wire connections and pest issues at electrical boxes. Power fluctuations are common during warm weather, causing frequent breaker trips."
Variable site quality: Site conditions differ significantly between parks and even within the same facility. A Thousand Trails Sturbridge camper noted, "Lady at check-in was nice. Not my favorite place." Another visitor mentioned, "It wasn't too loud here in October. Had site B1, which was water and electric. Close to the pond. Not directly at the pond, though."
Cell reception concerns: Connectivity varies throughout the region. A visitor to Thousand Trails Sturbridge reported, "Cell reception is not great. Camp link Wifi for a fee is workable unless you need to do zoom calls."
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Douglas Forest RV Resort includes recreational facilities for children, though quality varies. "The playground equipment shows its age, and laundry facilities, while clean, have mechanical reliability issues," according to a recent visitor.
Swimming options: Many campgrounds feature pools or beach areas. At Sandy Beach Campground, "Playground is on the beach. They don't allow sparklers so that was a bummer ok the 4th, but still got to see fireworks. Showers are free. We would stay again!"
Game facilities: Woodmore Family Campground provides recreational facilities for children. "The grounds were beautiful and the sites were a good size. Very happy with the facility and will be returning for sure," shares a tent camper.
Activity spacing: Campgrounds offer varying degrees of organized events. "We tent camped here with 2 other families in the summer of 2019. Everything was clean, staff was friendly and attentive. Pool was clean, they have a great wiffleball park."
Tips from RVers
Site selection: Thousand Trails Sturbridge accommodates RVs but with some limitations. "I was probably the only person tent camping in the entire resort. 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."
Road navigation: Many campgrounds feature narrow interior roads that require careful maneuvering. At Woodmore Family Campground, a visitor noted, "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."
Arrival timing: Some parks charge extra for early arrival. A camper at Spacious Skies Minute Man reported, "Only down side is office is inflexible on $25 fee if you arrive before 2 pm."
Site surfaces: Different parks feature varying site compositions. "Site seems level for the most part, made of gravel. Heated pool, laundry, Wi-Fi that works, cable, 50 amp FHU. Roads are a little interesting to navigate, and definitely aren't the straight lines on their map!"
