Massachusetts offers several rv campgrounds near Whately with seasonal operations from spring through fall. Located in the Connecticut River Valley, this area features elevations between 400-700 feet with moderately hilly terrain. Most campgrounds experience temperature ranges of 45-85°F during camping season, with periodic afternoon thunderstorms common in summer months.
What to do
Hiking trails access: Jamaica State Park Campground in Vermont provides direct access to West River Trail. "I love the area around Jamaica State Park and have stayed a few times! There is plenty of trails in the area and you can go to the waterfall/rock slides and take a dip in the pools," notes Jackie G.
Swimming opportunities: Visit waterfall swimming holes during summer months. "The prime lean-to sites on the water are beautiful and spacious," reports M.A.D. P. about Jamaica State Park, while another visitor mentions that "people have lost their lives at these falls so be extra cautious with children around the falls."
Playground facilities: Northampton / Springfield KOA maintains play areas for younger campers. "They have a fire truck ride that brings you around the campsite and hay-less rides. There is a pool there is a playground there are games of all ages," states Jason A.
What campers like
Clean facilities: Prospect Mountain Campground maintains well-kept grounds. "When we arrived to check in they were very nice and gave us the breakdown of the place along with brochures of what was going on at the site. We arrived to our site, it was by the pond and our site was even raked clean," reports Tonya D.
Wooded privacy: Many sites offer natural screening once foliage appears. "It looked like the sites were close together, but I was there before there were leaves on the trees and could see how there would be more privacy once they filled out," notes Dawn E. about Prospect Mountain Campground.
Water features: Ponds and lakes for fishing and boating. "The grounds were absolutely beautiful and very well maintained! Pool was lovely and refreshing. The kids had a blast fishing and riding their bikes around," shares Megin F. about her experience at Prospect Mountain Campground.
What you should know
Cell service limitations: Expect connectivity issues at multiple campgrounds. "Cell reception is not great. Camp link Wifi for a fee is workable unless you need to do zoom calls," warns Mara S. about her stay at Thousand Trails Sturbridge.
Reservation timing: Many Whately area rv campgrounds reach capacity weeks in advance, particularly during fall foliage season. Weekend availability is limited between May and October.
Site spacing concerns: Some parks have tight quarters between campsites. "The place is massive and they are more about make money than making people comfortable. What could easily be a very nice and spacious pull-thru spot are 2 back to back back-ins," explains Sammii D. about Thousand Trails Sturbridge.
Tips for camping with families
Activity calendars: Woodmore Family Campground offers scheduled events throughout summer. "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," shares Salvatore P.
Halloween events: Many campgrounds offer special October activities. "They had a Halloween/trick or treat night, fire truck rides it's very kid friendly," reports Celeste C. about the KOA in Northampton.
Pool facilities: Swimming options vary significantly between locations. "Great place for a little get away! Pool is great and good size lots for camper," notes Jacob S. about camping options in the region.
Tips from RVers
Electrical system quality: Jamaica State Park Campground operates without electric hookups, offering a more rustic experience. "Clean well kept level areas! Staff was friendly! Great hiking or biking along the West River!" states Chris S.
Site leveling: Many campgrounds have uneven terrain requiring blocks and leveling systems. "We tried to follow the map that bore no resemblance to reality and could not find our site... along the way we experienced terrible roads," reports Mike D. about his camping experience.
Seasonal considerations: Most rv campgrounds near Whately, Massachusetts operate from May through mid-October. "It wasn't too loud here in October. Had site B1, which was water and electric. Close to the pond," mentions Mara S. about her fall camping trip.
