2 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Ashuelot River Campground welcomes dogs at all tent, RV, and cabin sites throughout the property. This well-maintained campground along the Ashuelot River provides pet waste drop boxes and bags throughout the grounds, making cleanup convenient for pet owners. Water and electric hookups are available at most sites, with the wooded riverfront areas offering more privacy for dogs that may be reactive to other campers. Local campgrounds are searchable through The Dyrt's listings. Swanzey Lake Camping Area also accommodates pets at its tent sites, RV sites with 30-amp service, and cabin rentals from April through November. Both campgrounds maintain quiet hours from 10pm to 8am, which helps prevent excessive barking disturbances.
The Ashuelot Rail Trail can be accessed directly from Ashuelot River Campground, providing a scenic path for dog walking without needing to drive elsewhere. Dogs enjoy cooling off in the river during summer months, though water levels may vary with seasonal rainfall. The campground's wooded loop offers trails along the river with several access points where pets can wade safely. Most campsites have ample space for pet exercise, with the wooded sites providing natural shade during hot summer days. Off-leash areas are not formally designated, but the pet-friendly atmosphere allows responsible owners to enjoy the outdoors with their animals. Sites near the river may experience some road noise from Route 10, which could disturb noise-sensitive dogs.
"Great for pets. They have pet poo drop boxes and bags. Super clean bathrooms. The sites are not very private, but spacing is decent."
"Sites along the river, pull thrus in the field, shaded along the edge of the field, completely wooded area towards the end of the campground. Playground, volleyball, horseshoes, game room."
from $47 - $70 / night
"This campground is pretty centrally located with easy access to grocery stores, gas, and the highway. It is down a quiet road far enough that you do not hear any traffic noise."
"There are 3 nice and short trails, 2 with a great view and the other that is quite steep down to a swimming hole."
"They have an ice cream shop attached to their office/store, mini golf just outside of it too. There is an amphitheater for concerts and shows throughout the summer."
"Even though it is off season, there are several units throughout but dispersed so no one was right next to us. The site was somewhat level with a gravel base. FHU at each site made hook up easy."
from $30 - $50 / night
"Tully Lake Campground is located in Royalston, MA, which is a northern part of Central Massachusetts, near the New Hampshire border."
"Volleyball and horseshoes are near the entrance. You may purchase firewood. The bathrooms offer flush toilets and a single shower on each site, plus a dishwashing sink outside."
from $40 / night
"The North loop also has a small beach; for the East loop, you’ll either need to walk to the day use are, which features a larger beach, or drive around to it."
"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."
from $17 - $35 / night
"Good bathroom ,nice people, great lake."
"It’s incredibly peaceful with wooded sites and the lake is just gorgeous with the fall foliage. Bonus that they deliver firewood to the campsite."
from $34 - $47 / night
"It was only like 40 mins away from us. Just to get away. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable of the area . They had activities for kids and adults. They had a rec."
"The pool was sparkling clean and the best part, not a bunch of screaming kids running around. There's a market next door with fresh fruit and veggies for sale. The store is large and well stocked."
"Easy access to a bathroom (which was very clean). Quiet neighbors, everyone around us observed the quiet hours (10p-7a) and even during the day no one was super loud."
"Dog friendly 🐶"
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $35 - $105 / night
from $35 - $42 / night
"The camp ground is clean nice with lots of trails for hiking and biking. The bathrooms were clean and water was easy close to the camp ground. "
"Right on a stream and a short walk to the bathrooms and hiking trails. We drove a few minutes up the road to Lake Dennison to kayak and fish."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $17 - $55 / night
TravelerBeautiful place about an hour from Salem Boston and Plymouth. Be careful getting in Sharp Hill coming up and down lots of scrapes on the ground tight navigation through sites lots of beautiful trees.
ScoutIt was dark. I arrived after 7p. There were 3 rv camps already going on. All 3 had camp fires. Many fire rings for many groups. No hassles at all. It's off the beaten path but worth it. The first 4 camp sites were open. Made a fire. Ate some food. I got a good night sleep. Nothing ate me or attacked me so that's 5 star in my book.
ScoutThe recreation hall was a nice surprise. We had some rainy weather one afternoon and the kids were able to play games while we relaxed for a bit. Saved the day honestly😂
ScoutWe were visiting family around Nashua and needed somewhere to park the RV nearby. Berry’s Grove ended up being a really good fit. We could come and go easily and still have a nice place to relax at the end of the day.
ScoutWe came up looking for a campground where we could actually spend a few days without constantly driving somewhere. Ended up fishing, swimming, walking along the river and exploring the area. The campground gave us plenty to do, but it was also nice having the option to just sit at the campsite and do nothing. Would definitley come back.
ScoutWaking up with the lake right outside the camper never got old. We would have breakfast, sit by the water for a while and then head out to explore the area.
ScoutWe have a big RV and had no trouble getting settled in. Having the full hookups made things super easy, especially for a longer stay.
ScoutOur dog loved it here. We spent alot of time outside and there was enough space around the campground for him to get some exercise too.
TravelerGorgeous pond filled with lily pads!
Ashuelot River Campground's dog-friendly environment makes it a standout choice for pet owners near West Swanzey. The campground provides multiple pet waste disposal stations with bags throughout the property, allowing convenient cleanup during walks along the riverside trails. Pets are welcome at all site types including tent areas, RV hookup sites, and their cabin accommodations. Local campgrounds are searchable through The Dyrt's listings. Most sites feature spacious layouts with room for pet enclosures, though pets must remain leashed in common areas. Swanzey Lake Camping Area also accepts pets with a clean, well-maintained property suitable for dog walking along the lake perimeter. Fire rings at Ashuelot River have excellent airflow for good burning with low smoke, beneficial for campers with pets sensitive to smoke.
Riverside trails connecting directly to Ashuelot River Campground provide excellent dog walking opportunities where some pets can go off-leash in designated trail sections. The Ashuelot Rail Trail can be accessed directly from the campground property, offering miles of pet-friendly pathways through scenic woodland and riverfront areas. Water-loving dogs particularly enjoy the river access points scattered throughout the property, though water levels vary seasonally with some drought conditions affecting flow rates in late summer. Campground staff enforce quiet hours from 10pm-8am, which helps manage barking and creates a peaceful environment for all campers. Pet owners particularly appreciate the wooded sites that provide shade during summer months, keeping pets comfortable during peak temperatures. Seasonal campers with pets often return year after year, citing the consistently clean grounds and pet-friendly atmosphere.
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