4.19137 reviewsPrice
$17 - $54/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
60 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
No Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
$17 - $54/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
60 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
No Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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159 Walker Pond Road, Sturbridge, MA, 01566-0602, United States
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Learn more about alerts →Families and paddlers who want a lakeside base with solid infrastructure: Site 24 puts you close to bathrooms, water, and the beach, and Walker Pond handles both kayaks and fishing. New comfort stations with hot showers seal the deal for car-campers who don't need hookups.
Non-residents paying $54/night should know: highway noise reaches Sites 15, 19, and 43, there's no dump station, and several reviewers reported uncomfortable run-ins with other campers or staff, more so than you'd typically expect at a park this size. The no-alcohol rule is also
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July and August bring the warmest conditions, with daytime highs in the 75-85°F range and cooler nights in the 50s-60s. This is peak season for swimming, boating, and trail access. Expect busier weekends but the 60-site capacity provides space. Mosquitoes can be heavy in summer; bring bug spray. Winter temperatures drop to 22-46°F, with moderate snowfall creating conditions for snowshoeing. Spring and early summer bring afternoon rains that keep the forest lush.
Woodland setting and viewpoints make fall foliage a strong draw; quieter than summer.
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Wells State Park offers a comprehensive set of amenities for campers. The campground has 60 campsites, one group site, and four yurts, each equipped with a picnic table, pedestal grill, and fire ring. There are accessible comfort stations throughout the campground that include hot showers and flush toilets. There is a campers-only freshwater swimming beach, and a boat ramp is also available. However, there are no RV hookups or a dumping station at this facility, though alternative locations for dumping are available. Firewood must be purchased on-site for $7 per bundle, with credit card payments only. "Bathroom facilities are relatively new (constructed within the last 5 years) and kept very clean," according to one user review. Another reviewer pointed out that the campground is "clean and well-maintained" with "attentive staff."
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Pulled from per-site mentions in 137 reviews.
Site 43: Not private and located between two roads.
Site 24: Close to bathrooms, a water tap, and the swimming spot..
Site 19: Recommended for trailers but has constant traffic noise..
Site 15: Overlooks the lake but has traffic noise from Route 90..
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