Canoeing/Kayaking

Bonnie Brae Cabins & Campsites

Situated in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, in the heart of the Berkshire Hills of western Massachusetts, Bonnie Brae Cabins and Campsites offers a comfortable base for guests exploring one of New England's most culturally and naturally rich regional destinations. The campground's cabin and rental trailer accommodations provide a furnished lodging alternative for guests who prefer a stationary retreat with access to the Berkshires' full range of outdoor and cultural offerings without the logistics of towing or driving a large rig through the hills. The campground's accommodation options—cabins and rental trailers—are suited to couples, families, and small groups seeking a convenient Berkshires base that does not require hauling camping equipment to a mountain destination. The property's positioning within the Pittsfield area keeps guests close to Pontoosuc Lake, where boating, fishing, and waterfront recreation are available just minutes from the campground, and Pittsfield State Forest, which provides hiking, mountain biking, and cross-country skiing trails through diverse Berkshire woodland terrain. The Berkshire Hills landscape surrounding Pittsfield is defined by rounded granite ridges and hardwood-forested hillsides that produce among the most celebrated fall foliage displays in the northeastern United States. The Housatonic River valley below the ridge line gives the region its characteristic mix of pastoral farmland, forested hillsides, and small-city cultural infrastructure that has drawn artists, writers, and musicians to the Berkshires since the 19th century. Seasonal walking, wildflower observation, and wildlife watching through the campground's surrounding forest add a natural dimension to stays focused primarily on the region's cultural programming. The Hancock Shaker Village, a short drive from Pittsfield, preserves one of the most intact 19th-century Shaker communities in the country—a living history site where the distinctive Shaker architecture, craftsmanship, and communal agricultural heritage are interpreted through guided tours and hands-on demonstrations. The broader Berkshires cultural scene encompasses Tanglewood Music Center in Lenox—the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra—along with internationally recognized theater at Shakespeare & Company and Barrington Stage Company, and a dense concentration of galleries, antique dealers, and artisan studios across the county's small towns. Bonnie Brae Cabins and Campsites is open through the warm-weather season, with summer and fall representing the two peak periods. The summer arts season—anchored by Tanglewood's July and August concert schedule—brings the highest visitor volumes to the Berkshires, while October foliage season creates a second surge of demand across all accommodation types in the region. Advance reservations for cabin stays during Tanglewood weekends and peak fall color weeks are strongly recommended, as Berkshire County accommodations fill well ahead of those high-demand dates each year. The Housatonic River valley, which runs south through Berkshire County past Great Barrington and Sheffield, provides a scenic corridor for additional day trips and outdoor exploration for guests spending multiple days at the campground and looking to move beyond Pittsfield's immediate surroundings into the southern Berkshires. The Berkshire Hills themselves—the southernmost section of the Green Mountains that extend into western Massachusetts—reach elevations approaching 3,500 feet at Mount Greylock, the state's highest point, providing a mountain hiking experience accessible within a day trip from the campground.

Lake Lauderdale Campground

14 RV Sites, 2 Cabins, 11 Tent Sites

Lake Lauderdale Campground in Cambridge, New York, offers 14 full-hookup RV sites, two cabins, and 11 tent sites on over 50 acres beside a private lake, with 30 and 50-amp service, cable TV, and rigs accepted to 50 feet. A clubhouse, library, and general store sit on a property with lake and mountain views in Washington County. Fourteen sites carry water, sewer, and electric on 30 and 50-amp in pull-through and back-in configurations, sized to 50 feet, with fire pits, picnic tables, cable TV, and site WiFi. Two cabins and 11 tent sites round out the accommodations. A general store, laundry, propane fills, dump station, restrooms, and showers handle the practical side. One vehicle is allowed per site, with an extra vehicle fee of $5 per night on arrival. The lake carries the recreation. Fishing, canoeing, and kayaking run directly from the shoreline, with hiking and biking from the property and a playground and clubhouse on the grounds. A library serves quieter hours, and planned activities run through the season. Pets are welcome. Cambridge sits at the Hudson Valley's northeastern edge, where the Taconic Mountains' western piedmont meets the Battenkill River valley's world-class trout fishing and the Vermont border. Washington County's rolling farmland and New England character make it one of the most rewarding and least-visited corners of the greater Hudson Valley. Saratoga Springs is 30 minutes away and Lake George 50. Summer and fall foliage drive demand, with Saratoga's racing season tightening area lodging. Reserve ahead.

from $34/night

Lake George Riverview Campground

114 RV Sites

Lake George Riverview Campground in New York offers 114 full-hookup RV sites on a Schroon River peninsula four miles north of Lake George Village, with 30 and 50-amp service and rigs accepted to 75 feet on a big-rig-friendly layout. Riverside and deluxe 50-amp categories join pull-through sites, with an outdoor pool, beach, and game room. One hundred fourteen sites span 30-amp riverside full hookup, 50-amp riverside full hookup, 50-amp deluxe riverside, 50-amp deluxe, and 50-amp deluxe pull-through categories, all carrying water, sewer, and electric, sized to 75 feet, with fire pits and picnic tables. The riverside categories put you on the water and are worth requesting early. Cabins round out the lodging. A laundry, propane fills, dump station, restrooms, and showers handle the practical side. An outdoor pool and river beach anchor the summer, with canoeing, kayaking, boating, fishing, and swimming from the Schroon. A game room, arcade, sports courts, volleyball, bocce ball, horseshoes, a playground, pavilion, and picnicking fill the grounds. Pets are welcome. The peninsula setting is the property's defining feature. Lake George sits at the southern gateway of the Adirondacks, where glacially carved ridges and forested peaks frame what is arguably the most classically beautiful mountain lake landscape in the eastern United States, and the campground has water on three sides. Summer is decisively the season in the Adirondacks, with fall foliage drawing a strong second wave. Reserve well ahead for July and August, and for peak color in late September and early October.

from $67/night

White Pines Campsites

143 RV Sites, 3 Cabins, 11 Tent Sites, 1 Yurt

White Pines Campsites in Barkhamsted, Connecticut, offers 143 RV sites, three cabins, 11 tent sites, and a yurt in Litchfield County's northwest hill country, with 20, 30, and 50-amp water-and-electric service and rigs accepted to 44 feet. Deluxe and standard categories join an outdoor pool, beach, recreation center, craft room, and arcade. One hundred forty-three sites run in standard and deluxe categories, carrying water and electric on 20, 30, and 50-amp with site WiFi, sized to 44 feet, with fire pits and picnic tables. Two things to plan around: sites carry water and electric but not sewer, so manage tank capacity and use the dump station, and the 44-foot cap rules out larger rigs. RVs are also required to be in good condition, generally within a 10-year model range, so clear older coaches with the park first. Three cabins, 11 tent sites, and a yurt round out the lodging. A general store, laundry, propane fills, dump station, restrooms, and showers handle the practical side. An outdoor pool and beach anchor the summer, with a pond supporting boating, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, and swimming. A recreation center, craft room, arcade, sports courts, volleyball, basketball, gaga ball, horseshoes, walking trails, hiking, biking, a playground, pavilion, dog park, and snack bar fill the rest, with live music and picnicking through the season. The American Legion and Peoples State Forests surround the property, with Lake McDonough, the Saville Dam, and the Farmington River close. Summer and fall foliage drive demand. Reserve well ahead.

from $43/night

Spacious Skies Seven Maples

57 RV Sites, 4 Cabins

Spacious Skies Seven Maples in Hancock, New Hampshire, offers 57 RV sites and four cabins in the Monadnock region, with 20, 30, and 50-amp service and rigs accepted to 44 feet behind a gated entrance. Premium 30/50-amp back-in and pull-through categories join deluxe and basic water-and-electric tiers, with a heated pool and waterslides, jumping pillow, and kayak rentals. Fifty-seven sites span back-in 20/30-amp, basic back-in water-and-electric 20/30-amp, deluxe back-in water-and-electric 20/30-amp, premium back-in 30/50-amp, and premium pull-thru categories, carrying water, sewer, and electric where noted with site WiFi, sized to 44 feet, with fire pits and picnic tables. Confirm your tier before booking, as the water-and-electric categories do not carry sewer at the site, and note the 44-foot cap. Four cabins round out the lodging. A general store, laundry, propane fills and exchange, dump station, restrooms, and showers handle the practical side. All guests check in at the main office and sign the terms — e-signature in advance is encouraged. A heated pool with waterslides anchors the summer, with a jumping pillow, inflatable water toys, arcade, recreation center, gaga ball, sports courts, basketball, billiards, horseshoes, corn hole, gem mining, a boat ramp, kayak rentals, pond, playground, and dog park filling the rest. Fishing, boating, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, and biking round it out. Mount Monadnock is one of the most climbed peaks in the world, and it is close. Summer and foliage drive demand. Reserve well ahead.

from $48/night

Crow's Nest Campground

50 RV Sites, 2 Cabins, 11 Tent Sites, 1 Glamping Site

Crow's Nest Campground in Newport, New Hampshire, offers 50 full-hookup RV sites, two cabins, 11 tent sites, and a glamping site in the Sullivan County hill country, with 20, 30, and 50-amp service and rigs accepted to 60 feet, open year-round. Deluxe, standard, and basic categories join an outdoor pool, mini-golf, lake, ball field, and craft room. Fifty sites run in basic, standard, and deluxe categories, all carrying water, sewer, and electric on 20, 30, and 50-amp with site WiFi, sized to 60 feet, with fire pits and picnic tables. Three tiers keep booking simple, and the basic category holds a lower price point. One policy to clear first: RVs are required to be in good condition, generally within a 10-year model range, with older rigs cleared in advance. Two cabins, 11 tent sites, and a glamping site round out the lodging. A general store, laundry, propane fills, dump station, restrooms, showers, and firewood handle the practical side. An outdoor pool anchors the summer, with a lake, pond, and river supporting boating, boat rentals, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, and swimming. Mini-golf, a recreation center, clubhouse, game room, arcade, craft room, ball field, sports courts, basketball, walking trails, hiking, a playground, pavilion, and dog park fill the rest, with live music and planned activities. The address is 529 South Main Street, positioned between Lake Sunapee and Mount Sunapee State Park — two of New Hampshire's most popular four-season destinations. Summer and foliage drive demand, with ski season extending it. Reserve well ahead, and clear RV approval early if your coach is older.

from $41/night

Quinebaug Cove Campground

30 RV Sites

On a 420-acre reservoir in Brimfield, Massachusetts—in the rolling woodlands of the Quinebaug River watershed between the Pioneer Valley and the Connecticut border—Quinebaug Cove Campground delivers a full-service lakeside camping experience in one of the most scenically pleasant corners of inland New England. With a 60-foot in-ground pool, a five-mile canoe and kayak trail, beachfront with BBQ grills, full hookup sites, cabins, and a fishing lake that produces bass, trout, pickerel, and Northern Pike of record size, the campground serves families who want lakeside camping with comprehensive on-site programming without driving to the coast. The 420-acre reservoir is the anchor; the facilities ensure that guests who spend the whole week on the property never find themselves without something to do. Accommodation options include RV sites with full hookups covering water, electric, sewer, and cable TV service, tent sites, and cozy cabin rentals—a range that allows the campground to serve different travel styles within the same property. A 60-foot in-ground pool serves guests who want controlled aquatic recreation, and the reservoir's swimming beach with barbecue grills provides the open-water alternative for guests who prefer the lake. A five-mile canoe and kayak trail explores the reservoir and its coves, and a free boat ramp gives guests with their own watercraft immediate water access. Shuffleboard, volleyball, basketball, a playground, and horseshoe pits provide organized outdoor recreation alongside the water activities. The recreation hall—equipped with an Xbox, Wii, and a kids' play area—handles rainy-day entertainment for families. Free cable TV at sites, free WiFi in the rec hall, and a full-service camp store with laundry facilities complete the on-site infrastructure. The reservoir's fishing is the campground's most enthusiastic draw for a specific subset of guests. Quinebaug Cove's 420 acres supports eleven species of fish, with Northern Pike of genuinely record size attracting dedicated anglers who have discovered that the reservoir's productivity in this species is exceptional compared to most New England lakes. Bass, stocked trout, and pickerel round out the fishing calendar across the season, and the free boat ramp makes launching practical for guests with their own fishing boats. The reservoir's wooded shoreline and quiet coves provide the visual backdrop that makes a long morning on the water genuinely enjoyable regardless of whether the fish are cooperating. Brimfield's most famous claim on the regional visitor calendar is the Brimfield Antique Show—held three times per year in May, July, and September—which transforms the Route 20 corridor into one of the largest outdoor antique markets in the world, with thousands of dealers and 130-plus fields drawing buyers from across New England and beyond. The timing makes Quinebaug Cove a natural base for antique show visitors who want campground pricing rather than Pioneer Valley hotel rates during the high-demand show weekends. Sturbridge Village, one of the most visited living history museums in New England, is accessible for a full-day family excursion to 19th-century New England life. Quinebaug Cove Campground is open seasonally and fills quickly for summer holiday weekends and Brimfield Antique Show weeks. Weekend programming including hayrides and organized activities for children and adults adds a social calendar dimension that keeps repeat-visit families finding something new each season. Reserve the lake-view hookup site early for summer, bring the fishing rods and the kayak, and let the 420-acre reservoir make the case for inland New England camping.

from $60/night

Cozy Hills Campground

42 RV Sites, 7 Cabins, 9 Tent Sites, 1 Onsite RV/Trailer

Cozy Hills Campground sits in the Litchfield Hills of northwestern Connecticut, a region of rolling hardwood forests, colonial-era villages, and clear-water lakes that represents one of New England's most well-preserved rural landscapes. The cozy hills campground combines a comprehensive family activity roster with the natural setting of Connecticut's most scenic interior county, making it a year-round destination for campers from the New York metro area and the Connecticut River valley alike. The campground offers full hookup sites with 30 and 50-amp service, water and sewer, and WiFi throughout the property, alongside RV rentals and cabin accommodations for guests who arrive without their own equipment. Recreation options are exceptional in breadth: a pool, fishing pond, three playgrounds, mini golf, a mega slide, jump pad, Gaga ball, BMX bike track, outdoor laser tag, and archery cover active entertainment across all age groups. Hay rides, campfire programs, and fishing round out the more traditional activities, while an on-site restaurant, arcade, and general store handle food and entertainment needs without requiring a trip off-property. Propane fill, firewood, and a dump station address RV logistics, and a dog park accommodates traveling pets. The Litchfield Hills landscape surrounding the campground is defined by second-growth forests of oak, maple, birch, and hickory, with the rolling terrain of the Berkshire foothills creating a scenic backdrop that peaks during October's foliage season. Bantam Lake—Connecticut's largest natural lake—is a short drive away, along with the White Memorial Conservation Center, which protects 4,000 acres of forest, wetlands, and Bantam River corridor as the largest nature center in Connecticut. The agricultural heritage of Litchfield County runs deep, and roadside farm stands, historic barns, and working orchards define the drives between campground and town. Litchfield's historic town green—one of the finest in New England—is surrounded by Federal-period architecture and anchors a village that has changed little in the past two centuries. The Haight-Brown Vineyard, Connecticut's oldest winery, produces estate wines from the Litchfield Hills terrain and offers tastings and tours. Lake Waramaug State Park to the west provides additional public swimming, kayaking, and lakeside picnicking in a setting often compared to the Swiss countryside. The covered bridges of Cornwall and West Cornwall cross the Housatonic River about 20 minutes west, providing a scenic detour that typifies the Litchfield Hills' preserved New England character. Cozy Hills operates through the New England camping season with peak demand in summer and fall foliage season—October weekends book up particularly fast as the Litchfield Hills deliver some of Connecticut's best leaf color. The combination of a full-activity campground, a genuinely beautiful rural setting, and proximity to the cultural pleasures of Litchfield County makes this a destination that rewards multi-night stays rather than quick overnights.

from $76/night

Field and Stream RV Park

54 RV Sites

Field and Stream RV Park in Brookline, New Hampshire, offers 54 full-hookup RV sites with 20, 30, and 50-amp service and rigs accepted to 50 feet, open all year. Deluxe and standard categories join a lake, beach, boat and kayak rentals, and a dog park in the sugar maple and pine country of southern New Hampshire. Fifty-four sites run in standard and deluxe categories, both carrying water, sewer, and electric on 20, 30, and 50-amp with site WiFi, sized to 50 feet, with fire pits and picnic tables. Two tiers keep booking simple. A general store, laundry, propane fills, restrooms, and showers handle the practical side. The park operates year-round, and winter camping is permitted — check current pricing and availability before planning a cold-weather stay. There are restrictions on RV model year, so confirm with the park if your rig is older. A lake with a beach anchors the recreation, with boat rentals and kayak rentals for boating, canoeing, kayaking, swimming, and fishing. A river runs nearby, with a pond, playground, pavilion, dog park, and picnicking filling the grounds. Pets are welcome. Brookline sits in Hillsborough County in the southernmost tier of New Hampshire — 20 minutes from Nashua and under an hour from Boston. That position makes it one of the most practical camping bases in New England for weekend travelers from the metro area, with no sales tax and the White Mountains within a straightforward drive north. Summer is the season in New England, with fall foliage drawing a strong second wave and year-round operation serving winter travelers. Reserve well ahead for July, August, and peak color.

from $95/night

Spacious Skies French Pond

74 RV Sites, 1 Cabin, 7 Tent Sites

Spacious Skies French Pond in Henniker, New Hampshire, offers 74 RV sites, a cabin, and seven tent sites beside French Pond, with 20, 30, and 50-amp service and rigs accepted to 50 feet on a big-rig-friendly layout, open all year. Lakeside premium and patio back-in categories join full-hookup and water-and-electric tiers, with an outdoor pool, beach, boat rentals, and boat docks. Seventy-four sites span back-in 20/30-amp, back-in 30/50-amp, back-in 30/50-amp with patio, back-in water-and-electric 20/30-amp, and lakeside premium back-in 20/30-amp categories, carrying water, sewer, and electric where noted with site WiFi, sized to 50 feet, with fire pits and picnic tables. Confirm your tier, as the water-and-electric categories do not carry sewer at the site. The lakeside premium tier is the one to request. A cabin, seven tent sites, and onsite RV and trailer rentals round out the lodging. A general store, laundry, propane fills and exchange, dump station, restrooms, showers, and firewood handle the practical side. All guests check in at the main office and sign the terms — e-signature in advance is encouraged. An outdoor pool and beach anchor the summer, with boat rentals and boat docks opening the pond for boating, paddle boats, paddle boarding, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, and swimming. A recreation center, arcade, shuffleboard, horseshoes, gem mining, a playground, pavilion, and dog park fill the rest. Skiing, a state park, and offroading are nearby. Merrimack County sits centrally in a state where the outdoor calendar runs all four seasons. Summer and foliage drive demand. Reserve well ahead.

from $31/night

Mascoma Lake Campground

3 RV Sites, 2 Cabins, 2 Tent Sites, 1 House, 2 Tiny Houses

On the eastern shore of Mascoma Lake in Lebanon, New Hampshire's Upper Valley region, Mascoma Lake Campground delivers a private sandy beach, full hookup RV sites, cabins, tiny homes, an A-Frame house, and the exceptional recreational access of a five-mile lake that provides swimming, boating, fishing, and paddling in a natural setting minutes from Dartmouth College and the vibrant commercial and cultural character of the Lebanon-Hanover corridor. For travelers who want genuine lake access, a sandy beach, and the intellectual energy of a college town within reach of the campground—all in the context of New Hampshire's spectacular summer landscape—Mascoma Lake provides an unusual convergence of natural and cultural amenities. RV sites include 30 and 50-amp electric service with water and sewer hookups, and every site has a fire ring and picnic table for the campfire experience that defines quality summer camping. A jumping pillow, gaga ball court, basketball court, and horseshoes extend the on-site recreation beyond the lake, and the campground's sports facilities provide activity options for days when the weather doesn't cooperate with swimming or paddling plans. Cabins, tiny homes, and the A-Frame house provide fully equipped alternative accommodations with air conditioning, full kitchens, bathrooms, and WiFi for guests who want the lake setting without tent or RV camping. Laundry facilities and clean shower and restroom infrastructure support the full range of staying styles the property offers. Mascoma Lake occupies a glacially carved basin in Grafton and Sullivan Counties along the Route 4 corridor between Lebanon and Enfield, where the lake's five-mile length and relatively undeveloped shoreline create a recreational experience that stands in contrast to the busy lakeside communities of the Lakes Region further east. The Northern Rail Trail, a multi-use recreational path converted from a former Boston and Maine Railroad corridor, runs along the lake's eastern shore and connects to an extended network through Grafton County—providing cycling and walking access to the surrounding Upper Valley landscape without requiring any additional drive. The lake's clear water supports excellent bass and perch fishing alongside the swimming and paddling activities. Lebanon and Hanover form the commercial and academic heart of the Upper Valley, the bi-state region spanning the Connecticut River on the Vermont-New Hampshire border. Dartmouth College in Hanover, just minutes from the campground, contributes the intellectual vitality, outstanding Hopkins Center for the Arts programming, and the Baker-Berry Library's Hood Museum of Art to a region that punches well above its population weight in cultural and educational resources. The Lebanon-Hanover commercial area provides excellent independent restaurants, the Lebanon Opera House, and the full range of services that support a quality extended-stay experience in this part of northern New England. Mascoma Lake Campground operates seasonally from late spring through early fall, with the lake swimming, boating, and paddling season at its prime from late June through August. The jumping pillow and gaga ball are particular draws for families with children between six and twelve who need additional activity beyond the beach. Fall foliage in the Upper Valley typically peaks in early to mid-October, when the sugar maples, birches, and aspens on the surrounding hillsides produce the color display that draws leaf-peepers from throughout the Northeast. Reserve your site, cabin, or A-Frame at Mascoma Lake Campground and let Lebanon's Upper Valley geography deliver one of New Hampshire's finest summer lake experiences.

from $58/night

Spruce Creek Campground

31 RV Sites

Spruce Creek Campground in Dolgeville, New York, offers 31 full-hookup RV sites along a stocked brown trout stream in the Adirondack foothills, with 20, 30, and 50-amp service and rigs accepted to 65 feet on a big-rig-friendly layout. Back-in and pull-through categories join a splash pad, mini-golf, and disc golf course on a family-run property. Thirty-one sites carry water, sewer, and electric on 20, 30, and 50-amp in back-in and pull-through configurations, sized to 65 feet, with fire pits, picnic tables, BBQ pits, and site WiFi. The sites are genuinely large, which is the first thing returning guests mention. A general store, laundry, dump station, restrooms, showers, and firewood handle the practical side. Spruce Creek runs through the property as a stocked brown trout stream, putting fishing directly at your campsite. A splash pad, mini-golf, disc golf course, sports courts, basketball, volleyball, a playground, and a pavilion fill the grounds, with paddle boarding, paddle boats, canoeing, kayaking, boating, biking, picnicking, and birding besides. Off-roading is nearby. Pets are welcome. The campground is family-run and family-focused, with a full activity calendar and the kind of clean restrooms that get mentioned in reviews. Dolgeville sits in the scenic foothills of the Adirondacks, ten minutes from the East and West Canada Creek rivers — both popular for fly fishing, kayaking, canoeing, and tubing. Adirondack Park's hiking, sightseeing, and wildlife viewing open up from there. Summer and fall foliage drive demand. Reserve well ahead.

from $20/night