Nearby Camping Locations

Specific Locations

• AMC Berkshire - The Appalachian Mountain Club Berkshire Chapter manages the Massachusetts sections of the Appalachian Trail and the Metacomet-Monadnock Trail. Use their site to read brief information about sections of these trails.
• Arcadia Management Area - Part of the RI State Parks system, this forest is located partly in Hope Valley, RI (about 85 minutes from Worcester, MA). For good trail maps, see RIHunts.com.
• Boston Harbor Islands - This unique area requires a different approach to camping planning, for example, bringing ALL of your water.
• Boyles Brook - This private land has been used by the troop several times. Obtain permission from the owner, a Troop 54 leader.
• Buffumville Lake - located in Charlton, MA (under 25 minutes from Worcester, MA) - this recreational area was built and is managed by the Army Corps of Engineers. Camping (for groups only) is described as "primitive".
• Mount Greylock - this area allows tent camping in a few designated areas only, but some are on the trail. It is located in Western, MA near Pittsfield (about 2.5 hours from Worcester, MA)
• Mount Monadnock - The only camping is at a campground at the base of the mountain. Most hikes follow one of several trails up the mountain. This park is located in Jaffrey, NH (a bit over one hour from Worcester, MA).
• Otter River State Forest - located in Baldwinville, MA (under an hour from Worcester, MA) - listed on Reserve America's "100 Best".
• Trout Brook - This park features a pond, lodge (indoor plumbing), picnic pavillion and trails (25 minutes from Immaculate Conception Church). Available to groups only.
• Wolf Camp - Camp near wolves at WolfTalk, a private educational organization.

Scout Camps

Some of the nearby camps:

• Treasure Valley Scout Reservation - Our own council's scout reservation in Rutland, MA (35 minutes from Immaculate Conception Church).
• Camp Split Rock - a Nashua Valley Council camp, located in Asburnham, MA (about 50 minutes from Worcester).
• Camp Wanocksett - a Nashua Valley Council camp, located in Jaffrey, NH (about 1.25 hours from Worcester).
• Camp Yawgoog - a Narrangansett Council camp, located in Rockville, RI (about 1.25 hours from Worcester).
• H. A. Moses Scout Reservation - a Western Massachusetts Council camp, located in Russell, MA (about 1.5 hours from Worcester).
• Nobscot Scout Reservation - a Knox Trail Council camp, located in Framingham and Sudbury, MA.
• Wa-Tut-Ca Scout Reservation - a Yankee Clipper Council camp, located in Northwood, NH (about 2 hours from Worcester).

Resources for Finding Locations

• OA Camp List - The Northeast Region Order of the Arrow maintains this list of scout camps.
• Reserve America - Use this site to book a spot at any of the state forest campgrounds.
• Massachusetts Outdoor Recreation Map - See all of the state parks on one map.

Page updated 11/28/09.