To insure fairness for all MA customers, any reservation with departure dates outside the 4-month Maximum Window can not be changed or cancelled until 18 days after the reservation was made.
IMPORTANT : Walk-in Registrations are not permitted. Advance Reservations can be made same day up until 2 pm on date of arrival.
IMPORTANT: : Please note that firewood sales are by credit card only, and effective 2021, the cost of firewood is $7 per bundle. Massachusetts prohibits the transportation of firewood or any wood products into or out of any DCR campground.
Wells State Park, MA
Located close to cultural attractions of central Massachusetts and perched on a hill, this 60-site campground also offers yurt and group camping. In addition to beautifully forested hiking trails, Walker Pond provides a campers swimming beach and access to fishing and boating....
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** Currently the State does not permit same day reservations and they do not permit walk-ins at the Park.
Overview
Description
Located close to cultural attractions of central Massachusetts and perched on a hill, this 60-site campground also offers yurt and group camping. In addition to beautifully forested hiking trails, Walker Pond provides a campers swimming beach and access to fishing and boating.
Geography:
Wells State Park is a popular 1,400-acre woodland park close to the cultural attractions of central Massachusetts including the city of Worcester and Old Sturbridge Village. The campground has 60 attractive sites, including 1 small group site, 4 Yurts and some sites perched on a hillside adjacent to Walker Pond. The pond also offers campers a swimming beach and fishing and boating opportunities.
Recreation:
More than 10 miles of trails crisscross the property, which are for hiking only; off-road vehicles may not be used. A popular route leads to the scenic vista at Carpenter Rocks from which the eastern section and Walker Pond can be viewed. Wells is only five miles by car from Old Sturbridge Village, a nationally-renowned living history museum of New England village life in and around 1800. During the summer, Wells has an interpretive program available which provides guided walks, hikes, recreational activities and evening campfire programs.
Facilities:
Wells State Park offers 60 campsites, one group site and four yurts. Accessible comfort stations are located throughout the campground and offer hot showers and flush toilets. Each campsite is equipped with a picnic table, pedestal grill and a fire ring. The facilities include a boat ramp and campers-only freshwater swimming beach. There is no dumping station at this location. The park office will have information on local alternative dumping stations.
We have yurts! Yurts are canvas sided, cabin-like structures that can accommodate 4 to 6 people. Yurts offer bunk beds, chairs and tables, and access to water and electricity. (Linens and eating utensils are not provided.) Yurts are accessible. NOTE: Electrical service is not sufficiently reliable for use with medical equipment.
There are NO HOOKUPS at this campground. PLEASE BE ADVISED, NO DUMP STATION AT THIS LOCATION
Nearby Attractions:
While in the area, be sure to visit other nearby DCR properties: Brimfield State Forest, Spencer State Forest and West Brookfield State Forest. For more information please click here
Booking Window
Thu Sep 19 2024 - Sun Jan 19 2025
Reservations can be made up to 4 Month(s) prior to your arrival date.
Services and Amenities
Within Park
- Accessible
- Accessible Restrooms
- Bicycling (Mountain)
- Boating (Motorized)
- Boating (Non-Motorized)
- Canoeing
- Comfort Station
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horseback Riding Trails
- Interpretive Programs
- Parking
- Ranger Station
- Scenic Viewing Area
- Showers
- Swimming
Within 10 Miles
- Boat Ramp
- Historic Site
- Hunting
Fees and Cancellation Policies
Special Policy Applicable to this Facility
- Reservations must be in the name of the primary occupant.
- Reservations with departure dates outside the 4-month maximum window cannot be changed or canceled until 18 days after the reservation was made.
- If you choose to cancel or change your reservation, a $10 fee will be charged. The reservation transaction fee is non-refundable. Refunds of $5 or less cannot be processed.
- If you leave early, please checkout at the contact station.
- Cancellations made on the day of arrival must be made by calling the campground and will result in the loss of the first night's camping fee plus a $10 cancellation fee.
- If you are unable to arrive on your scheduled arrival date, you must call the campground and let them know. Failure to contact the park by 8 a.m. the morning following your scheduled arrival date may result in your campsite being reassigned to another camper and forfeiture of fees paid.
Please read our Fees and Cancellation Policies
Getting There
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
42.14667, -72.06222
42°8'48"N, 72°3'44"W
159 Walker Pond Road (off Route 49)
(For GPS use Wells State Park Road)
Sturbridge, MA
01566-0602
Campground Phone Number:
508-347-9257
42.14667, -72.06222
42°8'48"N, 72°3'44"W
From the Massachusetts Turnpike (Rte. 90) East or West:
Follow the Massachusetts Turnpike (Rte. 90) to Exit 78 (Sturbridge). Follow Rte. 20 East to the intersection with Rte. 49. Turn left onto Rte. 49 North. The park entrance is the third left off Rte. 49.
From Connecticut and Rte. 84:
Take Rte. 84 North to Exit 6A and the intersection with Rte. 20 East. Follow Rte. 20 East to the intersection with Rte. 49. Turn left on Rte. 49 North. The park entrance is the third left off Rte. 49.
Campground Address:159 Walker Pond Road (off Route 49)
(For GPS use Wells State Park Road)
Sturbridge, MA
01566-0602
Campground Phone Number:
508-347-9257
