The state forest's 51-site campground sits on a ridge between Upper Highland Lake and a wetland where moose and beaver turn up regularly. Tent and RV sites are both available, but there are no hookups, and campers get their own small stretch of lake shore separate from the public day-use beach.
What to expect
Nightly fee
$17/night MA resident, $54/night non-resident
Site types
51 sites total; both tent and RV sites, but no hookups. Max 2 tents or 1 tent plus 1 RV per site.
Accessible sites
Wheelchair-accessible campsites available and reservable
Entry fee
Camping only, no separate day-use fee here; day visitors use the DAR Day Use Beach lot instead. checked Jul 11, 2026
Dogs
Dogs allowed on a leash no longer than 10 feet across DCR land under the statewide DCR pet rule (302 CMR 12.13); the same rule bans pets from the designated swim beach and roped swimming area from May 1 through September 15.
Allowed now · ban starts May 1Managed by
DCR - Division of State Parks and Recreation
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On site
Shelter
Group picnic pavilion, reservable · True
Worth knowing
- Same-day camping bookings are accepted through ReserveAmerica until 2pm, but DCR does not take walk-up campers without a reservation.
Common questions
How much does it cost to camp at DAR State Forest Campground?
$17/night MA resident, $54/night non-resident
Does DAR State Forest Campground have accessible campsites?
Wheelchair-accessible campsites available and reservable
Is there an entry fee at DAR State Forest Campground?
Camping only, no separate day-use fee here; day visitors use the DAR Day Use Beach lot instead.
Can I bring my dog to DAR State Forest Campground?
Dogs allowed on a leash no longer than 10 feet across DCR land under the statewide DCR pet rule (302 CMR 12.13); the same rule bans pets from the designated swim beach and roped swimming area from May 1 through September 15.