A 121-acre DCR property on Lake Dennison with a wooded campground of about 150 sites, two beaches, picnic areas and boat access, sitting inside the US Army Corps of Engineers' Birch Hill Flood Control land. It is the hub for camping, paddling and fishing in south Winchendon.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Swim
Allowed late May-early Sept, via the two beaches on site
Kayak/Canoe
Allowed year-round, ice permitting
Fishing
Allowed year-round
What's here
On site
Restroom
Campground comfort stations
Picnic area
Picnic areas and a pavilion near the beaches
RV dump station
Located at the edge of the campground loop
Drinking water
Potable spigots throughout the campground
Not here
No camp store
No full camp store; firewood is sold only by the camp host
Common questions
How far ahead should I book a campsite?
Booking opens around four months before your arrival date through ReserveAmerica, and the park does not take walk-in campers.
Can I bring a motorboat to Lake Dennison?
The two public launch points here are described for canoes and kayaks rather than motorized craft in the sources checked.
Where do I park at Lake Dennison Recreation Area?
Free lot (free).
Is there an entry fee at Lake Dennison Recreation Area?
No, entry is free.
What rules should I know at Lake Dennison Recreation Area?
Wood fires are allowed only in campsite fire rings and must be attended; transporting firewood into or out of the campground is prohibited to slow the spread of invasive forest pests.