Best camping near Amherst Center

9 campgrounds · 9 ranked · updated 2026-07-14 · off-season

Explore the best camping near Amherst Center, Massachusetts — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 9 of 9 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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Whately Oaks Primitive Campsite
#1 Whately Oaks Primitive Campsite
6.8 mi away
Whately Oaks Primitive Campsite is a campground near Amherst Center, Massachusetts.
Why 100: 68 things to do within 15 mi
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Hatchery Brook Primitive Campsite
#2 Hatchery Brook Primitive Campsite
12.7 mi away
Hatchery Brook Primitive Campsite is a campground near Greenfield, Massachusetts.
Why 100: 49 things to do within 15 mi
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Camp
#3 Camp
13.0 mi away
Camp is a campground near Palmer, Massachusetts.
Why 100: 102 things to do within 15 mi
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KOA weathampton
#4 KOA weathampton Good
14.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 95°F
The Koa Weathampton camping area, located in the state of Massachusetts, offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable camping experience. The campground provides spacious…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 103 things to do within 15 mi
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DAR State Forest
#5 DAR State Forest Good
14.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 93°F
Located in the state of Massachusetts, Dar State Forest camping area offers a variety of amenities for campers to enjoy. With multiple independent sources confirming the…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 60 things to do within 15 mi
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Westover ARB Military
#6 Westover ARB Military Good
13.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Heat advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Westover Arb Military camping area, located in Massachusetts, offers a serene and picturesque camping experience for outdoor enthusiasts. This campground provides many amenities…
Why 87: live conditions (good) · 151 things to do within 15 mi
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Federated Womens' Club State Forest Primitive Campsite
#7 Federated Womens' Club State Forest Primitive Campsite Good
15.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Heat advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Federated Women's Club State Forest Primitive Campsite in Massachusetts offers free, first-come, first-served primitive camping with designated sites—no reservations or permits…
Why 87: live conditions (good) · 68 things to do within 15 mi
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Barton Cove
#8 Barton Cove Good
16.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Heat advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Barton Cove Camping Area is a picturesque campground located in the state of Massachusetts. Nestled along the banks of the Connecticut River, it offers a range of amenities for…
Why 87: live conditions (good) · 47 things to do within 15 mi
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Erving State Forest
#9 Erving State Forest Good
17.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Heat advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Erving State Forest in Massachusetts offers 27 established campsites (no dispersed camping), nestled in a quiet, forested setting near Laurel Lake. Reservations are required (via…
Why 87: live conditions (good) · 49 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Amherst Center

The Amherst Center area has 9 campgrounds on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

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