Best camping near Amherst

6 campgrounds · 6 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season

Explore the best camping near Amherst, 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 6 of 6 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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Westover ARB Military
#1 Westover ARB Military Prime
12.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Comfortable day · high 74°F· No active weather warnings
Westover Arb Military camping area, located in Massachusetts, offers a serene and picturesque camping experience for outdoor enthusiasts. This campground provides many amenities…
Why 91: live conditions (prime) · 90 things to do within 15 mi
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KOA weathampton
#2 KOA weathampton Prime
14.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Comfortable day · high 73°F· No active weather warnings
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 91: live conditions (prime) · 58 things to do within 15 mi
91Elite
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DAR State Forest
#3 DAR State Forest Prime
15.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Comfortable day · high 70°F· No active weather warnings
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 91: live conditions (prime) · 23 things to do within 15 mi
91Elite
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Federated Womens' Club State Forest Primitive Campsite
#4 Federated Womens' Club State Forest Primitive Campsite Prime
15.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Comfortable day · high 74°F· No active weather warnings
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 91: live conditions (prime) · 35 things to do within 15 mi
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Erving State Forest
#5 Erving State Forest Prime
17.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Comfortable day · high 71°F· No active weather warnings
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 91: live conditions (prime) · 23 things to do within 15 mi
91Elite
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Barton Cove
#6 Barton Cove Prime
16.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Comfortable day · high 71°F· No active weather warnings
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 84: live conditions (prime) · 16 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Amherst

The Amherst area has 6 campgrounds on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

How we rank the best camping near Amherst

How are these campgrounds ranked?

Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.

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Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.

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