wilcolovesme Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Looks like many people, like me, were shut out of any somewhat convenient hotels for Solid Sound. We thought it might be fun to camp. Just wanted to check out the camping vibe from anyone who prefers a campground with showers... any suggestions? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dvigs24 Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Looks like many people, like me, were shut out of any somewhat convenient hotels for Solid Sound. We thought it might be fun to camp. Just wanted to check out the camping vibe from anyone who prefers a campground with showers... any suggestions? Last year my wife and I stayed at Clarksburg State Park, and plan to do so again this year. We didn't spend too much time at the campground, but it suited our needs perfectly. Clean bathrooms with showers, nice shaded campsites, short drive to venue, and cheap. You can reserve a spot online through Reserve America. I think it's $12 a night and there's a service fee for registering online (a few bucks more). I have a site booked from Friday through Monday. Let me know if you have any other questions and I'll be happy to answer them if I can. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
park Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 There's also the City's campground Historic Valley, but I guess it can be hard to get an immediate response this time of year. Clarksburg is a great State Park with rustic, beautiful hiking trails. These two are closest. I wouldn't book elsewhere unless they have run out of space. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigshoulders Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Last year my wife and I stayed at Clarksburg State Park, and plan to do so again this year. We didn't spend too much time at the campground, but it suited our needs perfectly. Clean bathrooms with showers, nice shaded campsites, short drive to venue, and cheap. You can reserve a spot online through Reserve America. I think it's $12 a night and there's a service fee for registering online (a few bucks more). I have a site booked from Friday through Monday. Let me know if you have any other questions and I'll be happy to answer them if I can. Me and my friends were there last year too! What space are you in? We're booked at site 037 for the same days as you and your wife. We all agreed that if we were going to camp, it's better to be *in the woods* rather than on a crummy athletic field with no showers and no shade. It may suit some folks, but not us. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wilcolovesme Posted February 1, 2011 Author Share Posted February 1, 2011 Just checked out Clarksburg State Park, looks beautiful. However, this is vacation, and we'd likely want to indulge in a beer or two while we're there... Me and my friends were there last year too! What space are you in? We're booked at site 037 for the same days as you and your wife. We all agreed that if we were going to camp, it's better to be *in the woods* rather than on a crummy athletic field with no showers and no shade. It may suit some folks, but not us. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
park Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Just checked out Clarksburg State Park, looks beautiful. However, this is vacation, and we'd likely want to indulge in a beer or two while we're there... Use party cups and you'll be fine...unless they make a thing out of it being Solid Sound weekend. I've never been hassled at a MA State Park including Clarksburg. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wilcolovesme Posted February 1, 2011 Author Share Posted February 1, 2011 Use party cups and you'll be fine...unless they make a thing out of it being Solid Sound weekend. I've never been hassled at a MA State Park including Clarksburg.About how far is Clarksburg from MassMoca? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tinnitus photography Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 i camped last year @ Savoy Mountain and was hoping to do so again but that weekend was sold out before SSF dates were announced. bummer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dvigs24 Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Me and my friends were there last year too! What space are you in? We're booked at site 037 for the same days as you and your wife. We all agreed that if we were going to camp, it's better to be *in the woods* rather than on a crummy athletic field with no showers and no shade. It may suit some folks, but not us. Couldn't agree more - camping in a field has never held any appeal for me. Different strokes I guess... We were at Site 12 last year (close bathroom access), and will be again this year. Only difference is that this year I'm dragging my dad along with us (and possibly bringing my 4-year-old daughter) and I wrangled up some friends to go, who will be at the site next to mine. Should be a great weekend! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wilcolovesme Posted February 1, 2011 Author Share Posted February 1, 2011 i camped last year @ Savoy Mountain and was hoping to do so again but that weekend was sold out before SSF dates were announced. bummer.Maybe Clarksburg is the place to be? I was also looking into Shady Pines, but I think it's about 1/2 hour away from Mass Moca. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wilcolovesme Posted February 1, 2011 Author Share Posted February 1, 2011 Last year my wife and I stayed at Clarksburg State Park, and plan to do so again this year. We didn't spend too much time at the campground, but it suited our needs perfectly. Clean bathrooms with showers, nice shaded campsites, short drive to venue, and cheap. You can reserve a spot online through Reserve America. I think it's $12 a night and there's a service fee for registering online (a few bucks more). I have a site booked from Friday through Monday. Let me know if you have any other questions and I'll be happy to answer them if I can.I'm checking into it - thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigshoulders Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 About how far is Clarksburg from MassMoca?A short 10 min. drive down the hill, if that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigshoulders Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Just checked out Clarksburg State Park, looks beautiful. However, this is vacation, and we'd likely want to indulge in a beer or two while we're there... If you're discreet about it, you should be fine. And be sure to use Dixie Cups. We were never bothered last year. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wilcolovesme Posted February 1, 2011 Author Share Posted February 1, 2011 i camped last year @ Savoy Mountain and was hoping to do so again but that weekend was sold out before SSF dates were announced. bummer.It looks like they still have tent/pop-up sites. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tinnitus photography Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 It looks like they stil have tent/pop-up sites. strange...i called when the dates were announced and was told they had no openings. maybe someone canceled? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bosco Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 There's also the City's campground Historic Valley, but I guess it can be hard to get an immediate response this time of year. Keep calling, we stayed there last year, and we've got reservations again this year, we actually got the same sites. Nice people, cool vibe, clean showers, as long as you don't get rude, loud and obnoxious you'll do fine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wilcolovesme Posted February 2, 2011 Author Share Posted February 2, 2011 Keep calling, we stayed there last year, and we've got reservations again this year, we actually got the same sites. Nice people, cool vibe, clean showers, as long as you don't get rude, loud and obnoxious you'll do fine.No worries about getting obnoxious - not my style! I was just asking so as not to get ejected from the campground for having it around. I may call Historic Valley. I'm having a little trouble with the online reservations. Thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wilcolovesme Posted February 2, 2011 Author Share Posted February 2, 2011 strange...i called when the dates were announced and was told they had no openings. maybe someone canceled?Check it out: http://www.reserveamerica.com/campsiteFilterAction.do?sitefilter=ALL&startIdx=0&contractCode=MA&map=true Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nashville Skyline Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 Last year my wife and I stayed at Clarksburg State Park, and plan to do so again this year. We didn't spend too much time at the campground, but it suited our needs perfectly. Clean bathrooms with showers, nice shaded campsites, short drive to venue, and cheap. You can reserve a spot online through Reserve America. I think it's $12 a night and there's a service fee for registering online (a few bucks more). I have a site booked from Friday through Monday. Let me know if you have any other questions and I'll be happy to answer them if I can. My friends and I reserved 2 spots at Clarksburg this year. Thank you for feed back on the campground. Hope to share some dixie cups with everyone. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wilcolovesme Posted February 4, 2011 Author Share Posted February 4, 2011 My friends and I reserved 2 spots at Clarksburg this year. Thank you for feed back on the campground. Hope to share some dixie cups with everyone. Just booked site #30 @ Clarksburg, y'all. Can't wait to see you there with my dixie cups. We have several trips planned this summer, but this is the one I'm dreaming about! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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