The best ranch campgrounds near Amherst Center, Massachusetts

Welcome to Hipcamp, the ultimate camping destination for adventurers like you! With over 200 options near Amherst Center, Massachusetts that cater specifically to your ranch-loving heart, you're in for a treat. Whether you're looking to pitch a tent under the stars or park your RV in style, we've got you covered. Some of our top-rated campsites, such as Magic Forest Farm (317 reviews), Greenbush Farm (213 reviews), and The Mountain Top @Wright's Farm (219 reviews), are waiting to be discovered. Plus, you'll have access to popular amenities like campfires, pet-friendly spaces, and refreshing showers. Get ready to embark on thrilling off-roading adventures, bike through picturesque trails, and paddle your way to serenity. Don't wait any longer to plan your next unforgettable camping experience! Prices start as low as $25 per night, with an average price of $55 per night.

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Top-rated campgrounds

Welcome to Hipcamp, the ultimate camping destination for adventurers like you! With over 200 options near Amherst Center, Massachusetts that cater specifically to your ranch-loving heart, you're in for a treat. Whether you're looking to pitch a tent under the stars or park your RV in style, we've got you covered. Some of our top-rated campsites, such as Magic Forest Farm (317 reviews), Greenbush Farm (213 reviews), and The Mountain Top @Wright's Farm (219 reviews), are waiting to be discovered. Plus, you'll have access to popular amenities like campfires, pet-friendly spaces, and refreshing showers. Get ready to embark on thrilling off-roading adventures, bike through picturesque trails, and paddle your way to serenity. Don't wait any longer to plan your next unforgettable camping experience! Prices start as low as $25 per night, with an average price of $55 per night.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Sunrise Farm

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44mi from Amherst Center · 10 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · East Dover, VT

Voted in the Top 3 in Vermont State by Hip Camp reviews since 2022 6 Sites are on Sunrise Farms 75 acre Conservation land with 50 mile view for Sites 1 and 2. Very quiet area with lots of wildlife and ponds and disc golf. Very quiet with great swimming and lots of hikes right from your sites. 2 of the Brookside Sites (Wishbone Left and Right) are close by (2.7 miles) where we have another 1/2 mile of river frontage and can handle bigger groups as Conservation land on Sunrise Farm only allows 4 campers per site. Sunrise Farm Sites 1 and 2 have oodles of space and Spectacular 50 mile views of Mount Monadnock with no house lights out there in the evening except the party string lights we provide. Site 1 (with entrance 70 yards south of the farmhouse) is best for camping in with up to 20 foot trailers or multiple tents …on the large flat spaces in the 25 acre field to choose from. Great Well water available near farmhouse. Biodegradable soaps Only if used in the ponds. Double Olympic sized Swim Pond we stock with Rainbow Trout to keep clear. We have been advised Not to allow imported firewood (can import Wood Beetle dangerous for our forest). - PLEASE use the Firewood bundle tubs we provide ($12.50) - pick up at the farmhouse or pull wood from the woods (and make it safer for use). Beautiful and plenty of wildlife nearby... as well as Outhouses are marked on Map we provide with solar lights marking them at night. Do Not Leave food out when camping or away from site. Bears are rarely seen but it is wild country. Sites have locking garbage lids. Unique and lovely as well as being next to trails and roads to miles of remote spots with very few if any ... people. In Winter we request only AWD vehicles go down to this site or park up by farmhouse and hike in so you can easily get out. When wet park up by the road if you have 2 wheel drive. Always WISE to arrive When LIGHT out as we do not live at the site and are not able to show guests to their sites as a result.

2. Moon In The Pond Farm

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49mi from Amherst Center · 5 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Sheffield, MA

Well off the beaten track, it's scenic, private and peaceful. Camping at Moon In The Pond Farm is a bit of heaven. There are separate sites to choose. Around the farm, you have your own secluded spot to enjoy. (Though you may be in a field next to our Scottish Highland cattle!) Two are tent sites: the PondSide and the FieldEdge. There's one site for small/tiny RVs or Campervan. And finally there's the HiddenCabin--a bed a roof and convenience. Each has a firepit with a small grill to cook over the fire. (all firewood provided) Our campsites are in quieter areas of the farm. One overlooks the pond, others are on the edges of different farm fields, one a cabin nearer the farmstead. All require a beautiful, bucolic trek of 150-350 yards from the roadside parking--ensuring the quiet, natural experience. During the day times, you may see or hear farm work. At night it's lusciously dark and serenely quiet. You'll hear owls hoot, frogs croak, crickets chirp, foxes yowl and coyotes howl! In June and July the fields and trees light up like Christmas with fireflies, and you'll see the stars. During the week is the absolute best time--the local hot spots (or cooling down spots!) are much quieter, and all our campsites have reduced weekday rates. If you can, take advantage by adding a Thursday or Sunday night to a weekend stay. We've got an awesome, easy hiking trail on adjacent Nature Conservancy land. It meanders through woodlands, around rock ledges, through wetlands (on a 600' of boardwalk) and ends at a beautiful stream and pond with a gigantic beaver dam. Not far from here are numerous well-marked hiking trails (including the Appalachian Trail (with famous Bash Bish Falls) and several offshoots (Sage's Ravine, Race Brook Falls), Bartholomew's Cobble, Umpacheenee Falls, and others). Also in the neighborhood are opportunities for canoeing, kayaking, swimming, rock climbing, gavel-road and country-road biking, and pretty much any outdoor activity/adventure opportunity. Or... you can just chill and relax, sleep, or read the day away! Love food? This is Farm-to-Table for real! Never so close--the table's AT the farm! Bring your cooking gear and get some of our wicked fresh organic food--veggies, chops, sausages, eggs, bacon, granola, yogurt, etc. Sear yourself up a real treat! Very nearby, as the Berkshires is a cultural mecca, there are also numerous opportunities from many great restaurants to art, dance, music, spas, galleries, antique shops, museums, cafes and much more. It's still amazingly quiet at the farm where the Milky Way is clearly visible.

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36mi from Amherst Center · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · Adams, MA

Aisling Mountain Farm campgrounds are located in Adams MA, is directly connected to Mount Greylock state park and its miles of trails. We currently have four tent campsites throughout the year with one that will accommodate trailers up to 16' without backing up! Enjoy the view, our cascading waterfall brook, and spend some time with our horses. Please see our FB page at Aisling Mountain Farm for more info. Your campsites are only a few minutes' walk to the Gould trailhead public parking lot and many trails. Also, you have direct access to some amazing single bike paths running all through the state forest. We are located in the Berkshires, with many attractions like, Mass MoCa, Williamstown theater, and many other places of interest.

4. Cozie Nook Homestead

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19mi from Amherst Center · 2 sites · Tents · Ashfield, MA

A small family farm that has been in Dennis's family since 1914. The old county road once existed in front of our house. Where horses and wagons would stop to off load part of their load to continue up the hill. They would return to pick up the rest and continue on. Since inheriting the farm, we have moved towards sustainable farming. We follow grass fed measures while raising our sheep the poultry free ranges to control the flea and tick population on the farm. Our vegetables are grown organically. We harvest only what is needed to heat our home from the forest leaving under growth alone. Last fall almost a hundred acres, of our farm, went into land conservation protecting it from urban sprawl.

5. Heaven Sent Barn!

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45mi from Amherst Center · 1 site · Lodging · Chaplin, CT

Probably the most stunning properties ever ! The sounds of nature abound as do the views. It is LUSH and a feast for the eyes any time of the day or night. Come and camp and experience The Barn! You will have life long memories! Forested hiking trails, bountiful rivers and watering holes, fishing, birdwatching, peace…stars and nature! Learn more about this land: AMAZING STUNNING PROPERTY! PRIVATE! PEACEFUL! Absolutely heaven sent! A place that will stay in your hearts forever. The property's backdrop is the lush James Goodwin forest where you can walk directly from to hiking trails. Fall asleep under the magnificent brilliance of the millions of stars, hear nothing but the sound of crickets, croaking frogs, hooting owls; see fireflies light up the night and fall asleep to the sound of the streams running right alongside the property. Watch the ariel acrobatics of the swallows swoop into the barn to feed their chicks! The two streams feed into the huge Natchaug River right across the street which is great for fishing, or spending the day at Diana's pool basking on the rocks with a picnic lunch. The area and property is perfect for hiking, horseback riding, small retreats, family gatherings all the while enjoying nature at its purest. We offer a Weber grill and large fire pit and outdoor picnic table with umbrella. You can either sleep in the barn, down in the clean stalls, or up in the barn loft. Bring supplies as if you are camping ie bedding, hammock, tent, sleeping pad or inflatable mattress. There is a long wooden table up in the barn loft that seats 14. There are games up there too, (dominos, cards, trivial pursuit etc). You may also camp outside under the starry skies. No loud music. Noise off by 10.30pm please We provide a VERY clean porta potty and the barn has electricity and running (cold) water. Bring a solar portable shower should you need.

Stories from the community

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Shearwater

3 weeks ago

20 ft campervan

With pets

1 night at Sunrise Farm

Gorgeous location! What a cool spot. Directions brought us right up the road that runs between the two main houses- Your classic white antique farmhouse on the left & the newer house on the right. Just past the house & down around back, we loaded up 2 big bins of firewood & headed down the hill to the campsite entrance on the right. There are 2 ponds along the road where RV's & vans can park, no fire pits, & kind of out in the open for us. The lower pond & camp site was lovely, but little tricky to get our little schoolie parked in close to the fire pit area, plus it was a bit wet & mushy, (understandably, in late November) so we decided to walk down & see if there was a dryer option. We found a few more drive-in campsites each with picnic tables, fire pits, a little outhouse & level, nicely woodchipped, tent spots. It's all pretty obviously marked with painted signs & little solar lights. Its adorable. We parked our bus down there since it was cold as heck & we wanted to be very close to a bonfire! This area was also more private, in the edge of the woods under the trees. We had the whole place to ourselves. We had a huge bonfire, while it lightly snowed. Beautiful.

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Daniel

November 2025

Weekend Trip to Heaven Sent Barn!

Loved staying upstairs in the barn! It kept us protected from the wind and rain and had all we needed for a quick getaway. Highly recommended!

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Christian

October 2025

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Heaven Sent Barn!

We overnighted here for my sons birthday fishing trip. 3x 13 year olds and dad. Jocelyn was an amazing host. Super friendly and approachable. The barn is a great place for cold nights and rain. It’s a great way to plan a camping trip without worrying about rain or weather. If you are into trout/small mouth fishing the Natchaug is right across the street and there are many many walks all around. Great location will definitely be back again!

Joseph

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Cozie Nook Homestead

We’ve done several Hipcamps before and this I by far our favorite. The owners are very nice and are available if needed. The campsite was perfect with a large platform that can fit our huge 6 person tent. It was quiet and peaceful. We enjoyed saying hello to the farm animals and going for hikes nearby. I highly recommend!

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Maureen

October 2025

15 ft travel trailer

With pets

2 nights at Sunrise Farm

Beautiful area with the most stunning view ever!! Very peaceful escape to nature.

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Sydney

October 2025

16 ft car

Weekend Trip to Private campsites miles of trails!

Christian was an excellent host, and we really enjoyed staying on the farm! The horses were beautiful. Only a few mins walk to drinking water and porta potty. We car camped and the camp site was the perfect size for it.

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Chris

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Cozie Nook Homestead

This was my second time camping at Cozy Nook and this time I brought my wife. Robyn and Dennis are very accommodating and the site was perfect. Clean, well thought out and peaceful. We'll be back!

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Jami

October 2025

16 ft car

With pets

Weekend Trip to Sunrise Farm

Solitude, peaceful, and great property. Looking forward to my next trip because I will be booking again for here. :)

Looking South over Dock from the West edge of SITE #3 Lotus Pond
Lots of wildlife ~ herons, ducks, geese, turtles, singing frogs to serenade you in the evenings.

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Henry

October 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Sunrise Farm

Site was perfect. Easy to find and very private. Roy was responsive when we had any questions. Will definitely be staying here again.

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Adam

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Private campsites miles of trails!

Great location and useful accommodations for the area. The back door trek to the Greylock trails are a bit of a bushwhack but doable. Christian was very friendly and helpful. Would recommend.

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Kayla

October 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Private campsites miles of trails!

Awesome time camping on Christian's property! We felt safe camping with small children. Had a blast exploring the forest!

derek

October 2025

20 ft campervan

2 nights at Sunrise Farm

Loved it, super private and felt we had the whole place to ourselves. Would definitely recommend. Thank you

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Ann

October 2025

20 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to Sunrise Farm

Lovely spot! Private, peaceful, well-marked, and exactly as described. We would love to return!

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Robert

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Cozie Nook Homestead

I had a very nice time. The hosts flowers very accommodating and gave me tips on the happenings around neighboring towns. Would visit again.

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Charlotte

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Private campsites miles of trails!

If you're looking for a rustic campsite with a view and plenty of nearby hiking/biking trails Christian's property is the place for you. Christian was very friendly and helpful.

Landen

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Private campsites miles of trails!

Christian’s Hipcamp was perfect for what we needed! A beautiful site exactly as advertised with an accommodating host. Highly recommended!

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David

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Private campsites miles of trails!

Understanding what I was getting when booking was a little confusing because Christian picks your spot based on availability at the time and uses his best judgment based on other campers. This is actually pretty cool of him, especially given, he considers the size of the group, type of vehicle, and safety of the individual possibly, but I would definitely go in without any expectations based on photos. You may not get the same campsite you see in the photos. Either way it was beautiful and Christian is very welcoming. Would book again. The area in general is very beautiful and the trails lead to Mount Greylock. Another cool thing to know if you are new to camping is there are plenty of stores nearby so if you forgot something or something unexpected happens it’s very easy to get to a department store or pick up some groceries.

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Connor

September 2025

15 ft pop-up camper

Weekend Trip to Sunrise Farm

Wonderful spot by the water. Went for a swim in the morning. Plenty of privacy and a gracious host. Thank you!

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Meg

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Sunrise Farm

Absolutely stunning site with equally beautiful sunrises and sunsets. Neighbors are pretty close, but it was still very private and quiet. Expansive fields, wildflowers, close to the pond if you want a dip. Super close to town and great hikes. I recommend the Mount Olga via Tower Trail hike- short, pretty easy, and amazing views. Hiked with my 5 year old and she loved it too. Thank you, Roy!

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Erin

September 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Sunrise Farm

We had a lovely time tent camping on the lotus pond #3 site! Very quiet and peaceful! It rained a little during an afternoon, but found a brewery nearby that was inside dog friendly! Beautiful location!