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Hipcamp Legacy Awards 2026
Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2026.
Best Hipcamps in Massachusetts
Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2026.
John is a Star Host
Star Hosts are highly rated, responsive, and committed to providing incredible experiences.
All to yourself
96% of recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp felt private.
Rig suitability
Vehicles under 30 feet allowed
Allowed rigs: travel trailers, fifth wheels, toy haulers, pop-up campers, class A RVs, class B RVs, class C RVs, campervans, cars, truck campers, and rooftop tents
Pull-in site
Surface type: Grass or field
Surface levelness: Flat
Ask about slideouts
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
No sewage hookup
No TV hookup
Generators not allowed
What to expect
RV/tent site
4 guests max
Campfires allowed
Pets allowed
No toilet; campers must bring camp toilets
Potable water available
Cooking equipment present
Picnic table present
No showers
Pack it out
No wifi
Laundry absent
Things to know
Getting there
Check in: After 2:00 PM
Check out: Before 12:00 PM
On arrival: Meet with Host
Cancellation policy:
Minimum nights: 1 night
Accepts bookings: 12 months out
Park at listing
Wheelchair access
Max 2 vehicles
2WD accessible
During your trip
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Blueberry Orchard By The Pond
99%
(192)Campfires allowed
Potable water
Pets allowed
Reviews
99% Recommend193 ratings · 163 reviews
The campsite offers a serene and picturesque setting that guests highly appreciate, with the added delight of fresh sourdough and coffee enhancing the experience. Quiet and spacious, it provides a tranquil escape with the charming backdrop of a blueberry orchard. Many visitors enjoyed the peaceful environment by the pond, complete with the sounds of wildlife and opportunities for exploring nearby attractions like Glendale Falls. However, there was a mention of a concerning coyote encounter, suggesting that wildlife can be more active in the area.
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· September 2026
Tent
Loved the site, john was great. Bread and coffee were amazing. Glendale Falls was only 15 min away super nice. Will definitely come again.
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· September 2026
25 ft Class C
What a sweet spot! Directions were clear and John was great with communication. The site is beautiful, fresh sourdough made our stay even more special. Nice lot to roam among the blueberries, our dogs loved it. Firewood was available upon request which was nice for our travels. There was a perfectly level spot next to the shed for our 25ft class c did not even need levelers. Site was quiet and picturesque and off grid exactly what we were looking for. Thank you for a wonderful stay and the accomodations, hope to be back!
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· August 2026
Tent · With pets
Beautiful campsite filled with fresh blueberries. Highly recommend a July visit.
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· July 2026
Tent
Beautiful setting. Quiet. Sounds of animals. I highly recommend.
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· July 2026
16 ft rooftop tent · With pets
Lovely spot, quiet and lots of space. Definitely recommend!
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· July 2026
Tent camping and blueberry picking
Tent
The site was fantastic! The tent camp site was very private and back near a pond. The crickets and frogs sung me to sleep and the song of a scarlet tanager sung me awake. The sourdough bread is delicious! I even got to pick some blueberries.
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· July 2026
Tent · With pets
The best camp site I’ve stayed at yet. Really open and quiet.
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· July 2026
21 ft Class B · With pets
I loved my stay in the blueberry orchard! It was easy to access, with clear directions for my day-of request. I was in my camper van, and was able to park on a level spot.
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· July 2026
18 ft campervan
Had an amazing stay on the property. John provided directions and had the fire wood ordered waiting on arrival. Arrived on 95+ degree day and setup the tent by the pond. BBQ’d and setup a projector by the shed. At sundown could hear the yotes in the distance which was awesome. Watched a storm/lightning make its way from the Northwest for over 30 minutes but underestimated how bad it was going to be. The storm hit with a fury with high winds and rain lasting about 30 minutes. Had a 10x10 canopy casualty damaged from the storm. Was expecting the tent by the pond to have been obliterated but when we made our trek back after the storm subsided it was standing completely intact. Spent the rest of the night by the fire and in the morning enjoyed a cool breeze that came through that helped dry stuff out before packing up and heading out. Highly recommend and would stay again.
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· June 2026
Beautiful
Tent
First off, this place is magical. Gorgeous blueberry farm that at dawn is a symphony of birds and dusk is covered with fireflies. We camped up by the sugar shack only because of threatening rain. We ended up exploring the near by river and Glendale Falls. If you are looking for peaceful offline experience I would highly recommend camping here.
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· June 2026
Lovely private site!
14 ft travel trailer · With kids
Lovely, private, spacious site. Campsite was clean, the grass was cut, and the lattes and sourdough delivery in the morning made the trip memorable and delicious! Do not count on trees for hammocking and be aware of poison ivy.
Would definitely stay here again!
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· June 2026
Tent · With pets
We had a great stay at Blubbery Orchard. The site was clean, quiet, and offered plenty of privacy. We also ordered the sourdough from John, which was excellent. Definitely worth adding to your booking. Would recommend.
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· June 2026
Tent · With pets
Great place for total comfort, peacefulness, John was great, am coming back in the fall
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· June 2026
16 ft car
everything was so beautiful! john is very nice and the latte and sourdough were probably the best i’ve ever had! i’d really love to come back out here! the wildlife is beautiful, and in town everyone was very kind!
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· June 2026
Great host, gorgeous site.
19 ft campervan · With kids
Best Hipcamp site we have stayed at with the best host. Can’t recommend staying here enough!
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· June 2026
Spectacular host and site!
20 ft campervan · With kids
If you need a place to stay while in Massachusetts, look no further than Blueberry Orchard by the pond. The site is spectacular, but what makes it extra amazing is the host John. He is quite possibly the nicest host we have encountered in our Hipcamp journey. John was so kind and understanding. His communication is also top notch.
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· June 2026
22 ft campervan · With pets
Lovely peaceful spot to spend the night! We had a great campfire with wood purchased from the host. We would definitely stay again. Host was super friendly and helpful.
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· June 2026
15 ft travel trailer
John is a great host. Very quick to respond and accommodating. The property is very private and peaceful. You need to order the sourdough bread. It’s fantastic.
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· June 2026
Green and peaceful
23 ft travel trailer · Group trip
Lovely quiet space. John was a fantastic host and getting some of his freshly baked bread one morning - what a camping bonus! Would definitely return.
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· May 2026
Tent
This stay was amazing! John was a great host! His communication and responsiveness were excellent. The camping spot is great, right by the pond. There is a walk to the campsite; we brought a wagon to help get equipment from the car to the site. There are also a lot of hiking trails near by. We had a good amount of rain on our trip but we had an awesome time and will definitely be back.
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· December 2025
15 ft campervan
We had a great stay at Blueberry Orchard by the Pond. John was a good host. Would definitely stay again.
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· November 2025
17 ft travel trailer
John was a great host and the spot was perfect
Delicious bread was dropped off for us on our arrival :)
We hope to stay here again in the future
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· October 2025
Order the bread
22 ft Class B · With pets
The very best thing about our night here was the loaf of fresh sourdough bread we preordered. Delicious!! Exceptional flavor and texture. The site was great too. Very private, level enough we didn’t need leveling blocks for our van. Beautiful spot.
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· October 2025
Unique Setting
24 ft Class C
We loved camping on John's unique property! It is situated at the end of an unpaved road but we had no problem with our 24' motorhome and tow vehicle. We unhooked the tow and maneuvered into a fairly level spot adjacent to the fire pit. We enjoyed a very private and peaceful evening and the fall foliage was gorgeous! Thank you John
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· October 2025
20 ft fifth wheel · With pets
It was a great place to relax. Very private. Host was most accommodating. Hope to return when weather is better.
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· October 2025
Ultimate Privacy
12 ft travel trailer
This oasis offers everything we were looking for in a remote off the grid spot, which is our favorite kind of camping. Ultimate privacy and beautiful location. It was easy to find and offered ample space to park our truck and camper, set out chairs, set up a table, pull out our awning, and then some. It was a pleasure to stroll the property and served as a great location to visit the surrounding area or just sit back and relax! I loved listening to the barred owl that visited the area each night.
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· September 2025
12 ft travel trailer · With pets
The blueberry orchard was wonderful! John was great to work with. We loved being able to order firewood, which was left right at the site for us. The location was peaceful and serene. We’d definitely recommend it!
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· September 2025
Tent
A very serene and lush setting. Sounds of nature are soothing and relaxing. A quiet and restorative weekend in the country with a host who cares about his guests and will go above and beyond for.them.
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· August 2025
Blueberry Heaven!
22 ft travel trailer · With pets
We had the greatest time with our two young kids and dog at this site. We enjoyed hunting for blueberries and walking around the pond…we spotted turtles and even a porcupine! The spot we found to set up camp was very close to level and perfectly shady. It was so quiet and serene. We highly recommend opting for John’s sourdough and fresh eggs which really added to the experience. The loaf was still warm when we arrived! Amazing star gazing too …it was best and we would love to come back!
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· August 2025
Tent
Great experience. Lovely piece of land and responsive host! Some blueberries to forage was a treat and the sourdough and eggs were awesome. Highly recommend!!
Location
Chester, Hampden, Massachusetts, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by John R.
Joined in September 2020Response rate: 100%Response time: Within 3 hours