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The Lazy Rooster

Hosted by Jared · Shutesbury, Massachusetts

4 sites · RV, Tent · 8 acres

86%

Private sites

100% of recent Hipcampers say the sites felt private.

Welcome to my homestead. 8 acres of old growth forest tucked way back off an old dirt road. The Quabbin reservoir is just minutes away, as are hiking trailheads, fishing sites, enduro riding, and mountain bike trails. From sunrise to sunset you can hear a vast collection of wild birds. In the evening the crickets come out to play, as do the deer, squirrels, frogs, chipmunks, bees, owls, and even a rare Bear sighting! As you enter the property, current being cleaned up after years of, ummm, storage, you will pass by some old buildings and scrap materials that have been excavated from the property on its way to start a new life elsewhere. Past all that you get to the good part. A private oasis of forest to do with as you see fit. There are 3 flat tent sites cleared out; each about 300 yards from the road and far from each other. The main site has 2 tents already set up for you; with plenty of space for more. There are tons of trees available for you hammocks lovers. Overlanders are welcome as well, but you better have a pretty big rig to get through the rocky pathway. My HMMWV has no issues 😎 It stays much cooler up here than most surrounding areas. However, in spring the mosquitos can be annoying. I certainly suggest bringing some bug spray. Fires can be made most of the time, and I have fire rings at the sites. If there is a fire ban I will do my best to inform you as it changes daily. I do not always occupy this property, but if I am there I will teach simple primitive skills to my occupants including fire making, shelter building, axe/knife handling, etc.. upon request. Feel free to hit me up with any questions.

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RV/tent sites (dispersed)

3 sites

Secluded Campsites at old Sawmill

80%

(10)

RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 30 ft

Pitch your tent next to the historical Puffer sawmill, in a thick conifer forest, or way back in the hardwoods of the great northeastern mountains. Deer, moose, and bear frequently pop in for a visit. Hundreds of miles of hiking trails, fly fishing creeks, and rivers are a short distance away. Lots of thick forest to choose from, all I ask is that you clean up when you’re finished and use a fire pit available on-site.

Campfires allowed

Toilet

Potable water

Pets allowed

No electrical hookup

No water hookup

RV-only sites

1 site

Private RV/Van parking spot

100%

(4)

Vehicle site · Sleeps 5 · Vehicles under 30 ft

Rv or van site on historical sawmill property currently being renovated. Park your rig, make a fire, do some stuff, and just chill. Private secluded driveway that’ll be all yours for the night. Beware of the 2 old mobile homes directly behind your spot, but the price does reflect these eye nuisances until they are removed.

Campfires allowed

No toilet

Potable water

No pets

No electrical hookup

No water hookup

Reviews

86% Recommend14 ratings · 11 reviews

Mixed feelings

· October 2026

21 ft truck camper · With pets ·

Secluded Campsites at old Sawmill

I was looking for a place to park for 1 night, in nature, where no one would bother me & Jared's place was just that. A gorgeous area during peak foliage. My gps led me straight to the neighbors "community center" so make sure to look for the mailbox, clearly marked. The driveway is a bit rough, but fine with a higher clearance. My little skoolie got up there just fine. Jared was there to meet me & give me the run down. Cool piece of property with a lot of history & potential. I found the most level spot for my bus was actually down below, in an older driveway entrance. I was visible from the road, but its a very quiet, secondary, dirt road. It was dead quiet, surrounded by gorgeous trees & felt rather private. My only complaint is the *farm junk* everywhere. Not pictured in the listing for obvious reasons. If you're no stranger to yard treasures & sketchy trash piles, then this spot is still pretty alright! Jared seems like a nice dude with alot of interests & projects, plus the area is gorgeous.

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· October 2026

23 ft travel trailer ·

Private RV/Van parking spot

Jared couldn’t have been more hospitable and welcoming. Even cleared some land for me as I had a bigger RV than he’d hosted in the past. His place is a work in progress, but he makes up for it in hospitality, charm and helpfulness. We were looking for a place to get a beer and he invited us to be his guests at a private club nearby and we had an amazing time getting to know him and the wonderful people in this area. Two thumbs up for the SAC!!!

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· October 2026

12 ft Class A ·

Private RV/Van parking spot

Very convenient for fishing because the location is nearby multiple first and second order streams within the Quabbin watershed that support populations of native brook trout.

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· October 2026

Tent ·

Secluded Campsites at old Sawmill

Jared was very responsive. had a great weekend camping on his property. Had a event in Springfield mass and the location of the property was convenient.

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· June 2026

Primitive Camping in Western Mass.

Tent ·

Secluded Campsites at old Sawmill

Jared was very welcoming to his property. He made us feel very welcome and comfortable. It gave us piece of mind and really allowed us to enjoy his property.

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· August 2022

16 ft RV ·

Private RV/Van parking spot

Nice quiet spot, parked for the night passing through on a trip. Good place to park a van or camper. Quiet but still had cell service and nice tree cover. Jared was out of town but made it easy and straight forward. Would definitely stay again when in the area.

Not recommend

· January 2022

Private but not what I expected

Secluded Campsites at old Sawmill

Pros: very quiet and secluded location. The owner is quick to respond and helpful. Cons there is a lot of stuff laying around like a pile of old tires, old oil barrels, and a rusted out old truck. From the pictures I was expecting a very wooded area without so much stuff. We paid for 2 nights but only stayed 1 night.

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· October 2021

Great stay in a quite spot.

Secluded Campsites at old Sawmill

Jared had great communication and showed us the best place to set up. I heard a moose, tons of coyotes, and owls. It was secluded enough to leave the dogs off leash. So quiet and the back spots were 4x4 accessible only so I wasn’t worried about other campers setting up close. Lake Wyolo was close as well and we stopped there on the way for a nice hike and a look at the shore.

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· October 2021

Secluded Campsites at old Sawmill

This was my second time at the Campsite and is a super considerate and approachable host. I arrived After dark my first day which was definitely an inconvenience for him, but he was a very good sport and still showed me around to all of the available spots. There are no cleared Trails so it's a lot of hiking but it's so worth it. (Even though I ended up staying very close to the parking lot) This latest time when I requested a larger fire pit he happily work something out for me. I wouldn't recommend for Less experienced campers though, it's pretty rustic!

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· October 2021

Secluded Campsites at old Sawmill

Jared was a friendly and accommodating host! It was lovely to be surrounded by beautiful autumn foliage, a quiet space, and lots to explore. A very nice experience!

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· July 2021

Private RV/Van parking spot

Slept really well. Very quiet. Very rustic. We had no problem because we brought our own water, etc. Jared was a great host. Interesting guy with a gorgeous piece of property and a ton of work to do to realize his vision. He has the know how and energy to do it! He was very helpful and resourceful. We definitely want to go back again and see the evolution of this super-cool property.

Location

Shutesbury, Franklin County, Massachusetts, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

The Lazy Rooster

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