Stumbled upon the Somerset Reservoir while we were out one day driving around the area; a couple of…read moreour friends were headed there to take their dog for a swim, so we decided to meet them. It is VERY much off the beaten path and once you turn on Somerset Rd., it's a good 3 or 4 mile drive to get to the general parking, picnic area near the water. Oh yeah, the road isn't paved either so it's best to have a 4x4 or some sort of vehicle with tires that can handle the trek. The general parking area is a decent size, there are a few picnic tables and a port-a-potty which was surprisingly clean. The reservoir itself is huge and great for kayaking or canoeing, neither of which we did, but I did see quite a few people there enjoying themselves on the water. There is one general walking direction which takes you to several different hiking paths and there is even a cute little bridge overlooking a beautiful stream. It had rained that morning and with leaves falling, the trails were a little slippery at points, but nothing that made me feel unsafe. I'd definitely recommend wearing sneakers or hiking boots of some kind. Between the group of us, we had 3 dogs and none of them were on a leash; people really didn't seem to care and everyone was friendly. The dogs enjoyed swimming in the water and I enjoyed looking at it. I'd most definitely go back to Somerset Reservoir with a camera and a light lunch to kick back and enjoy the beautiful scenery.

Camped here haha lol at the airfeild, it was just so good. FOOD WAS GREAT. Those burgers and and…read morepattys were out of this world, they were cooked good. Such a good place for my family. I have a good palette so I love good food lol

Very large sites . Kind and helpful owners ! Walmart about 7 miles away which I recommend! This is…read morea very nice spot .

Very peaceful campground area, 40 sites, not all have water/electric. Wooded & open sites. Owners…read morevery pleasant & helpful. Enjoyed our 3 night stay. 9 miles east of Bennington, VT in Woodford. Free use of canoes by larger pond. 8-2020.

Hoping this msg reaches the owner directly. In Feb I made a weeklong rsv that runs through the July…read more4 holiday weekend (6/30-7/7). I've since had a change of employment and need to shorten my visit there. Per campground policy clearly stated online, credits or refunds aren't given for cancellations on holiday weekends. I'm available for the weekend, and submitted a request for credits for the non-holiday nights so I can use them in the future, per policy. Dave (who claimed to be owner, then clarified as Gen Mgr) denied my request... claims this cannot be done. I asked what would happen if someone had a lengthy reservation like weeks or maybe a month ... would they be locked into the entirety because a holiday fell within their dates?? He said no, they wouldn't; that's different. And he declined to afford me any means of contacting someone else (such as the owner) so that I could request ... "they won't be back for weeks anyways", he said. Please, per policy, I am keeping my nonrefundable non creditable weekend nights (3), would like to have the non-holiday nights (4) issued as a credit for a future stay. Dave has been ineffective in explaining to me why it's impossible for me to do this ... but is certainly possible for someone else in same situation.

Amazing ! Huge campsites…read more Firewood delivery to campsite. You actually feel like you are camping here and not stacked on top of other RVs. We recently had two adjacent campsites for a big group and honestly this might be my favorite place we've been in 20 years of getting our group together.

This state park is located in Woodford Vermont and provides for both day use and overnight camping…read more There is a beautiful lake with a small swimming area and they offer kayak, canoe and pedal boat rentals. There's a nice hiking trail that goes all the way around the lake. If you prefer, you can just sit and enjoy the tranquil view of the lake. It's definitely a great way to enjoy the outdoors. Note: I had no cell service while sitting near the swimming area.

Campsites were not on top of each other and quite spacious. Staff was friendly and helpful. Enjoyed…read moreour stay. Nice hiking trail around the reservoir.

I stayed here for nearly one week when I was at a yoga festival and it was like a little piece of…read moreparadise...I stayed in a cabin which was really comfortable and cute. The bathroom was clean and close by. The trails were numerous and safe. It was one of the nicest campgrounds I've ever stayed in without a doubt -) Peter and Jan the owners were beyond nice and helpful. They really make the place...They're the kind of people you want to go back and see. If you're looking for some ecotherapy in a beautiful part of MA this is it! I'd go back there in a heartbeat and definitely plan on going there again!!! Thanks for everything!!!! Debs x

Stayed here for two nights with a large group (9 people), it was exactly what we were looking for!…read more Campground was beautiful and had numerous amenities (bathroom and showers, hiking trails, playground, lake with boat rentals, and more). The owner/keeper was extremely nice and accommodating. Probably one of the nicest gentlemen I've ever met in my life. The office was uniquely decorated and had the basic necessities for sale (ice, fire starter, large bundles of firewood for only $5 each, and more). We stayed at a double campsite to accommodate the size of our group and it was perfect. This campsite included a fire pit and two picnic benches. We easily fit one large tent (8-10 people) at the site and 9 lawn chairs around the fire pit and had much more room to spare. This double campsite could have easily fit 3 smaller tents. The campsites were secluded and we only ran into a few other campers. We thoroughly enjoyed our time here and would definitely come back, definitely a hidden gem in western MA near the NY border!

The hostess Marian is a true gem! The park is kept up very well by her son…read more Very private sites with good amenities. Also they have LP gas

Stay here! The campground is very nice and an incredible value!! It was nice to support a family…read morebusiness and the value cannot be beat. There are so many features. State parks charge more for less. - Quiet setting - Wooded sites - All sites have water and some have water and electric - Clean bathrooms and showers (only 2 of each but in 2 evenings, I never had an issue. I was gone during the day and not sure what it's like in that timeframe. it's not a large campground and there are multiple RVs and I suspect they use their own facilities.) - You will receive a welcome bag at check-in with a site map to help you get to your site, the rules and regs, a guide to The Berkshires, a large garbage bag, and a pen. - The On-site laundry is in a small cabin-like building. It is clean and has a table, two chairs, and many books - On-site propane station - Large playground, an entertainment pavilion, a rec room (I didn't use them so not sure what's included) I will definitely stay again if/when I'm the area.

Love this campground! It's beautiful, quiet place to tent…read more Matt does an excellent job, running the campground. Looking forward to next years visit!

I loved it here and honestly the most family friendly quiet spot to vacation, cute cabins,…read morebeautiful event barn and amazing views!!!

Dropped in for a night, grounds were well kept and staff was super friendly. Showers were clean and…read morewarm which is always nice. We will be returning next season. Great location for road trips up north. We tent camped for context

I stayed here earlier in June. I loved it! It is spread out, has open spots and closed in (trees)…read morespots. The staff were friendly. There is a beach, laundry, store, large rec area. It is gated. I prefer adult campgrounds (yes, I like children)...but it was large enough that I had a quiet spot under the trees. Brie and I always appreciate a dog park! I would love to go back.

My family and I recently went camping here for the 4th of July weekend. We took a bit of a gamble…read morecoming here since there just seems to be so few reviews online, but we really enjoyed our stay and wanted to share details since it seems that those are missing...And since some things have changed. Campground Rules: Some earlier reviews had mentioned that vehicles are not allowed at the sites, and this is what is specified on the current list of campground rules. I would advise visitors to call ahead to ask, but at the time of our visit (July 2021), we were told that vehicles ARE allowed to remain at the campsites, which is extremely convenient! Due to COVID-19, however, the group sites are currently unavailable and there are some campsites that are left empty to allow for social distancing. Sanitary Facilities: the sanitary facilities listed on the website are NOT all the same! The three in the camping area are essentially outhouses (see picture attached) and are pretty messy (they have hand sanitizer and toilet paper available, but also some spiders! But I guess that's what you expect with rustic camping...On the plus side, they also hang up some air fresheners so they did smell pretty good). However, they DO have much nicer bathrooms in the day-use/picnic area, right behind the showers. These have flush toilets, toilet paper, sinks, soap, and paper towels, and are cleaned daily. Other Amenities: there are trash cans dispersed across the camping area, which are easily accessible but also protected against wildlife. We also did see white trucks from First Light (the company running the campground) once or twice patrolling the area, so it seems that it is pretty safe. They did not bother us or interact with us at all, but it was nice to know that they were around. Additionally, we did not use the showers but they are coin-operated so do bring coins if you plan on showering! Checking In/Out: we visited the Campground Office and Paddlesport Center to check in and out of our campsite. The staff there were very friendly and processed us very quickly. We also rented kayaks for the morning, and they were super accommodating and it was a great experience! Fees: this may change, but at the time of our stay, we paid $22/day for our campsite and I believe $25 for 2 hours for a tandem kayak (the price is the same for solo kayaks and also stand-up paddleboards). We got a bundle of wood at the Campground Office and Paddle Sport Center for less than $6, and it lasted a pretty long time. Camp Sites: the campsite itself was very spacious. We had Site 27, which was pretty isolated due to all of the surrounding campsites being closed due to COVID-19 distancing. There is a gate that you have to open to get your car in and out, but it's fairly easy to open (not sure if you're allowed to just leave it open?). Pro-tip for anyone who stays at Site 27: it can be hard to find...But go into the loop for parking and you'll find a separate gate with a post nearby labeled "27". Go through there and Site 27 is on the left! We wandered around a little bit initially...We did not have tent plots on our site, which was just as well since our tent would not have fit anyway. But we did see many other sites with it, and they looked pretty nice! Trails: the nature trail was well-marked and very pretty. Quick warning though: there are some steep areas that were hard to navigate. They have steps constructed for most areas, but do be careful with older individuals or younger children. The Dinosaur Track Quarry was unlabeled unfortunately, but should be relatively easy to find. It's toward the beginning of the trailhead at the parking area and is distinguished by a cliff face and a lot of small, thin stones (possibly shale stones?). There are also a couple of overlooks available throughout the trail, like in one of the images attached, seen at sunset. These were really nice! Kayaking: As mentioned previously, we did rent out kayaks from the Campground Office and Paddlesport Center! There's a lot of space to paddle around (we only did 2 hours, but there was a lot more to explore) and the staff helped with bringing everything (boats, paddles, and life jackets) to and from the launching area. We surprisingly saw a lot of swans and their cygnets around (I want to say maybe 10 families???), as well as ducks and geese. Overall Experience: We really enjoyed our stay overall at Barton Cove. Whenever we had questions, the staff over the phone were incredibly friendly and accommodating. Our stay was peaceful and quiet (with the exception of fireworks in nearby places - not in the campground itself - due to the 4th of July). Our only complaint is that we wish that the outhouses were a little bit better maintained. There were some spiderwebs in places you really don't want them to be...I also wish that the website could be updated to reflect some of the rule changes and include more information!

This campground has beautiful sights and sounds of the Connecticut River. I would go again!read more