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Westville Recreation Area

Westville Lake, Massachusetts

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As of September 2026, Westville Recreation Area is a campground in Massachusetts with 3 campsites. Westville Recreation Area is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Westville Recreation Area is located at 42.0728° N, 72.0628° W.

people allowed on 2 of 3 sites: 100

Westville Recreation Area reservations and next available dates

September 2026

October 2026

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Stay and booking rules

Maximum stay: 14 nights
Military discount available

Published by Recreation.gov for Westville Recreation Area, read on September 29, 2026.

Campsites at Westville Recreation Area

Group 2
Standard 1
Accessible 3
Hookups 2

Amenities

restrooms
potable water

At a glance: Setting: Lake.

Things to do: fishing, boating, hiking, wildlife, photography.

All sites at Westville Recreation Area, as listed by Recreation.gov

Site	Loop	Type	Sleeps	Hookups	Access
Ballfield	Ball Field	Standard	100	-	Accessible
Shelter 1	Shelters	Group	100	Electric	Accessible
Shelter 2	Shelters	Group	50	Electric	Accessible

About Westville Recreation Area

Overview

Westville Lake is situated on the Quinebaug River in the towns of Southbridge and Sturbridge, Massachusetts. Westville offers a variety of hiking opportunities, group picnic shelters, a picnic cove, a large recreation field, canoe/kayak launches, and much more.

Recreation

Westville Lake offers two large picnic shelters for hosting any number of events, a canoe/kayak launch into a slow current river, fishing opportunities, plenty of charcoal grills and picnic tables for everyone to enjoy, and a trail network perfect for hiking for all ages. In the winter, there is an ice skating pond in the park and perfect sledding hills!

Facilities

There are two large picnic shelters with electricity hook-ups, picnic tables, and grills available for use in the recreation area. There is a large picnic cove with many picnic tables and grills. There are also flush toilets, drinking water, and hiking trails available throughout the park.

Natural Features

The recreation area features a large open field, a picnic cove with trees for shade on those hot summer days, and beautiful waterside views for wildlife viewing.

Nearby Attractions

Explore the living history museum of Old Sturbridge Village nearby.

Charges & Cancellations

Season Dates 2020 May 16, 2020 - September 7, 2020

Rules and notices at Westville Recreation Area

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 29, 2026. Check Westville Recreation Area on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

No kiddie pools.

Alcohol is allowed but kegs are not.

Inflatable structures are not permitted. Bounce houses, climbing walls, swimming pools and other outside amusements of this type or similar are prohibited.

No portable generators are allowed.

Any special requests will be granted at the discretion of the project manager.

Check-In time is 8:00 A.M.

Check-Out Time is a 1/2 hour before the park closes: - Third Saturday in May - July 16, 2026: Park closes at 8:00 p.m.; Shelter/Pavilion user reservation ends at 7:30 p.m. - July 19-August 13, 2026: Park closes at 7:30 p.m.; Shelter/Pavilion user reservation ends at 7:00 p.m.- August 14-Labor Day: Park closes at 7:00 p.m.; Shelter/Pavilion user reservation ends at 6:30 p.m.

Pets are welcome but must be on a 6 foot leash.

Trash is 'carry-in, carry-out.'

No staples or nails allowed in tables, pavilion supports, or trees; balloons are only allowed to be tied to the picnic shelter, not to trees or any other items in park.

For more information, please call the main office at (978)318-8848.

Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.

No drones or other remote controlled flying equipment.

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Westville Recreation Area FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Westville Recreation Area?

Westville Recreation Area is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.

How do I find last-minute availability at Westville Recreation Area?

Cancellations happen frequently at Westville Recreation Area, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Westville Recreation Area have?

Westville Recreation Area has 3 campsites.

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