Great experience all nice people there whenever I've been there no inappropriate behavior at all.read more

First time experience. It was refreshing. Staff and people were very nice. Pool is excellent…read more They have a great library and gorgeous waterfall , worth the short walk. The nudity takes a bit getting used to. I found it best to just go for it once there. Had some marvelous conversations. Thinking about it , I think the staff could be a little more aware of newbies and maybe check in on them. Maybe whoever brings you on the tour. My only minor concern. I will go back before the end of summer

I truly loved this place. They are not really cabins but they accommodate to feel like it on the…read moreinside. We went for a little Fall getaway with my husband and kid it was really pleasant . Most weekends they have activities we landed on BBQ cookout and music it was really good. Lots of people food and music very happy place. They have a POOL for kids and a heated pool for adults we felt bad that we didn't bring our bathing suits but I wet my feet just to enjoy the water a little bit A nice trail for hiking and a basketball court. I can't express enough how happy I was with my husband's choice for a mini vacation. Just one downside, WOOD is a hit or miss here due to outside storage could be wet could be dry and of course wet does not burn well. See you next year

The worst ever!!!! I have been going there for years. I won't go back. They need another pool…read morefirstly and second, they charge for everything!! I wish I could give no stars. We had one blanket and it was 50 60 at night my son had luckily brought one from home, and the fridge leaked, so it was hard to keep our things cold and the floor dry. We spent $200 between the store and the ice cream bar and then they charged my uncle $34 all he did was stay for an hour to give my kid a birthday gift. Also they kept my $25 deposit because I have two trips booked but after this experience I don't want to go back. How can they keep that money after what we went through and also how much they have already charged me. I have friends that stay here as well, but they also have stated they will not be going back.

Almost always a nice weekend except when they allow someone to chop wood from 7am to almost 1pm and…read moreyou're there to relax.

We camped here as a stop on a road trip, so we I think we only spent a total of 14 hours at this…read morecampground. The rangers were nice and helpful. The campsite was clean. We did have very close neighbors, but only on one side. Other than those people, there were not really any sites close by. We could see them, but they were through the trees. It was one of the quietest campgrounds I have ever visited, which was awesome. The neighbors played a little music, but at such a low volume, I could not even tell you the genre. They turned it off the minute it got dark. The showers were great with lots of hot water and good water pressure. I have no idea what it would be like to actually stay at this park as a destination, but it was great as a stop on the way. My only complaint was that our campsite was pretty good sized, like it should easily hold 2-3 tents. We had one 6 person tent. There was no obvious good place for the tent. Where we pitched it, we were on a slight hill and there was a large root. The other option was extremely hard packed gravel and also a slight hill. Because we were just using sleeping pads, we did not like the idea of the packed gravel. I guess that is fine for a camper or if you are using a thicker mattress.

This place is what we refer to as the 'secret spot'. It's this gem of a campground tucked away, but…read morestill reasonably close. It's settled right on beautiful Lake Manchaug. The campground itself is secluded and quiet. There are spots for RV and tent camping. Bathrooms are extremely clean and well kept. The lady that runs it is super nice, but don't speed on her grounds or she will destroy you. The lake is home to all kinds of wildlife and teeming with fish. Whether you have a ski boat or a canoe it is accommodating! Overall a great place to get away and enjoy nature!! Just don't tell anyone I told you about the secret spot.

Great campground mostly trailers some tent area. Some sites on lake fishing kayaking…read more Very quite camp we have been there twice very happy.

Due to traffic the trip to the camp site took long than we anticipated. When we reached out to the…read moreoffice they were very understanding and helpful! We had a "beach site" and the view of the lake in the morning was beautiful.

Everything, it's a pleasure being a seasonal camper here. Great Campground with Great amenities and…read morestaff. Thank you, ASHTON, and all the decision makers.

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

This place is a good place to camp. Has activities for the kids and a huge lake. They rent canoes,…read morekayaks, and paddle boats. The place is clean and well manicured. All the employees were helpful and respectful. This is our first time being here and we will be back.

It is a really good campground it has a really good pool and good campsites I recommend itread more

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.

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

New owners have made it a safe well maintained peaceful charming campground. From fishing to…read moreupdated swimming pool. It has for everyone at a get price.

I Grew up in Rutland and went here many times as a teenager. Yes Ive partied here as well when I…read morewas younger... tent camped as an adult many times.... and now This is my first year as a seasonal camper and they have new management which has done a great job at making sure rules are followed and fixing it up. First off, I read reviews that said its loud and I can say that yes on sat nights they do music and that is FOR the campground and the kids and adults have a blast but its NOT all night and once 11pm hits the music stops and campground is completely quiet and you really can only hear it where I am , near the field . And I have not found it to be abnoxiously loud any other time. ITS A CAMPGROUND people are coming to have fun!! And I read someone mention trash. There is no trash or garbage "all over the place" sites are not in "shambles" what I DO see is people that work for the campground going around maintaining the campground. Picking up trash, mowing etc. They do have a strict policy about driving too fast through the campground for cars and golf carts but I can understand that since there are lots of kids that are running around do you want to worry about your child being hit? I love camping at pout and trout and have gotten the most peace and quiet than I have gotten in years. No one bothers me and I dont bother anyone. I have awesome neibors that camp beside me and Im so happy to have a big area to garden . The staff are absolutely wonderful and I read bad reviews about the pool and don't understand why because as of this year the pool is sparkling clean I went there on one of our hottest days and was refreshed not discusted like reviewer said. So what I can say to these people that have in the past wrote terrible reviews about pout and trout is go back and give it another shot I bet you will change your review because it really is a great campground and I plan on being here for years to come to make many memories with my new grandson. Happy camping!!!!

What a special day at Quabbin Reservoir! I've always been fascinated by the history of the towns…read morethat were flooded to create the reservoir, so getting to see it in person was something special and our friends told us the history while we drove around and saw different spots along the way. The views were absolutely beautiful, and we may have gotten a little too excited when we spotted the turkeys. The best part was sharing the day with friends we met on a cruise 24 years ago. Beautiful scenery, fascinating history, wildlife, and longtime friends... it doesn't get much better than that.

The Quabbin Reservoir Visitor Center is well worth a visit. The history and evolution of the…read morereservoir including indigenous wildlife are explained in detail. Very friendly and helpful staff. Ample free parking, too. The Reservoir is astounding.