We needed a place to go (very small camper) for 1 night and a very rude person told me they had no…read moreopenings. However, we know someone who camps there seasonally and happened to ask them and they said there was hardly anyone there as it was a midweek night in Sept. Thanks for nothing, Peppertree. One of your competitors down the road had space for us that night.

Because many of the state campgrounds have been shut down due to budget cuts - Mark C and I were…read morescrambling for a campground to host our annual camping trip. We were looking for a reasonably priced campsite, that would accommodate our large group, but we also wanted a campground where we felt like we were camping. Many of the other private campgrounds we came across fit maybe 2 out of the 3 requirements but we had a hard time finding a campground were we actually would feel like we were in the woods. Luckily our diligent search led us to Peppertree Campground. After a series of questions (which was totally understandable given our group was 20+) we were able to book 3 sites that were next to each other and near the river. Upon arrival we were greeted by the owner, set up our site and enjoyed what the campground had to offer. And what they had to offer (for the price) was so much more than what we ever received at a state campground. Clean bathrooms, real showers, a river to swim and fish in, AND Wi-Fi. It was great. Some might be upset that there is no pool but the river cooled everyone off just fine! The campground does have a lot of seasonal RVs but they are mostly families and couples. We never had to worry about loud noise (other then the river). The kids loved the river, playground and the field - playing for hours while the adults relaxed themselves. We loved this campground so much that we booked for next year before we left - we found a new place to love and want to make sure we have our "spot" next year!

We went on the evening of the 4th of July to relax and listen to a band playing there. It was $10…read more(s day pass kind of thing). A very nice lady (sorry I didn't get her name) driving a golf cart, gave us a ride from our vehicle down to the beach/stage area (and back when we decided to leave). My husband wishes he had brought his swim trunks because there's a beautiful body of water with all kinds of activity going on (swimming, boating, etc). Lots of friendly people, a pretty good band (did covers of different genres of music). We brought a cooler with a few snacks and drinks (they have a convenience store at the entrance with everything from food, alcohol, ice cream... anything you want or need). Anything goes for your cooler (we were just reminded to be responsible with everything we brought in. Understandable). We had a very nice time and will go back again for future events because they're only 15 minutes from home (Uxbridge to Sutton where they are).

Kings is a very good campground! If you ask people to help with anything they are more than…read morewilling to help. All the negative reviews are from people who can't follow simple rules. Great campground!!! Don't listen to poor reviews from ignorant people who got kicked out because they could not t follow normal rules.

When we bought our new motor home, the RV salesman threw in a free one year membership to thousand…read moretrails, so this was our first experience with an affiliate campground. The location is not too bad, considering it is just a mile off the highway and surprisingly you can barely hear highway 84. We arrived somewhat late on a Friday night, about 8 pm for a planned 2 night weekend visit. It appears the owners spent a lot of time on the entrance, signage and a guard house, but that is where much of their spending seemed to stop. Although our experience with the staff in general was pleasant, our first impressions almost made us turnaround. As we pulled up, we were asked if we had been here before and when we said no, a loud audible sigh and head shaking ensued, directions were given and another sigh when we asked for a map. This is not really the greeting I would imagine was envisioned by the owners when weary travelers arrive at your campground. One of the very odd things about this place is their reservation system or lack there of. Although we made reservations on their website, the staff member literally brushed it away when I handed it to her and only wanted our membership card. It continues to get more bizarre as the staff has absolutely no idea what camp sites are open and which ones are occupied. Therefore, with my newly acquired map, in the dark and not knowing who occupies what site, my wife and I slowly traveled the campground staring out the window for an open camp site, hoping that we found one, which we eventually did without the aid of any staff member. The site itself was pretty good and overlooking the pond, in comparison to the ones that were stacked together in the open field area, which nearly caused me to just turn around and head up to Jelly-stone or the nearest Walmart. I am glad we didn't because it turned out to be a great weekend and great weather. The campground is only 4 or 5 miles from Old Sturbridge Village and we took advantage of that by riding our bikes to see the museum. We will likely not return to the site due to the lack of a true reservation system and the way each site is stacked on top of one another. It is just too much of a gamble on getting a crappy site, when you are traveling long distance.

Crowded and dirty! Sites are packed on top of each other. Our site was littered with cigarette…read morebutts, bottle caps and other debris. Other grounds had wrappers, juice boxes and handy wipes. The showers had chipping paint and puddles of water / mud. Quiet hours weren't monitored. Loud music traveled from site to site.

This is, by far, the most peaceful, serene campground that we've ever been to. We met with the new…read moreowner and he was super friendly and accommodating.The grounds are well kept with clean well stocked bathrooms and clean showers. The lake is beautiful...I could have stayed out there all day kayaking, and the fishing was phenomenal. If you are looking for someplace to get away from it all, I definitely recommend checking out this campground.

I understand there is new owners! Great news. This spot has such potential!. I'll bump up my…read morerating and wish the new owners the best.

Welcome to Douglas Forest "Resort" - Where the Dreams Are Piped In Through Faulty Wiring…read more Let me save you a trip and a fuse box: this place is a resort in the same way a gas station sushi joint is a Michelin restaurant. The only thing going for it is the location--it's beautiful. But once you pull in, reality hits harder than a tripped breaker on a 98-degree day. Let's start with the reviews. If you're wondering how this place has so many 5-star ratings, look a little closer. Many of them seem to come from folks involved with the park. Meanwhile, the previous owners--who were legally ordered to step away--are still lurking in the shadows, running daily operations and helping steer this ship straight back into the rocks. Now for the electrical system, or as I like to call it: RV Roulette. The power grid is a Frankenstein mess--unapproved upgrade plans, no visible progress, and pedestals that are more mouse motel than utility box. We found nests, droppings, and yes, actual live mice chilling next to open wiring. Some sites are daisy-chained with up to four RVs. It's like Burning Man, minus the vibe and with way more voltage risk. Several guests lost appliances or sustained damage to their rigs. Hope your surge protector's got good life insurance. Water? Recently turned on. Sometimes it works, sometimes it plays hard to get. The well pump has a flair for dramatic power failures, too. Wi-Fi? Not a chance. Unless you're close enough to mooch off an employee's personal hotspot, you're flying blind. Want to stream? Work remotely? Even open email? Bring your own bandwidth. The roads? Imagine the surface of the moon... but angrier. They're rocky, uneven, and unfinished. Some corners are blocked by decorative boulders that apparently double as RV traps. Walking your site route before driving it in isn't just smart--it's survival. Accessibility is a full-blown joke. Most campsites are covered in loose stone--completely unusable for anyone with mobility challenges. The one "ADA-compliant" ramp has a lip like a curb. The lone ADA bathroom is at the front of the park, far from most sites. The men's restroom? Still under construction despite promises to have it ready last month. The women's room? Recently reopened without stall dividers. Charming. The pool is saltwater and shallow (4 feet max), with a heater that's just for show. Kids run wild on four-wheelers, often unsupervised, cutting through campsites and treating quiet hours like a suggestion. Staff shrugs. Rules? What rules? Oh, and let's not skip the homeless encampments. I've got zero issue with people trying to live quietly--but if you're going to slap "Resort" on the sign, maybe start by making it feel like something more than a forgotten lot with plumbing. Bottom line: Douglas Forest RV Resort is a bait-and-switch. Great location, sure--but everything else is half-baked, mismanaged, or downright unsafe. If you value your time, your rig, your safety, or your sanity, I'd look elsewhere. Unless of course, you enjoy playing "Guess That Smell" while dodging feral children on ATVs. In that case--book early!

Amazing new ownership, wonderful park, great amenities, salt water pool, playground etc…read more Tell them Jeffrey sent you. You will be Glad you Did.

If by quiet retreat you mean loud music, drunken seasonal campers and a mildly absent owner this is…read morethe place for you. If you're thinking this is a family campground and taking your kids be ready to explain a lot of behavior. Like drinking and driving golf carts? Blasting music till quiet hour while harassing weekenders who drive 1mile over the 5mph speed limit? Then this place is for you. Fear not if you've run out of booze, there's a fully functioning bar down back. Bored? Have you ever been in a knife fight? Well that happens here to. The owner (Kim) doesn't keep track of paperwork or your deposit so I suggest you do. It's the same crafts for the kids it's been for the 5 years we were seasonal. The electric is severely outdated and the WiFi isn't strong enough to actually use it. Dogs are allowed to bark nonstop and if you complain be ready to be told "that's what dogs do". The upgrades to the campground are nonexistent but the upgrades shes made to her house that's on the same property are definitely noticeable. Just know your money isn't going into the campground it's going to her house. Just go to George Washington. It's right down the road. It's quiet, peaceful and clean. No drunks and excessively loud live music. It's a campground not a bar.

Have been here multiple times last year and this season.. by far the best value around…read more If you like privacy, clean public areas, themed weekends with great live entertainment at the rec hall you gotta check it out. Plus the wifi service covers the whole place, if your job follows you. The Owners are so accommodating..

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

Beautiful beautiful venue for a wedding and everyone was so nice and accommodating!! We come from…read moreout of town and I was impressed how gorgeous everything was.

Review for the hotel accommodations…read more When you visit Sturbridge, you know antiquity will be part of the theme. Olde buildings, historical relics, period clothing- all the stuff of retro-tourism. And when you stay at a place called the Public House, you know the theme will be continued ling after the time at the Sturbridge Villiage is spent. It's an after-hours continuation of your historical proclivities, and for many, a welcome extension. The main house smells like fireplace, has wonderful construction materials, lead windows, exposed beams- you are staying in an important place that echoes with hundreds of years of conversations and ales. However, book through hotels.com, and your 1750 time warp lands you oddly in 1980. No main inn to be found; rather, you pioneer your wagon to the remotest of the motel complex where nary 2 other weary travelers have been sequestered, and in this desolation you unlock your door to Nancy Reagan, the Bee Gees, and ET. 1980 greets you with mismatched antique-ish furnature, tiled bathtubs, and plug-in electronic clock radios. Curtains look like wallpaper from Williamsburg- replete with pioneer hunting scenes- and carpeting is an odd green color. See, subjecting yourself to a historical setting has backfired, and though antiquey, it isn't anything other than a mishmash of castaway artifacts, seeking a home in the farthest of corners of the Public House complex. And this is your dilemma...you wanted this, and this you have received. Women in their 49's in 1980 would have swooned into the arms of their lovers, to be surrounded by such immersion early Americana! To be concise, the furthest block of rooms is a woefully outdated historical remnant that refuses to modernize. To the credit or historical preservationalists, it is clean, perfectly functional, and has good water pressure and comfortable mattresses and pillows. The AC may be a little noisey- possibly in an attempt to drown out semi-trucks on the nearby highway, rolling over the rumble strips along the white line- but it blows cold, and the room doesn't have odors. It is like the frilled tuxedo with bellbottom paints in your grandfathers closet; still functional and clean, but slightly outdated. And this is the conundrum when staying in a historical hotel: you asked for it. We did have a good night at the Public House, and the delicious breakfast of baked goods in the Bakery the next morning was appreciated. Coffee cake and coffee were a good combination before taking ye olde family back on the road!