Army Corps of Engineers · Knightville Dam · Chesterfield, MA

Indian Hollow

With abundant wildlife, lush scenery and waterfront views, Indian Hollow Group Campground, located at the Knightville Dam and Reservoir, offers groups and clubs a recreational oasis.

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Site mix

Group sites2
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

2 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteEntrySurfaceShadeWaterfrontPeople / vehicles
Back-inGravelPartialRiverfront100 / 41
IHCGravelPartialRiverfront200 / 31

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 10:00 AM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsNone
Max vehicle length35 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed

Indian Hollow accommodates community groups such as schools, scouts and clubs. Flush toilets, showers and drinking water create a comfortable camping atmosphere.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Indian Hollow20°30°40°50°60°70°January: 3.95 inches of precipitation, 19.3 inches of snowFebruary: 3.56 inches of precipitation, 18.2 inches of snowMarch: 4.25 inches of precipitation, 13.8 inches of snowApril: 4.29 inches of precipitation, 4.0 inches of snowMay: 4.20 inches of precipitation, 0.1 inches of snowJune: 5.12 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 4.57 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 4.46 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 4.78 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 5.59 inches of precipitation, 0.4 inches of snowNovember: 4.10 inches of precipitation, 4.6 inches of snowDecember: 5.22 inches of precipitation, 16.7 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 21.7°F averageFebruary: 23.6°F averageMarch: 31.6°F averageApril: 43.5°F averageMay: 54.6°F averageJune: 63.1°F averageJuly: 67.9°F averageAugust: 66.3°F averageSeptember: 59.2°F averageOctober: 47.6°F averageNovember: 37.1°F averageDecember: 27.6°F average0 in5 in10 in15 in20 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Worthington, 5 miles from the campground at 1,285 feet, station USC00199972 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 54 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 77 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

Driving directions to the campground: Address: 200 Indian Hollow Rd, Chesterfield, MA 01012 From intersection of State Route 143 and South Street in the center of Chesterfield, turn south on South Street. Follow for approx. 2 miles and turn right onto Indian Hollow Road. Follow Indian Hollow Road to the end, campground gate is at end of the road.

Nearest townChesterfield, Massachusetts
Coordinates42.3419° N, 72.8494° W · Directions ↗

Supplies & services

RV sales & serviceCamping World ↗11.6 mi
Outdoor gearEastern Mountain Sports ↗15.1 mi
Dump stationDump station ↗19.6 mi

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Explore

Natural features

In summertime the open areas of the river basin have spectacular blooms of wildflowers. These old fields attract many species of songbirds and butterflies. This area is within a Massachusetts Watchable Wildlife site, and visitors may catch a glimpse of deer, coyotes, beavers, grouse, turkeys or waterfowl while exploring the area. The area sits alongside the East Branch of the Westfield River, which is nationally recognized for its scenic qualities.

Recreation

The rivers and streams at Knightville offer excellent trout fishing, and the river is stocked with trout in both the spring and fall. The surrounding hills provide prime upland game habitat, and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts stocks pheasants for the fall hunting season. Hunting and fishing are permitted in the area in accordance with posted restrictions and Massachusetts laws. Visitors can enjoy hiking, mountain biking or horseback riding along several miles of trails and old country roads. Interpretive programs on the cultural and natural resources, water resources, water safety and flood control are provided by Park Rangers.

Nearby

The 2-mile long Claude M. Hill Horse Trail, which connects the campground to the Knightville Dam area, provides horseback riding and other non-motorized recreational opportunites. Chesterfield Gorge is a scenic natural feature along the Westfield River, approximately 4 miles upstream of the camping area. The East Branch Trail, a 6-mile hiking trail, follows the river from the Chesterfield Gorge to the Knightville Wildlife Magagement Area, and can be accessed from the campground.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Indian Hollow?

Sites at Indian Hollow are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Indian Hollow?

Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 10:00 AM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Indian Hollow have?

2 sites, including 2 group sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Indian Hollow?

The longest site here provides 35 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Are there showers or a dump station at Indian Hollow?

Flush toilets, showers and drinking water create a comfortable camping atmosphere.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Indian Hollow?

Yes, pets are allowed at Indian Hollow. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is there cell service at Indian Hollow?

FCC coverage maps show AT&T 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.

Source: FCC Broadband Map

What is there to do at Indian Hollow?

The rivers and streams at Knightville offer excellent trout fishing, and the river is stocked with trout in both the spring and fall. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Indian Hollow?

Chesterfield, Massachusetts. The 2-mile long Claude M.

Source: Getting there

What if Indian Hollow is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Grout Pond Campground (48.9 mi), Surry Mountain Lake Campground (53.1 mi, first-come), and West Thompson Lake Campground (55.5 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby