Tully Lake gleams in Massachusetts' North Quabbin Woods, luring trout anglers and kayakers to its 1,300-acre basin. Pitch your rig at Poor Sleeper Camp, the one RV park in our directory, and wake to loons calling over the water. Trails plunge into pine forests; waterfalls crash nearby at Doane's Falls.
Tully Lake anchors a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recreation area, where bass strike lures near the boat ramp. Swimmers claim the sandy beach on hot July days. Hikers tackle the 92-acre peninsula trail, spotting beavers at dusk. Doane's Falls plunges 35 feet just three miles south; Royalston Falls drops 45 feet north, New England's tallest single cascade.
Poor Sleeper Camp draws RVers who crave rustic peace amid hardwoods. Small rigs fit its 20 pull-through sites best; tents squeeze in nearby. Anglers pick lakeside spots for dawn casts. Families base here for beach days and trail treks, with the camp store stocking bait and ice.
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Tully Lake excels in trout fishing, kayaking, and waterfall hikes. The U.S. Army Corps recreation area offers a boat ramp, swimming beach, and peninsula trails through pine groves. Nearby Doane's Falls and Royalston Falls add scenic punches, with the latter boasting New England's tallest single drop at 45 feet.
Poor Sleeper Camp serves as the prime RV park near Tully Lake. This wooded spot lies two miles from the recreation area, with 20 sites offering water and electric hookups. Guests launch kayaks easily and hike trails right from camp.
Yes, Poor Sleeper Camp welcomes leashed pets. Dogs roam the lakeside trails and beach areas nearby, but owners must clean up and follow quiet hours. Breed restrictions apply; check ahead for large breeds.