Indian Hollow

INDIAN HOLLOW

Overview

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.

Facilities

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

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 Attractions

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.

Important Notices

Burn only clean firewood; any wood with nails or brackets is not allowed
This facility is for community groups such as schools, scouts and clubs
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.
Upon check-in, key must be picked up at the Knightville Dam office at 49 Knightville Dam Road in Huntington, MA. At check-out, all gates and doors must be locked and key returned to dam office.
CHECK-IN TIME: 2 PM

CHECK-OUT TIME: 10 AM

All departing campers must be out of campground by check-out time.

Notifications and Alerts

Indian Hollow Campground will be changing from two reservable sites to one reservable site for the 2027 camping season. In order to facilitate this change, the 2027 camping season reservations will be unavailable until after this year's camping season has closed on Sep. 14, 2026. The 2027 camping season dates will be released on Oct. 1, 2026 after Indian Hollow has closed for the season. If you have any questions, please contact the Knightville Dam office at 413-667-3430.

Available Activities

Wildlife Viewing - Wildlife Viewing
Hunting - Hunting
Horseback Riding - Horseback Riding
Hiking - Hiking
Camping - Camping
Amphitheater - Amphitheater
Birding - Birding
Fishing - Fishing
Mountain Biking - Mountain Biking
Star Gazing - Star Gazing

Directions

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. For Key Pick-up / Drop-off: Address: 49 Knightville Dam Road, Huntington, MA 01050 From intersection of State Routes 66 and 112 in Huntington, head north on State Route 112. In 1/3 of a mile, turn right onto Knightville Dam Road. Dam office is located at the top of the hill at the end of the road.

Contact Information

Phone: 413-667-3430

49 KNIGHTVILLE DAM ROAD
HUNTINGTON, MA 01050-9742

200 Indian Hollow Road
Chesterfield, MA 01012

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