I plan to be working up in Fitchburg from April-November, and interested in any places north of Worcester where I could camp for free (or nominal fee) with my two dogs. Thanks 🙏

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operator_1337 t1_jaaifcp wrote on February 28, 2023 at 12:59 AM

Just find a truck stop open 24hrs, there are a couple up that way.

Oyadonchano t1_jab1xh5 wrote on February 28, 2023 at 3:24 AM

Pretty sure you can do this in most Walmart parking lots. Not the most scenic, but free. There's one in West Boylston; I suggest calling to see if they allow it and where in the lot to park.

operator_1337 t1_jab3ngw wrote on February 28, 2023 at 3:38 AM

Most central MA Walmarts don't allow overnight parking now. So I'd highly advise looking for any signs that may so no overnight parking.. I actually got woken up in the middle of the night once by a cop who asked me to move across the street to the truck stop. This was the leominster Walmart, I was in a U-Haul moving. There was only one sign posted...

But I've seen no overnight parking at almost every Walmart I go to now. You're better off finding a truck stop to park at, not only is it much safer(sort of), you also have amenities available. Plus less likely to have people screw with you or cops.

NewEngland_J t1_jacc89i wrote on February 28, 2023 at 12:29 PM

The problem with Walmart is all the lights if you don’t have shades and the random noise if it’s 24 hours. Nothing like getting woken up to random people fighting at 3am

doublesecretprobatio t1_jacbxg3 wrote on February 28, 2023 at 12:26 PM

free i don't know about but there are lots of campgrounds nearby. Willard Brook is a state park up in Townsend not too far from Fitchburg. if you head west just a bit there's a bunch in the Winchendon/Hubbarston/Phillipston area.