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A visit to Russell Pond is always a good idea. There's whitewater on Westfield River for all you adrenaline people. There's so much to do here at Russell Pond that you need to camp here for a while, Prospect Mountain Campground is a delightful place for that. There's some flowing water nearby, Black Brook is a stream you can have a look at while here, and after a long day outdoors Elm Motel is a great place to spend a night or two. You'll wish for more
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| | hours in a day to enjoy all the amusing stuff at Russell Pond. Really brilliant skiing awaits you at Blandford, and there's always Russell Pond Dam to explore in the vicinity of Russell Pond. A lot of precipitation falls at Russell Pond; throughout August this area sees the most rain, and the driest of the months is January. If you want a great time in the great outdoors, just come on down to Russell Pond. Whitewater paddling is not for everyone but if it's | |
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for you then we recommend Little River, and the nice people of Springfield like to hang out nearby. You're possibly interested in lakes, Westfield River Reservoir is one of those close by, and you can stay the night at Wilderness
Experience Unlimtd. Otis Ridge has magnificent slopes and a friendly staff, and you can go for a hike on the Link Trail. Mount Nero is uncomplicated to spot from Russell Pond, and there are great sites to discover along the Richard
Trail. This lake is so wonderful. Don't leave Russell Pond without first going for a hike along the County Road Trail, and if you're here and you like golf, you can visit Southwick Country Club. This lake is so wonderful. Dry
warm beds await you at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites WESTFIELD. Lakes are great; Russell Reservoir is a lake that's in the neighborhood of Russell Pond. During the days of summer, highs commonly are in the 80's at Russell Pond.
Once the sun is down it falls down to the 50's. The winter brings highs down to the 30's with temperatures at Russell Pond dipping down into the 0's during winter nights.
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Coordinates: Latitude: 42.16194 Longitude: -72.85833
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Blandford, Massachusetts, 4 miles away 465 vertical feet |
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Otis Ridge, Massachusetts, 17 miles away 400 vertical feet |
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Little River, Hampden CountyCounty, 2 miles away Class III-IV - 3.2 miles long (Dam below Cobble Mountain Reservoir to Northwest Road) |
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Westfield River, Hampden CountyCounty, 3 miles away Class I-II - 4 miles long (Huntington to Russell) |
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Laurel Ridge Camping Area
 | Laurel Ridge is a family campground located in the beautiful Berkshires of Massachusetts. We offer spacious wooded sites and for larger groups a safari field. We have planned activities such as Bingo, breakfasts, suppers, fun auctions and theme weekends refer to our Calendar of Events for more information. EMAIL: info@laurelridgecamping.com... |
Sodom Mountain Campground
 | Tent Sites, RV Hookups, Pets OK, Fires OK, Store, Nearby Grocery, Pool, Gameroom... - 170 RV hookups, PETS:On a leash, cannot be left attended at the campground and must clean up after your pet., FIRES:Fires out at midnight, STORE:General store with supplies, food, candy and toys, GROCERY:4 miles away...Sodom Mountain is a family oriented campground that offers mountain hiking, family activities, pool, gameroom, mini golf and much more. Our campsites range from basic tenting to 50 amp large pullthrough sites. On site is laundry, lp gas,store, bathrooms with showers and discount tickets available to local attractions.
We are the closest campground located to the Springfield area. Close by attractions include Six Flags New England, Basketball Hall of Fame, Springfield muesums and the Big E (Eastern States Exposition Fair).... |
Walker Island Camping
 | 10 miles away The staff at Walker Island was very friendly. There were many faucets located near campsites, and an outhouse, and an outlet in some sites. Our sites were located by the brook which on the other side is a busy road that large trucks occasionally rumble by. The pool was 5ft deep, compared to the 'small beach' which is literally a pile of sand plopped by the brook. No swimming in this beach. The arrow pointing to the spring is really a spring hung on a tree. Not so funny when your vacation hopes were to swim in some natural waters. Hiking may be difficult to find ask for directions.... |
Nashawannuck Pond
 | 14 miles away 1 PHOTO My Mother was born in Easthampton-Wanat house near pond-Williston Ave. I am a former member of citizens restoring Congamond. There used to be a lot of fish - but now only bluegills -Millfoil is one of invasive weeds in pond. Pond over years has a lot of garbage thrown in it-used to swim there- would not dare now especially where beach used to be.... |
Whiting Street Reservoir
 | 15 miles away 1 PHOTO Whiting Street Reservoir frozen on a late afternoon in February, 2009... |
Lemanquais Pond
 | 16 miles away I am amazed to find that there is a pond with my name sake just miles away from where I grew up!!! I am originally from Torrington CT....I am amazed to find that there is a pond with my name sake just miles away from where I grew up!!! I am originally from Torrington, CT.... |
Otis Ridge
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White Pines Campground
 | 17 miles away this was the best camp site. we loved it., it was fun and it had so much to do .we will be back next year ... |
Berkshire East
 | 18 miles away I loved it. It was great. I can't wait to go again. It had tons of great beginner and intermediate trails. A little park !!!!!!!!!!!!...Vacation Village... |
West Hill Pond
 | 18 miles away 1 PHOTO Nice lake... |
Farmington River Reservoir
 | 18 miles away I'm looking for a fun family park.... |
Ski Sundown
 | 18 miles away 5 PHOTOS ...hairlift and triple chairlift service the Sunnyside Area. There are two terrain parks and a snowskate park. Flexible ticketing options include 8-hour and 4-hour ''start anytime'' lift and rental tickets, as well as night tickets from 6-10pm. Amenities include a Lodge with two self-serve Food Courts with inside seating, Lounge serving adult beverages, full service Rental & Repair Shop, Snowsports School offering ski and snowboard instruction to ages 4 and older of any ability, a Ski Shop with clothing and accessories, Banquet Facilities for private parties and special occasions, and mountain view decks with picnic tables and outdoor barbecue. Ski Sundown hosts weekly racing and terrain park competitions and several fun family events during the season including a New Year's Eve Family Party, Winter Carnival and Wild West Day. Fall events include a Brewer's Fest in September and an annual Ski Swap in November. Call 860-379-SNOW for our free ''Guide to Winter Fun'' or visit www.skisundown.com for conditions, trail map, rates, operating hours and ticketing options, lessons and packages, e... |
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