US lakes & pondsUS lakes & pondsCampground · Army Corps lake in Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
| Managed by | US Army Corps of Engineers (Buffumville Lake) |
|---|---|
| Campsites | 1 |
| Site types | 1 group picnic area |
| Phone | (508) 248-5697 |
| Address | 229 Oxford Rd., Charlton, MA, 01507 |
| Reservations | Recreation.gov |
We only list amenities a source records. A missing item doesn't mean the campground lacks it, so check with Buffumville Lake (Group Shelter) Campground before you go.
In 1958 the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers built Buffumville Dam in Charlton, Massachusetts to provide flood risk management for downstream communities. Flood waters due to large amounts of rainfall or spring snow melts are stored on 480 acres of land. The lake is also managed for recreation and environmental stewardship. Buffumville offers year-round recreation and park rangers are available to assist you during your visit. Recreation Buffumville Lake provides excellent boating, canoeing, fishing, hiking and swimming opportunities. Hikers and bikers enjoy exploring the 7.2-mile Lake Shore Trail, which begins at the beach and circles the lake.
Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.
Lakes and ponds on LakeRipple within 10 miles, closest first (straight-line distance to the shoreline). Each page has boat launches, beaches, fishing and today's weather.
Buffumville Lake (Group Shelter) Campground is in Charlton, Worcester County.
Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.