Camp Wellville — Reservations & General Policies (2026)

Updated 1/31/26

Reservation Periods & Priority

Early Registration Period

The Early Registration Period is defined as the month prior to the Normal Registration Period.

  • During this period, seasonal campers may renew their previous year’s location by emailing Reservations@CampWellville.org.

    • Upon receipt of the reservation request email, a Reservation Invoice will be issued and the availability matrix will be marked “Occupied.”

    • If a seasonal location is not reserved during the Early Registration Period, it will become available during the Normal Registration Period.

  • Caretakers, Board of Directors (BOD) members, and Rollstone Congregational Church members may request weekly reservations for any location and week other than a location that was seasonal in the previous year by emailing Reservations@CampWellville.org.

    • Upon receipt of the reservation request email, a Reservation Invoice will be issued and the availability matrix will be marked “Occupied.”

    • The invoice should be paid by check mailed to:  Camp Wellville, 199 Main St, Fitchburg, MA 01420

  • Payment Terms:

    • A deposit of at least 50% must be received within 30 days of the Reservation Invoice being sent.

    • The remaining balance is due no later than June 1.

    • If the deposit is not received by the due date, the camper will be reminded and granted a one (1) week grace period.

    • If payment is still not received after the grace period, the location will again become available for reservation.

  • Reservations made after May 1 require full payment at the time of reservation.

Normal Registration Period

The Normal Registration Period begins at 9:00 a.m. on February 14.

  • Reservation requests are processed based on the date and timestamp of submission.

  • Only one (1) cabin or tent site per submission, multiple weeks on the submission are OK.

  • Reservations are reviewed by a Reservation Coordinator appointed by the Board of Directors.

    • If the reservation meets guidelines established by the Board, a Reservation Invoice will be issued and the availability matrix marked “Occupied.”

    • The invoice should be paid by check mailed to:  Camp Wellville, 199 Main St, Fitchburg, MA 01420

  • Payment Terms:

    • A deposit of at least 50% must be received within 30 days of the Reservation Invoice being sent.

    • The remaining balance is due no later than June 1.

    • If the deposit is not received by the due date, the camper will be reminded and granted a one (1) week grace period.

    • If payment is still not received after the grace period, the location will again become available for reservation.

General Policies

Confirmation & Payments

  • A reservation is confirmed only when a Reservation Invoice is issued and payment is received under the terms above.

  • Deposits and payments are refundable only for emergencies and only after review by the Board of Directors.

  • Full balance must be paid by June 1st 

Occupancy Limits & Fees

  • Six (6) persons maximum per cottage or campsite.

  • Occupancy over six incurs a $5.00 fee per additional person per night, payable to the Camp Director.

  • Anyone staying at camp more than three (3) days must fill in a registration form

  • The Camp reserves the right to transfer assignments if necessary, and to refuse or terminate reservations for just cause after Board review. 

Cottages & Campsites

  • Cottages/campsites without paid reservations may not be occupied and may not have belongings or vehicles stored there.

  • Campers/trailers stored for winter must be removed before camp opening, unless there is a reservation for the first week.

  • During the season, all trailers must be on a paid site; owners who do not remove trailers may face legal action.

Pets

  • If a camper brings a pet, the Camp Director may require a $100 check at or before arrival; the check will be returned uncashed at departure if no damage occurs, or cashed to cover damage costs.

  • Dogs must be leashed and are not allowed on the beach or adjacent picnic area.

Wastewater / Trailers

  • Every trailer must own a honey wagon and use it for all wastewater.

  • All wastewater must be contained within the trailer or in the external containment unit.

  • Failure to comply results in immediate eviction without refund.

Correspondence & Administration

  • All correspondence will be documented by email through the address Reservations@CampWellville.org.

  • The date/timestamp of the initial reservation request will be used to prioritize processing of reservations.

  • The Camp Wellville, 199 Main St, Fitchburg, MA 01420 address will be used for all written correspondence including payment by check.

  • A phone number {978 337-1608} will be available for questions, but only communication by email will be “official”.

  • At a mutually agreed time in mid-June the reservation responsibility will be turned over to the camp director

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