Six Flags New England

Although Six Flags New England does not have a campground on-site, the park does partner up with a campground nearby. The Sodom Mountain Campground in Southwick is just 14 miles to the west and has over 200 campsites with utilities, a pool, mini-golf, a game room, and more. In conjunction with Six Flags, Sodom Mountain also offers special prices on tickets to the park.

For those RVers with extra-large rigs, the Northampton / Springfield KOA just 27 miles to the north has 122 campsites with utilities, many that can handle rigs up to 90 feet long. Visitors to the Northampton / Springfield KOA will also enjoy a snack bar, fishing pond, swimming pool, an arcade, and even a camp store and laundry room. If you would rather camp in a more natural and secluded area, Granville State Forest has 22 primitive sites 27 miles away, and Tolland State Forest has 93 primitive campsites in the woods about 30 miles away.

Visitors to the park get a free ride to the gate on the trolley that picks up at several spots in the parking lot. If you need a wheelchair or stroller, you are welcome to bring your own. However, Six Flags New England does have strollers, wheelchairs, and electronic convenience vehicles (ECVs) for rent at the Main Street Rental Center. An ID is needed to rent one of these items, and they are first-come, first-served.

Six Flags New England is a big place, so comfortable walking shoes are a must. Although it may seem like a good idea to wear flip flops to the park in the summer, they do not provide much cushion, and they can fly off during some of the wilder rides. Pack typical summer attire like tees and shorts but bring long pants and a jacket anyway. It can get chilly in the evenings.

Since the parking lot is so far from the gate, many visitors bring a backpack or bag and store it in a locker. You’ll find lockers at the Hurricane Harbor entrance, in Rockville, and at the main park gate. This is only a good idea if you need to bring things like extra clothes, bathing suits, or other large items. Otherwise, use your pockets or a fanny pack to carry your keys, wallet, and phone.

Although it may not be extremely hot, the sun can still be a present consideration, so it is best to wear sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses. Guests often bring a small bottle of sunscreen to carry in their pockets to reapply later. A small first-aid kit with bandages and aspirin can also fit in your pocket and can come in handy.

RVers staying at a park with utilities and water can cook indoors or outside on the grill that is typically provided. However, some primitive sites do not offer these options, and it is good to be prepared with your own portable grill or camp stove. They don’t take up much room and can add to the experience if you wish to cook outside. Take a trip to the store before heading to the park to stock up on the essentials that you need.

Finding a restaurant to take the family to is as easy as driving up MA-159, also known as Main Street. The first one on the way is a family diner only less than a mile away, and then there is a pizzeria about a mile further. Keep heading up Main Street where a deli, Chinese cuisine, and a Turkish restaurant will appear in the next few miles. For a quick meal, hit up one of the drive-thrus and head back to the park for more fun.

The delicious scents coming from the park will entice even the pickiest eaters who will be even more enthralled when they taste the food. Six Flags New England boasts over 40 places to grab a bite when you need one. From hot dogs and burgers to chicken and cheese bites, visitors to the park have quite a variety of choices. And for dessert, ice creameries, funnel cake kiosks, and candy shops are everywhere. Don’t forget to grab some souvenirs for the folks back home at one of the gift shops in the park.