Horseneck Beach State Reservation

While we are still nursing a grudge over the ridiculous price gouging Massachusetts enforces on non-residents, I have to admit that the infrastructure of this campground is lovely. New, tidy and understated, we appreciate the showers and cleanup station, driveability and ocean access. Just wish we could afford a longer stay.

Weve been camping here over decade. The state "improved" it into a antiseptic RV Resort. Formerly campsites had small semicircular drive for in/out any camp vehicle. This allowed open area where screen room, camp chairs and games could be spread out. Many backed up to dunes or the ocean.

There are now 40 foot asphalt driveways diagonal through the former grassy play areas. These leave a narrow space up to the next wide asphalt driveway. Perfect view of the next RV.

Asphalt absorbs 90 percent sun heat. A 100 degree day will have asphalt surface temperature 160 degrees.

The former open dunes down to the beach are cordoned off by large wood post fence and backed by snow fencing.

This was not designed by anyone who camps. The Secretary of Interior should bring the people responsible in August and have them walk throughout barefoot. Then employ someone to restore this once great campground.

The campsites are parallel parking pretty much. Our site was sand and broken crumbling pavement, with with a sign that said caution poison ivy, but we did have a double faucet in front of the site. There isn't any trees for shade so the solar panels got plenty of sun and we were able to keep the refrigerator going the whole week. The bathroom had a great set-up but was filthy, the handicap bathroom stall with shower was so dirty it has black and red mildew. We over heard staff tell the others to clean but don't go crazy, we were like what???? Have they seen the showers? The dish cleaning station is inside the bath house building, it as closed at night there are 2 sinks. There is a basketball court. The place is small and most campers have generators. There is beach bushes between the roads. We had a great time jumping waves and chill'n at the campfire. Also there is an ice cream truck.