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Massasoit State Park Campground

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All visitors with pets must have valid rabies paperwork on hand at check in.

Please note that firewood sales are by credit card only, and effective 2021, the cost of firewood is $7 per bundle. Massachusetts prohibits the transportation of firewood or any wood products into or out of any DCR campground.

Massasoit State Park Campground, near Taunton, Massachusetts, is a solid choice for those looking to enjoy the great outdoors with a few modern comforts. The campground features spacious sites, many of which come with electric hookups, making it a convenient spot for both tent campers and RV enthusiasts.

Visitors often highlight the clean facilities, including well-maintained bathrooms and showers, which are a big plus after a day of hiking or fishing. The campground is surrounded by beautiful wooded areas, and some sites offer a nice level of privacy, especially in the more secluded loops. As one camper noted, “The bath houses were clean and a short walk from our site,” which adds to the overall convenience.

For outdoor activities, you’ll find easy access to hiking trails that are perfect for birdwatching and exploring the natural beauty of the park. The nearby beach area is a nice spot for a swim, although some campers have mentioned it can be a bit shallow. If you're bringing your furry friend along, you'll be pleased to know that the campground is pet-friendly, allowing you to enjoy nature together.

Whether you're planning a weekend getaway or a longer stay, Massasoit State Park Campground offers a friendly atmosphere and plenty of opportunities to unwind in nature.

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State Park

Massasoit State Park

Massasoit State Park offers tent and RV camping in a beautiful forested setting. There are opportunities for swimming, kayaking, mountain-biking, hiking and fishing. The new, fully accessible playground is amazing!

<u>Please read the important information below, prior to making a reservation. </u>

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. NO WALK-IN CAMPING ALLOWED.

<u>The Dump Station is fully operational for 2021!</u>

Alcoholic beverages are prohibited in all Massachusetts state parks and campgrounds.

<font color="blue">Campsite Fees at Massasoit State Park $17 MA resident / $54 non-resident; PLUS $4 water and $6 electric hookups. THERE IS A $4.50 NON-REFUNDABLE TRANSACTION CHARGE FOR EACH RESERVATION MADE.</font>

Massachusetts prohibits the transportation of firewood into or out of any DCR campground. Firewood must be purchased at the campground. Transportation of firewood or other wood products, may result in eviction. PLEASE NOTE THAT FIREWOOD SALES ARE BY CREDIT CARD ONLY. EFFECTIVE 2021, THE COST IS $7 PER BUNDLE.

Check-in time is 1:00 to 8:00 pm; check out by 11:00 am. Quiet hours are 10:00 pm to 7:00 am. The use of generators is not permitted during quiet hours except for the purpose of operating a medical device.

Reservation and Occupancy:

Campers and/or camping equipment are limited to 14 cumulative days occupancy in any one park between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Violators of the 14-day limit may have their reservation cancelled and be asked to leave the park.

Reservations must be in the name of the primary occupant, who is at least 18 years of age. A photo ID is required at check- in and must match the name on the reservation. Campsite occupancy is limited to four adults, or two adults and the children in their care. Campsites are limited to two tents, or one tent and one trailer or RV, and two vehicles maximum (including tow trailers) per site.

Reservations with departure dates outside the 4-month maximum window cannot be changed or cancelled until 18 days after the reservation was made. Cancellations and changes will incur a $10 fee. <u>Day of arrival cancellations</u> require a phone call to the campground and will result in the loss of the first night's camping fee, plus the $10 cancellation fee. Reserved campsites will be held until 8:00 am on the day after your scheduled arrival date. If we are not contacted, your reservation will be no-showed resulting in no refund.

Camping with Pets:

Pets are permitted at most campgrounds and there is a limit of four pets per campsite. A current rabies certificate must be presented at check-in. Pets must be leashed at all times and cannot be left unattended. Pets are not permitted in state buildings or when camping in a yurt or cabin.

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Location

Massasoit State Park Campground is located in Massachusetts

Detail location of campground

Address

1361 Middleboro Ave.
E. Taunton, MA 02718

Coordinates

41.84220871 N
70.99249582 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Unknown
  • Verizon
    Good
  • AT&T
    Available
  • T-Mobile
    Unknown

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites

Features

For Campers

  • Reservable
  • Electric Hookups
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sewer Hookups
  • Water Hookups
  • 30 Amp Hookups
  • 50 Amp Hookups

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Reviewed May. 31, 2022

Price gouging for non residents

If you are a MA resident, this park is okay. If you are out of state, you definitely don’t get what you pay for. The upcharge is ridiculous.

MA is an expensive place to camp and there are too many other nearby states much more accommodating to see, so we only stayed one night.

Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Massasoit State Park Campground by Neil T., May 31, 2022
  • Review photo of Massasoit State Park Campground by Neil T., May 31, 2022
  • Review photo of Massasoit State Park Campground by Neil T., May 31, 2022
Reviewed Sep. 11, 2021

Populated Campground with Some Nice Features

I prefer other parts of MA. This is a nice campground with mostly very large sites. A lot of sites lack privacy. I was on A20 which didn’t have any and was in partial sun. Also a lot of earthworm excrement all over ground. Kind of mucky. A Loop has no privacy above #15. B Loop is private on almost every site in the even #s, and also some odd #s.

Loops C&D (no elec or water) have many private spots and are more richly wooded. Loop C was empty. I loved site D82 in which you drive up and sit over a stream. Pine trees are tall there. Also D79 (private & had a beautiful view of a walking green and the beach). The spots around those 2 didn’t really have privacy. Most lower # sites in Loop D did.

The campers’ beach front is pretty and many campers walk their leashed dogs here. Beautiful bathrooms in all Loops but no parking at them except HP. Lots of trails including bike trails. Overall a pretty campground.

Sites have metal fire rings (I prefer more open fire pits).

Check-in staff is extremely kind.

SiteA20
Month of VisitSeptember
Reviewed Aug. 22, 2021

Hidden gem!

This was our first trip in our new camper. I love was extremely happy with this park. We stayed on the A loop with w/e hookup. Our site 8 was spacious with a tent site, 7, perfect for camping in a small group. Our family stayed on site 9 that was very private and we loved how woodsy it was there! The bath houses were clean and a short walk from our site. The only reason I did not give 5 stars was for the lack of sewer hookup, but considering we only stayed for the weekend it was perfectly fine without it.

SiteA008
Month of VisitAugust
Reviewed Aug. 20, 2021

It was okay. Beach sucks, bathrooms are nice, not many water spigots.

The sites are close some have vegetation between but then there's isn't any trees to hang tent from. When it rained we had a little flooding in middle of site under gazebo tent rug. There is some beautiful views but when it comes to fishing it looks like you can fish from a lot of places on the ponds, but you end up catching trees, lily pad weeds or being crowded by families of fishermen. The bathroom's are nice clean but not many in campground 2 toilets 2 shower stalls regular and handicap as well as a family bathroom with shower and toilet. There is a dish washing station at bathroom. There is a airport right beside the forest and a train comes through at night somewhere. It as full of mosquitoes bring bug spray and thermacell ( it works good).

Sitec61
Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Massasoit State Park Campground by Gillian G., August 20, 2021
  • Review photo of Massasoit State Park Campground by Gillian G., August 20, 2021
  • Review photo of Massasoit State Park Campground by Gillian G., August 20, 2021
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Reviewed Jul. 9, 2021

Easy access to hiking trails

Located in a large state park, Massasoit have easy hiking trails that are filled with a variety of migratory birds. The campground sites and facilities were well kept. Fire rings and fire grills in each site. Rangers patrolled through the sites frequently and were friendly.

SiteA19
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Massasoit State Park Campground by Amy T., July 9, 2021
  • Review photo of Massasoit State Park Campground by Amy T., July 9, 2021
Reviewed Jul. 9, 2020

Small and lovely

Massasoit State Park just reopened for camping in 2018 after years of being closed.

There are rustic sites, and standard electric sites. There is no sewer hookup at Massasoit. The dumping station is also closed for the 2020 season.

The rangers are friendly, and conscientious. They do a great job of maintaining quiet hours while still being kind and friendly.

The sites are clean and large. The beach is well maintained. No flotation devices are allowed, and the rangers do keep people accountable to this.

The pond is wonderful for kayaking. There is a great playground for the kids.

Reviewed Jun. 4, 2020

Was excited, not very impressed, left early (never done before)

This review was for last year (July 2019)  I ended up renting 3 sites with family.  VERY VERY nicely redone camp.  Looks amazing.  Although the swimming area (which was just opened the week prior) looked okay if you can picture a beach area (nice) but seems like it was a regular pond where they just dumped sand? So as you walk roots and debris are still under the very shallow sand.  So we only went out about waist deep.  The facilities were very nice but the staff was VERY overbearing and a bit rude.  Parking is a huge issue with them as well.  We had three sites all next to each other, (so we could have 6 cars) we only had three but while setting up we have three cars on one site (during setup)  they came by and threatened to fine us.  I told them we had all three sites and they would be moved, they really didn't care. (a bit of an ego situation)  Overall we left early because of the swimming situation and the staff.  I've never written such a negative report before... too bad, has the potential to be a great spot.

Month of VisitJuly
Reviewed Sep. 14, 2019

Great Local Campground

Great campsite. I used to come here all the time when I was a kid and was so excited when it opened back up. We were located in the no electric no water area and even though every site was taken, it was surprisingly more private than you'd expect. The comfort stations (indoor bathroom and shower and outdoor sink area) were clean and well maintained and close to all the sites. The sites had both a firepit with a flip grill as well as an upright grill. Both were clean and ready to use when we arrived.  The boys had a blast swimming and kayaking at the pond and there was another comfort station right at the water. Leashed pets are welcome and we brought our pup for his first camping experience and he loved it too.

SiteCO61
Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Massasoit State Park Campground by Tara A., September 14, 2019
  • Review photo of Massasoit State Park Campground by Tara A., September 14, 2019
  • Review photo of Massasoit State Park Campground by Tara A., September 14, 2019
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Reviewed Oct. 8, 2018

Relax in the woods

Just reopened this summer and they did a great job on everything. Nice sites, great playgroung for the kids.

Month of VisitAugust
Reviewed Jun. 11, 2018

Best biking trails around!

Campground is not currently open, but should be again by summer of 2018! In the meantime, perfect place for running, walking, hiking, biking, fishing, and exploring! Beautiful, silent, and shows the power nature has. Playground just installed!

Reviewed Aug. 30, 2016

Bring Bee Spray

So I stayed here last year with a large group we had 3 sites, and omg the bees were horrible, Im not sure what was going on, we finally ended up having to buy a screen house, they were that bad, we spoke to other campers and they complained the same.

The beach house was clean and close bye so that was a plus with the amount of kids that we had with us.

It was a little confusing to find our site as there were so many different names, and then we had to find our name and site.

Other than the bees, it was peaceful, and nobody bothered you. i would recommend lots of bee spray and a screen house, but hopefully it was an isolation situation. Planning another trip for next year but will request different location. And cell phone service was horrible

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does Massasoit State Park Campground have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Massasoit State Park Campground has 30 amp and 50 amp electric hookups, water hookups and sewer hookups.

  • Are fires allowed at Massasoit State Park Campground?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Massasoit State Park Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Massasoit State Park Campground?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is good, AT&T is available, and T-Mobile is unknown.