Established Camping

Nickerson State Park Campground

41 Reviews

About

State Park

Nickerson State Park is situated on the edge of Flax Pond and is home to over 400 campsites making it a great place for camping near Boston. Tent campers, RV-ers, and yurt lovers will all find the perfect spot here for their next Massachusetts adventure. Experienced Nickerson campers recommend getting a reservation early for peak summer months as these high-demand spots are snatched up quickly.

Situated near the National Seashore, Nickerson’s beachy environment welcomes campers who are looking for a unique experience. The park’s location in Cape Cod contributes to its popularity thanks to access to iconic lighthouses, sport fishing, some of the country’s tastiest seafood, and more! Make your way throughout the park and the cape by biking the scenic 22-mile Cape Cod Rail Trail. Enjoy views of white pines and spruce trees, cedar swamps, and countless kettle ponds along the way.

So bring your bike, kayak, and lots of bug spray – you’re about to have a good time.

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.
Boat-In
Sites accessible by watercraft.

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Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)
Group
Cabins
Tent Cabin
Yurts

Features

For Campers

Market
ADA Access
Trash
Picnic Table
Firewood Available
Phone Service
Reservable
WiFi
Showers
Drinking Water
Electric Hookups
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Sanitary Dump
Sewer Hookups
Water Hookups

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New England Glamping

Traveler

Reviewed Oct. 17, 2022

Longtime family favorite

This state park is a family favorite located on the cleanest and most beautiful kettle ponds I’ve ever had the pleasure of swimming in! Perfect for exploring cape cod and all of it’s wonder

SiteMultiple (yearly camper) mostly area 7

Month of VisitAugust

Justin P.

Legend

Reviewed Nov. 21, 2021

Great camping right by the lakes

I camped for a weekend in lake August in loop two and was a short walk from Flax Pond.

The sites were relatively close together but still provided great privacy and a secluded feel.

No luck on the fishing (seems to be a theme for me) but the swimming was amazing.

This is on my list to try to stay in once a year, and is a short drive to some great Cape beaches as well.

Site122

Month of VisitSeptember

Gillian G.

Guide

Reviewed Aug. 4, 2021

We camped in area 6 at Nickerson state forest campground, the campsites are right in top of each other. There isn't any foliage between sites for privacy the place feels like a festival, everyone is so crowded. The beaches are beautiful but are a hike through hiking trails some straight down at a 80° walking path trail. There is poison Ivy everywhere, so be careful. There are plenty of bathrooms throughout but not all have dishwashing sink. The only shower house is at the entrance to the area 6, so bit of a walk. There is a park store for necessaries and wood but its a 45 min hike from area 6. Other then all that not many bugs, haven't had to deal with mosquitoes either. The beaches have shallow spots up to 500 ft. Out in the lake, but watch out because there are deep drop-offs here and there. We are enjoying our time here besides all that I shared with you.

We gave a 4 star mostly because of lack of privacy between sites. But we had a good time, just beware the air is heavy and makes it hard to breathe and makes you sleepy.

Site6-59

Month of VisitSeptember