Best Campgrounds near Boston, MA

Boston and its surrounding areas have some good camping spots for weekend getaways. Normandy Farms Campground sits 22 miles from the city with full hookups and Wi-Fi that RV campers find helpful. You can easily drive into Boston for day trips while having a quiet place to return to at night. Wompatuck State Park Campground, just 13 miles from Boston, has wooded campsites that give you some privacy from neighbors. The park has plenty of hiking trails if you want to stretch your legs after setting up camp. Bear Brook State Park Campground draws hikers who want to explore its trail system and take in views of the surrounding landscape. The camping here is more basic, which appeals to people who prefer simpler setups. Greenfield State Park Campground has roomy sites that come with picnic tables and fire rings, making it good for families with kids. Keep in mind that Boston weather changes dramatically with the seasons - winters can be frigid while summers get hot and humid. Many campers prefer spring and fall visits when temperatures are mild and you might catch colorful leaves changing. The Boston area has camping options whether you want to mix city sightseeing with outdoor time or just focus on nature.

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Best Camping Sites Near Boston, Massachusetts (86)

    1. Wompatuck State Park Campground

    43 Reviews
    Hingham, MA
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (617) 895-8245

    $17 - $23 / night

    "PROS

    - 45 min from Boston

    - You have everything you need there: firewood, bathrooms (with shower, soap and toilet paper), a camp pit...

    - You get a map in the entrance - very helpful for hiking."

    "We liked the campground and will head for Boston now. Restrooms somewhat old but clean and superfriendly staff - thanks a lot!"

    2. Normandy Farms Campground

    39 Reviews
    Foxborough, MA
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (866) 673-2767

    $50 - $200 / night

    "Not knowing how long we would be away from the campground that service was a great option. "

    "They've added a huge covered area with a snack bar and a big TV over the fireplace next to the Recreation Lodge. It's not far from a park and ride area, so taking the train into Boston is easy."

    3. Boston Harbor Islands State Park Campground

    8 Reviews
    Hull, MA
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (781) 740-1605

    $8 - $55 / night

    "looking to camp in boston area, and learned of closure via their website"

    "We live in Boston and took all of our gear on the T to the harbor by the aquarium. We then took the ferry (which was in itself lovely and explained much of the harbor on the way) to Georges Island."

    4. Lorraine Park Campground — Harold Parker State Forest

    32 Reviews
    North Reading, MA
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (978) 475-7972

    $17 - $35 / night

    "Being just 30min away from Boston makes it a convenient weekend trip destination, to get out and explore nature a little bit.

    Camp sites are gigantic, have running water, picnic table and fireplace."

    "exploring the Massachusetts coast north of Boston or a stop en route to NH and Maine."

    5. Ponkapoag Camp

    6 Reviews
    Randolph, MA
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (781) 961-7007

    $20 - $65 / night

    "Minutes from Boston, feels Miles away. Love the cabins! Spending Friday & Saturday in one of the cabins (w/woodstove) is deal for a winter weekend adventure!"

    "This campsite is superlatively convenient if you live in the Boston area, especially so if you’re like me and you’re one of those “Boston kids who don’t cross the bridge,” both proverbial and otherwise"

    6. Winter Island Park

    14 Reviews
    Salem, MA
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (978) 745-9430

    $35 - $105 / night

    "Many of the RV sites are located in the main parking lot; others are in a field just to the right of the entrance."

    "We spent two nights at this campground- the closest camping to Boston. The campground is right on the ocean with incredible harbor views."

    7. Hanscom AFB FamCamp

    9 Reviews
    Bedford, MA
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (781) 225-3953

    "Close to minute man historical sites- revolutionary war historical trails and Ranger Station. Not too far from Boston."

    "The campground offers RV sites, some with hookups, as well as more walk-in secluded tent sites as well as one yurt tent. The campground is peaceful and quiet, although adjacent to a very busy AFB."

    8. Camp Nihan Education Center

    2 Reviews
    Saugus, MA
    13 miles
    Website

    "The group site is super close to parking and yet the terrain is rugged enough that it always felt like we were really in the woods."

    9. Spacious Skies Minute Man

    28 Reviews
    Ayer, MA
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (978) 772-0042

    $39 - $999 / night

    "The fire pits are surrounded by rocks with a large rock backing one side. It gives the feel of extra warmth coming from the space."

    "Very easy to get into Boston by train. Level sites, quiet, and very clean restrooms make this a perfect spot for touring historic Boston, Concord, & Lexington."

    10. Canoe River Campground

    9 Reviews
    Mansfield Center, MA
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (508) 339-6462

    $42 - $58 / night

    "This place is pretty awesome if you’re looking to see a show at the nearby Comcast center."

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Recent Reviews near Boston, MA

652 Reviews of 86 Boston Campgrounds


  • SkipperAllen C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 8, 2025

    Wompatuck State Park Campground

    Very nice stopover

    Good place to spend the night.It was quiet comfortable and plenty of room between campsites

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 6, 2025

    Beach Rose RV Park

    Nice park

    Owners were helpful on arrival, level concrete pad full hookups. Sites close together but quiet.

  • G
    Sep. 3, 2025

    Coastal Acres Campground

    Favorite campsite of all time

    Absolutely adore this campground. Much of what others have said in the reviews is true – the sites are small and there’s not a ton of privacy in many spots (although you certainly can find more private spots if you know which to book). But none of this is really matters given the location. Less than 10 minute walk to downtown Provincetown, and an extremely safe, enjoyable walk. You cannot beat the access to one of the best towns in the world. The campground also felt very safe and incredibly quiet.

  • d
    Aug. 19, 2025

    Cape Ann Camp Site

    25 cents for a shower

    The aerial photos of this place are very deceiving. This camp ground is the foreground of the main house which, is situated on the top of the hill. The sites are all dirt. There is no concrete pads. There is no WIFI. There is no sewer hook up however, near the street there is a "dump station."  The camp ground is run down and unmaintained. Our site had a fire ring which, was filled with ash. Our first night we woke up to a trailer filled with smoke because, someone near by had a fire in 92 degree heat. Most campers are full time residents. There is no sight of them during the day light hours but, at night they are up and about on bikes and mingling with each other. 

    25 cents per 5 minute hot shower is offered in the public restroom. Some shady people immediate started to hover near the public restroom once we drove up the hill to use the public restrooms. For $70/nite for a view it's not worth it. I was glad to leave- very creepy.

  • Cassie G.
    Aug. 12, 2025

    Winding River Campground

    Fun laid back place. This campground has a lot of potential. Some info on their website and Facebook isn’t accurate.

    I would like to share my experience this past weekend at Winding River in Exeter NH. My family of 3 Stayed at tent site 523 in the Oak area. We also had family at 553 and 554 and Cabin 2.

    About site 523: I clearly had one of the largest and most private tent sites. It was set back with a long driveway tucked between 522 and 524. It’s a very steep drop into the river making most sites a little nerve wracking with a little one. Online it said water available nearby. Most sites had a hookup but there wasn’t a one on my site. It looked like there may have been one to share on the road, but I didn’t end up needing to figure that out.

    Tent sites 522 and 524: Along with most of the tent sites these sites were very close to each other, much smaller and closer to the road. I wished my family members had gotten 552 and 553 as they blended together nicely if you are tenting in side by side spaces. The ground was very rocky making staking tents down difficult. They were right next to the bathroom which was convenient but loud. Ventilation in the bathroom was not good so the doors were propped open much of the time and loud hand dryers.

    Shower:

    • This is the smaller of the two bathrooms in the campground. There are 2 showers there. Each with a single insufficient curtain and no hooks on the wall or bench to place things down. Water was hot enough, pressure was ok if you set it to the high power massage-like setting.
    • The showers in other bathroom (near the town center area) had a door and two curtains. Some had hooks (some of which were broken). I almost tripped going in and out of these bathroom stalls because they are raised up but there is no marking on the ground to indicate that.

    Cabin 2: Ac worked well. There was a good sized bed downstairs, smaller beds in two lofts. I was surprised the couch didn’t pull out. Fridge and all dishes were nice and clean. All the cabins seem to have different back porch setups. This porch was smaller than C1. There was a propane grill that smelled rancid with sooo much caked on The burners. The location of the ceiling fan under the other lights in the ceiling gave them a flashing effect that really bothered me.

    Pros:

    • Lower price compared to other campgrounds (but I don’t feel like I got everything advertised on the website)
    • Two playgrounds, both were nice.
    • Water slide was fun
    • We arrived Thursday at the gate and were told how to get to our site, to set up and then come over to the office which was nice.

    Cons:

    • The river is very low and yucky so none of the boating or fishing advertised was possible. likely causing the massive amount of mosquitos.
    • The whole arcade building was was “out of order”
    • The laundry room had two washers (one was broken) and two dryers 2.50 each per load. Not sufficient for a campground this size (especially when people leave their clothes in the machine for 30 mins after they’re done!)
    • Camp store was poorly stocked (multiple empty coolers).
    • Ice $3 per SMALL bag.
    • Wood $10 per bundle and rules say you can’t bring from off-site. I saw people with huge metal bins of wood but was never offered that option when I payed for multiple bundles.
    • Camp store closes at 3 on Sunday and doesn’t open until 11 am during the week (which is also checkout). This made it a little confusing when I wanted to return the golf cart. They have a small area with icecream that is scooped and maybe a kitchen. I never saw it open but I think the sign said open morning to 12 and then again in the evening.
    • The pool was green and cloudy on day 3. I called the office and was told they had just shocked it and that was a result of the copper. I am not informed enough on pool safety so I opted out of swimming on the hottest day of our stay. My son was bummed.
    • Planned activities were only scheduled for Friday and Saturday, when online mentions “daily”. During adult kareoke there were plenty of kids and really poor wifi (wasting so much time between songs).

    And just to add:

    • Staff I encountered was friendly enough, but It would be nice if they wore shirts to identify themselves.
    • Golf cart was great, but cost more than the site per night.
    • Pedal go-carts were available for rent (I didn’t ask a price).
  • Savanna B.
    Aug. 8, 2025

    Winding River Campground

    Place is nice, can get loud

    It's a nice campground with a pool and hottub. The store is a little overpriced. Most of the staff is okay but there are some that are a little rude. It can get loud at times but it's mostly chill

  • Savanna B.
    Aug. 8, 2025

    The Green Gate Campground

    Quiet and relaxing

    The campground is nice, friendly people. The pool is 9ft deep. The office is the store and there isn't that much to purchase but everything is reasonably priced.


Guide to Boston

Camping near Boston offers a great escape into nature without straying too far from the city. With a variety of campgrounds to choose from, you can find the perfect spot for your next outdoor adventure.

What to do:

  • Hiking: Explore the trails at Bear Brook State Park Campground. One visitor mentioned, "There are hiking trails throughout the campground," making it a great spot for those who love to hit the trails.
  • Water Activities: At Pawtuckaway State Park Campground, you can enjoy kayaking and swimming. A reviewer noted, "Lots of great spots on the water, easy to put a kayak in from."
  • Family Fun: Normandy Farms Campground is perfect for families, offering activities like bike tracks and crafts. One camper said, "It has so many things for the kids to do."

What campers like:

  • Spacious Sites: Campers appreciate the large, private sites at Greenfield State Park Campground. A long-time visitor shared, "If you like large sites in a wooded setting with many private ones, this is the place."
  • Clean Facilities: Many campers rave about the cleanliness of the restrooms and showers. A reviewer from George Washington State Campground said, "Bathrooms were very clean with hot showers."
  • Friendly Staff: Campers often mention the helpful staff at Boston/Cape Cod KOA. One guest noted, "Staff and Management are available to help."

What you should know:

  • No Hookups at Some Sites: If you're planning to camp at Wompatuck State Park Campground, be aware that many sites do not have electric hookups. A camper mentioned, "There isn’t much to the RV sites but an electric plug."
  • Pet Policies: Pets are allowed at some campgrounds, but not all. For instance, at Pawtuckaway State Park Campground, pets are only allowed on hiking trails, not in the campground or beach area during summer.
  • Crowded on Weekends: Expect busier conditions on weekends at places like Greenfield State Park Campground. One visitor noted, "The weekend was packed! Our neighbors were playing karaoke till 11pm."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Plan for Activities: Choose campgrounds with family-friendly amenities. Normandy Farms Campground has a variety of activities for kids, making it a hit with families. A parent mentioned, "Everyone is so friendly. Can't wait to go back for the 4th of July."
  • Bring Bug Spray: Some campgrounds, like Bear Brook State Park Campground, have mosquitoes. A camper warned, "Watch for ticks."
  • Check for Quiet Hours: Be mindful of noise levels, especially at campgrounds like Salisbury Beach State Reservation. One reviewer said, "Loud neighbors after quiet hours."

Tips from RVers:

  • Leveling Blocks: If you're staying at Normandy Farms Campground, be prepared with leveling blocks. A visitor noted, "We have a 25” B+ and basically had to park sideways."
  • Check Site Size: Make sure to check the size of your site before booking. A camper at Boston/Cape Cod KOA mentioned, "Some of the FHU sites are pretty tight."
  • Dump Station Availability: Look for campgrounds with dump stations, like Wompatuck State Park Campground, to make your stay easier. A reviewer said, "The dump station is clean."

With these insights, you're all set for a great camping experience near Boston, MA!

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular campground near Boston, MA?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Boston, MA is Wompatuck State Park Campground with a 4.3-star rating from 43 reviews.

What parks are near Boston, MA?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 15 parks near Boston, MA that allow camping, notably West Hill Dam and Buffumville Lake.