Top Tent Camping near Brockton, MA
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Best Tent Sites Near Brockton, MA (8)
1. Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park
8 Reviews•67 Photos•88 SavesCOVID has changed some reservation availability. Please check before planning to camp Made up of 34 islands and peninsulas, Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park is an urban oasis just minutes from Boston’s city center. Hop aboard a park ferry and discover islands rich with opportunities for outdoor recreation, relaxation, and Boston Harbor Islands camping.
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- Yurts
- Picnic Table
$8 - $70 / night
2. Cape Ann Camp Site
14 Reviews•21 Photos•246 Saves- Pets
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- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- RVs
$36 - $44 / night
3. Camp Nihan Environmental Education Group Camp
2 Reviews•9 Photos•49 SavesCamp Nihan is the perfect place for your next group camping experience. There's plenty of opportunities to learn about the local habitat. Explore a variety of nature and wildlife across 65 acres.
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- Reservable
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4. Sandy Neck Beach Park Primitive Campsites
4 Reviews•20 Photos•249 Saves- Pets
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- Tents
- Dispersed
- Picnic Table
$20 / night
6. Waquoit Bay National Estuarine
1 Review•3 Photos•84 Saves- Pets
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Recent Tent Reviews In Brockton
488 Reviews of 8 Brockton Campgrounds
- BBarry S.
Scout
Melville Ponds Campground
Nice and quiet
Good size sites. Trees. Decent WiFi. Clean and quiet. Not much for amenities - no camp store, pool, activities.
- AAutumn J.Scout
Boston / Cape Cod KOA (Middleboro)
Smelly, filthy Cabin with no hot water...Customer Service Is BADDD
I booked Deluxe Cabin 1 at the Boston KOA based on my past experiences in VA and NC. BOSTON was the WORST KOA I've stayed at. The cabin SMELLED of mildew and cigarettes(pic of ashes in the tub), and there was NO HOT WATER, which is against MA law. It was FILTHY, the pots needed to be replaced, and you have to request blankets. I informed the after hours staff about the water, blankets, and smell. The next morning, I went to the office at 9 am and talked to LORI. She was COMBATIVE and confrontational which is weird because she just started her day. As a person of color, I had to walk away because I was frightened. When I returned, BOB Brammer(He wanted to write his name down, so I got it right(his words)) lacked empathy and had a facial expression of annoyance. He was also CONFRONTATIONAL as I explained there was no hot water and the cabin smelled. I informed the national KOA feedback team(Kaitlyn& Tiana) and they said it's handled internally, whatever that means. If you read the reviews about bad customer service, believe it. You can see CUSTOMER SERVICE IS BADDDD! The KOA will probably respond to this review, but NOTHING WILL HAPPEN. I'll be reaching out to TOBY O'ROURKE and OSCAR TANG so they are aware the BOSTON KOA is tarnishing the KOA brand.
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Angelo D.Scout
Shawme Crowell State Forest
Quiet camping
In Sept the campground was quiet and sparsely populated. Sites were big and fairly well spaced.
There’s 12 miles of hiking trails to explore. You can hear the highway from many of the sites and trails, but for the most part it’s just part of the background noise with the insects and other nature noises.
The park was easily accessible from the highway and easy to get through with a trailer.
- GGordon C.
Traveler
Ponkapoag Camp
Beautiful
Had an amazing stay, cabin was perfect and comfortable. Water was nice and fish were biting. Can’t wait to come back.
- Jonathan J.Traveler
Wompatuck State Park
Everything you NEED
This spot does have everything you need. It is very remote and a lot of distance between campsites. Lots of trees. The bathroom amenities work but not the cleanest. There isn’t much to the RV sites but an electric plug. Like I said what you need, but not want you might want.
T L.Scout
Jellystone Park Cranberry Acres
Poor staff and management
We were treated very poorly by staff and management. We here humiliated in front of our family members and the public. We were made broken promises and called liars by staff and management and then intimidated to leave the premises. It was a very bad experience that ruined our family vacation.
Jean V.ScoutWompatuck State Park
Good (not excellent)
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.
- You can take a trail from the campsite.
- Good sights while hiking, with good spots to have lunch or pause for water.
CONS
- Only one really: You don't have the feeling of being really in the woods. There is NOT a decent amount of land between each campsite. So if you have neighbors all around, you'll feel like in a village!
Manda M.Scout
Pinewood Lodge Campground
Relaxing
Relaxing by the river w ur family is the best way to go
- Megan F.Traveler
Wompatuck State Park
Small Issues
I would probably nitpick stay at this park again. The site we had paid for was not given to us. The shower in the bathroom did not provide hot/warm water until the end of my shower, and then the water would not turn off. Also, the lady camping beside us was tent camping, and she literally smoked weed the whole time she was there. We have children, and while she was there, you couldn’t do anything outside without smelling it. Overall, not the best campground.
- LLEAH R.Scout
Fort Getty Campground
HEAVEN ON EARTH
Such a beautiful destination for tourists, travelers, & beach goers....Talk about being right on the water with access to excellent swimming. Such a lovely vantage point with your tent location from the top of FORT GETTY. Who knew??? Mackerel Cove is awesome....beach, beach, beach.... Bathrooms are ok. Such a hidden gem on the wonderful island of Jamestown!!!! Bring your tent....
- aaliyyah A.Traveler
Shawme Crowell State Forest
Very nice and private
We really enjoyed our stay. The privacy, facilities and near by local places to go and explore exceededour expectations.
- aaliyyah A.Traveler
Normandy Farms Campground
Very Enjoyable 1 night stay
We enjoyed our tent site with a wooden lean-to. Overall very private and peaceful, however the only drawback is that people took frequent casual walks pass the area all day long. There's really no way around that.
We did not get a chance to enjoy the amenities, but they all looked nice and well thought out.
We will return.
- aaliyyah A.Traveler
Canoe River Campground
Good But Not Ideal for us
The campground was very busy with families events activities, etc. If you prefer a noisy fun experience and a more social experience with your very close neighbors, this is the pot for you. Our preferred style of camping requires more space and less noise. The pool bathrooms were gross, but the other facilities area near the tent sites was very nice and clean.
The food was great and the staff is friendly. Overall we had a great time, but its unlikely we’ll return mostly due to the noise level.
- AAmy G.Traveler
Bay View Campground
Great spot on the cape
I stayed here several times overnight in an RV for the Pan Mass Challenge. They were always very accomdiating, the facilities are clean and it’s in a great location
Jason L.
Guide
West Thompson Lake Campground
Pleasantly surprised
We had an excellent experience at this camp ground. The Staff and Rangers were polite and welcoming. We were able to see some boat races and played a round of disc golf on property. Once the boat races finished each day the camp was very quiet and peaceful. Had a great weekend
Theresa H.TravelerWest Thompson Lake Campground
Great campground
Came for the boat races, very relaxing weekend
Janet R.
Legend
Hanscom AFB FamCamp
Recreation camping close to Lexingtin and Concord
The HanscomField Fam Camp is a wooded recreational camp for military families and retirees, as well as for RV camping for active duty military on temporary orders. 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. Proximity to the base provides access to the base exchange and other facilities, but the quiet location is a recreational retreat centered around several indoor and outdoor gathering spaces such as basketball and outdoor sports, and an indoor game and recreation room complete with crafts supplies for the kiddos and tourism info for the lical area. In the immediate vicinity are the villages of Lexington and Concord as well as the Minute Man National Park and Walden Pond, so the campground makes a great basecamp for exploration of the area’s rich culture and history. You are also not too far from Cambridge, and can easily access Boston from there if you like.
There are several clean modern bath houses, with hot showers and flush toilets. The office staff is very helpful and friendly!
Dogs are welcome too.
- AAnn B.Guide
Spacious Skies Minute Man
A little bit of heaven
Spacious Skies Minute Man is a forested haven so close to Boston that you think you are in the country. There are so many cool things to do just a short drive away. The nearby town of Ayer is right out of a Norman Rockwell painting. Concord is only 30 minute drive away with two full days of revolutionary historic sites, and famous people home tours such as Louisa May Alcott. Lots of good coffee spots and restaurants in historic downtown Concord so spend a morning in this special city.
Kaileigh K.TravelerShawme Crowell State Forest
Great place to stay with access to all of Cape Cod
We had an amazing stay at Shawme Crowell State Forest. The campsite we had was very large, private and shady. The playground was also just up the hill from us and was a HUGE hit with our 3 year old. Beaches, biking and hiking all close by along with grocery stores and restaurants if needed. Bathrooms were super updated and always clean!
- Vin K.Scout
Sandy Pond Campground
Good campground
Serves all of our purpose. Good basic campground
Ryan A.Guide
George Washington State Campground
An OK Campground but not Great
Camped out here for two nights after reading about this place in the"Best Tent Camping: New England" book. It's better than the other campgrounds in Rhode Island that I looked at (Burlingame, Fort Getty) but isn't my favorite campground. If you're not a Rhode Island resident the fee for most sites is$36/night. Is it worth it? Eh, probably not unless you're really jonesing to camp for a weekend in the Ocean State.
It does have some great things going for it, namely the hiking trails and views of the lake. There are some tent-only sites which are numbered T1-T5. I stayed in T5 and it was the best of the bunch because it had the most privacy and space, including a grassy area. The other tent-only sites were fairly small and if you go to any mixed use sites you run the risk of having an RV next to you. The A1-A7 sites are remote and hike in, but you're going to have to hike either 0.4 or 0.6 miles through some uneven terrain. The next best group of sites would be 19-24 which are on their own small loop near the lake.
The things I didn't like were the streetlights over the port-a-potties that shine all night. There is a manned gate where you check in and you have to get let into the campground during the day, but at night the gates are wide open and it seems like some people know this because there are a few oddballs around in the early morning. There is swimming at the lake but it looked way too dirty.
Overall the place was managed very well, the sites were cleanish and the grounds were taken care of. The employees drove by at least once an hour, I thought they were collecting trash from dumpsters but the only place with a dumpster is near the entrance. I couldn't figure out why they kept driving by so often. I had a good time, it was relaxing and scratched the camping itch.
- CCharles T.Scout
Bourne Scenic Park
Amazing
Clean and Fun
- HHeather C.Traveler
Hanscom AFB FamCamp
Working on improvements
Military only campground. Working on improving the grounds and services available. Limited sites available off season. Summer season early May through end October.
Ashley F.Legend
Cozy Wooded Nook
New Listing
Ashley here with The Dyrt. We're happy to welcome this new listing to our platform. Check them out and come back here to leave them some love!
- GGuillem C.Traveler
Circle Campground Farm Campground
Nice place
Last day in USA with RV. We charge propane, fill water and empty waters. Nice place with all services.
Ann M.TravelerBoston / Cape Cod KOA (Middleboro)
Spacious site 309
Very clean variety accommodations thru out campground . Site 309 Pull thru with fire-pit , cement pad gas grill , chairs and table ,level site with grass for dog not all sandy Lots shade trees
Stephanie M.ScoutNormandy Farms Campground
Only one negative!!!
Absolutely beautiful. When we drove in we fell in love with the grounds!! We were in site B9. We have a 25” B+ and basically had to park sideways and use a lot of leveling blocks to get our rig level. As we walked around we spoke to others who had similar problems with the sites not being level. We recommend this campground but just be prepared and bring plenty of leveling blocks! The office did provide us with additional blocks to level so they were very accommodating.
Guide to Brockton
Camping near Brockton, MA, offers a variety of experiences for outdoor enthusiasts. From serene lakes to family-friendly campgrounds, there’s something for everyone looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.
What to do:
- Hiking and Swimming: Explore the beautiful trails and ponds at Nickerson State Park Campground. One camper mentioned, “Hikes around the ponds and swimming is lovely,” making it a great spot for nature lovers.
- Family Activities: At Normandy Farms Campground, families can enjoy a range of activities. A reviewer said, “Absolutely love this campground. It has so many things for the kids to do.”
- Beach Access: Salisbury Beach State Reservation is perfect for beach lovers. One visitor noted, “Great location. Perfect for a beach weekend or week.”
What campers like:
- Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness at Fishermen’s Memorial State Campground. A reviewer shared, “Bathrooms are very nice,” highlighting the well-maintained amenities.
- Spacious Sites: Many enjoy the roomy sites at Wompatuck State Park Campground. One camper said, “It is very remote and a lot of distance between campsites,” which adds to the privacy.
- Friendly Staff: Campers often mention the helpful staff at Mystic KOA. A visitor remarked, “The staff are amazing and the entire place is completely geared to families.”
What you should know:
- Busy in Summer: Expect crowds at popular spots like Nickerson State Park Campground. One reviewer noted, “This campground gets very busy in summer.”
- Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Wompatuck State Park Campground, may lack certain amenities. A camper mentioned, “There isn’t much to the RV sites but an electric plug.”
- Noise Levels: Be prepared for noise at family-oriented campgrounds. A visitor at Normandy Farms Campground said, “There’s really no way around that” regarding foot traffic near their site.
Tips for camping with families:
- Plan Activities: Choose campgrounds with plenty of activities for kids, like Normandy Farms Campground. A reviewer said, “Everyone is so friendly. Can’t wait to go back for the 4th of July.”
- Check for Amenities: Look for campgrounds with clean bathrooms and showers, such as Fishermen’s Memorial State Campground. One camper noted, “Very lush and green, and the showers are close to the sites.”
- Choose the Right Site: Opt for sites that offer privacy and space, like those at Wompatuck State Park Campground. A camper shared, “You have everything you need there.”
Tips from RVers:
- Level Sites: Make sure to pick a level site for your RV. A visitor at Fishermen’s Memorial State Campground mentioned, “Our fifth wheel front jacks are on the ground and two of the four wheels are off the ground.”
- Bring Leveling Blocks: Be prepared with leveling blocks, especially at campgrounds like Normandy Farms Campground. One camper advised, “Bring plenty of leveling blocks!”
- Check Hookups: Ensure your site has the necessary hookups. A reviewer at Boston/Cape Cod KOA said, “The sites in our section are packed right on top of each other,” which can affect your setup.
Camping near Brockton, MA, offers a mix of experiences, from family-friendly activities to serene nature spots. Whether you're in an RV or tent, there's a campground that fits your needs.
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