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GuidePawtuckaway State Park Campground
Very nice campground! Some sites right on the lake. Have camped there several times. Lots of space between sites.
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Several established RV parks operate within 30 miles of Cambridge, Massachusetts, providing various hookup options for motorhome travelers. Normandy Farms Campground in Foxborough features 400 sites with electric, water, and sewer connections, accommodating larger rigs with both 50-amp and 30-amp service available. The sites are designed with adequate spacing between neighbors on level ground. "Sites are big and well spaced. Bathrooms are best of any campground," noted one visitor. Beach Rose RV Park in Salisbury Beach operates seasonally from April through mid-November with full hookups including 50-amp electrical service, while Tuxbury Pond RV Campground in South Hampton, New Hampshire offers RV sites with water, electric, and sewer connections for seasonal use between late April and mid-October.
Fall foliage season fills many parks rapidly, making advance reservations essential throughout the region. Dump stations are available at most of the established campgrounds like Normandy Farms and Winter Island Park, though Winter Island's facility is located off-site. Cell service varies by location but remains generally reliable at most properties near the metropolitan area. Most parks welcome pets with standard restrictions. Some campgrounds like Wompatuck State Park provide electric hookups without water or sewer connections at individual sites, requiring motorhomes to arrive with full fresh water tanks. A traveler at Wompatuck noted, "Giant sites. 24 foot RV with 30 foot trailer was easy. Marina style electrical pedestals with 15/30/50 amp service and a light on top that was really nice." Big rig maneuverability can be challenging at certain locations, particularly in state parks with narrow access roads.
Best RV Campgrounds near Cambridge (81)
1. Tuxbury Pond RV Campground
"Pros: Friendly staff, clean bathrooms, clean grounds, gated campground with card key access in/out of the grounds, 2 pools (closed for the season during our stay), pavilion, activities/entertainment, fairly"
"Beautiful campground, clean facilities, decently priced. The pool, playground, bathrooms, and basketball court were all open and well maintained. We really enjoyed our stay!"
2. Beach Rose RV Park
"Beach Rose RV Park in Salisbury, Massachusetts is a small, friendly, family-owned campground near the beach."
"Owners were helpful on arrival, level concrete pad full hookups. Sites close together but quiet."
3. Pine Acres Resort
"Camped with a whole bunch of friends.This place has all of the amenities. As well as countless outdoor activities. Fun for the whole family! Swimming, fishing, hiking, climbing (near by), biking."
4. Hidden Valley RV and Golf Park
"There are 300 camping sites with full hookups. Very reasonably priced at $40 per night. A lot of the campers are seasonal which is May - October each year."
"Nice RV campground with alot of seasonal residents. Plenty of tent sites. On site general store with grill. Fishing and swimming on property along with a club house."
5. Seacoast Camping and RV Resort
"Half the campground is seasonal/long term campers and the other side is mostly transients. The roads and campsites are fine crushed gravel with nice grassy patios."
"The park recently added new 50 amp full hook-up sites(some of which are pull-thrus) so there are plenty of options for big-rigs."
Check Availabilityfrom $38 - $48 / night
6. Douglas Forest RV Resort
"We had an incredible stay at Douglas Forest RV Resort! From the moment we arrived, we were blown away by how peaceful and well-maintained everything was."
"They have a playground, pool, and yard games for the kiddos to use. Wish they had bigger grass sites. I think they will have some in the future."
Check Availabilityfrom $65 - $125 / night
7. Thousand Trails Gateway to Cape Cod
"Nice wooded campground with large sites. Camp store closed early than most campgrounds for being in the peak season. Roads are in bad shape, especially the entrance."
"Heavily treed and shaded campground, extremely large to walk from front to back. Had good kids crafts. Loved the easy access to Cape Cod, Plymouth, and Boston."
8. Mill Brook RV Park
"My daughter and I were traveling from Buffalo NY to Maine and I got too tired to drive. we tent camp. the owners were very nice and allowed us to tent, and set up at night, and it was a very nice stay,"
9. Camp Coldbrook Golf & RV Resorts
"The campground was large enough to tire out the dogs walking around, staff was friendly, helpful and welcoming!"
Check Availabilityfrom $28 - $58 / night
10. Spacious Skies Minute Man
"Most sites are among the trees and there are plenty of them for large motorhomes and fifth wheels. Very clean. No seasonal sites. Nice pool, bocci ball, horseshoes, basketball, etc."
"It also is near all conveniences, with multiple choices for groceries, restaurants, shopping etc."
Check Availabilityfrom $45 - $999 / night
Drive Time
- 7 min from Boston, MA
- 39 min from Worcester, MA
- 48 min from Manchester, NH
- 49 min from Providence, RI
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645 Reviews of 81 Cambridge Campgrounds
- Leighton O.Guide
Salisbury Beach State Reservation
Great location if you find a site within walking distance of the beach. Sites are very close together and get pretty noisy. You have to really like people to enjoy this camping area. Bathrooms and shower are very clean though.
- Leighton O.Guide
Winter Island Park
Nice location if enjoy walks by the ocean. Staff is very friendly. Bathrooms and showers could use some work.
- jjulie N.
ScoutNormandy Farms Campground
Amazing amenities and activities here. Staff is great. Lots of room for big rigs. Tent spots are shady while other ones are sunnier. They have rentals such as log cabins/ A-frames to rent also. Hot tubs and pools too!
- PPatrick
TravelerPawtuckaway State Park Campground
Great spot with all types of different campsites.
- kkevinTraveler
Spacious Skies Minute Man
Beautiful place about an hour from Salem Boston and Plymouth. Be careful getting in Sharp Hill coming up and down lots of scrapes on the ground tight navigation through sites lots of beautiful trees.
Nancy W.
LegendWinter Island Park
Basically a parking lot but with great views!
I’m not going to lie this was a little tricky for big rigs to get to, but with lots of patience and skillful driving, it is doable. Salem is an old New England town so there are many narrow streets and some low clearances. Follow the directions on the parks website as they are designed for RVs– don’t use Google Maps unless you are a small camper. Even getting into the park is kind of challenging because of the way the entrance is laid out with the entrance booth and some low hanging trees. This campground is in a municipal park with a marina, beach, a short walking trail, and picnic areas. The campground has different sections and totally different feels to them. We arrived on a weekend and section we were in the section which is in the parking lot of a busy marina. The parking lot was half full which made for navigating our 45’ bus into our site pretty hard.
No sites have fire pits but you can have a fire if you bring your own above ground pit. Tent sites have picnic tables but nothing else. Some sites you can drive to and have a car onsite and others are non-vehicle access sites (11, 17, 18, 25, 26, 27& 38) in which you have to park in a parking lot. Some RV sites have great water views and others are in a back gravel lot. In my opinion, the best RV sites are 12-16(A-D) because they have a water view. Sites 16B-D are a little tricky for big-rigs to get into because of the tight space. Our site (#13) had a slight downhill slope. We pulled in forward so we could have a view of the harbor which meant the utilities (water electric only) were in the front of our site but we were able to reach without an extension cord. We loved watching the action in the harbor. There is a gazebo by the water which we enjoyed siting under and watching boats go in and out of the harbor while it rained.
There is a nice sandy beach onsite which attracts a lot of day use vistors. The grounds are interesting to walk around as the water views are nice and there is an old fort to explore. Nearby town of Salem Willows is(about½ mile away) is a cute old seaside town with restaurants and arcades. They have a Bluebike rental station which is an easy way to get downtown and explore the area if you don’t have a car.
- Nancy W.Legend
Seacoast Camping and RV Resort
Nice Campground, Love the area!
This is a nice, clean, well-maintained campground for RV and tenting. The campground is located on Route 1 which means you are convenient to a lot of things but there is lots of traffic. Half the campground is seasonal/long term campers and the other side is mostly transients. The roads and campsites are fine crushed gravel with nice grassy patios. The campground is very well maintained (the best part being that the mower collects they cut the grass so no clippings get tracked in your camper). There are some mature trees that provide shade but don’t impede navigating in and out of sites or impacting slide outs.
Campsites range from tent with water/electric to RV water/electric and RV full hook-up 50-amp and full hook-up 30-amp. There are three bathhouses on the property (one of which has a dishwashing sink) and laundry. Tent sites 50-55 are in an are set away from RV sites and more private. They are also close to a large bathhouse with multiple toilets and showers. Tent sites 90-100 are across from a large playground which can be quite chaotic, but if you have kids, this is a great spot.
Our site (#147) was a long pull-thru with a descent amount of space between our neighbors. We got about half a dozen over-the-air channels (one being a major network station) and were able to connect with eastern arc satellites with our Dish Satellite. The 50A electric was good as was the water pressure.
The campground does not have much in the way of amenities except for a game room, basketball court, and playground. The game room is pretty cool with lots of arcade-style games, a pool table, foosball, and table tennis. While we were there, they just finished putting in all new playground equipment and enlarged the size making it really big and a hit with the kids in the park. Once convenience is that maintenance picks up garbage at your site (between 8am– 3pm). Unfortunately, people leave them out after hours and animals got into them and scattered garbage everywhere. We've stayed here before and always enjoy being in the area as it is close to the fun cities of Portsmouth and Newburyport.
- KKurt B.Scout
Hampton Beach State Park Campground
Oceanfront camping at its best—full hookups just steps from the beach. Located in popular Hampton Beach, you'll be close to nightly bandshell concerts and vibrant nightlife. There is a lottery system in place for stays during the summer.
Guide to Cambridge
Motorhome travelers visiting Cambridge, Massachusetts can access a range of camping options within a 45-minute to one-hour drive. The region experiences hot, humid summers with temperatures typically ranging from 75-85°F and cold winters with temperatures often below freezing. Fall camping in New England delivers cooler temperatures between 45-65°F, making it ideal for campers seeking colorful foliage without summer humidity.
What to do
Explore historical sites: Spacious Skies Minute Man provides an excellent base for historical exploration. "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," notes one visitor.
Golf and recreation: Campers seeking additional activities can visit golf courses near camping areas. "The 9 hole course is more weeds than course. The greens have not been cared for in 10+ years," warns a visitor about Camp Coldbrook Golf & RV Resorts, suggesting golfers might want to research current conditions before planning a trip.
Beach activities: For those wanting coastal experiences, camping options exist near beaches. "We rode bikes to Salisbury Beach and my young adult son rode his longboard to the beach," shares a camper at Beach Rose RV Park, highlighting the accessibility of coastal recreation from camping areas without requiring vehicle transportation.
What campers like
Transportation to Boston: Visitors appreciate campgrounds with access to public transportation. "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," explains a camper at Spacious Skies Minute Man.
Clean facilities: Campers frequently mention facility cleanliness as important. At Seacoast Camping and RV Resort, a visitor noted, "Great small campground - very clean, very quiet. Not a lot for kids to do," which indicates the campground may be better suited for adult travelers.
Pool access: Swimming pools rank high on camper preference lists, particularly during summer months. "Beautiful campground, clean facilities, decently priced. The pool, playground, bathrooms, and basketball court were all open and well maintained. We really enjoyed our stay!" reports a visitor to Tuxbury Pond RV Campground.
What you should know
GPS navigation challenges: Several campgrounds report issues with navigation systems. At Tuxbury Pond RV Campground, a camper warned: "A little tip about GPS: if you're using Apple Maps, it will likely take you to a turn that is not the campground entrance, there's even a hand-written sign on someone's lawn that has directions to the entrance."
Seasonal operation: Most RV sites near Cambridge, Massachusetts operate seasonally, typically closing between mid-October and mid-November. "Beach Rose RV Park operates seasonally from April 1 to November 15," notes their operational calendar, making advance planning essential for late fall visits.
Reservation systems: Different campgrounds handle reservations differently. One Tuxbury Pond camper explained: "You do not get a choice during the online booking to choose the campsite to reserve & the site # is not included in the confirmation email," indicating campers should call for specific site requests.
Tips for camping with families
Playground facilities: Families value playgrounds and activities. At Pine Acres Resort, a visitor mentioned, "My daughter loved the pool," indicating that recreational amenities can be key factors for family enjoyment despite other limitations.
Entertainment options: Some campgrounds provide scheduled entertainment for families. A Tuxbury Pond camper shared: "All 3 comedians were clearly aware that there was a child in the audience & one specific comedian said right from the get-go that he was going to keep it clean for his bit & use innuendos that would go right over his head."
Site selection for families: Choosing appropriate sites matters for family comfort. One visitor to Beach Rose RV Park noted, "Cute little campground about a mile from the beach. Clean and friendly staff. Kid friendly," suggesting its suitability for family stays despite compact spacing.
Tips from RVers
Electric system reliability: Several RV sites near Cambridge report electrical challenges. At Camp Coldbrook Golf & RV Resorts, a camper warned: "The electrical system has claimed countless rv components and 2 total losses. Instead of fixing it, they simply run generators for years. If you go take every precaution from the electrical. It's dangerous."
Site dimensions: RVers should verify site dimensions when booking. A visitor to Beach Rose RV Park explained: "Great campground, though spaces are small, place is clean, nice pool and staff is very friendly, helpful and responsive! We thought the small campsites would bother us, but after one day we got used to it and it was fine."
Seasonal resident concentration: Some campgrounds primarily serve seasonal residents. At Tuxbury Pond RV Campground, a visitor observed: "We stayed here for a week, our site was large with full hookups and the area was very clean, some sites in other sections are closer together. There are lots of seasonal campers so if you don't like that atmosphere this is probably not the place for you."
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