Top Tent Camping near Canton, MA
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Best Tent Sites Near Canton, MA (7)
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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- Picnic Table
$8 - $70 / night
2. Cape Ann Camp Site
14 Reviews•21 Photos•246 Saves- Pets
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$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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Recent Tent Reviews In Canton
552 Reviews of 7 Canton 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
- TThomas B.Scout
Salisbury Beach State Reservation
Excellent beach area campground
Great location. Perfect for a beach weekend or week. Not much privacy, but beautiful relaxed spot. Mostly trailers and RVs.
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
Guide to Canton
Camping near Canton, MA, offers a variety of experiences for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly spot or a peaceful retreat, there are several campgrounds nearby that cater to different needs.
What to do:
- Explore nature trails: Many campgrounds, like Wompatuck State Park Campground, have trails perfect for hiking and biking. One reviewer mentioned, "You can take a trail from the campsite," making it easy to enjoy the outdoors.
- Visit local attractions: Campgrounds like Normandy Farms Campground are close to parks and ride areas, allowing easy access to Boston. A visitor noted, "It's not far from a park and ride area, so taking the train into Boston is easy."
- Enjoy recreational activities: Many sites offer amenities like playgrounds and pools. A camper at Lorraine Park Campground said, "There is a lovely pond in which you can swim," highlighting the fun options available.
What campers like:
- Clean facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. One reviewer at Fishermen’s Memorial State Campground said, "Bathrooms are very nice," which is a common sentiment among visitors.
- Spacious sites: Many campgrounds offer roomy sites for tents and RVs. A guest at Charge Pond Campground — Myles Standish State Forest mentioned, "Great swimming spot for the family," indicating that families can spread out and enjoy their space.
- Friendly staff: Campers often highlight the helpfulness of campground staff. A visitor at Boston/Cape Cod KOA noted, "Staff and Management are available to help," making for a pleasant camping experience.
What you should know:
- Limited privacy: Some campgrounds can feel crowded. A reviewer at Salisbury Beach State Reservation stated, "If you’re looking for privacy and quiet, this isn’t the place for you."
- Reservations recommended: Many campgrounds fill up quickly, especially during peak season. A camper at Normandy Farms Campground advised, "We recommend this campground but just be prepared and bring plenty of leveling blocks!" indicating the need for planning ahead.
- No alcohol at some sites: Certain campgrounds, like Wompatuck State Park Campground, do not allow alcohol. A visitor mentioned, "You don't have the feeling of being really in the woods," which can be a consideration for those looking for a more relaxed atmosphere.
Tips for camping with families:
- Check for kid-friendly activities: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds and organized activities. A parent at Lorraine Park Campground said, "There are activities planned for kids and adults," making it a great choice for families.
- Bring bug spray: Some areas can have mosquitoes, especially near water. A reviewer at Shawme Crowell State Forest noted, "Bug spray and fans are a definite when sitting outside due to mosquitoes."
- Plan for downtime: Make sure to have games or activities for quiet times. A camper at Minute Man Campground mentioned, "The rec hall had no games in it," so be prepared with your own entertainment.
Tips from RVers:
- Leveling blocks are essential: Many RV sites may not be perfectly level. A visitor at Wompatuck State Park Campground recommended, "Bring plenty of leveling blocks!" to ensure a comfortable stay.
- Choose sites wisely: Some sites are better suited for larger rigs. A camper at Fishermen’s Memorial State Campground advised, "My advice is to book the back section if you're a big Class A with a toad."
- Check for amenities: Make sure the campground has the hookups you need. A reviewer at George Washington State Campground mentioned, "Full water and electrical hookup," which is crucial for RVers.
Camping near Canton, MA, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. With a little planning and the right campground, you're sure to have a great time outdoors!
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