RV camping near Cohasset, Massachusetts offers several options within a 30-mile radius. The region features a mix of coastal and wooded settings with mild summer temperatures averaging 75-85°F from June through August. Winter camping is limited as most campgrounds close by mid-October, though Normandy Farms extends its season through November with heated facilities.
What to do
Kayaking at Winter Island Park: Located approximately 28 miles from Cohasset in Salem, this oceanfront park provides easy water access. "We kept our 2 kayaks on our site during our stay. Being so close to the beach had its pros and cons. The pros were the great view, easy put in for our kayaks, and convenience for fishing and trail walking," notes one visitor at Winter Island Park.
Exploring historic sites: Many campgrounds serve as convenient bases for visiting regional attractions. "We were lucky enough to stay here when visiting Cape Cod, Plymouth, and Boston. Easy access to Boston and Salem," reports a camper at Boston/Cape Cod KOA in Middleboro, about 25 miles from Cohasset.
Swimming options: Most area campgrounds offer swimming facilities. At Peters Pond RV Resort, "the pool and pond were both great for swimming and they did have some lounge chairs to use at pond," according to a reviewer, while Pinewood Lodge Campground features a pond with private docks where "there was great views from our site of the pond."
What campers like
Proximity to Salem attractions: Winter Island Park in Salem provides excellent access to historic sites. "Small camp. Have very few campsites, you definitely need to reserve a spot before you come. Very close to down town Salem!" shares one camper about Winter Island Park.
Family activities: Campgrounds in the region often feature extensive recreation options. At Normandy Farms Campground, "There is a really long list of amenities...four pools (include an indoor heated one), fitness room, creative arts center, camp store, 20,000 square-foot activities building, restaurant, huge off-leash dog park, BMX bike park, horse shoe pits, baseball diamond, volleyball, fishing pond, shuffleboard, disk golf, and playground."
Clean facilities: Guests frequently mention facility maintenance as a highlight. "The restrooms are clean and maintained. Owners and hosts where friendly and helpful with thing to do in the area and where to eat for the best New England seafood restaurants," notes a visitor to Beach Rose RV Park, which is about 30 miles from Cohasset.
What you should know
Campsite sizes vary significantly: At Beach Rose RV Park in Salisbury Beach, "It's a 50 site campground and built 20 years ago, so it's cozy small sites in some spots. But for the money if you're from out of state it's cheaper then the state park down the street and it has full hook-ups with laundry, showers and a heated pool."
Wildlife encounters: Some campgrounds have active wildlife, especially those near water. At Winter Island Park, a camper reports, "The cons were the noise during the day from the beachgoers, and the visits from racoons and skunks at night (scavenging the food left by the beachgoers)."
Transportation options: For Boston visitors, several campgrounds offer public transit access. "If you choose to drive, beware that traffic is a nightmare and parking expensive. The commuter rail is 2 miles from the campground and during peak season a shuttle runs between the campground and Salem."
Tips for camping with families
Off-season benefits: For families seeking quieter experiences, consider shoulder season visits. "We camped in tents and loved this campground. The restrooms were very clean and being cleaned constantly. The beach was beautiful," notes a family who visited Winter Island Park in September.
Kid-focused amenities: Pinewood Lodge Campground in Plymouth features "nice lake, close to cape cod" and "nice pond for fishing or swimming, lots of activities and celebrations for every age group."
Dog-friendly options: Many regional campgrounds accommodate pets with dedicated facilities. "Two dogs parks are a huge benefit for us as well. This is an exceptionally well maintained campground," shares a Pinewood Lodge Campground visitor.
Tips from RVers
Site selection strategy: At Tuxbury Pond RV Campground, located about 30 miles from Cohasset, "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."
GPS navigation issues: Some campgrounds have specific entry points that GPS systems miss. "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 considerations: Most campgrounds in the area operate seasonally. "Winters island is a beautiful campground in Salem. We stayed 2 times in the month of June and 1 time each in July and August. Their are wildlife like skunks, racoons do put food in car."
