Camping options within 30 miles of Dracut, Massachusetts range from densely wooded settings to waterfront locations with varied terrain. The region experiences classic New England seasonal shifts with humid summers reaching into the 80s and winter temperatures frequently dropping below freezing. Most campgrounds in the area operate seasonally from May through mid-October, with few facilities remaining open during winter months.
What to do
Golfing access: Hidden Valley RV and Golf Park in Derry combines camping with a 9-hole golf course. "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," notes one camper.
Water recreation: Tuxbury Pond RV Campground offers boating opportunities on their pond. "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 quiet during quiet hours, laundromat, playground, dog park, boating pond, Horse shoe & Basketball court," reports a visitor.
Historical exploration: Spacious Skies Minute Man provides access to Revolutionary War sites. "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," shares one reviewer.
What campers like
Tree coverage: Pine Acres Resort offers shaded sites that guests appreciate. "We had a nice time here. 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," reports one camper.
Security features: Sandy Beach Campground provides controlled access that guests value. "Small but well organized campground. TT members will find all the comforts of home. Staff is pleasant and helpful. Quiet during the weekdays, picks up over weekends but not to overbearing. Sandy beach by the water has plenty of room to relax out in the sun," states one visitor.
Proximity to beaches: Beach Rose RV Park offers coastal access that campers appreciate. "Great campground, though spaces are small, place is clean, nice pool and staff is very friendly, helpful and responsive! It's only about a mile from the beach. We rode bikes to Salisbury Beach and my young adult son rode his longboard to the beach," writes one reviewer.
What you should know
Wi-Fi and connectivity: Seacoast Camping and RV Resort offers reliable connections, unlike some other parks. "We really liked this park! It was clean, very well cared for, supper nice people and a decent price ($43/night) for camping in coastal New England. The park recently added new 50 amp full hook-up sites," notes one camper.
Noise levels: Some campgrounds experience weekend activity spikes. "Stopped for the night on our way to Maine. Site was across from the pavilion. Arrived at 6:30 pm and there had to be about 30 or more golf carts parked in front of our site. Large crowd of people gathered yelling and karaoke started until 11:20," reports a visitor at Seacoast Camping.
Site configurations: Many campgrounds place tent sites in close proximity. "The tent sites are way too close to each other, thank god we just had one other guy next to us but was very uncomfortable being too close, no privacy at all, and lots of noise at night from kids staying in RVs, screaming until 11pm," notes a Tuxbury Pond camper.
Tips for camping with families
Entertainment options: Woodmore Family Campground and RV Park provides numerous activities. "We tent camped here with 2 other families in the summer of 2019. Everything was clean, staff was friendly and attentive. Pool was clean, they have a great wiffleball park," shares one family.
Playground access: Several facilities offer children's recreation areas. "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 at Tuxbury Pond.
Family-friendly shows: Some campgrounds organize evening entertainment. "The band was good & the stand up comedy was awesome. For the most part, the comedians kept it fairly clean & our 9 yr old did not get any of the jokes that were a little sassy," notes a Tuxbury Pond visitor.
Tips from RVers
Site leveling: Mill Brook RV Park features level sites suitable for larger rigs. One visitor notes the grounds are "very nice and allowed us to tent, and set up at night, and it was a very nice stay, but it's definitely not very private and setup for campers. My daughter loved the pool."
Power reliability: Electrical systems vary significantly between parks. "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. Its dangerous," warns a camper about Camp Coldbrook.
Navigation challenges: Finding park entrances can be difficult. "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," shares a Tuxbury Pond visitor.
