Alizé B.
Scout
ScoutField and Stream RV Park
Highly recommend
Amazing place and community, unfortunately very expensive.
Best Campgrounds near Dunstable, MA
Dunstable, Massachusetts and surrounding communities offer a mix of developed campgrounds with varying amenities and accommodation types. Spacious Skies Minute Man Campground in nearby Ayer provides tent, RV, and cabin camping options with full hookups, showers, and a camp store. Pearl Hill State Park Campground, located about 15 miles west in Townsend, features tent, RV, and cabin sites in a wooded setting with electric hookups and showers. Several mixed-use campgrounds within a 20-mile radius accommodate different camping styles, including Lorraine Park Campground at Harold Parker State Forest and Willard Brook State Forest Campground.
Camping availability in the region typically runs from May through October, with some facilities closing after Labor Day. A camper wrote, "This is a great campground located in Sturbridge, Massachusetts on walker pond. Brand new bathroom/shower facility this year. Offers hiking, biking, swimming, fishing." Most state park campgrounds prohibit alcohol consumption, while private campgrounds generally allow it. Cell service varies considerably throughout the area, with several reviewers noting spotty coverage at Pearl Hill and Tully Lake. Reservations are strongly recommended, especially for weekend stays during summer months. Many campgrounds in Massachusetts charge significantly higher fees for out-of-state visitors, particularly since 2020.
The camping experience near Dunstable features a range of natural settings from lakeside to deep forest. Campers report high satisfaction with sites that offer water access, with Tully Lake receiving praise for its paddle-in sites. A review mentioned, "Nice wooded sites. Only complaint about Massachusetts state parks is no alcohol even while sitting in your site." Several campgrounds provide family-friendly amenities including playgrounds, swimming areas, and hiking trails. Sites vary considerably in size and privacy levels, with some offering significant separation from neighbors while others are more closely spaced. Campgrounds in the region generally maintain quiet hours from 10 pm to 7 am, with regular ranger patrols at state parks. Most developed campgrounds provide picnic tables and fire rings, with firewood available for purchase on-site.
Best Camping Sites Near Dunstable, Massachusetts (128)
1. Spacious Skies Minute Man
29 ReviewsAyer, MA9 milesWebsite+1 (978) 772-0042$44 - $999 / night
"The pool is huge and clean and there is a ton of seating around. The shop has everything you could need. There are horseshoes, can jam, basketball, and bocce. There’s a playground and a rec room."
"Easily accessible by car to shopping, groceries, etc. but no hiking or good walking paths from the campground."
2. Lorraine Park Campground — Harold Parker State Forest
32 ReviewsNorth Reading, MA20 milesWebsite+1 (978) 475-7972$17 - $35 / night
"north of Boston and <5 miles from the interstate, Lorraine Park campground at Harold Parker State Forest provides ample on-site activities and also serves as a jumping off point for exploring the Massachusetts"
"You could be tucked away from everyone or closer together depending on the site you choose but they are all pretty decent in size. All sites have water which is a plus."
3. Hanscom AFB FamCamp
11 ReviewsBedford, MA17 milesWebsite+1 (781) 225-3953"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."
"Close to minute man historical sites- revolutionary war historical trails and Ranger Station. Not too far from Boston."
4. Pearl Hill State Park Campground
6 ReviewsWest Townsend, MA14 milesWebsite+1 (978) 597-2850$17 - $35 / night
"We really lucked out with getting one of a few sites left on Memorial Day weekend - after walking the campground, I think we would have chosen the same one again! "
"It was like walking with fur on the bottom of our shoes. The dog also got needles stuck all over and we had to use our COVID alcohol gel to get the glue off. "
5. Field and Stream RV Park
4 ReviewsHollis, NH11 milesWebsite+1 (603) 673-4677$47 - $80 / night
"Great site right next to the water. Sites are clean and well equipped. Coin laundry with nice machine. Nice people."
6. The Pine Campground
6 ReviewsAshby, MA15 milesWebsite+1 (978) 386-7702"Small river/ brook rind behind the campground. Some shots have nice sound of river right behind the sites. No pond or pool for swimming."
7. Pawtuckaway State Park Campground
44 ReviewsRaymond, NH32 milesWebsite+1 (603) 895-3031$35 - $140 / night
"Much of the lake is better suited to paddle craft rather than motor boats due to it's shallow nature and rocks. The an expansive beach as well, a camp store and boat rentals."
"We were caught off guard by how far we had to drive from the entrance into the park to reach out campsite, but that was great - far away from the road."
8. Willard Brook State Forest Campground
4 ReviewsAshby, MA16 milesWebsite+1 (978) 597-8802$14 - $55 / night
"This small state forest campground in north/central Massachusetts is just up the hill from Damon Pond. I suggest downloading maps before you head out because cell service is iffy in the area. "
"This campground is small - but its conveniently located near a larger city if you decide you want to venture back to civilization. The trails in the park are nice and well maintained."
9. Greenfield State Park Campground
21 ReviewsBennington, NH28 milesWebsite+1 (603) 547-3497$35 - $105 / night
"Easy access to a bathroom (which was very clean). Quiet neighbors, everyone around us observed the quiet hours (10p-7a) and even during the day no one was super loud."
"Nice views of the lake, swimming, wide open sites, not too over crowded! I'd definitely go back!"
10. Friendly Beaver Campground
13 ReviewsNew Boston, NH24 milesWebsite+1 (603) 487-5570$60 - $130 / night
"The views outside our camper window is amazing. We’re surrounding be trees and it’s breathtaking when surrounded by freshly fallen snow."
"I prefer trees, but this wont keep us away from trying out RV sites this year."
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Recent Reviews near Dunstable, MA
752 Reviews of 128 Dunstable Campgrounds
Sue B.
RangerSalisbury Beach State Reservation
Love camping here!
The first time we camped here was on Columbus Day weekend a number of years ago, and we got to see seals sun bathing on the beach. Are kids thought it was the greatest thing ever! The sites are a little close together and many of them are in direct sunlight , so that isn't the greatest , but if you have an awning, you should be good. We love that it is right on the water, and we can walk to the beach. We also appreciate that it is pet friendly, and our dogs love it too. Write down the street from camp, there is a street setup almost like a boardwalk, with arcades, live music, ice cream, food, and a carousel! There is also a bigger beach, and you are one twin away from New Hampshire. Lots to see and do here!
DevinScoutWinding River Campground
Close Sites, Loved the River!
My husband and I had a great time here! We went early in the season, so there were not many people there. We met the new owners/managers and they were very friendly. David was attentive and very helpful!
We stayed in the Oak Section at 317. The sites are pretty close together, which is why I gave a 4. We didn’t have neighbors, but I can imagine on a busy weekend, it might get crowded. The Utilities at this site were in an awkward spot, compared to where we wanted the camper.
- SS W.Scout
Oxbow Campground
Clean, Spacious & Friendly
Oxbow Campground in Deering has a helpful and friendly staff. The bathrooms are kept clean although should be updated.
The campsites are spacious, trash picked up and very quiet at night promoting a good night's sleep.
They sell their own fire wood, an employee who services campers is also available.
They have a propane fill station for your convenience too!
Dogs must be kept on leashes for safety.
Owners live right there within the park.and take pride in their facility.
A nice family owned and run park promoting peacefulness.
- DevinScout
Spacious Skies Minute Man
The Road is Loud
My husband and I had a great time here! The owners and managers are amazing. Kind, friendly, attentive! We really appreciated them!
The reason for the 4/5 is due to the road noise, and the neighbors noise. The residents that boarder the campground are a bit loud. We camped at spot 72. If you are tent camping, I would recommend not camping at the 70’s spots. It’s just close to the road, and it can get noisy at times. It quiets down at night, but during peak travel times is a little loud. Head to the back of the camp ground. The bathroom looks further away than it is, but everything is very convenient!
Adam B.RangerBeach Rose RV Park
Nice people
Needed a spot to dump. They were one of only a very few places open in March. $20 to dump our tanks.
- MMatthew L.Scout
Forest Glen
Forest Glenn campground
Forest Glenn campground is a very nice campground on Wheelwright pond in Lee New Hampshire! Not well kept up but makes you feel like you’re still camping and not glamping ( glamorous camping ) besides some of the very nice campers here with 2 stories on them! Anyway cutting to the chase, just to let any new comers know that are looking for camping in the Lee area if you so choose to camp at forest Glenn depending who you are or how you approach this place dictates if you will have to feel like your stepping on eggshells your entire stay… the owner is a angry Drunk who is sometimes very nice to others or very nasty, and I personally mostly see him being nasty. A couple years back I wanted to look at the campground to see if this would be a place I wanted to stay at so I walked into the office and asked them if we could look around and the lady was in the process of writing us a pass to drive through. This man comes in and said whats going on so I politely told him that we were interested in his campground and we wanted to look around. He completely flipped out said he doesn't understand, said his campground is his back yard, we can't allow this how would you like if I just walked around your back yard etc etc.... yelling at us the whole time and spitting while screaming and then told us to get out of his sight…. This place mind you is overrun by golf carts and I have heard of incidents where people get hit by them because who cares about the posted 5mph speed limitations if your in a golf carts right? Right! And CLEARLY this place is a Double standard place so you will not be treated equal… and as far as I know this place has secret people who camp supposedly working at camp like the manager and security and the plumber or electrician who look like their helping but while helping they gather information about you to spread it around to others or to cause problems with you and the owner!! Oh how thoughtful… one Morning I was in the office and the owner pulled me into the rec room to have a talk with me about my string lights suggesting I shut them off at night and I’m not allowed to use them anymore. I said “sir why would I do that there are 50 other sites with spot lights and string lights Who are these lights bothering that I need to take them down for? “ he said use them inside the trailer I don’t want to see them on again! “ now tell me how that makes any sense… so I shut them off and it became like a minefield on my site at night with no lights while the campers down a different street get to have theirs on. There is no privacy at this place, things keep going missing, and the sites are packed like sardines with no room for Jesus. There are also people staying here over winter and it’s a seasonal campground tell me how that makes any sense. Anyway definitely an experience to be at where drama hits too close to home and the golf cart parking spots are rolling a little to close to my feet. “ oh sorry my foot slipped “ #welp time to search for another place. Seems to be a trend with almost every campground. Angry owners who automatically cause problems or can’t run their own business place without drug addicts for help ( to say the least me and my wife WILL NOT BE COMING BACK )
- LLeeScout
Tuxbury Pond RV Campground
This camping trip truly exceeded my expectations
The campground was clean, peaceful, and surrounded by wide open views. During the day, the natural landscape felt refreshing and expansive, and at night, the sky was filled with stars, creating a calm and almost magical atmosphere. The layout of the campsite was well planned, making it easy and comfortable for both beginners and experienced campers to enjoy their stay. One fun thing I did after the trip was use Idea To Image to recreate some of the moments that stood out to me—sunrise over the tents, the warmth of the campfire, and the quiet starry night. It helped me turn those memories into beautiful visuals that really captured the peaceful vibe of the experience. Looking back at them now feels like being transported right back to the campsite. Highly recommend this place if you’re looking to slow down and reconnect with nature.
One fun thing I did after the trip was use Idea To Image to recreate some of the moments that stood out to me—sunrise over the tents, the warmth of the campfire, and the quiet starry night. It helped me turn those memories into beautiful visuals that really captured the peaceful vibe of the experience. Looking back at them now feels like being transported right back to the campsite. Highly recommend this place if you’re looking to slow down and reconnect with nature.
- Alexander H.
GuideHanscom AFB FamCamp
Nice Campground near Boston
This is a nice campground near historic Lexington and Boston.
Guide to Dunstable
Camping options near Dunstable, Massachusetts range from state forests to privately operated facilities within a 20-mile radius. The area sits at the northeastern edge of Massachusetts near the New Hampshire border, characterized by rolling hills, mixed hardwood forests, and several small ponds and lakes. Winter camping remains limited with most facilities operating from May through October, though a few private campgrounds offer year-round options.
What to do
Hiking trails and nature exploration: Pearl Hill State Park Campground connects to Willard Brook State Forest via hiking trails, creating extended woodland exploration opportunities. "There are some wonderful sites in this campground, but not all of them have privacy. I loved that there were trails to hike from right in the park; you could do a short one, or a slightly longer loop (2.5 hours depending on your pace) with some inclines and boulders to scramble up and over," notes a visitor to Pearl Hill State Park Campground.
Water activities and fishing: Many campsites near Dunstable feature water access with varying restrictions. "The sites on the water book up quickly but they're perfect for fishing and boating. Also, the view!" reports a camper at Pawtuckaway State Park Campground. Water quality can vary seasonally, with some swimming areas occasionally closed due to bacteria levels.
Historical site visits: The region offers access to Revolutionary War historical sites within a short drive. "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," recommends a camper at Spacious Skies Minute Man.
What campers like
Woodlands and privacy: Many campgrounds in the area feature heavily wooded sites that provide natural shade and cooling. "The site are huge with space in between. They keep the bathrooms very clean. There are lots of trails and ponds," reports a visitor to Lorraine Park Campground at Harold Parker State Forest.
Clean facilities: Campgrounds receiving positive reviews consistently maintain their bathrooms and shower facilities. "Awesome park. It was a quiet night and bathrooms where clean. Has spacious showers. Park rangers drive around campground often," notes a camper at Lorraine Park Campground.
Seasonal variations: Fall camping earns particular praise from visitors. "Beautiful in the fall. Very pretty and historical trails to walk on. Not too far from the city," mentions a camper at Minute Man Campground. Many campgrounds experience significantly lower visitation after Labor Day while maintaining operations through mid-October.
What you should know
Price considerations: Massachusetts state parks charge significantly higher fees for out-of-state visitors compared to residents. "Nice wooded campground with hikes, swimming, and lawn games. Pearl Hill had closed for the season before an early October snowstorm, but it was a beautiful day to explore and enjoy. This is a smaller state park campground, with 50 sites, no hookups, but bathrooms offering flush toilets and showers," reports a visitor to Pearl Hill State Park.
Alcohol restrictions: Public consumption policies vary significantly between private and state-operated campgrounds. "Not far from Boston, making this a nice escape but also a pretty crowded day use park and campground. Excellent hiking, beach, wildlife-filled wetlands, girding, geology, forests, and water to enjoy," notes a camper at Pawtuckaway State Park.
Site variations: Campsites at the same facility can differ dramatically in size, privacy and amenities. "Don't expect to go swimming in the so called pond its all weeds and muck dear flies are killer but a little smokey fire takes care of them showers and bathrooms were always super clean id go back," advises a camper at Pearl Hill State Park Campground.
Tips for camping with families
Swimming options: Several campgrounds offer multiple water access points with varying facilities. "This a a fantastic little camp for if you want to go canoeing or kayaking or boating of any kind! It's set up of three islands and a large majority of the campsites are right on the water," shares a visitor to Pawtuckaway State Park.
Playground access: Some campgrounds offer dedicated play areas for children. "We've been back her a few times because my girls love it. They have 3 outdoor pools(sports,toddler,regular) plus an indoor pool for rainy or chilly days. They have a few animals the kids can feed. They also have crafts, hayrides and games,playground and other events," reports a camper at Friendly Beaver Campground.
Educational programs: Several state parks offer ranger-led activities during peak season. "A ranger ran a program to teach about the area fauna which was pretty interesting for kids and adults alike," mentions a visitor to Lorraine Park Campground.
Tips from RVers
Site access considerations: Many campgrounds in the region have limited access for larger RVs due to narrow roads and tight turns. "You can get in here with a smaller RV, but the campground isn't built for larger units with the turns and curves. They've only designated 3 sites for 35' rigs; everything else is 15-20'. I think sites 9-14 offer better privacy than some of the ones closer to the rest rooms," advises a visitor to Willard Brook State Forest Campground.
Hookup availability: Full-service sites with sewer connections remain limited at state parks but more common at private campgrounds. "Nestled among tall pines is this hidden gem. Sites are moderately sized in good condition and we experienced no noise issues during our week here. Site seems level for the most part, made of gravel. Heated pool, laundry, Wi-Fi that works, cable, 50 amp FHU," notes a camper at Minute Man Campground.
Weather preparedness: Fall camping requires additional preparation for temperature variations. "We stayed here twice, once in September 2013 and then again in September 2018 and it is one of my favorites. In 2013 site 25 was a little challenging since it was on a downgrade and we were hit with a an unexpected 36 hour downpour," shares a visitor to Pawtuckaway State Park.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular campground near Dunstable, MA?
Which is the most popular campground near Dunstable, MA?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Dunstable, MA is Spacious Skies Minute Man with a 4.4-star rating from 29 reviews.
What parks are near Dunstable, MA?
What parks are near Dunstable, MA?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 14 parks near Dunstable, MA that allow camping, notably Edward MacDowell Lake and Tully Lake.
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