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    Camping options near Edgartown, Massachusetts center primarily on established campgrounds rather than dispersed camping, with Martha's Vineyard Family Campground serving as the main camping area on the island. Located on Edgartown Road in Vineyard Haven, this campground accommodates tents, RVs, and cabins from mid-May through mid-October. The surrounding region includes several developed campgrounds within driving distance on Cape Cod, including Cape Cod Campresort & Cabins in East Falmouth and Washburn Island Campsites at Waquoit Bay Reserve, providing alternatives for those exploring the broader area.

    Seasonal considerations heavily influence camping in this coastal New England region, with most campgrounds operating only from May through October. According to one visitor, "Pay $300-$500/night for a hotel or this campground for $35/night? I'll take the campground any day." Martha's Vineyard Family Campground offers convenient public transportation access, with a bus stop at the entrance providing transportation throughout the island. Reservations are strongly recommended during peak summer months when accommodations across Martha's Vineyard fill quickly. Non-Massachusetts residents should note that many state-operated campgrounds charge significantly higher fees for out-of-state visitors, a policy mentioned in several reviews of nearby state parks.

    Campers report high satisfaction with the island location and proximity to beaches. The Martha's Vineyard campground provides amenities including electric hookups, water, showers, and a camp store, though pets are not permitted. A visitor commented that "the bus picks up and drops off just outside the campground and with a weekly bus pass you can be anywhere on the island within minutes." For those seeking more rustic experiences, Washburn Island Campsites offers boat-in access for tent camping. Travelers planning to camp near Edgartown should consider transportation logistics, as bringing a vehicle to Martha's Vineyard requires advance ferry reservations, which can be difficult to secure during summer months. Many campers opt to leave their vehicles on the mainland and use public transportation or bicycles to explore the island.

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    Best Campgrounds near Edgartown (48)

      1. Marthas Vineyard Family Campground

      4.0(15)6mi from EdgartownRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "The bus picks up and drops off just outside the campground and with a weekly bus pass you can be anywhere on the island within minutes."

      "Camping on one of the best Islands in Massachusetts"

      2. Cape Cod Campresort & Cabins

      3.8(12)15mi from EdgartownRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Nice campground, but need to get sites away from the backside of the pool, street noise is too loud"

      "That being said, we use this mostly as a location to do other things- Old Silver Beach is 10 minutes down the road as is the Shining Sea Bike path."

      3. Shawme Crowell State Forest Campground

      3.9(21)26mi from Edgartown245 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "I like this campground because it is close to home.  There isn't much to do here within the campground.  It has two areas.  The one nearer the camp entrance is smaller than the second. "

      "We have stayed here during our exploration around cape cod. It's a but farther away from the main location, but we loved the quiet and tranquility of this campground."

      from $17 - $55 / night

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      4. Washburn Island Campsites — Waquoit Bay Reserve

      5.0(1)12mi from Edgartown10 sitesTents

      "You need a boat or a ride out there, close to the main land so a canoe / kayak would work. Reservations](https://www.reserveamerica.com/camping/waquoit-bay-nat-estuarine-res/r/campgroundDetails.do?"

      from $8 - $35 / night

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      5. Peters Pond RV Resort

      4.1(8)21mi from EdgartownRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Convenient location, beautiful pond on beautiful cape cod, Ma. My family has gone there for years with neighbors and always enjoyed our stay."

      6. Bourne Scenic Park

      4.2(13)25mi from EdgartownRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Bike path along the canal, easy access. Lots of playgrounds for different ages

      Bounce pad (in-ground)

      Pool

      Stair access to canal bike path."

      "Bourne Scenic Park is conveniently located near many of Cape Cod’s attractions including beaches, golf courses, historic landmarks, restaurants and shopping. "

      7. Nickerson State Park Campground

      4.5(44)37mi from Edgartown382 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "It is at the edge of the Cape Cod Rail Trail bike Path from where you can access both bay side and ocean beaches by bike. it is also walking distance to a bayside beach."

      "We even got the Massachusetts resident discount with his home address. When we arrived, it was a very easy check in. They gave us directions to our site and even to the store to buy fire wood."

      from $22 - $55 / night

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      8. Bay View Campground

      4.7(7)24mi from EdgartownRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "We had originally reserved Site 98 but there was a large rock and tree roots making it challenging to position our van. We were able to move to Site 95 which was much better."

      "Nice spot, close to the canal for fishing and some local ponds."

      9. Charge Pond Campground — Myles Standish State Forest

      4.1(20)31mi from Edgartown210 sitesRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "My home away from home, I have been going to Myles Standish state forest to camp swim and critter catch since I was a little girl. Some of my fondest memories were made here."

      "Good access to surrounding new England towns."

      from $17 - $35 / night

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      10. Horseneck Beach State Reservation

      4.0(14)28mi from Edgartown94 sitesRVs, Tents

      "This is a great oceanfront campground located behind the dunes of Buzzards Bay."

      "While we are still nursing a grudge over the ridiculous price gouging Massachusetts enforces on non-residents, I have to admit that the infrastructure of this campground is lovely."

      from $22 - $28 / night

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    388 Reviews of 48 Edgartown Campgrounds


    • Kaileigh K.
      Jul. 12, 2026

      Fort Getty Campground

      Great location!

      Fort Getty campground was in an incredible location to Jamestown and with many things to do in the park itself. The tent sites are open field style and some groups can get big so be ready for that. We had tent site 6 and it was tucked back in its own little area which was an awesome surprise. Overall we had a quick stay and everyone we encountered was friendly, bathrooms are older but a short walk from tent area. The access the Jamestown and the surrounding areas and views is what makes this place totally worth it!

    • SThe Dyrt PRO User
      Jul. 6, 2026

      Nickerson State Park Campground

      Love this Park

      This is a great asset to the Cape. We live here and it's great to have such a wonderful park right here. No crossing the bridge is a very high point. This park has it all:

      Biking, Hiking, small store, swimming, fishing, kayaking or canoeing and close to town if you have other needs or just want to go eat elsewhere. It also has nice bathrooms and showers.

    • Alicia V.
      Jul. 3, 2026

      Indianhead Resort

      Worst place to RV

      Long review from a long-term camper, but if you’re considering staying here, it’s worth the read so you know what you’re paying for. My husband and I have stayed here for the past three years, and this year has been, without question, the worst experience we’ve had. We prepaid for a 6-month stay, expecting a quiet, well-managed campground. Instead, we’ve dealt with inconsistency, poor communication, and management that seems focused on the wrong priorities. Before the campground was even fully open, we came to prepare our camper because there were already other campers on the property. While we were there, a woman repeatedly followed us around and watched us before finally approaching us. Rather than treating us like returning guests who have stayed here for years, we were made to feel like we didn’t belong and were questioned as if we were trespassing or trying to live here for free. Ironically, people who don’t even pay to stay here regularly park on the property to use the lake without anyone questioning them. Apparently, paying customers receive more scrutiny than people who aren’t customers at all. Because of that interaction, we were told we couldn’t return for weeks. When we were finally allowed back, our electricity hadn’t even been turned on, and we had to wait while no one seemed particularly concerned about getting it working. Then, completely out of the blue, we were told we had a past-due balance that had supposedly existed all along. At no point were we ever notified. No phone call. No email. No letter. No conversation. Yet somehow we were expected to fix a problem we didn’t even know existed. Meanwhile, the issues that actually affect paying guests continue to be ignored. On weekends and almost every holiday, large groups takes over the campground with 20+ tents, blasting music well into the night and early morning with absolutely no respect for the people who actually pay to stay here. They spread out wherever they want, take over common areas, and even park in front of occupied campsites to the point that we’ve had trouble getting into our own site. Even worse, people were plugging into our electrical service without permission, causing our camper to repeatedly short circuit. We eventually had to install a lock on our own electrical box because management did nothing to stop it after it was brought to their attention. That’s what makes this so frustrating. Management seems incredibly quick to police long-term residents over minor issues, yet has no problem looking the other way while other people take over the campground, block campsites, disturb everyone around them, use utilities they aren’t paying for, damage property, and ignore every basic campground rule. The former management understood that people who spend thousands of dollars to stay here deserve a safe, enjoyable, and well-managed campground. Rules were enforced. Problems were addressed. Paying guests mattered. Now it feels like the people causing the problems face no consequences, while the people paying to be here are the ones expected to tolerate them. I also wouldn’t recommend this campground for families. The“playground” looks like it hasn’t been properly maintained in a very long time and honestly looks like it could earn a child a tetanus shot instead of a fun afternoon. The basketball hoop has been broken, and the laundry area is tucked behind some of the dirtiest bathrooms on the property, surrounded by overgrown grass. None of it reflects the kind of campground this used to be. It’s disappointing because this campground had so much potential and used to be a place we genuinely enjoyed returning to every year. Unfortunately, poor management and a complete lack of consistency have changed that. If you are looking for a campground, there are way better options in the surrounding area with better amenities and better people.

    • MThe Dyrt PRO User
      Jul. 3, 2026

      Nickerson State Park Campground

      Love this place

      This campground was wonderful. While the campsites aren’t extremely secluded, there’s still plenty of privacy. The park itself is beautiful, and it’s a fantastic place for both fishing and kayaking. I highly recommend visiting Cape Cod and staying here if you’re looking for a relaxing camping experience.

    • Dave G.The Dyrt PRO User
      Jun. 30, 2026

      Sweetwater Forest

      decent campground

      no laundry or swimming other than that very beautiful

    • Nancy W.The Dyrt PRO User
      Jun. 21, 2026

      Newport RV Park

      Clean sites, good location.

      We stayed here a number of years ago when it was Milleville Ponds Campground and what an improvement! The park is really clean, well mowed, well-packed gravel roads and camping pads. No problem for big-rigs. There are some seasonals but their sites were tidy. About half the campsites are in the woods and half in the open. There are some deluxe sites with paved patios and nicer fire pits but they are really close together and no shade. We really liked our site (#400) which was gravel, long and level. (We would choose 401 if we came back.) The patio had nice grass which our dog loved. The utilities were well-placed and the electric legs were good at 124 volts. I called to see if there was cable tv because there was a connection on our post and was told that some sites had cable. But, when I hooked it up, we didn’t get any channels; however, we got about 60 over-the-air tv channels. Great wifi. Not much for amenities, just a pavilion and playground. There is a public dog park just outside the park that is really big and you can walk a ¼ mile to a hiking trail. There are three airstreams and a 3-bedroom house for rent. The bath house is centrally located. Unfortunately, they are not super close to the tent sites and there is no path through campsites so you either have to walk around or cut through someone’s site. It took us anywhere from 20 to 30 minutes to get downtown (depending on traffic). There are few restaurants nearby and a grocery less than ten minutes away. Overall, we liked how clean and well-kept the park was and enjoyed our site. We stayed eight nights with the average nightly cost at $81and would come back if in the area.

    • Emily V.
      Jun. 21, 2026

      Indianhead Resort

      Great Old School Campground

      We had a great stay at Indianhead Resort! The management was wonderful and very helpful. The sites were very spacious and private, which made it feel relaxing and comfortable for our family. The playgrounds are a little older, but our two-year-old absolutely loved the swings and had a great time. Overall, it was a great family-friendly campground experience!

    • Nancy W.The Dyrt PRO User
      Jun. 9, 2026

      Pinewood Lodge Campground

      Nice woodsy campsite with lots of amenities

      We visited in early June and really appreciated the shade at our site as the temps rose into the mid-80’s. There are lots of tall pine trees but are trimmed back and not a problem getting or big-rig through the park or in our site. We loved site 47 which was long and level with nice grass around it. The next site (46) was pretty close, but luckily nobody was in it while we visited. Our patio area was fairly large with no other sites next to it, just a road. We chose a 50A/water pull thru site and the electric was good at 124 volts on each leg. Honey wagon service is quite expensive at $35/pump out, or you can use the dump station for free. We used the campground cable tv and got about 60 stations, included the major stations (local news was out of Boston). This was a good thing since the trees blocked our Dish receiver from getting any channels. The wifi was 2.4G and just o.k. You could surf the internet but definitely not strong enough to stream.  I went to the lodge and got great wifi speed to download movies quickly. 

      The campground is gated and charges$15/day for visitors. There are lots of amenities. There is a good access to a small lake (with a canoe/kayak launch and rentals), fishing pier (for catch and release, no license required), ice cream stand, food truck, playground, a large dog park (with two runs), laundry, playground, horseshoes, etc. The campground is conveniently to the downtown Plymouth attractions (10 minutes) and a grocery store (2 miles).  

      The biggest downside was the dust since most of the roads are gravel. It was very dry during our visit and the dust was crazy. Another negative was the $5/day pet fee. There are restrictions as to where you can walk your pets in the campground and they are not allowed on the beach.  There is a good size dog park with two runs.  If you dog is afraid of gunshots, do not come here as there is a gun range nearby that is pretty loud.

    • Nancy W.The Dyrt PRO User
      Jun. 7, 2026

      Peters Pond RV Resort

      Overpriced, mostly seasonal sites

      This park is mainly seasonal campers with a handful of transient sites. We were in a 50A, full hookup, pull thru that was plenty long enough for our 45’ motorhome and tow car. Other transient sites include shorter 30A sites and tent sites. (P9 is a really nice back-in site on the water and steps away from the beach, snack shack and bar.) 

      Our site was nicely shaded, level, and paved (as are all the roads). The utilities worked well and were located in the middle of the site.  The only negative was that the sewer was uphill and didn’t drain properly. Cable tv is included and we got about 60 channels. There was a wifi router right outside our window so the internet was good for surfing but not enough to stream. The campground was gated and you have a key card to get in.  

      This park has a lot of amenities– two beaches, pool, snack bar, bouncy pillow, basketball and baseball fields, snack bars, and scheduled activities.  The campground is located on Peters Pond but it is pretty small and not even large enough for me to want to blow up my paddleboard. That is great if you use them because you have to pay a$15/day resort fee. We used none of them so found the nightly price to be very high. Plus, the nightly rate for weekends is higher. We had a 25% discount code but our nightly weekend rate was still over$90/night. In my opinion the park could use some more attention as far as picking up trash, keeping grass around sites mowed, and cleaning the laundry facilities (which were pretty gross). We stayed in early June so the park was pretty quiet as kids were not out of school. But, I can imagine in the summer it gets really busy with as big as the park is. We were there over a weekend and it did get busier, and seemed everyone broke out their golf carts to ride around listening to music and drinking or entertaining their screaming kids.

      For the most part, it is big-rig friendly but, we did hit some trees and had to go out a different way to avoid low hanging branches. We probably would not stay again due to the price and our campsite was just o.k.


    Guide to Edgartown

    Martha's Vineyard offers limited dispersed camping opportunities, with most camping spots near Edgartown, Massachusetts concentrated in established campgrounds. The island's coastal New England terrain features sandy beaches, salt marshes, and inland forests with elevation ranging from sea level to about 300 feet at its highest points. Summer temperatures typically range from 60-80°F with frequent ocean breezes affecting camping conditions.

    What to do

    Pond fishing: 3-4 miles from main camping areas. At Cape Cod Campresort & Cabins, campers enjoy the private fishing pond. "A private little lake with rentals & fishing, 2 pools, playground, store, etc. and it's all conveniently located in cape cod," notes Aliceon W.

    Island exploration via bike paths: Access within minutes. The Nickerson State Park Campground provides excellent biking opportunities for those willing to take a ferry to the mainland. "The bike path and network of trails through the park (that connect to the beautiful 22 mile long Cape Cod Rail Trail) make for great bike riding and early morning running," shares phil Y.

    Island alpaca farm visits: Short drive from campground. Campers at Martha's Vineyard Family Campground recommend visiting the Island Alpaca farm. "Very reasonable price for being able to stay on Martha's Vineyard. Easy booking for campsite and ferry to get here. Definitely recommend seeing the lighthouses. And of course the Island Alpaca farm right done the street," writes Zack.

    What campers like

    Freshwater swimming alternatives: On-site at multiple campgrounds. Nickerson State Park Campground offers freshwater ponds as an alternative to ocean beaches. "The clean, freshwater swimming at the kettle ponds (which are usually uncrowded and within less than a minute's walk from our campsite) is incredible," reports one visitor.

    Island accessibility without vehicle expenses: Direct bus service. Martha's Vineyard Family Campground has excellent public transportation connections. "You can take the ferry to Vineyard Haven ($15 round trip) and catch the island bus ($30 for a week pass) that will drop you right in front of the campground," explains Alicia F.

    Boat-in camping experiences: Unique island camping. Washburn Island Campsites — Waquoit Bay Reserve offers a distinctive camping experience. "Small island with 10 camp sites (one group) all with views of the water very quiet at night. Fire pits at each site with wood on sale at the ranger hut. 1 composting toilet," describes Tim C.

    What you should know

    Reservation timing challenges: 6+ months advance booking needed. For boat-in sites, plan far ahead. "Campsites can be reserved 6 months in advance so it is tough to get one during the summer months but great camping in May, September, and October as well," notes a Washburn Island camper.

    Cost differentials: State vs. private campgrounds. Horseneck Beach State Reservation offers significant savings for Massachusetts residents. "Price of $20 for instate can't be beat," shares Geoff R., though non-residents pay substantially more.

    Seasonal operation limitations: Most close mid-October. Cape Cod Campresort operates from May 1 to October 15, typical of the region. Similar seasonal constraints apply to other campgrounds, with Washburn Island's season running "mid May to Columbus Day."

    Noise considerations: Bridge and highway proximity. Bourne Scenic Park campers note traffic noise. "Where we were it was close to the bridge and the traffic was loud all night," reports Kristyl C.

    Tips for camping with families

    Water activities for kids: Multiple options beyond beaches. Cape Cod Campresort & Cabins offers diverse water features. "Excellent. Very clean, neat campground with plenty of activities for kids….kids really love the lake!" Thomas A. mentions.

    Playground facilities: Varied by campground. Bourne Scenic Park has multiple play areas. "Lots of playgrounds for different ages, Bounce pad (in-ground), Pool, Stair access to canal bike path," notes one reviewer.

    Dog restrictions: Vary significantly by location. While many mainland campgrounds welcome pets, Martha's Vineyard Family Campground has stricter policies. "Dont allow dogs during peak season," warns Uriah A., making it important to verify pet policies before booking.

    Tips from RVers

    Utility limitations: Plan for partial hookups. Many state parks like Shawme Crowell offer electric but lack full hookups. "Very basic. No electricity at sites. Small camp store," notes Stacey, making it essential to arrive with tanks filled.

    Site leveling challenges: Bring plenty of blocks. At Bourne Scenic Park, "Leveling was not an issue for us in our site (C-25) but the majority of sites would be a problem for a motorhome to get level without the aid of blocks. In fact, some sites were ridiculously unlevel and took a scary amount of blocks."

    Site selection strategy: Request specific areas. At Cape Cod Campresort, site quality varies significantly. "Booked site in early July for Sept stay. Paid for a premium glamping site 2200 Sq ft with paver patio. Didn't pay site lock fee...Arrived and was given a site in 'motorhome row'. Very small and no paver patio," warns LL J., suggesting paying the site lock fee for guaranteed placement.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Which is the most popular campground near Edgartown, MA?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Edgartown, MA is Marthas Vineyard Family Campground with a 4-star rating from 15 reviews.