Cabins near Fall River, Massachusetts range from rustic to deluxe accommodations across several established campgrounds within a 30-mile radius. The area sits at approximately 50 feet above sea level with a humid continental climate featuring warm summers and cold winters. Most cabin rentals are available from April through October, with limited year-round options at select locations.
What to Do
Fishing opportunities: At Bourne Scenic Park, the Cape Cod Canal provides excellent fishing access directly from the campground. According to one visitor, "Beautiful location right along the canal that you can bike down to the beach or just to watch some fisherman reel in some massive fish."
Visit Martha's Vineyard: Marthas Vineyard Family Campground serves as an affordable base camp for exploring this popular island. "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," notes camper Alicia F.
Cape Cod exploration: Stay at Cape Cod Campresort & Cabins for convenient access to Cape amenities. A reviewer mentioned, "We very much enjoyed our stay here. Spots are beautiful. Private little lake with rentals & fishing, 2 pools, playground, store, etc. and it's all conveniently located in cape cod."
Swimming options: Many cabin-equipped campgrounds offer swimming facilities. At Pinewood Lodge Campground, "There was great views from our site of the pond. On the site there was also a path down to a little dock on the pond that you could sit and relax on."
What Campers Like
Resort-style amenities: Normandy Farms Campground in Foxborough offers luxury cabin accommodations with extensive facilities. A camper noted, "What's not to love. It's the kind of place summer camping trip memories are made of. 4 pools, fishing pond, lodge, trivia night, soccer, baseball, softball and frisbee golf and so much more."
Dog-friendly options: Some campgrounds accommodate pets in cabin rentals. At Pinewood Lodge, one camper mentioned, "4 star because there are signs posted No dogs allowed on the road to the beach or other areas in the campground, limits walking. There is a dog park, though."
Convenient locations: Cabins at Boston/Cape Cod KOA provide easy access to regional attractions. "Easy access to Boston, Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, Plymouth, Newport, and many more attractions," according to a recent visitor.
Budget-friendly island stays: Martha's Vineyard Family Campground offers affordable cabin options compared to island hotels. One camper stated, "Pay $300-$500/night for a hotel or this campground for $35/night? I'll take the campground any day."
What You Should Know
Reservation essentials: Cabin rentals typically require advance planning, especially for weekends. At Thousand Trails Gateway to Cape Cod in Rochester, sites are "first come first serve" for members, but cabin reservations are needed well in advance.
Bathroom facilities: Some cabin rentals have private bathrooms while others use communal facilities. Canoe River Campground features "showers (pay with quarters for hot water)" according to one reviewer.
Seasonal considerations: Shawme Crowell State Forest Campground in Sandwich operates year-round, unlike most area campgrounds. A camper noted, "Price is right and always very well maintained. It is also very close to Rt 6 so the traffic noise is almost constant especially friday nights."
Linens and supplies: Most cabins require guests to bring their own bedding and cooking supplies. At Cape Cod Campresort & Cabins, campers should bring all personal items as rentals are limited.
Tips for Camping with Families
Activity options: Select campgrounds with kid-friendly amenities. At Normandy Farms, "Kids and adults alike love it. What's not to love. It's the kind of place summer camping trip memories are made of. 4 pools, fishing pond, lodge, trivia night, soccer, baseball, softball and frisbee golf and so much more."
Noise considerations: Some campgrounds enforce strict quiet times. A Cape Cod Campresort visitor observed, "It does die down as it gets closer to quiet hours but that's at 11 pm and fires need to be out at midnight. So there is no sitting around the camp fire in the evening, listening to the crickets."
Playground access: Verify which cabin sites are closest to play areas. At Shawme Crowell, "The second one has a playground while the first one does not. I would not recommend the first area if you have small children for this reason. The playground is being revamped and looks awesome so far."
Bathroom proximity: When booking cabins with kids, consider distance to facilities. At Burlingame State Park, "Bathroom and showers are spread throughout the park and were clean. There is a dump station located close to the park exit."
Tips from RVers
Cabin alternatives: RVers with existing equipment can use cabins for additional family members. At Boston/Cape Cod KOA, many sites accommodate both RVs and cabin rentals for larger groups.
Site selection: Choose cabins with sufficient outdoor space. At Gateway to Cape Cod, a camper mentioned, "Nice wooded campground with large sites. Camp store closed early than most campgrounds for being in the peak season."
Utility considerations: Some cabins have limited electrical capacity. At Canoe River Campground, "They have a little store but sells all the basics. They have laundry as well as small arcade."
Seasonal staffing: Off-season cabin rentals may have reduced services. One Pinewood Lodge visitor noted, "We were lucky enough to get a site by the pond. Staff are friendly and helpful. We will definitely be back!"
