Top Tent Camping near Fayville, MA
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Best Tent Sites Near Fayville, MA (13)
1. Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park
8 Reviews•67 Photos•88 SavesCOVID has changed some reservation availability. Please check before planning to camp Made up of 34 islands and peninsulas, Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park is an urban oasis just minutes from Boston’s city center. Hop aboard a park ferry and discover islands rich with opportunities for outdoor recreation, relaxation, and Boston Harbor Islands camping.
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$8 - $70 / night
2. Greenfield State Park
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- Electric Hookups
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- Reservable
- ADA Access
3. Camp Nihan Environmental Education Group Camp
2 Reviews•9 Photos•49 SavesCamp Nihan is the perfect place for your next group camping experience. There's plenty of opportunities to learn about the local habitat. Explore a variety of nature and wildlife across 65 acres.
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4. Cape Ann Camp Site
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$36 - $44 / night
5. Tully Lake Recreation Area (MA) — Tully Lake
9 Reviews•90 Photos•2 SavesOverview
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers invites you to come relax at Tully Lake. There are a variety of outdoor recreation activities for you and you family. Although the dam was built primarily to reduce flood damages on the Millers and Connecticut Rivers, the 1,300-acre reservoir area provides a place for you to get away from it all and connect with nature.
Recreation
Tully Lake offers many opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. Activities in and around the lake include mountain biking, camping, disc golf, hiking, picnicking, boating, and fishing and hunting in the appropriate seasons.
Facilities
The Tully Lake Pavilion is located in the recreation area and offers picnic tables and grills. Maximum group size is 50 people with parking for 25 passenger vehicles at the upper gravel lot. The recreation area has a small playground for young children, volleyball court, and a horseshoe pit. Bathrooms are provided, but there is no running water.
Natural Features
The 1,262-acre Tully Lake property is managed to sustain a healthy ecosystem for future generations. The thriving biodiversity of the Tully River Valley and the interconnections of our forests, wetlands, waters, and wildlife are valued and managed for the long term. Tully Lake is home to a wide variety of wildlife, from tiny insects and song birds, to large mammals such as deer and moose. Fifty-five percent of the reservoir area is wetlands, providing habitat for fish, waterfowl, song birds, insects, reptiles, amphibians, and mammals such as beaver, mink and otter. The rest of the property provides habitat for upland species such as deer, coyote, fisher, owl, fox, raccoon, skunk, porcupine, rabbit, and squirrel. The forest within Tully Dam's reservoir area is composed primarily of white pine, providing habitat for owls and woodpeckers, red-tailed hawks, and white-tailed deer.
Nearby Attractions
When visiting Tully Lake there are several opportunities for visitors to explore in the surrounding area. At the north end of the lake there is a tent only campground run by the Trustees of the Reservations which provides a perfect launching point to enjoy the outdoor attractions nearby. Ten miles away is the Birch Hill Dam, another Army Corps project that provides miles of trails and river to explore. The Quabbin Reservoir is also within a short ten mile drive of Tully Lake and serves the city of Boston as its water supply. The Quabbin is a unique area; there were four towns flooded to create it, and it has some of the most interesting blends of human and natural history in the region.
Charges & Cancellations
Please review the cancellation and refund policy at the bottom of the webpage. In general, we will require at least two weeks prior to your reservation to consider a request.
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$40 / night
8. Federated Womens Club State Forest
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10. Edward MacDowell Lake Day Use Facilities
1 Review•1 Photo•3 SavesOverview
Edward MacDowell Lake is situated in a quiet corner of the Monadnock Region of New Hampshire.
This day-use area lies just off State Route 101 on the shores of the picturesque lake named after the famous composer and concert pianist, Edward Alexander MacDowell.
Natural Features:
The 165-acre lake is surrounded by densely forested rolling hills. Shady pine, birch, poplar, maple, oak, beech, hemlock and alder trees cover the area.
Wildlife is abundant in and around the park. White-tailed deer, moose, beaver, fisher, muskrat, otter and many other mammals make their homes around the lake. Birders may observe many species including osprey, hawks, owls, great blue herons, woodpeckers, waterfowl and songbirds.
Recreation:
Visitors can spend days kayaking and canoeing on the scenic lake, and a boat ramp is provided for easy lake access.
Fishing is also a popular activity. Largemouth bass, pickerel, perch and horned pout are all found in abundance.
Several hiking trails link up around the lake as well, including the West Ridge Trail, which runs along the entire western edge of the lake and up through the surrounding wetlands.
Younger visitors enjoy the parks Junior Ranger Program, which focuses on the surrounding forest, its wildlife and waterways and protecting the environment. Kids ages six through 12 become honorary park rangers upon completion and receive a patch and certificate.
Facilities:
This year-round park is open from sunrise to sunset. It offers two day-use picnic shelters, perfect for large parties or family functions. Flush toilets, drinking water, picnic tables and grills are provided.
A swim beach, playground, horseshoe pits and volleyball court offer additional recreation opportunities.
Nearby Attractions:
Educational programs are offered by park rangers, and the nearby ranger station contains interpretive exhibits.
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Recent Tent Reviews In Fayville
550 Reviews of 13 Fayville Campgrounds
- AAutumn J.
Scout
Boston / Cape Cod KOA (Middleboro)
Smelly, filthy Cabin with no hot water...Customer Service Is BADDD
I booked Deluxe Cabin 1 at the Boston KOA based on my past experiences in VA and NC. BOSTON was the WORST KOA I've stayed at. The cabin SMELLED of mildew and cigarettes(pic of ashes in the tub), and there was NO HOT WATER, which is against MA law. It was FILTHY, the pots needed to be replaced, and you have to request blankets. I informed the after hours staff about the water, blankets, and smell. The next morning, I went to the office at 9 am and talked to LORI. She was COMBATIVE and confrontational which is weird because she just started her day. As a person of color, I had to walk away because I was frightened. When I returned, BOB Brammer(He wanted to write his name down, so I got it right(his words)) lacked empathy and had a facial expression of annoyance. He was also CONFRONTATIONAL as I explained there was no hot water and the cabin smelled. I informed the national KOA feedback team(Kaitlyn& Tiana) and they said it's handled internally, whatever that means. If you read the reviews about bad customer service, believe it. You can see CUSTOMER SERVICE IS BADDDD! The KOA will probably respond to this review, but NOTHING WILL HAPPEN. I'll be reaching out to TOBY O'ROURKE and OSCAR TANG so they are aware the BOSTON KOA is tarnishing the KOA brand.
- ffallonScout
Sunset View Farms
Lovely spot in the woods
We booked last minute (2 hours before we arrived) and were met with the friendliest staff ready to help us at 7:30PM and get us checked in. Perfect spot if you don’t mind a 40 minute ride over to The Big E fair which is what brought us out to this part of MA. The restaurant was so nice, and to my surprise more than accommodating as I have celiac, they really went above and beyond. We will definitely be back next summer for a longer stay.
- GGordon C.
Traveler
Ponkapoag Camp
Beautiful
Had an amazing stay, cabin was perfect and comfortable. Water was nice and fish were biting. Can’t wait to come back.
Shannon S.Scout
Otter River State Forest
Perfect escape
Very peaceful! Little hidden gem! We loved our weekend away
- Jonathan J.Traveler
Wompatuck State Park
Everything you NEED
This spot does have everything you need. It is very remote and a lot of distance between campsites. Lots of trees. The bathroom amenities work but not the cleanest. There isn’t much to the RV sites but an electric plug. Like I said what you need, but not want you might want.
T L.Scout
Jellystone Park Cranberry Acres
Poor staff and management
We were treated very poorly by staff and management. We here humiliated in front of our family members and the public. We were made broken promises and called liars by staff and management and then intimidated to leave the premises. It was a very bad experience that ruined our family vacation.
Jean V.ScoutWompatuck State Park
Good (not excellent)
PROS
- 45 min from Boston
- You have everything you need there: firewood, bathrooms (with shower, soap and toilet paper), a camp pit...
- You get a map in the entrance - very helpful for hiking.
- You can take a trail from the campsite.
- Good sights while hiking, with good spots to have lunch or pause for water.
CONS
- Only one really: You don't have the feeling of being really in the woods. There is NOT a decent amount of land between each campsite. So if you have neighbors all around, you'll feel like in a village!
Jeffry D.Traveler
Quinebaug Cove Campground
Awesome Campground
The best activities for children and adults, great amenities, clean restrooms, Awesome pool thanks to ASHTON, Thanks so much.
Manda M.Scout
Pinewood Lodge Campground
Relaxing
Relaxing by the river w ur family is the best way to go
- LLauren H.Traveler
Peppertree Camping
Amazing stay
We had our very first camping experience with our new camper at this campground and it was everything we could have imagined and more. It’s a beautiful campground, the gentleman and his family who own it are sooooo nice and they helped us a lot when it came to learning how to properly use our camper. All the fellow campers that we met were extremely nice. It’s a quiet campground, located right on a river. My children spent hours in it playing and fishing. Looking forward to returning.
- Megan F.Traveler
Wompatuck State Park
Small Issues
I would probably nitpick stay at this park again. The site we had paid for was not given to us. The shower in the bathroom did not provide hot/warm water until the end of my shower, and then the water would not turn off. Also, the lady camping beside us was tent camping, and she literally smoked weed the whole time she was there. We have children, and while she was there, you couldn’t do anything outside without smelling it. Overall, not the best campground.
Laura D.Scout
Brialee Family Campground
Best Camping Experience
This was our families first time staying at Brialee Campground. The cabin was absolutely beautiful and clean. The staff were friendly and helpful. The activities were great and kept my grand children busy. Swimming and the lake were fun. I cannot say enough wonderful things. We had such a great time I booked my reservations for Next July 2025 before I left.
A special thank you to Sherri for the personal tour and showing us the ropes! She is the best.
The D'Avanzo Family
- aaliyyah A.Traveler
Normandy Farms Campground
Very Enjoyable 1 night stay
We enjoyed our tent site with a wooden lean-to. Overall very private and peaceful, however the only drawback is that people took frequent casual walks pass the area all day long. There's really no way around that.
We did not get a chance to enjoy the amenities, but they all looked nice and well thought out.
We will return.
- aaliyyah A.Traveler
Canoe River Campground
Good But Not Ideal for us
The campground was very busy with families events activities, etc. If you prefer a noisy fun experience and a more social experience with your very close neighbors, this is the pot for you. Our preferred style of camping requires more space and less noise. The pool bathrooms were gross, but the other facilities area near the tent sites was very nice and clean.
The food was great and the staff is friendly. Overall we had a great time, but its unlikely we’ll return mostly due to the noise level.
- MMichaelTraveler
Charlie Brown Campground
Riverside Delight!
This was our first time visiting and my entire family enjoyed themselves so much, that we've already reserved a site for a few weeks from now. Arts and crafts, tractor rides, and of course the tubing down the river. Lots of built in entertainment for the kids! The grounds were clean, the playground was nice, and the people were all friendly. We did a late checkout for $5 extra, but the noon checkout and two dump stations would make leaving on time a non-issue as well.
Of note: We camped with friends, who were given a spot next to a large group of people (weekend prior to 4th of July is to be expected). The group were very polite and abided by quiet hours, but they were having fun and a bit loud for my buddy's 2 month of baby. They requested to move sites, and the management was super accommodating and apologetic. Helped him move his site and threw in some firewood for the troubles.
Jason L.
Guide
West Thompson Lake Campground
Pleasantly surprised
We had an excellent experience at this camp ground. The Staff and Rangers were polite and welcoming. We were able to see some boat races and played a round of disc golf on property. Once the boat races finished each day the camp was very quiet and peaceful. Had a great weekend
Theresa H.TravelerWest Thompson Lake Campground
Great campground
Came for the boat races, very relaxing weekend
Janet R.
Legend
Hanscom AFB FamCamp
Recreation camping close to Lexingtin and Concord
The HanscomField Fam Camp is a wooded recreational camp for military families and retirees, as well as for RV camping for active duty military on temporary orders. 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. Proximity to the base provides access to the base exchange and other facilities, but the quiet location is a recreational retreat centered around several indoor and outdoor gathering spaces such as basketball and outdoor sports, and an indoor game and recreation room complete with crafts supplies for the kiddos and tourism info for the lical area. In the immediate vicinity are the villages of Lexington and Concord as well as the Minute Man National Park and Walden Pond, so the campground makes a great basecamp for exploration of the area’s rich culture and history. You are also not too far from Cambridge, and can easily access Boston from there if you like.
There are several clean modern bath houses, with hot showers and flush toilets. The office staff is very helpful and friendly!
Dogs are welcome too.
- AAnn B.Guide
Spacious Skies Minute Man
A little bit of heaven
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, 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.
- MMichaelTraveler
Nickerson Park Family Campground
Quiet and friendly all around.
We visited for a our kids' spring break. Not many campgrounds open that early here in CT. The staff were super pleasant and helpful, and were all working hard the entire time we were there to prep that campground for their official "opening weekend".
The sites were all clean and seemed well spaced. The kids loved the playground, and they were putting a fresh coat of paint on things while we were there. The river that flows the length of the campground seemed clean and awesome. Staffers and other campers said kids tube down it when it's warmer, then just hop out and walk back through the camp to start over again.
Walmart & Aldi's is 10-15 minutes away. Pizza places/breakfast spots in the same area as well. Lots of state land to explore nearby.
Ryan A.Guide
George Washington State Campground
An OK Campground but not Great
Camped out here for two nights after reading about this place in the"Best Tent Camping: New England" book. It's better than the other campgrounds in Rhode Island that I looked at (Burlingame, Fort Getty) but isn't my favorite campground. If you're not a Rhode Island resident the fee for most sites is$36/night. Is it worth it? Eh, probably not unless you're really jonesing to camp for a weekend in the Ocean State.
It does have some great things going for it, namely the hiking trails and views of the lake. There are some tent-only sites which are numbered T1-T5. I stayed in T5 and it was the best of the bunch because it had the most privacy and space, including a grassy area. The other tent-only sites were fairly small and if you go to any mixed use sites you run the risk of having an RV next to you. The A1-A7 sites are remote and hike in, but you're going to have to hike either 0.4 or 0.6 miles through some uneven terrain. The next best group of sites would be 19-24 which are on their own small loop near the lake.
The things I didn't like were the streetlights over the port-a-potties that shine all night. There is a manned gate where you check in and you have to get let into the campground during the day, but at night the gates are wide open and it seems like some people know this because there are a few oddballs around in the early morning. There is swimming at the lake but it looked way too dirty.
Overall the place was managed very well, the sites were cleanish and the grounds were taken care of. The employees drove by at least once an hour, I thought they were collecting trash from dumpsters but the only place with a dumpster is near the entrance. I couldn't figure out why they kept driving by so often. I had a good time, it was relaxing and scratched the camping itch.
tay D.Scout
Hidden Valley RV and Golf Park
hi
it is good
Richard R.Scout
Greenfield State Park
Great
Been camping here close to 40 yrs. It has changed a lot but I consider it the best. If you like large sites in a wooded setting with many private ones this is the place. Dump station clean lake clean sites etc can’t say enough no bingo or pot like dinners or other gimmicks that attract your $$$$. Can’t wait to see major improvements under way.
- HHeather C.Traveler
Hanscom AFB FamCamp
Working on improvements
Military only campground. Working on improving the grounds and services available. Limited sites available off season. Summer season early May through end October.
Ashley F.Legend
Cozy Wooded Nook
New Listing
Ashley here with The Dyrt. We're happy to welcome this new listing to our platform. Check them out and come back here to leave them some love!
- GGuillem C.Traveler
Circle Campground Farm Campground
Nice place
Last day in USA with RV. We charge propane, fill water and empty waters. Nice place with all services.
Ann M.TravelerBoston / Cape Cod KOA (Middleboro)
Spacious site 309
Very clean variety accommodations thru out campground . Site 309 Pull thru with fire-pit , cement pad gas grill , chairs and table ,level site with grass for dog not all sandy Lots shade trees
Guide to Fayville
Camping near Fayville, Massachusetts, offers a variety of experiences for outdoor lovers. From family-friendly spots to serene retreats, there’s something for everyone in this beautiful region.
What to do:
- Hiking and Nature Walks: Many campgrounds are close to trails. For example, Wompatuck State Park Campground has trails that are great for hiking. One visitor mentioned, “You can take a trail from the campsite,” making it easy to explore the area.
- Swimming and Water Activities: At Lorraine Park Campground — Harold Parker State Forest, there’s a lovely pond for swimming. A reviewer noted, “The water in the pond is not streaming, so be prepared for mosquitoes when camping close to the water.”
- Exploring Historic Sites: If you’re near Spacious Skies Minute Man, you can visit nearby historic towns like Concord. One camper shared, “Concord is only a 30-minute drive away with two full days of revolutionary historic sites.”
What campers like:
- Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A visitor at Normandy Farms Campground said, “The bathrooms/showers are spotless with piped-in music and hairdryers.”
- Friendly Staff: Many campers mention the helpfulness of the staff. A reviewer at Pine Acres Family Camping Resort said, “Super friendly staff, clean bathrooms, nice sites and a beautiful pond.”
- Family Activities: Campgrounds like Otter River State Forest offer ample trails and activities. One camper noted, “Ample trails and the great river running through the area.”
What you should know:
- Site Spacing: Some campgrounds have close sites. A visitor at Wompatuck State Park Campground mentioned, “You don't have the feeling of being really in the woods,” due to the proximity of neighbors.
- Limited Amenities: Not all campgrounds have extensive amenities. A reviewer at George Washington State Campground said, “It does have some great things going for it, namely the hiking trails and views of the lake,” but noted that it lacks some comforts.
- Mosquitoes: Be prepared for bugs, especially near water. A camper at Lorraine Park Campground warned, “The water in the pond is not streaming so be prepared for mosquitoes when camping close to the water.”
Tips for camping with families:
- Activities for Kids: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds and organized activities. A parent at Normandy Farms Campground said, “It has so many things for the kids to do.”
- Safety: Choose campgrounds with low traffic. A visitor at Pine Acres Family Camping Resort mentioned, “Not safe for little ones as there is too much traffic...vehicles and golf carts.”
- Plan for Meals: Bring easy-to-cook meals. A camper at Wells State Park Campground noted, “The layout is a tad bizarre in my opinion but we had a nice time.”
Tips from RVers:
- Check Site Levels: Some sites may not be level. A reviewer at Normandy Farms Campground advised, “Bring plenty of leveling blocks!”
- Dump Station Availability: Make sure your campground has a dump station. A visitor at Wompatuck State Park Campground mentioned, “There is a dump station available.”
- Space for Large Rigs: Some campgrounds are better suited for larger RVs. A camper at Minute Man Campground said, “The sites were ample size and space for our rig and needs.”
Camping near Fayville, Massachusetts, has its perks and quirks. With the right preparation, you can enjoy a memorable outdoor experience!
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