Best Campgrounds near Franklin Town, MA

Campgrounds near Franklin Town, Massachusetts range from full-service resorts to more rustic state park facilities. Normandy Farms Campground in Foxborough, approximately 10 miles southwest of Franklin, offers extensive amenities including tent sites, RV hookups, cabins, and glamping options across its 400 sites. Other nearby options include Circle Campground Farm in Bellingham, just 5 miles west of Franklin, and Canoe River Campground in Mansfield, about 8 miles southeast, both providing a mix of tent and RV camping with varying levels of hookups and facilities.

The camping season in this region typically runs from April through October, with most campgrounds closing during winter months. Normandy Farms operates from April 1 to November 30, while Canoe River Campground is open from April 15 to October 15. Massachusetts state parks in the area, such as Wompatuck State Park, generally operate from mid-May to mid-October. Advance reservations are strongly recommended, especially for weekend stays during summer months when campgrounds fill quickly. State parks enforce alcohol restrictions that private campgrounds may not. One camper noted, "When you are sitting by the campfire, sometimes, chilling with a beer or another adult beverage is nice. Not in Massachusetts State Parks. No alcohol allowed."

Campers consistently mention the convenience of the area's campgrounds to Boston and Cape Cod as a significant advantage. Several developed campgrounds provide full hookups for RVs while still maintaining wooded settings that create a natural camping experience. Ponkapoag Camp in Milton offers a more rustic experience with cabin options and limited amenities in a natural setting. A visitor described it as "superlatively convenient if you live in the Boston area" and highlighted "some natural peace and quiet close to the city." Most campgrounds in the region provide clean bathroom facilities, with many offering showers. Cell service is generally reliable throughout the area, though coverage may vary at more remote sites. Proximity to hiking trails, fishing spots, and swimming areas enhances the camping experience at many locations.

Best Camping Sites Near Franklin Town, Massachusetts (129)

    1. Normandy Farms Campground

    40 Reviews
    Foxborough, MA
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (866) 673-2767

    $50 - $200 / night

    "The staff was positive and helpful and that made a difference for me. I traditionally dry camp or go for semi hooked up on purpose, I just like the quieter camping."

    "Driving around this place is definitely not a typical campground but more of a luxury camp because of all of the amenities.

    That being said it was very nice and felt safe."

    2. Circle Campground Farm Campground

    7 Reviews
    Franklin Town, MA
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (508) 966-1136

    $45 - $75 / night

    "Im guessing these sites will be considered "close" to "moderately close" by other site standards but it housed my 24ft trailer, truck, and my family just fine.

    - Roads are a little narrow which made"

    "Everything you need 100% Everything clean 100% EASY Access to all attractions 100% We did Boston (caught the train), Salem, mystic seaport, Sturbridge village, plymouth rock, the Mayflower ship, and plymouth"

    3. George Washington State Campground

    25 Reviews
    Pascoag, RI
    21 miles
    +1 (401) 568-6700

    $18 - $75 / night

    "So if you are confused about things like location, let’s knock that out first:

    This campground is located near 2185 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, RI 02814."

    "The campground was safe, nicely laid out so we could have a series of sites next to one another. Biking was a blast for the kids along with trail hike around pond, beach, and fishing."

    4. Canoe River Campground

    9 Reviews
    Mansfield Center, MA
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (508) 339-6462

    $42 - $58 / night

    "This place is pretty awesome if you’re looking to see a show at the nearby Comcast center."

    5. Wompatuck State Park Campground

    43 Reviews
    Hingham, MA
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (617) 895-8245

    $17 - $23 / night

    "Ours (R002) was large, beautiful, and mostly surrounded by forest."

    "I chose a spot away from others and was glad I did. Behind me was nothing but quiet woods and a deer meandered through a couple times."

    6. Ponkapoag Camp

    6 Reviews
    Randolph, MA
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (781) 961-7007

    $20 - $65 / night

    "The area around Ponkapog is beautiful, showcasing a wetland climate that, while common, is an integral part of the Massachusetts ecosystem that many people don’t even realize is within a stones throw."

    "The camp is on a beautiful piece of wooded land surrounding a large pond/lake. There are about 25 rustic cabins, and a few tent sites dispersed throughout the camping area."

    7. Sutton Falls Camping Area

    6 Reviews
    Manchaug, MA
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (508) 865-3898

    $40 - $65 / night

    "Cute quiet place with a lake. Family run very friendly. They only thing I didnt love is they remodeled one set of bathrooms in the back and the front was the old set."

    "Cabins and RV sites across the lake, along with beaches for swimming. Bathrooms located on P1 peninsula. Canoe rentals on-site. Lovely picnic dining area alongside covered bridge and waterfall."

    8. Boston/Cape Cod KOA

    23 Reviews
    Middleboro, MA
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (508) 947-6435

    "This is a busy campground due to its location . Easy access to Boston, Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, Plymouth, Newport, and many more attractions."

    "We selected this campground because of its proximity to family who we would be visiting. It was very convenient to Providence, Cape Cod, and Duxbury."

    9. Holiday Acres Campground

    6 Reviews
    Chepachet, RI
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (401) 934-0780

    $35 - $50 / night

    "The swimming area has a 'icky bottom' (kid term :)) 

    The entrance / office setup is confusing."

    10. Massasoit State Park Campground

    18 Reviews
    Lakeville, MA
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (508) 822-7405

    $17 - $27 / night

    "Other than the bees, it was peaceful, and nobody bothered you. i would recommend lots of bee spray and a screen house, but hopefully it was an isolation situation."

    "We were located in the no electric no water area and even though every site was taken, it was surprisingly more private than you'd expect."

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Recent Reviews near Franklin Town, MA

726 Reviews of 129 Franklin Town Campgrounds


  • Phillip H.
    Oct. 1, 2025

    Boston/Cape Cod KOA

    Koa Cape Cod

    Stayed in several KOAs over last few weeks. I would say needs attention. Appearance is not up to standard. Restrooms and grounds are not as clean by comparison.

  • Kathleen S.
    Sep. 29, 2025

    Normandy Farms Campground

    Loud and crowded!

    Know what you are getting... This is a family resort that charges$20/per night, per person, OVER the two people rate. It is loud, crowded, with golf carts and kids running around. It is a resort campground with pools, frisbee court and etc... This is not a quiet, restful place to stay to visit Boston and the surrounding area or to visit family in town. Entry is gated and controlled. Want to bring your college daughter back after dinner- forget it,$20 for her and$20 her friend, for 1-2 hour visit after 7:00 PM at night! When we return, we will stay at Spacious Skies CG or the state park. The cost and inconvenience is not worth it!

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 27, 2025

    Fishermens Memorial State Park Campground

    Close to a beach, serenity hiding in city life

    Some areas to hike on a small scale. Nice view of the water. No ocean views. Many unlevel sites. Fairly close together.

  • Ryan G.
    Sep. 27, 2025

    Mount Misery Campground

    Lived up to its name

    Sites/facilities were as expected and I could have been very satisfied with our 1 night stay.  There are a lot of rules for camping here, which is confusing because there does not appear to be anyone to enforce them.  Late arrivals? Noise? I suspect that the couple who pulled into the site next to ours after 10PM with two cars and an infant are homeless and poached the site.  They were not there for the hiking or the camping experience and their infant child screamed or babbled through most of the night.  That plus the adults talking, car doors opening and closing, engine running, baby einstein videos playing...  In the morning they packed up and left.  I'm not an advocate of criminalizing homelessness, but if you are looking for a night in the woods listening to crickets and owls, this is not the place.

  • Mindie C.
    Sep. 20, 2025

    Hanscom AFB FamCamp

    Great stop

    Lovely campground. Clean, good WiFi. Kind campers. Will be back

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 18, 2025

    Massasoit State Park Campground

    Campsite was great, staff was rough

    I loved our campsite. But the staff was pretty rude. I was there for a family reunion. I told the staff my mom and dad would be dropping me off the next day, so they added their name to the site as it is a mile walk in. They didn’t give us another car tag, just said if there names were in the site we were good. Next night, we get dropped off in the rain, with a 50 lb bag of dog food and they wouldn’t let me parents take me to my site. Eventually we convinced them of we left my dad and sister at the front gate with them in the pouring rain, my mom could drive us in. They never even checked our reservation to see if the names were in there. Bring a car if you are camping here in a motorhome

  • SkipperAllen C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 8, 2025

    Wompatuck State Park Campground

    Very nice stopover

    Good place to spend the night.It was quiet comfortable and plenty of room between campsites

  • Paul K.
    Aug. 26, 2025

    Fort Getty Campground

    Great Park Just Not for Camping

    Forty Getty Park RV Campground seems like a great location, with a good bit of history and a lot to offer to anyone visiting, which is why I was eager to visit it this past weekend while traveling through the Jamestown area of Rhode Island. I'd still call it a great place to visit, just not the best to attempt to stay at overnight or camp at. That is something else entirely in this case. 

    THE GOOD👍 Again, an absolutely gorgeous location on the shores of Jamestown😍 that being the park, NOT the campgrounds. The campground itself🏕 and particularly the⛺️ tenting section are pretty far removed from any of that and the water itself in reality. 

    THE Bad. In actuality, the campground looks to be a complete afterthought. More like, What should we do with this little grassy area next to the RV park?... oh maybe that can be for tents! Or,. Where the hell are we going to fit some tents⛺️⛺️⛺️⛺️⛺️around here? Oh, I know, how about over on the hill by the bathrooms?🚻 next to the RV park fencing? Oh yeah, that sounds Perfect👍 

    The Ugly There's no Ugly. The people seem nice, the park is great,t and everyone working there was polite and courteous. It's just a shame they haven't given any real consideration to the camping section or provided a real space for campers to come enough the area. What you're left with is a grassy knoll with a bunch of tent sites tightly clustered together and right next to or on top of the RV park in a way that didn't seem necessary.


Guide to Franklin Town

Camping spots near Franklin Town, Massachusetts cover a wide terrain including dense forests, ponds, and rolling hills with elevations reaching 400-500 feet above sea level. The region experiences warm summers with average high temperatures of 82°F in July and cooler spring and fall camping seasons. Most campgrounds in the area are situated around natural water features like ponds and small lakes, providing both waterfront and wooded site options.

What to do

Hiking trails at Wompatuck State Park: The park offers multiple hiking paths suitable for all skill levels. One visitor noted, "We found a large pond and an underground bunker to venture into. The campsite had trees around it so you felt secluded and there was plenty of wood to collect for a fire."

Fishing in multiple locations: Many campgrounds feature ponds stocked with various fish species. At Sutton Falls Camping Area, a camper mentioned they "had a great time, kids had a blast with the boat rentals and fishing" and it's "about 5 min from great hiking at purgatory chasm."

Mountain biking on dedicated trails: Several parks maintain bike-specific paths with varying difficulty levels. A visitor to Wompatuck State Park praised the "good access to some beginner flowy mountain bike trails," making it ideal for families new to the activity.

Kayaking and canoeing: Multiple water bodies allow for paddling adventures. At George Washington State Campground, campers enjoy that "there's fishing and hiking right in the park" and "you can kayak or canoe. The dogs cannot go on the beach, but they can go in the boats."

What campers like

Clean, modern facilities: Many campgrounds have recently upgraded their amenities. A visitor to Massasoit State Park appreciated that "everything is new the playground is fantastic. hiking trails are great, bike trails are great. lakes have great fishing."

Family-oriented activities: Scheduled events keep children entertained throughout their stay. At Boston/Cape Cod KOA, "As we pulled around the office we saw all kinds of activities for kids. Bouncy 'pillow', pool, bounce pad, sluice, miniature golf, and a playground."

Privacy between sites: Despite high occupancy rates, many campgrounds maintain space between sites. A camper at Massasoit State Park observed, "We were located in the no electric no water area and even though every site was taken, it was surprisingly more private than you'd expect."

Proximity to attractions: The central location allows for day trips to various points of interest. A visitor to Circle Campground Farm highlighted how they "did Boston (caught the train), Salem, mystic seaport, Sturbridge village, plymouth rock, the Mayflower ship, and plymouth plantation spending no more than 1hr and 20 min at the most in the car!"

What you should know

Site reservation strategies: Booking early is essential, especially for premium spots. A camper advised, "Not all sites have a fire pit so be sure to book one if you want a fire pit."

Seasonal differences: Weather conditions vary significantly throughout the camping season. George Washington State Campground typically opens "mid April to Columbus Day" with spring sometimes bringing more rainfall and fall offering colorful foliage.

Alcohol restrictions: Policies vary between private and state facilities. While most private campgrounds permit alcohol, state parks like Wompatuck enforce strict no-alcohol policies. A recent visitor explicitly mentioned "be aware that alcohol and outside firewood are prohibited at this campsite."

Cost considerations for non-residents: State parks charge higher fees for out-of-state visitors. One camper noted about Ponkapoag Camp, "This campsite is superlatively convenient if you live in the Boston area" but another state park visitor cautioned "For out-of-state visitors, the cost might not be justifiable, with rates of $17-23 per night for in-state visitors and $60 for out of staters."

Tips for camping with families

Best swimming areas: Several campgrounds feature designated swimming zones of varying quality. At Sutton Falls, there's "a lake. Family run very friendly" though some campers find certain swimming areas less appealing, like at Massasoit where "the swimming area... looked okay if you can picture a beach area (nice) but seems like it was a regular pond where they just dumped sand."

Playground facilities: Many campgrounds have dedicated play areas. At Massasoit State Park, they installed a "Huge, modern playground" and visitors mentioned it's "great for kids."

Budget-friendly activities: Free or low-cost entertainment options exist at most sites. At Ponkapoag Camp, "The kids can hang out in the clubhouse if it's raining or swim in the pond if it's hot. Lots of hiking trails."

Special event weekends: Some campgrounds host themed celebrations. A visitor to Canoe River Campground mentioned, "I went to this campground every summer as a kid 25 years ago with my family. This was my first summer back and I was so happy to return! Now bringing my children, my 6 year old says it's his favorite campground."

Tips from RVers

Hookup availability: Electrical options range from basic to comprehensive. At Circle Campground Farm, "No issues with water, sewer, electric, and cable. I was on site 87 and was able to level on the first try."

Site dimensions and access: Some campgrounds have tight turns and limited space. A visitor noted, "The campground is a little tight with a big rig (40' motorhome pulling a vehicle on a dolly)."

Cell service coverage: Reception varies significantly between campgrounds. One RVer at Circle Campground Farm reported, "Without our antenna we we only had 1 bar of both Verizon and AT&T. No signal at all on T-Mobile/Sprint. With our antenna we got two bars of Verizon and AT&T but it wasn't enough to not drop a few calls."

Dump station logistics: Some facilities have limited waste disposal options. One camper observed at a site that "the sewer on my site overflowed after only ~15-20 gallons of dumping," suggesting checking these facilities before arrival is important.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where are the best campgrounds in Franklin Town?

While Franklin Town itself has limited camping options, the surrounding area offers excellent alternatives. Wells State Park Campground in nearby Sturbridge is highly recommended with beautiful hiking trails, a new bathroom/shower facility, and activities like swimming and fishing on Walker Pond. For those wanting convenience to Boston, Ponkapoag Camp provides an accessible option for area residents. Both campgrounds offer well-maintained facilities and scenic natural surroundings typical of Massachusetts outdoor recreation areas.

Are there any tent camping sites in Franklin Town?

Yes, tent camping is available near Franklin Town at several campgrounds. Willard Brook State Forest Campground offers peaceful tent sites on level ground surrounded by towering pines, arranged in a small loop formation. Another option is Lorraine Park Campground — Harold Parker State Forest which features nice wooded tent sites in a convenient location that still allows you to feel like you're getting away. Both provide the basic amenities tent campers need while enjoying Massachusetts' natural beauty.

Which is the most popular campground near Franklin Town, MA?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Franklin Town, MA is Normandy Farms Campground with a 4.7-star rating from 40 reviews.

What parks are near Franklin Town, MA?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 15 parks near Franklin Town, MA that allow camping, notably West Hill Dam and Buffumville Lake.