Alternative camping options near Georgetown, Massachusetts extend beyond glamping accommodations. The area sits in Essex County at approximately 60 feet above sea level with a humid continental climate featuring warm summers and cold winters. Camping season typically runs May through October, with most tent and RV sites closing before the first frost.
What to do
Explore historic downtown Portsmouth: Located 30 minutes from Sea Coast Camping and RV Resort, this coastal New Hampshire town offers colonial architecture and seafood restaurants. "Sea Coast is very clean and well kept. Their location is close to Hampton Beach and Rye sea walk and good restaurants including a doughnut shop within walking distance," notes Deb G.
Golf while camping: Hidden Valley RV and Golf Park combines camping with a 9 or 18-hole golf course. "The main attraction of this campground is the golf course of 9 or 18 holes. There is a pro shop, golf cart rentals, etc. There are 300 camping sites with full hookups," reports Christy C., highlighting this unique outdoor activity option near Georgetown.
Kayak at Pawtuckaway State Park: The lake at Pawtuckaway State Park Campground offers excellent paddling opportunities with rentals available on-site. "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," writes Matt R.
What campers like
Waterfront campsites: The peninsula layout at Pawtuckaway State Park creates prime waterfront camping spots. "The sites on the water book up quickly but they're perfect for fishing and boating. Also, the view!" shares J L., highlighting a key feature for those seeking lakefront yurt camping near Georgetown, Massachusetts.
Clean facilities: Cape Ann Camp Site maintains well-kept bathroom facilities. "The campground is clean and quiet with beautiful tent sites. The RV sites are not as secluded as the tent sites. Clean Bathrooms and pay showers (5 cents)," remarks Della S., noting the modest cost for showers.
Wooded seclusion: Many campers appreciate the natural setting at Cape Ann. "It doesn't look like much but it is absolutely lovely when you actually pull in! We had a nice perfectly level site in a beautiful wooded area," shares Cristina P., highlighting the pleasant surprise many campers experience.
What you should know
Reservation requirements: Most campgrounds fill quickly, especially for summer weekends and holiday periods. At Winter Island Park, "Have very few campsites, you definitely need to reserve a spot before you come," advises Sadie A.
Seasonal restrictions: Many parks have limited operational seasons. Winter Island Park operates "May 1 to October 31," while Cape Ann Camp Site runs "May 15 - Oct 15," making advance planning essential.
Noise levels vary: Some campgrounds experience higher noise levels during peak periods. At Winter Island Park, one camper noted: "This is a city park with a beach and a campground. This is a no frills campground, though there is a playground and beach. It's less than 2 miles from Salem and on the trolley line."
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Wakeda Campground offers family-friendly amenities. "There is no pool, nice wooded lots, small store, miniature golf(fee).close to Hampton beach," explains Annette T., highlighting activities for children.
Wildlife viewing opportunities: Multiple campgrounds feature nature encounters. At Wakeda, "Walking around we saw wild turkeys, bunnies, and a hummingbird," reports one camper, providing educational opportunities for children.
Beach proximity: Several campgrounds offer quick access to beaches. "Camp and Golf whats more relaxing. Nice RV campground with alot of seasonal residents. Plenty of tent sites. On site general store with grill. Fishing and swimming on property along with a club house," notes Shawn C. about Hidden Valley RV and Golf Park.
Tips from RVers
Utility hookups: Tuxbury Pond RV Campground offers full hookup options. "We stayed here for a week, our site was large with full hookups and the area was very clean, some sites in other sections are closer together," explains Betty H., noting the varying site layouts.
GPS challenges: Some campgrounds can be difficult to locate with standard navigation. "A little tip about GPS: if you're using Apple Maps, it will likely take you to a turn that is not the campground entrance, there's even a hand-written sign on someone's lawn that has directions to the entrance," warns Sara D. about Tuxbury Pond.
Dump stations: Not all campgrounds offer sanitary dump stations. Winter Island Park has limitations as one reviewer notes, "FYI - the dump station is not on site; ask at the office about arrangements for this."
