The Georgetown, Massachusetts area sits about 30 miles north of Boston in Essex County, with elevations ranging from 40-130 feet above sea level. Most RV campgrounds in the region operate seasonally from April through October, with peak camping season coinciding with summer beach activities and fall foliage viewing. Winter temperatures typically drop below freezing, explaining the seasonal nature of camping operations.
What to do
Beach access: Beach Rose RV Park in Salisbury Beach places campers about a mile from the ocean. "We rode bikes to Salisbury Beach and my young adult son rode his longboard to the beach," notes one visitor who appreciated the proximity to coastal activities.
Golfing opportunities: Hidden Valley RV and Golf Park features a golf course with 9 or 18-hole options. "The main attraction of this campground is the golf course of 9 or 18 holes. There is a pro shop, golf cart rentals, etc.," explains one camper who valued the sporting amenities.
Waterside activities: Local campgrounds provide water recreation beyond beach options. Cole's Mine RV Resort features "an amazing pool" with "an amazing water slide," according to a visitor. Hampton Beach State Park offers a unique location where "one side of the campground is bordered by an inlet that fishing boats use to head out from the harbor."
What campers like
Clean facilities: Sea Coast Camping and RV Resort receives consistent praise for maintenance. "This is one of the cleanest, most meticulously maintained campground we have been to. So quiet and peaceful as well," reports one reviewer. Another notes that "the laundry was very nice, clean and had big front-loading machines."
Camping near local attractions: Thousand Trails Moody Beach offers proximity to coastal towns. "The campground has good proximity to Orchard Beach and Portland," states one camper. Another points out the "great location" that is "central to local spots in Ogunquit, ME or Wells, ME."
Family-friendly amenities: Multiple campgrounds near Georgetown feature playgrounds and activities for children. "Beautiful campground, clean facilities, decently priced. The pool, playground, bathrooms, and basketball court were all open and well maintained," notes a visitor to Tuxbury Pond RV Campground. At Cole's Mine RV Resort, visitors appreciate the "2 amazing playgrounds, clean facilities and one amazing pool."
What you should know
Site spacing and layout: Most RV campgrounds near Georgetown feature sites positioned close together. At Tuxbury Pond, "no separation between some tent sites" and "sites are close together" are common observations. Similar feedback appears for Thousand Trails Moody Beach, where "the 30 amp sites are very close together" and the "campground layout is quite unusual, with campers parked lengthwise along the road."
GPS challenges: Several campgrounds have reported navigation issues. According to a Tuxbury Pond camper, "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."
Seasonal operations: Hampton Beach State Park Campground demonstrates the seasonal nature of camping in the region, opening "about a month before Memorial Day weekend for a quieter shoulder season." Most campgrounds near Georgetown operate from mid-April through mid-October.
Tips for camping with families
Pool availability: Warm swimming options extend the swimming season. One visitor to Cole's Mine RV Resort notes that "the pool is heated and has an amazing water slide and themed. We had a blast and plan on visiting again next year!"
Playground options: Multiple campgrounds feature play areas for children. A visitor to Cole's Mine observed "many nice fishing spots and lots of play areas and outdoor recreation," making it suitable for families with various interests.
Evening entertainment: Tuxbury Pond RV Campground offers scheduled activities. "There was a large canopy tent set up right in between us & the bathrooms that we were now much closer to & there was a band setting up for their afternoon show," reports one camper. The same campground hosted "a stand up comedy show" in the evening.
Tips from RVers
Booking strategy: Campgrounds fill quickly during peak season. "Consider the Thousand Trails membership when booking this site. Our annual membership fees basically covered what it would cost to camp here for two weeks," advises an RVer who stayed at Moody Beach.
Internet connectivity: Cell and WiFi service varies throughout the region. One visitor to Shel-Al Campground noted, "The wifi worked perfectly for steaming tv despite the campground being fully booked for Memorial Day weekend." Conversely, a tent camper at Tuxbury Pond reported, "Forget about cellphone signal, it was 0."
Site selection: Full-hookup RV sites with concrete pads provide stability. "Our site (#124) was one of the new sites which they had just completed. It was a gravel back-in which was plenty long and level," observed a camper at Sea Coast Camping. At Beach Rose RV Park, an RVer appreciated the "level concrete pad full hookups" despite sites being "close together but quiet."
