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Best Campgrounds near Hamilton, MA
Campgrounds near Hamilton, Massachusetts provide access to both coastal and wooded experiences within short driving distances. The area includes several established campgrounds like Salisbury Beach State Reservation, which offers both tent and RV sites with water and electric hookups, and Lorraine Park Campground at Harold Parker State Forest, featuring wooded sites approximately 20 miles northwest of Hamilton. Mixed-use campgrounds in the region accommodate various camping styles, with several facilities providing full hookups for RVs while maintaining tent camping areas, and a few offering cabin accommodations for those seeking more comfort.
The camping season in this part of Massachusetts typically runs from May through October, with most campgrounds closing during winter months. According to one visitor, "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." Many campgrounds require advance reservations, especially during summer weekends and holidays when coastal sites fill quickly. State parks like Harold Parker State Forest maintain alcohol restrictions, while private campgrounds often have more lenient policies. Cell service varies throughout the region, with most established campgrounds reporting 1-3 bars of coverage. Several campgrounds feature water access, either to beaches along the Atlantic coast or to smaller ponds and lakes within the forests.
Campers rate beach proximity as a significant advantage for several campgrounds in the area. As one reviewer noted about Beach Rose RV Park, "The best thing about Beach Rose RV Park is the proximity to the beach and town. Who doesn't love a day at the beach?" Most campgrounds within state forests provide more privacy between sites, though reviewers mention they can be busier during peak season. Winter Island Park in Salem offers convenient access to October Halloween festivities but with minimal privacy between sites. Several reviewers mentioned the quality of hiking trails at Harold Parker State Forest and Wompatuck State Park as highlights of their camping experiences. Campers seeking more private experiences often recommend requesting sites farther from playground areas and main campground roads.
Best Camping Sites Near Hamilton, Massachusetts (94)
1. Lorraine Park Campground — Harold Parker State Forest
32 ReviewsNorth Reading, MA13 milesWebsite+1 (978) 475-7972$17 - $35 / night
"north of Boston and <5 miles from the interstate, Lorraine Park campground at Harold Parker State Forest provides ample on-site activities and also serves as a jumping off point for exploring the Massachusetts"
"You could be tucked away from everyone or closer together depending on the site you choose but they are all pretty decent in size. All sites have water which is a plus."
2. Salisbury Beach State Reservation
27 ReviewsSalisbury, MA13 milesWebsite+1 (978) 462-4481$28 - $38 / night
"However, you can’t beat the location and it’s a great place to go with a group."
"The feel here is electric, and positive. Lots of RV’s that stay here all summer long. Feels like you are in a tight-knit community, very friendly folks, packed tightly together."
3. Cape Ann Camp Site
16 ReviewsGloucester, MA7 milesWebsite+1 (978) 283-8683$36 - $44 / night
"Perfect location with access to Rockport - a beautiful place to visit, shop, eat & a great little trail with great views Beach down the street was big, beautiful and low tide was unexpected as you"
"Beautiful campsite, nice sized sites surrounded by trees so it felt pretty private. Bathrooms and showers well maintained, 25 cents for 5 minute shower."
4. Winter Island Park
14 ReviewsSalem, MA8 milesWebsite+1 (978) 745-9430$60 / night
"Many of the RV sites are located in the main parking lot; others are in a field just to the right of the entrance."
"We drove 3-1/2 days from Idaho to get to a COVID testing site which would take non MA residents and turn the results around under 48 hours. We needed quiet camping and not have it cost a fortune."
5. Beach Rose RV Park
14 ReviewsSalisbury, MA14 milesWebsite+1 (978) 463-0226"Beach Rose RV Park in Salisbury, Massachusetts is a small, friendly, family-owned campground near the beach."
"Kids had enough driving for the day so we had to stop. We called last min and were thankful they had a spot. Arrived at dark and they were friendly and accommodating."
6. Tuxbury Pond RV Campground
15 ReviewsSouth Hampton, NH17 milesWebsite+1 (888) 707-1477"entrance (seems to happen frequently, I guess)."
"We went just for one night with a tent because our 5 years old loooves camping, so we reserved this at the last minute, and when we get there, well, the tent sites are way too close to each other, thank"
7. Wakeda Campground, LLC
16 ReviewsExeter, NH22 milesWebsite+1 (603) 772-5274$48 - $97 / night
"We had bathrooms located near our site. They were four separate bathrooms that had a sink and toilet and were clean. They did offer showers in another area but I did not use them."
"Our full hookup site was very close to other sites, so unfortunately we had to deal with some noise issues."
8. Wompatuck State Park Campground
42 ReviewsHingham, MA30 milesWebsite+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."
9. The Pines Camping Area
4 ReviewsSalisbury, MA14 milesWebsite+1 (978) 465-0013$35 - $46 / night
"There’s not much around here to do, but for us we enjoyed the calmness."
10. Hampton Beach State Park Campground
7 ReviewsHampton, NH18 milesWebsite+1 (603) 926-8990$70 / night
"One side of the campground is bordered by an inlet that fishing boats use to head out from the harbor. Another side is sand dunes, that are the south end of Hampton beach."
"Hampton Beach SP is a small beachside campground for self-contained RVs only; if you’re in a tent, you may want to look south to Salisbury SP just a few miles across the border into MA."
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Recent Reviews near Hamilton, MA
587 Reviews of 94 Hamilton Campgrounds
Alizé B.ScoutField and Stream RV Park
Highly recommend
Amazing place and community, unfortunately very expensive.
Sue B.
RangerSalisbury Beach State Reservation
Love camping here!
The first time we camped here was on Columbus Day weekend a number of years ago, and we got to see seals sun bathing on the beach. Are kids thought it was the greatest thing ever! The sites are a little close together and many of them are in direct sunlight , so that isn't the greatest , but if you have an awning, you should be good. We love that it is right on the water, and we can walk to the beach. We also appreciate that it is pet friendly, and our dogs love it too. Write down the street from camp, there is a street setup almost like a boardwalk, with arcades, live music, ice cream, food, and a carousel! There is also a bigger beach, and you are one twin away from New Hampshire. Lots to see and do here!
DevinScoutWinding River Campground
Close Sites, Loved the River!
My husband and I had a great time here! We went early in the season, so there were not many people there. We met the new owners/managers and they were very friendly. David was attentive and very helpful!
We stayed in the Oak Section at 317. The sites are pretty close together, which is why I gave a 4. We didn’t have neighbors, but I can imagine on a busy weekend, it might get crowded. The Utilities at this site were in an awkward spot, compared to where we wanted the camper.
- DevinScout
Spacious Skies Minute Man
The Road is Loud
My husband and I had a great time here! The owners and managers are amazing. Kind, friendly, attentive! We really appreciated them!
The reason for the 4/5 is due to the road noise, and the neighbors noise. The residents that boarder the campground are a bit loud. We camped at spot 72. If you are tent camping, I would recommend not camping at the 70’s spots. It’s just close to the road, and it can get noisy at times. It quiets down at night, but during peak travel times is a little loud. Head to the back of the camp ground. The bathroom looks further away than it is, but everything is very convenient!
Adam B.RangerBeach Rose RV Park
Nice people
Needed a spot to dump. They were one of only a very few places open in March. $20 to dump our tanks.
- MMatthew L.Scout
Forest Glen
Forest Glenn campground
Forest Glenn campground is a very nice campground on Wheelwright pond in Lee New Hampshire! Not well kept up but makes you feel like you’re still camping and not glamping ( glamorous camping ) besides some of the very nice campers here with 2 stories on them! Anyway cutting to the chase, just to let any new comers know that are looking for camping in the Lee area if you so choose to camp at forest Glenn depending who you are or how you approach this place dictates if you will have to feel like your stepping on eggshells your entire stay… the owner is a angry Drunk who is sometimes very nice to others or very nasty, and I personally mostly see him being nasty. A couple years back I wanted to look at the campground to see if this would be a place I wanted to stay at so I walked into the office and asked them if we could look around and the lady was in the process of writing us a pass to drive through. This man comes in and said whats going on so I politely told him that we were interested in his campground and we wanted to look around. He completely flipped out said he doesn't understand, said his campground is his back yard, we can't allow this how would you like if I just walked around your back yard etc etc.... yelling at us the whole time and spitting while screaming and then told us to get out of his sight…. This place mind you is overrun by golf carts and I have heard of incidents where people get hit by them because who cares about the posted 5mph speed limitations if your in a golf carts right? Right! And CLEARLY this place is a Double standard place so you will not be treated equal… and as far as I know this place has secret people who camp supposedly working at camp like the manager and security and the plumber or electrician who look like their helping but while helping they gather information about you to spread it around to others or to cause problems with you and the owner!! Oh how thoughtful… one Morning I was in the office and the owner pulled me into the rec room to have a talk with me about my string lights suggesting I shut them off at night and I’m not allowed to use them anymore. I said “sir why would I do that there are 50 other sites with spot lights and string lights Who are these lights bothering that I need to take them down for? “ he said use them inside the trailer I don’t want to see them on again! “ now tell me how that makes any sense… so I shut them off and it became like a minefield on my site at night with no lights while the campers down a different street get to have theirs on. There is no privacy at this place, things keep going missing, and the sites are packed like sardines with no room for Jesus. There are also people staying here over winter and it’s a seasonal campground tell me how that makes any sense. Anyway definitely an experience to be at where drama hits too close to home and the golf cart parking spots are rolling a little to close to my feet. “ oh sorry my foot slipped “ #welp time to search for another place. Seems to be a trend with almost every campground. Angry owners who automatically cause problems or can’t run their own business place without drug addicts for help ( to say the least me and my wife WILL NOT BE COMING BACK )
- LLeeScout
Tuxbury Pond RV Campground
This camping trip truly exceeded my expectations
The campground was clean, peaceful, and surrounded by wide open views. During the day, the natural landscape felt refreshing and expansive, and at night, the sky was filled with stars, creating a calm and almost magical atmosphere. The layout of the campsite was well planned, making it easy and comfortable for both beginners and experienced campers to enjoy their stay. One fun thing I did after the trip was use Idea To Image to recreate some of the moments that stood out to me—sunrise over the tents, the warmth of the campfire, and the quiet starry night. It helped me turn those memories into beautiful visuals that really captured the peaceful vibe of the experience. Looking back at them now feels like being transported right back to the campsite. Highly recommend this place if you’re looking to slow down and reconnect with nature.
One fun thing I did after the trip was use Idea To Image to recreate some of the moments that stood out to me—sunrise over the tents, the warmth of the campfire, and the quiet starry night. It helped me turn those memories into beautiful visuals that really captured the peaceful vibe of the experience. Looking back at them now feels like being transported right back to the campsite. Highly recommend this place if you’re looking to slow down and reconnect with nature.
- Alexander H.
GuideHanscom AFB FamCamp
Nice Campground near Boston
This is a nice campground near historic Lexington and Boston.
Guide to Hamilton
Camping sites near Hamilton, Massachusetts offer options ranging from primitive tent sites to full-service RV parks within 30 miles. The area sits at the intersection of coastal and inland forest ecosystems, creating diverse camping experiences. Winters typically see temperatures below freezing with periodic snowfall, while summer camping season runs May through October with daytime temperatures averaging 75-85°F and cooler coastal evenings.
What to do
Pond fishing and kayaking: At Harold Parker State Forest, campers can enjoy several ponds suitable for fishing and small watercraft. One visitor noted, "There are lots of trails and ponds" perfect for outdoor recreation during warm months.
Mountain biking on wooded trails: Wompatuck State Park provides extensive trail networks for cyclists of all skill levels. As one camper mentioned, "God access to some beginner flowy mountain bike trails" makes this location appealing for those bringing bikes.
Fall foliage viewing: Cape Ann Camp Site offers excellent autumn color viewing opportunities from mid-September through October. "The sites are nice and wooded," reported one reviewer, providing natural scenery during New England's famous fall season.
Salem Halloween festivities: For October camping, Winter Island Park provides convenient access to Salem's Halloween events. According to a visitor, "It is also on the trolley line if you need transportation during their business hours" making it easy to reach festivities without driving.
What campers like
Spacious wooded sites: Lorraine Park Campground at Harold Parker State Forest receives consistent praise for site size. One camper reported, "The sites are huge with space in between. They keep the bathrooms very clean." Another noted, "Large sites. Clean bathroom. Good for families or couples."
Beach accessibility: Proximity to ocean beaches ranks highly among camper preferences. At Salisbury Beach State Reservation, one visitor shared, "Clean facilities, super quick access to the beach, friendly staff" highlighting the convenience of oceanfront camping.
Clean facilities: Wakeda Campground maintains well-kept bathrooms and common areas. A reviewer stated, "The campground and bathrooms are kept very clean," reflecting the overall maintenance standards campers value in the region.
Wildlife viewing opportunities: Several campgrounds offer chances to observe local wildlife. At Cape Ann, one camper mentioned seeing "wild turkeys, deer, etc." while others reported spotting seals, hummingbirds, and various bird species at coastal locations.
What you should know
Out-of-state pricing considerations: State parks charge significantly higher fees for non-Massachusetts residents. At Wompatuck State Park, "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."
Site selection importance: Many campgrounds have significant variations between sites. One camper at Wompatuck advised, "I was disappointed with our assigned spot. Despite seeing several other sites that could have accommodated our rig size, K05 was the only option available when booking online."
Shower facilities vary: Some campgrounds require quarters for showers. At Cape Ann Camp Site, visitors should be prepared as "The showers require payment with quarters. I don't know how many quarters it takes because I don't carry change."
Reservation timing: The most desirable camping locations fill extremely quickly. At Hampton Beach State Park, "It is very difficult to get reservations as it is extremely popular" with many sites booked up to a year in advance.
Tips for camping with families
Look for campgrounds with playground access: The Pines Camping Area offers dedicated play areas for children. As one visitor mentioned, "The playground is perfect for kids, the creek is right behind you which gave us beautiful views right outside our RV window(s)."
Consider off-peak timing: For families seeking quieter experiences, shoulder season camping offers advantages. At Hampton Beach State Park, one camper observed, "Extremely crowded in high season, empty in off season" making late spring or early fall better for families wanting more space.
Prepare for insects: Mosquitoes can be problematic at certain sites, especially near marshland. One camper at The Pines Camping Area warned, "The con of this camp ground was the misquote, we went through 3 deep woods cans in just the first night."
Select sites away from common areas: For families needing earlier bedtimes, requesting sites farther from pavilions and activity centers can help. At Harold Parker State Forest, a ranger "ran a program to teach about the area fauna which was pretty interesting for kids and adults alike" but could create noise during evening hours.
Tips from RVers
Book specific sites when possible: At Tuxbury Pond RV Campground, one RVer noted, "You do not get a choice during the online booking to choose the campsite to reserve & the site # is not included in the confirmation email," suggesting calling directly for site specifics.
Prepare for tight spaces at beach locations: Many oceanfront RV sites trade spaciousness for location. At Beach Rose RV Park, one camper observed, "Spaces are small, place is clean, nice pool and staff is very friendly, helpful and responsive!"
Plan for utility access issues: At some campgrounds, hookup placement can be challenging. A visitor to Salisbury Beach State Reservation shared, "The electrical post and water hookup were placed way behind our site and we could not reach even with our 40' electrical cord."
Consider membership options: For extended stays, campground membership programs may provide value. Thousand Trails membership applies at Tuxbury Pond Campground and other regional locations, potentially reducing costs for longer visits or multiple stays.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular campground near Hamilton, MA?
Which is the most popular campground near Hamilton, MA?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Hamilton, MA is Lorraine Park Campground — Harold Parker State Forest with a 4.5-star rating from 32 reviews.
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