Best Tent Camping near Hanson, MA

Recent Tent Reviews near Hanson, Massachusetts

582 Reviews of 9 Hanson Campgrounds

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  Jean C.

  Legend

  

  Nov. 27, 2020

  Scusset Beach State Reservation

  Coastal campground open late in season

  Scusset Beach offers an extended camping season, although the extended season is restricted to self-contained units as the restrooms are turned off.  Also, there are only 5 designated tent sites during the peak season, so if you want to tent camp here, you'd best make a reservation well in advance.. You cannot reserve an RV site for a just a tent, though if you have a trailer, you may also have a tent on the site. The 5 tent sites have their own fire pits, but the RV sites must use a community fire pit, though in mid-November, just before the campground closed for the season, RVers used the firepit at a tent site that provided some additional protection from the wind.

  The RV sites have paved parking pads and picnic tables, but the area to the side of the parking pads sometimes slopes away, so it's less usable for chairs, etc.  In the 2020 camping season, every other campsite was closed (thus the picnic tables across the entrance of the parking pad). Some of the sites, 32 34, 36, are along the back of the campground closer to the trees/scrub, and so have some degree of privacy and protection as compared to the others in the wide open park.

  The campground is on the north shore of the Cape Code canal and provides access to a sandy beach, a jetty, and the Cape Cod Canal Trail for biking and walking. There's a nice playground for youth. You can fish from the shore or jetty, No need to cross the bridge to the Cape. Plymouth is also nearby to explore.

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  Della S.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 25, 2021

  Cape Ann Camp Site

  Cape Ann Campground

  Cape Ann Campground is located close to Gloucester and Rockport. 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). The owners are very helpful. Call and they will help you find a spot if you have questions.

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  DOROTHY R.

  Scout

  

  May. 16, 2018

  Horseneck Beach State Reservation

  Spring Camping

  The best!! Our site was perfect for tent camping and pets!

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  Erica F.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 16, 2018

  Lorraine Park Campground — Harold Parker State Forest

  love camping here

  we have tent camped here 4 Times. its so clean and beautiful

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  Michael C.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 15, 2018

  North of Highland Camping Area

  North of Highland Camping Area

  Great tent sites, very close proximity to fantastic National Seashore beaches.

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  Minjung J.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 19, 2021

  Adventure Bound Camping Resorts Cape Cod: North Truro

  Nice campsite close to beach

  Restrooms and showers are close and clean. Loved the tent site.

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  Scott I.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 19, 2021

  George Washington State Campground

  A wonderful escape

  This is my second time here with my Airstream. Clean and well kept campground. I’d easily tent camping here. A lake and great trails to hike.

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  Myra B.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 15, 2019

  Wompatuck State Park Campground

  Very nice!

  I haven’t been tent camping in years but this past weekend I stayed while attending the Levitate festival. I was very comfortable, the bathhouses were clean. Can’t wait to go back!

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  Kimbo K.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 27, 2021

  Newport RV Park

  Great staff

  Wonderful staff clean tent site are amazing great place to camp and fish and hike great place to take a dog

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  Dan

  Scout

  

  Sep. 8, 2020

  Cape Ann Camp Site

  We stayed an extra night

  We had a great time camping and going to the beach. The camp ground is full of beautiful boulders and fire pits. We were tent camping and were very happy with our site.

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  Chris P.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 30, 2018

  Ellis-Haven Family Campground

  Convinient to Plymouth and cape cod

  Overall, a well maintained campground with clean bathrooms and clean clear pond to swim in. Tent sites were good sized and not right on top of other people.

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  Tristan L.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 7, 2022

  Cape Cod's Maple Park Campground and RV Park

  Camping at the Cape

  Beautiful grounds with all the amenities you’ll need. Un level grounds so specify what you need. Very tight tent sites and very very busy so not very private.

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  Michael C.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 15, 2018

  Adventure Bound Cape Cod: Horton's Campground

  Horton's Camping Resort

  Great tent sites well wooded and spaced far apart. Book in advance in August. Pets welcome a big bonus. Right next to Cape Cod National Seashore.

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  Jacob D.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 18, 2024

  Sweetwater Forest

  Nice and quiet

  Nice warm showers and our tent site was kept away from a lot, so it was calm and quiet. Nice staff and would definitely visit again.

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  Rachel P.

  Ranger

  

  Jun. 30, 2019

  Scusset Beach State Reservation

  An RVer’s Paradise

  Scusset Beach Reservation overlooks Cape Cod Bay and accommodates a multitude of RV sites. The campgrounds aren’t the most attractive, but the pull here, of course, is the beach- which is actually pretty amazing.

  Not nearly as crowded as a majority of the nearby Cape beaches and rather quiet- especially shocking for the weekend just before the July 4th holiday- Scusset Beach has all the amenities you could really want for a low-key beach outing. The beach is clean, with beautiful, white, rock-free sand. There’s a small snack bar with basic food options, bathroom and locker room facilities, picnic tables and plenty of parking. Lifeguards begin their work around 10am and are pretty serious about announcing all the rules.

  In the grounds, you’ll find rows and rows of RV sites. Not much in terms of privacy- basically a glorified parking lot with the occasional tree and nearby nature center. The Park, however, also has 5 tent sites towards the back that are really your best bet if you want anything close to a true camping experience. Tent sites 1, 4 and 5 are the most attractive options, offering shade and a fair amount of privacy. Each is set up with a grill, fire pit and picnic table and are pretty decently sized.

  Additionally, there are several trails around the Reservation. A nice bike path along the waterway is literally feet away from the tent sites; and there also seemed to be smaller paths dispersed throughout.

  If you’re a fan of the Cape and ocean, definitely give Scusset Beach a try- especially one of the tent sites. You can literally walk to the shore and stores and restaurants are a quick car ride down the street.

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  laurie M.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 16, 2021

  Cape Ann Camp Site

  Good location

  Location works well. Very narrow road coming in after 128. More for smaller RVs and tent camping. Picnic tables could be replaced. Grass was cut while we stayed which is a good thing as it was quite long. We might stay again.

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  Douglas L.

  Ranger

  

  Nov. 19, 2020

  Shawme Crowell State Forest

  Great spot for families

  Nice spot right over the Cape Cod Canal. Spent many summers here as a kid and was fun to return with my family. We did tent camping here and didn't really explore the grounds. But, our spot was nice. I could hear the cars on the highway off in the distance (hardly).

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  Larry N.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 28, 2020

  Fourth Cliff Recreation Area

  Valium without the pill

  This is a great place for military members. Full hook ups, houses to rent, tent sites, and lots to do. Once the season closes very quiet, lots of stores in the area close. The base it self is very clean and quiet with beach access during low tide.

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  Melissa S.

  Scout

  

  Apr. 26, 2022

  Coastal Acres Campground

  Best Location to Enjoy Ptown

  I’ve stayed here many times both in tent sites and RV sites. Not a lot of amenities, you stay here for the seashore and town. But clean showers and bathrooms, decent people. Weekend warriors can be loud but hopefully you are there to enjoy yourself too.

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  Jacob D.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 16, 2024

  Lorraine Park Campground — Harold Parker State Forest

  Quiet but expensive for out of state

  Need to make reservations before 2pm!! This campground is nice and calm with a lot of space and bathrooms. There are water hookups at tent sites. Didn’t have any issues, just it is a little expensive for someone from out of state. We paid $54 because we are from Ohio

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  Lyssa M.

  Guide

  

  May. 3, 2020

  Horseneck Beach State Reservation

  Beachside RVs

  This campground is primarily RVs, although we still had a nice time at our tent site. The beach is only a few hundred feet away, and the campground has basic facilities. The beach is small and quiet, and has some great shells and rocks. All in all, a quiet campground with the fundamentals.

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  aliyyah A.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 8, 2024

  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.

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  Austin B.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 6, 2020

  Maurices Campground

  Great campground for the Outer Cape

  Great campground on the outer cape, CC Rail trail goes right behind it so you can hop on your bike and ride. Showers and bathrooms were clean and the tent sites were good size. Office staff was very friendly and they have a store at the beginning of the camp ground so you can get whatever you need.

  Will be going back!

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  Kerrie C.

  Scout

  

  May. 21, 2022

  Old Holbrook Place - Closed Til Spring 2022

  For Sale

  Lovely quiet campground on cove of Manchaug Lake. Great Tent sites in Hollow as well as seasonal RV and visiting RV’s,Canoe-Boat (row or troll) , beach and picnic area for day visits. 

  Adjacent to an outer lake Family Activity Campground/Sutton Falls

  Previous Manager/Owner/Operators had a parent decease a while ago and saddened to see it up for sale

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  Megan F.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 17, 2024

  Wompatuck State Park Campground

  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.

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  Michelle C.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 15, 2021

  Newport RV Park

  Quiet, small, bigger sites, no amenities

  This is a cute little campground that’s easy to access. It’s 20 minutes from downtown Newport and about 45 minutes to downtown Providence.

  It’s well shaded, has a nice playground, bathhouse, and a laundry room. My biggest complaint is the dryers are terrible. I had to dry my clothes 3 times ( that’s 3 hours). Nobody has time for that. Also if you’re tent camping, the bathrooms are very inconvenient.

  Finally, our site was not angled and that made it tougher to get in to it.

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  Jordyn T.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 1, 2019

  Normandy Farms Campground

  Busy but worth it

  Mostly geared toward families, especially with kids. Most of the campground is RV sites. There a a handful of tent sites in the back (no hookups). Bathrooms and showers are very clean, general store and pools are nice and convenient. It’s a perfect distance away from Gillette (a couple miles) if you’re looking for an alternative to staying in a pricey hotel. Definitely not a place I would go to “get away from it all.” You can hear the highway from the sites.