Best Tent Camping near Holliston, MA

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Best Tent Sites Near Holliston, MA (11)

    Camper-submitted photo from Lorraine Park Campground — Harold Parker State Forest
    Camper-submitted photo from Lorraine Park Campground — Harold Parker State Forest
    Camper-submitted photo from Lorraine Park Campground — Harold Parker State Forest
    Camper-submitted photo from Lorraine Park Campground — Harold Parker State Forest
    Camper-submitted photo from Lorraine Park Campground — Harold Parker State Forest
    Camper-submitted photo from Lorraine Park Campground — Harold Parker State Forest

    1. Lorraine Park Campground — Harold Parker State Forest

    31 Reviews
    380 Photos
    316 Saves
    North Reading, Massachusetts

    The campground, also known as Lorraine Campground, has 91 campsites that are spread out sufficiently to provide a real "forest" camping experience. Each campsite is equipped with a picnic table, fire ring and a pedestal grill. A water spigot is located on each campsite and a dumping station is available. We are pleased to inform you that we now have eleven campsites with 20/30/50 AMP hookups! The comfort stations have showers and flush toilets. Comfort station 3 and 4 are accessible.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $17 - $54 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Boston Harbor Islands State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Boston Harbor Islands State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Boston Harbor Islands State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Boston Harbor Islands State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Boston Harbor Islands State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Boston Harbor Islands State Park Campground

    2. Boston Harbor Islands State Park Campground

    8 Reviews
    67 Photos
    91 Saves
    Hull, Massachusetts

    Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park welcomes campers to one of many campsites located on Peddocks Island.

    Enjoy a night under the stars at Boston Harbor’s second largest island, featuring wooded campsites, miles of trails, and scenic beaches. Campers can reserve a tent site or one of many newly installed yurts featuring bunk beds and electricity.

    Peddocks Island can be accessed by park ferry from Hingham or by private boat.

    Experience the ultimate urban escape with an overnight camping stay on the Boston Harbor Islands!

    Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park welcomes campers to one of many campsites located on Peddocks Island.

    2023 camping reservations open on Wednesday, April 19!

    Enjoy a night under the stars at Boston Harbor’s second largest island, featuring wooded campsites, miles of trails, and scenic beaches. Campers can reserve a tent site or one of many newly installed yurts featuring bunk beds and electricity.

    Peddocks Island can be accessed by park ferry from Hingham or by private boat. Island Campgrounds

    Peddocks Island tent campsites can accommodate up to 4 adults or 2 adults and their dependent children. Group sites are also available and can accommodate up to 30 people.

    Yurt campgrounds are also available on Peddocks Island. Yurts accommodate up to 6 people and feature bunk beds and electricity.

    All campsites feature composting toilets and picnic tables. Running water and flush toilets are available at the Visitor Center near the ferry dock. Grills and shade shelters are available within close walking distance of most sites.

    Resident staff live on the Island during the visiting season and provide Island supervision, emergency communication, park and campground management

    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Yurts
    • Glamping

    $8 - $70 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Winter Island Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Winter Island Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Winter Island Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Winter Island Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Winter Island Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Winter Island Park

    3. Winter Island Park

    14 Reviews
    79 Photos
    329 Saves
    Salem, Massachusetts
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents

    $35 - $50 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Camp Nihan Education Center
    Camper-submitted photo from Camp Nihan Education Center
    Camper-submitted photo from Camp Nihan Education Center
    Camper-submitted photo from Camp Nihan Education Center
    Camper-submitted photo from Camp Nihan Education Center
    Camper-submitted photo from Camp Nihan Education Center

    4. Camp Nihan Education Center

    2 Reviews
    9 Photos
    49 Saves
    Saugus, Massachusetts

    Camp Nihan is the perfect place for your next group camping experience. There's plenty of opportunities to learn about the local habitat. Explore a variety of nature and wildlife across 65 acres.

    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Cabins
    Camper-submitted photo from Cape Ann Camp Site
    Camper-submitted photo from Cape Ann Camp Site
    Camper-submitted photo from Cape Ann Camp Site
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    5. Cape Ann Camp Site

    14 Reviews
    21 Photos
    249 Saves
    Gloucester, Massachusetts
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents

    $36 - $44 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Buck Hill Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Buck Hill Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Willard Brook State Forest
    Camper-submitted photo from Willard Brook State Forest
    Camper-submitted photo from Willard Brook State Forest
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    Camper-submitted photo from Willard Brook State Forest
    Camper-submitted photo from Willard Brook State Forest

    7. Willard Brook State Forest

    4 Reviews
    38 Photos
    69 Saves
    Ashby, Massachusetts
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • Tents
    • Standard (Tent/RV)

    $14 - $23 / night

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      Camper-submitted photo from Federated Womens Club State Forest
      Camper-submitted photo from Federated Womens Club State Forest
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      Camper-submitted photo from Federated Womens Club State Forest

      9. Federated Womens Club State Forest

      1 Review
      22 Photos
      25 Saves
      Petersham, Massachusetts
      • Fires
      • Phone Service
      • Tents
      • Group
      • Picnic Table
      • Toilets
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        10. Ginny B Camp Grounds

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        2 Saves
        Foster Center, Rhode Island

        Swimming Small fry fishing 2 Recreation halls Fireplace & picnic table on each site State tested water Camp store Ice & wood available 8 Modern restrooms with free hot showers Coin operated laundry Pets on leashes are welcome Horseshoe courts Volleyball court Basketball court 2 Softball diamonds Lending library 200 sites with water & electricity Sewer sites available Playground 2 Dumping stations Adjacent to public golf course

        • Fires
        • Tents
        • Trash
        • Picnic Table
        • Firewood Available
        • WiFi

        $46 - $50 / night

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      Recent Tent Reviews in Holliston

      586 Reviews of 11 Holliston Campgrounds


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        Camper-submitted photo from Hole 15 Camping
        Jan. 14, 2025

        Hole 15 Camping

        Awesome Place to stay

        I stayed here for a night and it was beautiful. It is a great setting, offering privacy but also very convenient to everything. I would definitely recommend Hole 15 and I will definitely be visiting again in the future.

      • KThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Sun Ridge Resort
        Nov. 27, 2024

        Sun Ridge Resort

        Nudist Campground

        The Campers are very friendly and welcoming. This is a nudist Campground so you need to be nude around the pool and hot tub. Friday and Saturday night there are things going on in the Pavilion. Tennis courts have been converted into Pickleball courts.

      • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Hopeville Pond State Park Campground
        Nov. 10, 2024

        Hopeville Pond State Park Campground

        Small campground in three sections on Hopeville Pond

        General: There are three sections to this campground: five canoe sites; 16 sites including one cabin behind the ranger station and what I would assume is the main section with 61 sites. Some sites have water and electric hookups, but the majority of the sites have no utilities. Note: Pets are not allowed at this campground!

        Site Quality: We arrived in the rain after the Ranger station had closed and circled the main section several times trying to find the site with the least amount of water. We did not know until the next morning when we went to pay that we ended up in an ADA-accessible site. It was not marked in any way and I’m guessing that the only reason it was designated as such was its proximity to the restrooms. All sites appeared level and even though they were supposed to have gravel pads, they were mostly a mix of dirt (or mud) and grass with a little gravel. 

        Bath/Shower House: In the main section, there is a very large and clean indoor bathhouse with free showers. Did not use the shower so cannot comment. Appreciated that there was immediate hot water at the sinks. The other two sections have vault toilets. 

        Activities/Amenities: In season there is swimming, but the beach is very small. Fishing, canoeing, and kayaking are also popular. There are also some trails for walking/hiking, a basketball hoop, a dump station, and recycling. 

        This was an overnight stay for us but the rate for out-of-state campers, while higher than for residents, was reasonable at $30. We would return to this campground.

      • R M.
        Camper-submitted photo from Lorraine Park Campground — Harold Parker State Forest
        Nov. 1, 2024

        Lorraine Park Campground — Harold Parker State Forest

        Hidden jewel in Andover Ma

        I use up my two weeks allotted here at Harold Parker every year. A great place to enjoy family in the outdoors .clean sites. clean bathrooms and friendly staff. I live in a neighboring town to Andover. It’s so easy to get to.

      • Megan S.
        Camper-submitted photo from Winter Island Park
        Oct. 31, 2024

        Winter Island Park

        Good way to stop in Salem for October

        I stayed one night here to experience Salem during Halloween at a tent site. Positives are access to Salem, Uber and Lyft are available though scarcer as the night gets later (10:30 pm), it is also on the trolley line if you need transportation during their business hours, great view for sunrise. Negatives are there is no privacy at the sites, everything is very open, fires must be off the ground, and the bathrooms are old and may not be stocked.

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        Camper-submitted photo from Newport RV Park
        Oct. 13, 2024

        Newport RV Park

        Nice and quiet

        Good size sites. Trees. Decent WiFi. Clean and quiet. Not much for amenities - no camp store, pool, activities.

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        Camper-submitted photo from Boston/Cape Cod KOA
        Oct. 7, 2024

        Boston/Cape Cod KOA

        Smelly, filthy Cabin with no hot water...Customer Service Is BADDD

        I booked Deluxe Cabin 1 at the Boston KOA based on my past experiences in VA and NC. BOSTON was the WORST KOA I've stayed at. The cabin SMELLED of mildew and cigarettes(pic of ashes in the tub), and there was NO HOT WATER, which is against MA law. It was FILTHY, the pots needed to be replaced, and you have to request blankets. I informed the after hours staff about the water, blankets, and smell. The next morning, I went to the office at 9 am and talked to LORI. She was COMBATIVE and confrontational which is weird because she just started her day. As a person of color, I had to walk away because I was frightened. When I returned, BOB Brammer(He wanted to write his name down, so I got it right(his words)) lacked empathy and had a facial expression of annoyance. He was also CONFRONTATIONAL as I explained there was no hot water and the cabin smelled. I informed the national KOA feedback team(Kaitlyn& Tiana) and they said it's handled internally, whatever that means. If you read the reviews about bad customer service, believe it. You can see CUSTOMER SERVICE IS BADDDD! The KOA will probably respond to this review, but NOTHING WILL HAPPEN. I'll be reaching out to TOBY O'ROURKE and OSCAR TANG so they are aware the BOSTON KOA is tarnishing the KOA brand.

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        Camper-submitted photo from Sunset View Farms
        Sep. 21, 2024

        Sunset View Farms

        Lovely spot in the woods

        We booked last minute (2 hours before we arrived) and were met with the friendliest staff ready to help us at 7:30PM and get us checked in. Perfect spot if you don’t mind a 40 minute ride over to The Big E fair which is what brought us out to this part of MA. The restaurant was so nice, and to my surprise more than accommodating as I have celiac, they really went above and beyond. We will definitely be back next summer for a longer stay.

      • Jacob D.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Lorraine Park Campground — Harold Parker State Forest
        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

      • AThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Lorraine Park Campground — Harold Parker State Forest
        Sep. 5, 2024

        Lorraine Park Campground — Harold Parker State Forest

        Wonderful

        This is one of the best places we saw. We were here during a quiet period in August. The pitches are spacious and shaded.

        The sanitary building is clean with good showers.

        There is a lovely pond in which you can swim. It is somewhat small when crowded but nevertheless very lovely.

        The water in the pond is not streaming so be prepared for mosquitoes when camping close to the water.

        There is a well maintained playground for kids and there are activities planned for kids and adults.

        We would definitely return.

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        Camper-submitted photo from Ponkapoag Camp
        Aug. 30, 2024

        Ponkapoag Camp

        Beautiful

        Had an amazing stay, cabin was perfect and comfortable. Water was nice and fish were biting. Can’t wait to come back.

      • Jonathan J.
        Camper-submitted photo from Wompatuck State Park Campground
        Aug. 17, 2024

        Wompatuck State Park Campground

        Everything you NEED

        This spot does have everything you need. It is very remote and a lot of distance between campsites. Lots of trees. The bathroom amenities work but not the cleanest. There isn’t much to the RV sites but an electric plug. Like I said what you need, but not want you might want.

      • T L.
        Camper-submitted photo from Jellystone Park™ Cranberry Acres
        Aug. 13, 2024

        Jellystone Park™ Cranberry Acres

        Poor staff and management

        We were treated very poorly by staff and management. We here humiliated in front of our family members and the public. We were made broken promises and called liars by staff and management and then intimidated to leave the premises. It was a very bad experience that ruined our family vacation.

      • Jean V.
        Camper-submitted photo from Wompatuck State Park Campground
        Aug. 11, 2024

        Wompatuck State Park Campground

        Good (not excellent)

        PROS

        - 45 min from Boston

        - You have everything you need there: firewood, bathrooms (with shower, soap and toilet paper), a camp pit...

        - You get a map in the entrance - very helpful for hiking.

        - You can take a trail from the campsite.

        - Good sights while hiking, with good spots to have lunch or pause for water.

        CONS

        - Only one really: You don't have the feeling of being really in the woods. There is NOT a decent amount of land between each campsite. So if you have neighbors all around, you'll feel like in a village!

      • Chris P.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Pinewood Lodge Campground
        Jul. 29, 2024

        Pinewood Lodge Campground

        Good, No- Frills Campground

        Pinewood has all of the basics covered. Great place to spend 1-3 nights under the stars. Hot showers were awesome (.25 cents per 3 minutes) and the stone fire pits were a hit. Pond was pretty dirty and you’ll be in close proximity to a shooting range and municipal airport (be wary of noise levels).

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        Camper-submitted photo from Peppertree Camping
        Jul. 23, 2024

        Peppertree Camping

        Amazing stay

        We had our very first camping experience with our new camper at this campground and it was everything we could have imagined and more. It’s a beautiful campground, the gentleman and his family who own it are sooooo nice and they helped us a lot when it came to learning how to properly use our camper. All the fellow campers that we met were extremely nice. It’s a quiet campground, located right on a river. My children spent hours in it playing and fishing. Looking forward to returning.

      • Megan F.
        Camper-submitted photo from Wompatuck State Park Campground
        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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        Camper-submitted photo from Fort Getty Campground
        Jul. 15, 2024

        Fort Getty Campground

        HEAVEN ON EARTH

        Such a beautiful destination for tourists, travelers, & beach goers....Talk about being right on the water with access to excellent swimming. Such a lovely vantage point with your tent location from the top of FORT GETTY. Who knew??? Mackerel Cove is awesome....beach, beach, beach.... Bathrooms are ok. Such a hidden gem on the wonderful island of Jamestown!!!! Bring your tent....

      • Laura D.
        Camper-submitted photo from Brialee Family Campground
        Jul. 10, 2024

        Brialee Family Campground

        Best Camping Experience

        This was our families first time staying at Brialee Campground.  The cabin was absolutely beautiful and clean.  The staff were friendly and helpful. The activities were great and kept my grand children busy.  Swimming and the lake were fun.  I cannot say enough wonderful things.  We had such a great time I booked my reservations for Next July 2025 before I left.

        A special thank you to Sherri for the personal tour and showing us the ropes!  She is the best.

        The D'Avanzo Family

      • Eddy B.
        Camper-submitted photo from Whispering Pines Campground
        Jul. 8, 2024

        Whispering Pines Campground

        Fun for the family

        Great privately owned family campground. The pool, splash pad, live music and activities for the kids were great!

        AT&T service had only one bar. Couldn’t stream but worked for calls and texts. Campground WiFi was strong but as expected struggled to keep up on this busy 4th of July.

      • aThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Normandy Farms Campground
        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.

      • aThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Canoe River Campground
        Jul. 8, 2024

        Canoe River Campground

        Good But Not Ideal for us

        The campground was very busy with families events activities, etc. If you prefer a noisy fun experience and a more social experience with your very close neighbors, this is the pot for you. Our preferred style of camping requires more space and less noise. The pool bathrooms were gross, but the other facilities area near the tent sites was very nice and clean.

        The food was great and the staff is friendly. Overall we had a great time, but its unlikely we’ll return mostly due to the noise level.


      Guide to Holliston

      Tent camping near Holliston, Massachusetts offers a variety of scenic spots where nature lovers can unwind and enjoy the great outdoors. With options ranging from rustic sites to more developed campgrounds, there's something for every tent camper.

      Tent campers like these nearby activities

      Tent campers should check out Camp Nihan Education Center

      Tips for tent camping near Holliston

      • Make reservations well in advance, especially for popular spots like Boston Harbor Islands State Park Campground, as sites fill quickly during peak season.
      • Pack light and bring your own water and cooking supplies when visiting rustic sites like Buck Hill Campground, where amenities are limited.
      • Be prepared for varying conditions and check campground amenities, such as restrooms and showers, at places like Willard Brook State Forest to ensure a comfortable stay.

      Frequently Asked Questions

      • Which is the most popular tent campsite near Holliston, MA?

        According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Holliston, MA is Lorraine Park Campground — Harold Parker State Forest with a 4.5-star rating from 31 reviews.

      • What is the best site to find tent camping near Holliston, MA?

        TheDyrt.com has all 11 tent camping locations near Holliston, MA, with real photos and reviews from campers.