Best Campgrounds near Hull, MA

Hull, Massachusetts and the surrounding region provide camping experiences ranging from oceanfront sites to wooded inland areas. Wompatuck State Park Campground offers tent and RV sites 7 miles southwest of Hull with electric hookups and fires allowed, while Boston Harbor Islands State Park features more rustic camping opportunities including cabin and tent sites accessible by boat. Fourth Cliff Recreation Area includes tent, RV, and cabin options with full hookups about 15 miles south near Humarock, where campers can experience coastal camping environments along the Massachusetts shoreline.

Many Massachusetts state parks prohibit alcohol consumption, a regulation campers should note when planning their stay. "Only complaint about Massachusetts state parks is no alcohol even while sitting in your site," noted one camper at Harold Parker State Forest. Campground reservations are typically required during the peak season from May through October, with many facilities closing during winter months. Most developed campgrounds in the area provide water and electric hookups, though amenities vary significantly between locations. Cell service is generally reliable throughout the region, with camping areas close to urban centers offering convenient access to Boston and coastal attractions. Weather conditions can change rapidly along the coast, particularly during fall and spring seasons.

Campers consistently mention the strategic location of area campgrounds for exploring both natural areas and historic sites. Wompatuck State Park receives positive reviews for its peaceful environment and proximity to beaches. "We had a great two-night stay at Wompatuck. The scenery was beautiful and the trails were quiet," shared one visitor. Sites at Boston Harbor Islands provide unique water-based camping experiences with ferry access. Fourth Cliff Recreation Area stands out for its oceanfront setting. Many campgrounds in the region serve as convenient basecamps for exploring Boston, Salem, Cape Cod, and other New England attractions, with several sites offering year-round accessibility. Though camping areas near Hull tend to be more developed than wilderness experiences, they provide convenient access to both urban amenities and natural coastline.

Best Camping Sites Near Hull, Massachusetts (72)

    1. Wompatuck State Park Campground

    43 Reviews
    Hingham, MA
    8 miles
    Website
    +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."

    2. Boston Harbor Islands State Park Campground

    8 Reviews
    Hull, MA
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (781) 740-1605

    $8 - $55 / night

    "The yurts have bunk beds, a floor lamp, a table inside, a picnic table outside and a grill. Just getting to the island is a fun adventure."

    "You may choose to leave from Long Wharf, near the Aquarium T stop on the Blue line, or from Hingham, with overnight parking available."

    3. Winter Island Park

    14 Reviews
    Salem, MA
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (978) 745-9430

    $35 - $105 / 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."

    4. Lorraine Park Campground — Harold Parker State Forest

    32 Reviews
    North Reading, MA
    23 miles
    Website
    +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."

    5. Ponkapoag Camp

    6 Reviews
    Randolph, MA
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (781) 961-7007

    $20 - $65 / night

    "The area around Ponkapog is beautiful, showcasing a wetland climate that, while common, is an integral part of the Massachusetts ecosystem that many people don’t even realize is within a stones throw."

    "The camp is on a beautiful piece of wooded land surrounding a large pond/lake. There are about 25 rustic cabins, and a few tent sites dispersed throughout the camping area."

    6. Normandy Farms Campground

    39 Reviews
    Foxborough, MA
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (866) 673-2767

    $50 - $200 / night

    "The staff was positive and helpful and that made a difference for me. I traditionally dry camp or go for semi hooked up on purpose, I just like the quieter camping."

    "Driving around this place is definitely not a typical campground but more of a luxury camp because of all of the amenities.

    That being said it was very nice and felt safe."

    7. Cape Ann Camp Site

    16 Reviews
    Gloucester, MA
    24 miles
    Website
    +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."

    8. Camp Nihan Education Center

    2 Reviews
    Saugus, MA
    14 miles
    Website

    "The group site is super close to parking and yet the terrain is rugged enough that it always felt like we were really in the woods."

    9. Fourth Cliff Recreation Area

    1 Review
    Scituate, MA
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (800) 468-9547

    10. Boston/Cape Cod KOA

    22 Reviews
    Middleboro, MA
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (508) 947-6435

    "This is a busy campground due to its location . Easy access to Boston, Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, Plymouth, Newport, and many more attractions."

    "We selected this campground because of its proximity to family who we would be visiting. It was very convenient to Providence, Cape Cod, and Duxbury."

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Recent Reviews near Hull, MA

581 Reviews of 72 Hull Campgrounds


  • SkipperAllen C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 8, 2025

    Wompatuck State Park Campground

    Very nice stopover

    Good place to spend the night.It was quiet comfortable and plenty of room between campsites

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 6, 2025

    Beach Rose RV Park

    Nice park

    Owners were helpful on arrival, level concrete pad full hookups. Sites close together but quiet.

  • G
    Sep. 3, 2025

    Coastal Acres Campground

    Favorite campsite of all time

    Absolutely adore this campground. Much of what others have said in the reviews is true – the sites are small and there’s not a ton of privacy in many spots (although you certainly can find more private spots if you know which to book). But none of this is really matters given the location. Less than 10 minute walk to downtown Provincetown, and an extremely safe, enjoyable walk. You cannot beat the access to one of the best towns in the world. The campground also felt very safe and incredibly quiet.

  • d
    Aug. 19, 2025

    Cape Ann Camp Site

    25 cents for a shower

    The aerial photos of this place are very deceiving. This camp ground is the foreground of the main house which, is situated on the top of the hill. The sites are all dirt. There is no concrete pads. There is no WIFI. There is no sewer hook up however, near the street there is a "dump station."  The camp ground is run down and unmaintained. Our site had a fire ring which, was filled with ash. Our first night we woke up to a trailer filled with smoke because, someone near by had a fire in 92 degree heat. Most campers are full time residents. There is no sight of them during the day light hours but, at night they are up and about on bikes and mingling with each other. 

    25 cents per 5 minute hot shower is offered in the public restroom. Some shady people immediate started to hover near the public restroom once we drove up the hill to use the public restrooms. For $70/nite for a view it's not worth it. I was glad to leave- very creepy.

  • Cassie G.
    Aug. 12, 2025

    Winding River Campground

    Fun laid back place. This campground has a lot of potential. Some info on their website and Facebook isn’t accurate.

    I would like to share my experience this past weekend at Winding River in Exeter NH. My family of 3 Stayed at tent site 523 in the Oak area. We also had family at 553 and 554 and Cabin 2.

    About site 523: I clearly had one of the largest and most private tent sites. It was set back with a long driveway tucked between 522 and 524. It’s a very steep drop into the river making most sites a little nerve wracking with a little one. Online it said water available nearby. Most sites had a hookup but there wasn’t a one on my site. It looked like there may have been one to share on the road, but I didn’t end up needing to figure that out.

    Tent sites 522 and 524: Along with most of the tent sites these sites were very close to each other, much smaller and closer to the road. I wished my family members had gotten 552 and 553 as they blended together nicely if you are tenting in side by side spaces. The ground was very rocky making staking tents down difficult. They were right next to the bathroom which was convenient but loud. Ventilation in the bathroom was not good so the doors were propped open much of the time and loud hand dryers.

    Shower:

    • This is the smaller of the two bathrooms in the campground. There are 2 showers there. Each with a single insufficient curtain and no hooks on the wall or bench to place things down. Water was hot enough, pressure was ok if you set it to the high power massage-like setting.
    • The showers in other bathroom (near the town center area) had a door and two curtains. Some had hooks (some of which were broken). I almost tripped going in and out of these bathroom stalls because they are raised up but there is no marking on the ground to indicate that.

    Cabin 2: Ac worked well. There was a good sized bed downstairs, smaller beds in two lofts. I was surprised the couch didn’t pull out. Fridge and all dishes were nice and clean. All the cabins seem to have different back porch setups. This porch was smaller than C1. There was a propane grill that smelled rancid with sooo much caked on The burners. The location of the ceiling fan under the other lights in the ceiling gave them a flashing effect that really bothered me.

    Pros:

    • Lower price compared to other campgrounds (but I don’t feel like I got everything advertised on the website)
    • Two playgrounds, both were nice.
    • Water slide was fun
    • We arrived Thursday at the gate and were told how to get to our site, to set up and then come over to the office which was nice.

    Cons:

    • The river is very low and yucky so none of the boating or fishing advertised was possible. likely causing the massive amount of mosquitos.
    • The whole arcade building was was “out of order”
    • The laundry room had two washers (one was broken) and two dryers 2.50 each per load. Not sufficient for a campground this size (especially when people leave their clothes in the machine for 30 mins after they’re done!)
    • Camp store was poorly stocked (multiple empty coolers).
    • Ice $3 per SMALL bag.
    • Wood $10 per bundle and rules say you can’t bring from off-site. I saw people with huge metal bins of wood but was never offered that option when I payed for multiple bundles.
    • Camp store closes at 3 on Sunday and doesn’t open until 11 am during the week (which is also checkout). This made it a little confusing when I wanted to return the golf cart. They have a small area with icecream that is scooped and maybe a kitchen. I never saw it open but I think the sign said open morning to 12 and then again in the evening.
    • The pool was green and cloudy on day 3. I called the office and was told they had just shocked it and that was a result of the copper. I am not informed enough on pool safety so I opted out of swimming on the hottest day of our stay. My son was bummed.
    • Planned activities were only scheduled for Friday and Saturday, when online mentions “daily”. During adult kareoke there were plenty of kids and really poor wifi (wasting so much time between songs).

    And just to add:

    • Staff I encountered was friendly enough, but It would be nice if they wore shirts to identify themselves.
    • Golf cart was great, but cost more than the site per night.
    • Pedal go-carts were available for rent (I didn’t ask a price).
  • Savanna B.
    Aug. 8, 2025

    Winding River Campground

    Place is nice, can get loud

    It's a nice campground with a pool and hottub. The store is a little overpriced. Most of the staff is okay but there are some that are a little rude. It can get loud at times but it's mostly chill

  • Savanna B.
    Aug. 8, 2025

    The Green Gate Campground

    Quiet and relaxing

    The campground is nice, friendly people. The pool is 9ft deep. The office is the store and there isn't that much to purchase but everything is reasonably priced.


Guide to Hull

Camping near Hull, Massachusetts, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Kayaking and Canoeing: Many campgrounds, like Pawtuckaway State Park Campground, provide easy access to water for kayaking. One reviewer mentioned, "Lots of great spots on the water, easy to put a kayak in from."
  • Hiking: Trails abound in the area. A visitor at Nickerson State Park Campground noted, "There are many opportunities for hiking, with trails leading to many special points of interest."
  • Beach Activities: Campers at Salisbury Beach State Reservation enjoy the ocean. One camper said, "Great location. Perfect for a beach weekend or week."

What campers like:

  • Scenic Views: Campers rave about the beautiful surroundings. A reviewer at Bear Brook State Park Campground shared, "The campground has a beach, a playground, a ball field, and a store."
  • Clean Facilities: Many campgrounds pride themselves on cleanliness. A visitor at George Washington State Campground mentioned, "Very clean bathrooms & hot showers."
  • Family-Friendly Atmosphere: Campgrounds like Normandy Farms Campground are great for families. One reviewer said, "Absolutely love this campground. It has so many things for the kids to do."

What you should know:

  • Pet Policies: Some campgrounds have restrictions on pets. A camper at Pawtuckaway State Park Campground noted, "Pets are NOT permitted in the campground or beach area during the summer season."
  • Crowded Sites: Campers at Nickerson State Park Campground mentioned that some sites are close together. One said, "The sites were relatively close together but still provided great privacy."
  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds may not have all the amenities you expect. A visitor at Wompatuck State Park Campground pointed out, "There isn't much to the RV sites but an electric plug."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Campgrounds with Activities: Look for campgrounds that offer playgrounds and organized activities. A family at Normandy Farms Campground said, "Everyone is so friendly. Can't wait to go back for the 4th of July."
  • Pack for the Beach: If you're near the coast, bring beach gear. A camper at Salisbury Beach State Reservation mentioned, "The ocean is absolutely gorgeous, clean, beautiful."
  • Plan for Mosquitoes: Some areas can be buggy, especially near water. A visitor at Lorraine Park Campground advised, "Be prepared for mosquitoes when camping close to the water."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at Boston/Cape Cod KOA noted, "Our site however was pretty awful. It was purely loose dirt with no grass or gravel."
  • Bring Leveling Blocks: Some sites may not be level. A camper at Normandy Farms Campground suggested, "Just be prepared and bring plenty of leveling blocks!"
  • Use Campground Amenities: Take advantage of the facilities. A visitor at Minute Man Campground said, "The rec room was impressive, with games and movies for campers to enjoy."

Camping near Hull, Massachusetts, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. With a variety of campgrounds and activities, you're sure to find the perfect spot for your next outdoor adventure!

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular campground near Hull, MA?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Hull, MA is Wompatuck State Park Campground with a 4.3-star rating from 43 reviews.