RV camping near Lexington, Massachusetts offers diverse options for travelers seeking woodland and lakeside experiences. The region features mixed pine and hardwood forests at elevations between 100-500 feet, with summer temperatures averaging 75-85°F during peak camping season. Most campgrounds operate from mid-April through October, though accessibility and amenities vary significantly by location.
What to do
Golfing during your stay: Pine Acres Resort in Raymond offers a 9-hole course right on the property, though recent visitors note it requires maintenance. "We had a nice time here. Camped with a whole bunch of friends. This place has all of the amenities. As well as countless outdoor activities. Fun for the whole family! Swimming, fishing, hiking, climbing (near by), biking," notes a camper.
Water activities and swimming: Tuxbury Pond RV Campground provides pond access and two swimming pools. One visitor mentioned, "Friendly staff, clean bathrooms, clean grounds, gated campground with card key access in/out of the grounds, 2 pools (closed for the season during our stay), pavilion, activities/entertainment, fairly quiet during quiet hours."
Historical exploration: Camp within driving distance of Revolutionary War sites. A camper at Spacious Skies Minute Man shared, "Concord is only 30 minute drive away with two full days of revolutionary historic sites, and famous people home tours such as Louisa May Alcott. Lots of good coffee spots and restaurants in historic downtown Concord."
What campers like
Strong internet connectivity: Douglas Forest RV Resort offers exceptional Wi-Fi for remote workers. "The RV sites are spacious and easy to navigate, with full hookups and strong Wi-Fi— a big plus for us since we work remotely on the road," noted one reviewer who appreciated the digital amenities.
Heated swimming pools: Multiple campgrounds maintain heated pools that extend swimming opportunities. A visitor at Spacious Skies Minute Man commented, "Heated pool was great!" while another mentioned, "Pool is small but quality. We enjoyed the ping pong table!! Also have arcade, volleyball, and pet walk area."
Proximity to beaches: Beach Rose RV Park in Salisbury Beach allows campers to easily access coastal recreation. "Great campground, though spaces are small, place is clean, nice pool and staff is very friendly, helpful and responsive! It's only about a mile from the beach. We rode bikes to Salisbury Beach," shared one camper who visited with family.
What you should know
Navigation challenges: GPS systems often provide incorrect directions to some campgrounds. One camper at Tuxbury Pond noted, "A little tip about GPS: 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 (seems to happen frequently, I guess)."
Site selection variability: Some campgrounds have significant differences between sites. At Seacoast Camping and RV Resort, "Half of the park is seasonal campers (which is a lot more cramped and more junked up) and the other half is for transients. The two sides are separated by a tree line where the tent sites are located."
Utility placement issues: Many campsites have awkwardly positioned hookups. A reviewer noted, "The water and electric were between our site and the next on one side and sewer between our site and the one on the other side. This made it difficult to place our trailer on the slanted site and reach all services."
Tips for camping with families
Book family-oriented campgrounds: Woodmore Family Campground caters specifically to families with children. A visitor shared, "It's great, although I was leery because of the rules they are not strict at all, you have to follow the rules but everybody does and it's a good experience, everyone is very friendly the owners are wonderful people."
Check entertainment schedules: Some campgrounds offer regularly scheduled activities. At Tuxbury Pond, one family noted, "The live band was cool but we had golf carts & parked vehicles pretty much surrounding us & some right on our campsite. Then around 8, there was a gentleman that started setting up for a comedy show that they would be doing that night."
Select sites near facilities: Families with young children benefit from proximity to bathrooms and play areas. One parent mentioned, "Our site was in a field that was near the bathrooms. We were on S1, near a septic pipe & there was a severely nauseating, strong smell of sewage coming from it; we went to the front desk the next day & asked to move to S5."
Tips from RVers
Reserve pull-through sites when available: Several campgrounds offer these easier-access options. "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," reported one RVer at Seacoast Camping.
Check site surface materials: Gravel, grass, and concrete pads affect leveling and stability. A Beach Rose RV Park visitor mentioned, "Owners were helpful on arrival, level concrete pad full hookups. Sites close together but quiet."
Consider seasonal timing for best experience: Occupancy levels affect noise and site availability. A camper at Mill Brook RV Park observed, "My daughter and I were traveling from Buffalo NY to Maine and I got too tired to drive. The owners were very nice and allowed us to tent, and set up at night, and it was a very nice stay, but it's definitely not very private and setup for campers."
