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Best Campgrounds near Lynnfield, MA

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Campgrounds within 30 miles of Lynnfield, Massachusetts include several state parks and private facilities that accommodate various camping styles. Lorraine Park Campground in Harold Parker State Forest offers spacious wooded sites with fire pits and water hookups, while Camp Nihan Education Center provides a more rustic experience with tent sites and cabins. Many campgrounds in this region are within 45 minutes of Boston, making them convenient weekend getaways for urban residents seeking outdoor recreation without traveling far from the city.

The camping season typically runs from May through October, with most facilities closing during winter months. Harold Parker State Forest campsites feature water spigots, picnic tables, and fire boxes, though some visitors note limitations. According to one camper, "The fire pits are an unfortunate downer for this site. They are rectangular and completely enclose three sides to a height of about 18 inches, so you can't have a nice outdoorsy fire." Reservations are generally required and can be made through Reserve America. Massachusetts state parks prohibit alcohol consumption, which some reviewers mention as a limitation. Campers should prepare for mosquitoes, particularly in the marshy areas common to this region.

State park campgrounds receive positive reviews for their spaciousness and natural settings despite proximity to urban areas. Reviewers frequently mention the large, well-separated sites at Harold Parker State Forest as a highlight. Based on feedback from The Dyrt, many campers appreciate the balance between wilderness feel and convenient amenities. One visitor described it as "being just 30 minutes away from Boston makes it a convenient weekend trip destination to get out and explore nature a little bit." Wildlife viewing, hiking trails, and water activities at nearby ponds enhance the camping experience. Though airplane noise affects some locations and humid conditions are common due to the region's marshy terrain, most campers find the experience worthwhile for a quick nature escape from the Boston metropolitan area.

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Best Camping Sites Near Lynnfield, Massachusetts (85)

    1. Lorraine Park Campground — Harold Parker State Forest

    33 Reviews
    North Reading, MA
    6 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."

    2. Winter Island Park

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

    $50 / 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."

    3. Hanscom AFB FamCamp

    10 Reviews
    Bedford, MA
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (781) 225-3953

    "The campground offers RV sites, some with hookups, as well as more walk-in secluded tent sites as well as one yurt tent. The campground is peaceful and quiet, although adjacent to a very busy AFB."

    "Close to minute man historical sites- revolutionary war historical trails and Ranger Station. Not too far from Boston."

    4. Wompatuck State Park Campground

    43 Reviews
    Hingham, MA
    25 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."

    5. Cape Ann Camp Site

    16 Reviews
    Gloucester, MA
    18 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."

    6. Salisbury Beach State Reservation

    26 Reviews
    Salisbury, MA
    22 miles
    Website
    +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."

    7. Camp Nihan Education Center

    2 Reviews
    Saugus, MA
    3 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."

    8. Spacious Skies Minute Man

    28 Reviews
    Ayer, MA
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (978) 772-0042

    $49 - $999 / night

    "The pool is huge and clean and there is a ton of seating around. The shop has everything you could need. There are horseshoes, can jam, basketball, and bocce. There’s a playground and a rec room."

    "Easily accessible by car to shopping, groceries, etc. but no hiking or good walking paths from the campground."

    9. Boston Harbor Islands State Park Campground

    8 Reviews
    Hull, MA
    17 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."

    10. Beach Rose RV Park

    13 Reviews
    Salisbury, MA
    23 miles
    Website
    +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."

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  • cThe Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 17, 2025

    Cape Neddick Oceanside Campground

    Two week stay

    Read reviews on google. That’s the experience we had. The signs no everything. Cash only. The management is very weird acting and riding around on a bicycle. I feel so weird making this review because this place is odd . The tenants are fun and the scenery is great. But but but you’ve been warned. Turn your blue tooth off and your WiFi so that your cellphone privacy is protected.

  • Anonymous A.
    Oct. 8, 2025

    Libbys Oceanside Camp

    Mesmerizing Experience Stunning Sunsets & Sunrises right from your campsite

     Libby's Oceanfront Campground York, Maine gives campers a mesmerizing coastline scene experience' you will experience stunning sunsets and sunrises over the horizon of the Atlantic Ocean' Sitting in your chair appreciating the tranquil and serene view. You are steps away from the beach from the time you arrive to the time you departed the staff is always available and always willing to help, answer any questions and give recommendations where to go eat and shop. Very clean restrooms, clean showers, clean laundry room. We enjoyed watching the surfers right from our campsite. Nubble Light house is minutes away from the campsites you can see the lighthouse from the campsite. 

    A great place to eat breakfast were the locals go is called Ricks Blue Jay Cafe minutes away on US1 fabulous food.  Go to Granite Whale Watching at Rye, Maine, visit Beach town village in York Maine great little shops and ice cream shops.

    We highly recommended this campground we will definitely return! :-)

  • Phillip H.
    Oct. 1, 2025

    Boston/Cape Cod KOA

    Koa Cape Cod

    Stayed in several KOAs over last few weeks. I would say needs attention. Appearance is not up to standard. Restrooms and grounds are not as clean by comparison.

  • Kathleen S.
    Sep. 29, 2025

    Normandy Farms Campground

    Loud and crowded!

    Know what you are getting... This is a family resort that charges$20/per night, per person, OVER the two people rate. It is loud, crowded, with golf carts and kids running around. It is a resort campground with pools, frisbee court and etc... This is not a quiet, restful place to stay to visit Boston and the surrounding area or to visit family in town. Entry is gated and controlled. Want to bring your college daughter back after dinner- forget it,$20 for her and$20 her friend, for 1-2 hour visit after 7:00 PM at night! When we return, we will stay at Spacious Skies CG or the state park. The cost and inconvenience is not worth it!

  • S
    Sep. 26, 2025

    Salisbury Beach State Reservation

    Only a 4 because of out of stater price

    Campsites are close together, but the beach is amazing. Especially in the off season.

  • Mindie C.
    Sep. 20, 2025

    Hanscom AFB FamCamp

    Great stop

    Lovely campground. Clean, good WiFi. Kind campers. Will be back

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 18, 2025

    Massasoit State Park Campground

    Campsite was great, staff was rough

    I loved our campsite. But the staff was pretty rude. I was there for a family reunion. I told the staff my mom and dad would be dropping me off the next day, so they added their name to the site as it is a mile walk in. They didn’t give us another car tag, just said if there names were in the site we were good. Next night, we get dropped off in the rain, with a 50 lb bag of dog food and they wouldn’t let me parents take me to my site. Eventually we convinced them of we left my dad and sister at the front gate with them in the pouring rain, my mom could drive us in. They never even checked our reservation to see if the names were in there. Bring a car if you are camping here in a motorhome

  • Mindie C.
    Sep. 16, 2025

    York Beach Camper Park

    Hideaway

    Don’t let the entrance turn you off. Once you get back into the campgrounds, it’s so cute. You are nestled in the woods. You feel like you are in the Forest but so close to the ocean. It’s calm and peaceful. The owners are so friendly and kind.

Guide to Lynnfield

Within 30 minutes of Boston, the forest-rich area surrounding Lynnfield, Massachusetts provides established campground options for both tent and RV camping. Harold Parker State Forest in Andover offers one of the most accessible options with Lorraine Park Campground featuring spacious wooded sites. Other nearby options include Winter Island Park in Salem and Camp Nihan Education Center in Saugus. The region's campgrounds predominantly operate seasonally, with most facilities open from May through mid-October, making summer and early fall the primary camping seasons in this part of Massachusetts.

Many campgrounds in the area require advance reservations, particularly during summer weekends when sites fill quickly. "Harold Parker is pretty basic as it comes. It's a nice place for sure. Lots of hiking. All the sites are very wooded," notes one visitor to Lorraine Park Campground. The camping landscape features mostly wooded sites with varying levels of privacy, and several campgrounds provide water access or views. Facilities typically include restrooms with flush toilets, showers, and some sites offer water and electric hookups. Weather conditions remain mild during the camping season, though higher humidity levels are common given the region's proximity to wetlands and coastal areas.

Campers consistently highlight the balance of natural settings with proximity to urban amenities as a distinctive feature of camping in this region. Despite being close to Boston, many campgrounds provide a surprising feeling of seclusion. As one camper observed about Harold Parker State Forest, "Less than 25 miles north of Boston and less than 5 miles from the interstate, Lorraine Park campground provides ample on-site activities and also serves as a jumping off point for exploring the Massachusetts coast." Water-based recreation opportunities exist at several locations, with swimming areas, fishing, and hiking trails complementing the camping experience. Most sites accommodate both tents and RVs, though specific amenities like electric hookups and water connections vary significantly between campgrounds.

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Which is the most popular campground near Lynnfield, MA?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Lynnfield, MA is Lorraine Park Campground — Harold Parker State Forest with a 4.5-star rating from 33 reviews.

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