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Best Campgrounds near Methuen Town, MA

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State parks and private campgrounds surround Methuen Town, Massachusetts, providing a variety of camping experiences within a short drive. Lorraine Park Campground at Harold Parker State Forest, just 10 miles southwest in Andover, offers wooded sites with water spigots and some with electric hookups. Salisbury Beach State Reservation, approximately 20 miles northeast, provides beachfront camping with RV hookups and easy ocean access. The region includes both Massachusetts state parks with basic amenities and private RV resorts with full hookups. Many campgrounds in southern New Hampshire, including Pawtuckaway State Park and Wakeda Campground, are within 30 minutes of Methuen, expanding options for campers seeking different environments.

Most campgrounds in the area operate seasonally from May through September or October, with limited winter camping available. Reservations are essential during summer weekends and holiday periods, particularly for waterfront sites. Massachusetts state parks typically prohibit alcohol consumption, even at campsites, as noted by one camper at Harold Parker State Forest: "Only complaint about Massachusetts state parks is no alcohol even while sitting in your site." Cell service varies throughout the region, with better coverage at campgrounds closer to urban areas. Mosquitoes can be problematic in wooded areas, especially after rainfall, and summer humidity can be significant.

Campers consistently praise the wooded sites at Harold Parker State Forest for their spaciousness and privacy. According to one visitor: "Sites are large, often with good separation from neighbors, some have a hilly approach." Beach camping at Salisbury Beach State Reservation offers a different experience, with sites described as "packed tightly together" but with "very friendly folks" and "quiet during sleeping hours." Many campgrounds feature water recreation opportunities, from small ponds at state parks to ocean access at coastal sites. Family-friendly amenities are common, including playgrounds, hiking trails, and fishing areas. RV campers will find more hookup options at private campgrounds, while tent campers have greater flexibility with site selection throughout the region.

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Best Camping Sites Near Methuen Town, Massachusetts (119)

    1. Lorraine Park Campground — Harold Parker State Forest

    32 Reviews
    North Reading, MA
    10 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. Salisbury Beach State Reservation

    25 Reviews
    Salisbury, MA
    19 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."

    3. Pawtuckaway State Park Campground

    44 Reviews
    Raymond, NH
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 895-3031

    $35 - $140 / night

    "Much of the lake is better suited to paddle craft rather than motor boats due to it's shallow nature and rocks. The an expansive beach as well, a camp store and boat rentals."

    "We were caught off guard by how far we had to drive from the entrance into the park to reach out campsite, but that was great - far away from the road."

    4. Tuxbury Pond RV Campground

    14 Reviews
    South Hampton, NH
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "entrance (seems to happen frequently, I guess)."

    "We went just for one night with a tent because our 5 years old loooves camping, so we reserved this at the last minute, and when we get there, well, the tent sites are way too close to each other, thank"

    5. Spacious Skies Minute Man

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

    $39 - $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."

    6. Wakeda Campground, LLC

    16 Reviews
    Exeter, NH
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 772-5274

    $48 - $97 / night

    "We had bathrooms located near our site. They were four separate bathrooms that had a sink and toilet and were clean. They did offer showers in another area but I did not use them."

    "Our full hookup site was very close to other sites, so unfortunately we had to deal with some noise issues."

    7. Beach Rose RV Park

    13 Reviews
    Salisbury, MA
    19 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."

    8. Winter Island Park

    14 Reviews
    Salem, MA
    21 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."

    9. Hidden Valley RV and Golf Park

    4 Reviews
    Derry, NH
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 887-3767

    10. Hanscom AFB FamCamp

    9 Reviews
    Bedford, MA
    19 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."

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  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 18, 2025

    Woodmore Family Campground and RV Park

    Good Campground

    Stayed for over a week off season , mid September. Very quiet during the week , weekend is Party Time when the gang pulls in on Friday Night. Very loud until after 10:00 on Friday / Saturday. 50 percent or more is seasonal camp sites. Sites in back are ok with trees and different levels. Sites are a little closer than I usually find. Neighbors are very considerate on site privacy. Owners are exceptionally helpful and work hard to keep the site functioning and clean. Coin operated showers with hot water, mostly nice and clean except after a crowd gets packed and checks out Sunday AM. Laundry room takes quarters for machines. Small store at office which was open every day. Game room with wi fi. Pool , playground , volleyball area. Good size wood bundle for $10 , delivered directly to your site. Lake access with kayaks , some local hiking. Major grocery store nearby along with Walmart.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Utshob A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 2, 2025

    Bear Brook State Park Campground

    Convenient and fun

    The park was easy to get to, only about half an hour from Manchester. It has kayak rentals and a very well stocked camp store, that was close to the camp sites. Our campsite was only about a hundred feet away from the camp store but still felt private.

    Our campsite also had a fire pit and a picnic table which were great.

    The size of the sites varies quite a bit though as well as their isolation, some were out in the open.

    For cell service: ATT seems to have pretty decent coverage but not Verizon.

  • S
    Aug. 23, 2025

    Cold Springs Camp Resort

    All Around Exceptional

    This place is just great! They have clean, flat sites, easy to navigate and get our fifth wheel in. The facilities are spotless. There are numerous pools and hot tubs, activities and the people that work there are just the nicest! Our kids were never scolded for being loud and neither were the adults. We have booked our return trip already and can't wait to go back!

  • 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.

  • Rachael K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 17, 2025

    Lake Dennison Recreation Area Campground

    Really pretty and chill

    This campground is pretty and offers many private site options. We didn't use the bathrooms so can't speak on that. But overall it's a clean campground.

    There are two loops. The loop closer to the entrance has a lot of private sites. Although if you have one closer to the main road, it is quite noisy with road sounds. But many of the sites in the middle are more quiet. The sites by the lake are really pretty, but there's not much privacy. All of the sites are good size and the fire pits are placed well.

    The other loop farther away from the entrance has a lot more lakeside sites. But there's very little privacy. The sites with higher numbers by the lake are all on top of each other with little to no trees or shrubs between sites, and you can't really decipher where one site ends and the next begins. We would not stay on that loop if we visited again. Unless it was site 101 which seemed more private for that loop.

    Sites 1 through 5 on the first loop are pretty quiet and peaceful. We stayed at site 4 and we think that it was one of the best sites in the campground. We didn't have neighbors on either side of us. We only had neighbors across from us. The site was spacious , peaceful and pretty. There was a little trail from our site that went down to a marsh. That was absolutely beautiful.

    We will definitely stay here again.

Guide to Methuen Town

Camping near Methuen Town, Massachusetts, offers a variety of beautiful spots for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a family-friendly adventure, there are several campgrounds to explore.

What to do

  • Hiking: There are numerous trails in the area. At Pawtuckaway State Park Campground, visitors can enjoy scenic hikes with views of the lake. One camper mentioned, "So many lovely waterfront sites, clean facilities, camp store and beach are great."
  • Water Activities: Kayaking and canoeing are popular at Bear Brook State Park Campground. A reviewer noted, "We took our paddleboards into the salt marsh directly from the campground. Stunningly clear salt water and breathtaking scenery."
  • Family Fun: Many campgrounds have playgrounds and organized activities. At Normandy Farms Campground, one family shared, "Absolutely love this campground. It has so many things for the kids to do."

What campers like

  • Spacious Sites: Campers appreciate the large, private sites at Greenfield State Park Campground. One long-time visitor said, "If you like large sites in a wooded setting with many private ones this is the place."
  • Clean Facilities: Clean restrooms and showers are a big plus. A camper at Wompatuck State Park Campground remarked, "The shower room is not heated, but it was clean, especially compared to the rest of the campground."
  • Friendly Atmosphere: Many campers enjoy the welcoming vibe. A reviewer at Sandy Pines Campground mentioned, "Beautiful setting, very well run, clean and comfortable bathrooms."

What you should know

  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Wompatuck State Park Campground, have fewer amenities. A visitor noted, "There isn’t much to the RV sites but an electric plug."
  • Crowded on Weekends: Popular spots can get busy. A camper at Bear Brook State Park Campground observed, "The sites were 4' apart in the section I was staying in."
  • Pet Policies: Many campgrounds allow pets, but restrictions may apply. A reviewer at Pawtuckaway State Park Campground mentioned, "Leashed pets are welcome on hiking trails only."

Tips for camping with families

  • Plan for Activities: Look for campgrounds with kid-friendly amenities. At Normandy Farms Campground, one parent said, "The grounds are beautiful, the staff is lovely. The sites are level, the bathrooms/showers are spotless."
  • Bring Bug Spray: Mosquitoes can be a nuisance, especially near water. A camper at Greenfield State Park Campground warned, "Watch for ticks."
  • Check for Events: Some campgrounds host family activities. A visitor at Sandy Pines Campground noted, "There are playgrounds and even some simple fun activities for the kids."

Tips from RVers

  • Leveling Blocks: Some sites may not be level. A reviewer at Normandy Farms Campground advised, "Bring plenty of leveling blocks!"
  • Electric Hookups: Check for sites with electric hookups if needed. A camper at Boston/Cape Cod KOA mentioned, "The sites with patio were great. Had a gas grill, table and chairs."
  • Reservations Recommended: Popular campgrounds can fill up quickly, especially during peak season. A visitor at Pawtuckaway State Park Campground said, "Can't beat it for only an hour from Boston."

Camping around Methuen Town, Massachusetts, has something for everyone. From beautiful sites to family-friendly activities, you’ll find plenty to enjoy!

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular campground near Methuen Town, MA?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Methuen Town, MA is Lorraine Park Campground — Harold Parker State Forest with a 4.5-star rating from 32 reviews.

What parks are near Methuen Town, MA?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 14 parks near Methuen Town, MA that allow camping, notably Hopkinton-Everett Lake and Edward MacDowell Lake.

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