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Nickerson State Park is situated on the edge of Flax Pond and is home to over 400 campsites making it a great place for camping near Boston. Tent campers, RV-ers, and yurt lovers will all find the perfect spot here for their next Massachusetts adventure. Experienced Nickerson campers recommend getting a reservation early for peak summer months as these high-demand spots are snatched up quickly.
Situated near the National Seashore, Nickerson’s beachy environment welcomes campers who are looking for a unique experience. The park’s location in Cape Cod contributes to its popularity thanks to access to iconic lighthouses, sport fishing, some of the country’s tastiest seafood, and more! Make your way throughout the park and the cape by biking the scenic 22-mile Cape Cod Rail Trail. Enjoy views of white pines and spruce trees, cedar swamps, and countless kettle ponds along the way.
So bring your bike, kayak, and lots of bug spray – you’re about to have a good time.
$22 - $70 / night
Tent and RV sites.
$17 - $27 / night
More than any other Cape Cod Camp Resort, with three pools and a Jacuzzi, two playgrounds and a beach, fishing and boating on our private access lake with sandy beach, a sports field, adult lounge, teen center, game room, wi-fi cafe, store, waterslide, sprayground, and adult outdoor fitness trail, it is no wonder that Cape Cod Campresort & Cabins has become Cape Cod’s only family campground to receive the highest possible ratings from both of the nation's leading sources for campground ratings: Woodall's and Trailer Life. Located in the heart of one of the true vacation hot spots of New England, Cape Cod Campresort and Cabins is “THE PLACE” to be on Cape Cod! So many of the region’s leading attractions and beaches (including the Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket ferries) are just a short drive away from your base at Cape Cod Campresort. The park is situated on 55 acres, with its own private access freshwater lake and a beautiful sandy beach. Our campsites average 1600 square feet in size which can accommodate most coaches with sewer, 30/50amp electric and cable. Large wooded campsites with lake views are available, along with cabin and cottage rentals and one of the finest secluded tenting areas on the Cape. Most of our campsites are shaded by whispering pines. Our list of amenities is impressive, with a wood beam cathedral ceiling clubhouse, patio area, three in-ground pools and jacuzzi.
$17 - $27 / night
This recreation area is part of Cape Cod Canal
Quiet, relaxing, peaceful– this is one of the few campgrounds where the classic tradition of camping, resting, and relaxing amidst the quiet sounds of nature, has been preserved.The forest, in which its many campsites and motor home sites nestle, features hills and plateaus with vistas across the campground and out toward the sea.There is a mix of grassy, sunny, safari sites and spacious wooded sites which offer an outstanding camping experience for tents as well as RVs of any size.
$35 - $75 / night
$29 - $85 / night
Scout
In Sept the campground was quiet and sparsely populated. Sites were big and fairly well spaced.
There’s 12 miles of hiking trails to explore. You can hear the highway from many of the sites and trails, but for the most part it’s just part of the background noise with the insects and other nature noises.
The park was easily accessible from the highway and easy to get through with a trailer.
Guide
Nice warm showers and our tent site was kept away from a lot, so it was calm and quiet. Nice staff and would definitely visit again.
TravelerWe really enjoyed our stay. The privacy, facilities and near by local places to go and explore exceededour expectations.
Ranger
I like this campground and prefer site 14 on Flax Pond, the quieter of the 2 (Cliff Pond). This campground gets very busy in summer. Hikes around the ponds and swimming is lovely.
Your camp pass gets you into an underutilized beach across the road.
TravelerWe had an amazing stay at Shawme Crowell State Forest. The campsite we had was very large, private and shady. The playground was also just up the hill from us and was a HUGE hit with our 3 year old. Beaches, biking and hiking all close by along with grocery stores and restaurants if needed. Bathrooms were super updated and always clean!
Scout
Clean and Fun
Guide
Booked site in early July for Sept stay. Paid for a premium glamping site 2200 Sq ft with paver patio. Didn't pay site lock fee as I didn't care which site I got as long as was the same type of site and I think the sites are expensive enough. Arrived and was given a site in "motorhome row". Very small and no paver patio. Prayed the whole time neighbor didn't use his grill as he was that close. Left two days early we were very disappointed. Alot of seasonal sites and some were pretty dumpy looking
GuideSpots are beautiful. Private little lake with rentals & fishing, 2 pools, playground, store, etc. and it’s all conveniently located in cape cod. We very much enjoyed our stay here.
RangerA very nice place to stay! Lots of things to do on Cape Cod and this campground is centrally located. Friendly staff, clean facilities. There's a little store adjacent to the office just in case you forgot something. Playground for the kids. Was very quiet, of course I was there at the end of the season.
Beware of the nomes! ;)
TravelerThis state park is a family favorite located on the cleanest and most beautiful kettle ponds I’ve ever had the pleasure of swimming in! Perfect for exploring cape cod and all of it’s wonder
GuideEach site is nestled in between pines. Although this is definitely dry camping-water spigots are conveniently placed between sites. Bug spray and fans are a definite when sitting outside due to mosquitoes. If there’s not a full moon be sure to have a reliable flashlight to navigate pathways. The restrooms do have hot showers although unkept and unclean-I was informed they are being upgraded. The woman that are employed here were extremely accommodating, polite and helpful-(hopefully you can read between the lines in this statement). The campground abuts Heritage Museum and Gardens which is 100 acres of well maintained flowering gardens. Several unique buildings exist on the rolling paved walkways, each with a theme of antique cars, toys etc-there is an admission fee. There is a climbing and propelling area in the back of the property, however neighboring residents discouraged it from staying open-The Pilot House Restaurant as well as Fisherman’s View offer a variety of delicious appetizers, entrees, and martinis. And on a last note -check out Treehouse Brewery-great beer and another beautiful view-log onto their website to preorder tickets.
GuideWe booked our site early and made sure they were “big rig” friendly. The entrance was encouraging. However, the dirty dusty heavily trees (hence the name Forest) curves narrow road down to our site was not pleasant. The site was narrow, table and fire pit behind the rv and did I say dust? Ugh. And a lack of rain really made it twice as bad.
That being said, the store was nicely kept as was the rec room. Staff was also pleasant. The location is great. If considering ask for a site on the main drag. Much easier to get into.
Scout
The site and facilities are in poor condition. The bathrooms are in disrepair and have black mold in the walls and showers. The sites are rocky with ruts. Only plus was it was quiet.
GuideThis campground is the perfect little summer getaway. The sites are secluded and spaced decently apart. They have many options of places to explore and things to do.
Traveler
Beautiful grounds with all the amenities you’ll need. Un level grounds so specify what you need. Very tight tent sites and very very busy so not very private.
ScoutSave your money and just go to Myles Standish
GuideNow part of Sun Outdoors and could use some upgrades and repairs. Neither jacuzzi were working. Limited activities, no clubhouse open for the kids. Good location so easy to get to places in the Falmouth area.
RangerThis campground is beautiful! Each site is sectioned off to its own space (no pass throughs), is dirt, level, and tree-hugged on every site. Sites are very large! Full hook ups available. Beautiful playgrounds (yes multiple), game room, camp store, bathrooms are immaculate. Clean showers available at each comfort station located throughout the campground. Camp office staff were very nice and helpful! Centrally located to everything! Can get to the cape cod rail trail easily!
TravelerSeparate RV and tent areas. The tent area is in a woodsy hollow full of birds and interesting wildlife. This isn’t a camping resort but they have clean restrooms and a game room with a pool table, puzzles, and board games. Plus multiple playgrounds and a pond that’s good for boating but not swimming. The staff were super helpful when I had a dead car battery and when my car got stuck on a road.
Scout
I'll be honest and say that I'm a stealth camper and this review was written from that perspective. It isn't by choice, mind you, it's just that coastal MA has very few places you can legally camp in peace (away from all the families and drunken college kids) and the prices many parks/campsites will ask per night is just ridiculous if you're like me and don't intend to use their power, showers, bathrooms, etc.
So with that being said, this park is definitely not the place for someone like me. The paid campsites they have available are exactly what I described above: little to no privacy, lots of loud kids, lots of loud 20-30-somethings definitely not drinking in a dry park late into the night, and reservations (that need to be booked before 2pm the previous day, even if open lots are still available) starting at over $20 a night when adding tax and "handling" fees. Now technically speaking, camping in the park off-campsites isn't prohibited (theres no posted signs or regulations on their website or at the park headquarters that explicitly say you can't, nor any state laws against it - I've done my homework as I don't want to be arrested), it's clearly frowned upon given my observations in the numerous times I've camped here. Local police fly up and down the main roads and bike paths (which is super dangerous) through the park all night, flash their searchlights through the woods, and sit in parking lots revving their engines like teenagers with their first car. The place really doesn't give off a welcoming vibe. I get that they might be trying to scare off any homeless people who take refuge in the woods, but if those are the methods they're using I really don't wanna see how they would treat someone if they caught them.
So if you're like me and would rather just go find your own quiet spot to camp out for the night by a small fire, even if it meant slipping $5 into a box by the entrance, look elsewhere. Myles Standish State Park is not the place for a lonely night in the woods. I've only been able to keep coming here because I camp responsibly, I keep a low profile, and I live about 20 mins away so I come in by bicycle. If I had better options I'd go elsewhere but driving to western MA, NH, VT, ME, or even NY where dispersed camping in state and national parks is more commonly allowed just doesn't make sense when it's only for a night or two.
TLDR: if you like solitude in nature go somewhere else if you have the means to, if you don't have the means to then stealth camp - just don't do anything stupid and screw it up for the rest of us!
ScoutExcellent. Very clean, neat campground with plenty of activities for kids….kids really love the lake!
ScoutI like place because it’s a very simple and very wooded campground. Lots of trees does make it a little difficult to back in a camper but is doable. Very limited amenities but there is a pond for kayaks and light boating. Close to Plymouth Center and Cape Cod. Just a 1/2 mile away is a great nature walk to the ocean. We have been here 4-5 times now as for us it’s a great little weekend getaway location.
LegendI camped for a weekend in lake August in loop two and was a short walk from Flax Pond.
The sites were relatively close together but still provided great privacy and a secluded feel.
No luck on the fishing (seems to be a theme for me) but the swimming was amazing.
This is on my list to try to stay in once a year, and is a short drive to some great Cape beaches as well.
ScoutThis is the perfect family campground with lots of activities for the whole family during the
on season. Your whole family will be entertained Be prepared for a busy campground.
ScoutThe staff here is friendly and helpful whenever you call.
The property itself is in need of updating. The bathrooms work well enough, but they are in need of a significant amount of maintenance.
The sites are kept clean and have water and electric (some may be by powercord). The tent sites do not offer much separation in the area I stayed.
The sites do have plenty of room for a tent, vehicle and each have their own fire pit and picnic table.
It does have the ability for people to do several recreational activities on site: walking trails, beach, volleyball, basket ball.
I stayed a couple nights and had a good stay overall.
ScoutNice campground, but need to get sites away from the backside of the pool, street noise is too loud
GuideWe gave a 4 star mostly because of lack of privacy between sites. But we had a good time, just beware the air is heavy and makes it hard to breathe and makes you sleepy.
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