Best Tent Camping near Nantucket, MA

Nantucket tent camping combines Atlantic Ocean views with classic New England surroundings. Wellfleet Hollow State Park Campground, about 45 miles from Nantucket, has tent sites among pine trees that give you good privacy. The tent pads are big enough for different tent sizes with smooth ground that makes setting up easy. Sandy Neck Beach Park, 34 miles away in West Barnstable, has basic tent camping spots with beach access right there. The sandy ground works well for tents, and bathrooms are a short walk from campsites. Waquoit Bay National Estuarine, 31 miles from Nantucket in Falmouth, has good tent spots with shade trees that help during hot summer days. The sites are spaced well so you won't feel crowded. Getting to these campgrounds is pretty easy on good roads, but summer traffic can get bad, so time your arrival carefully. Camp here between late spring and early fall when the weather's nice. All these places have drinking water and clean bathrooms. You should make reservations, especially in summer when spots fill up fast. The campgrounds come with useful basics like lantern hooks and picnic tables that make camping more comfortable. These spots work well whether you want quiet time or a place to stay while checking out Cape Cod.

Best Tent Sites Near Nantucket, Massachusetts (3)

    1. Sandy Neck Beach Park Primitive Campsites

    4 Reviews
    West Barnstable, MA
    34 miles
    Website

    $20 / night

    "This is a really cool option for those interested in visiting Cape Cod and also backpacking. The park has 5 dispersed sites located 3-4 miles from the trailhead with picnic tables and an outhouse."

    "Took one more trip down for the end of the season, great weather but VERY windy"

    2. Washburn Island Campsites — Waquoit Bay Reserve

    1 Review
    Falmouth, MA
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (508) 457-0495

    "Fire pits at each site with wood on sale at the ranger hut. 1 composting toilet."

    3. Wellfleet Hollow State Campground

    4 Reviews
    South Wellfleet, MA
    45 miles
    Website
    +1 (508) 349-3007

    $22 - $55 / night

    "A quiet campground in mid June - sites are close together but not many people this trip, quiet and friendly neighbors. Right on the rail trail."

    "We've been camping at Wellfleet Hollow (formerly Paine's Campground) for close to thirty years. "

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Tent Camping Reviews near Nantucket, MA

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Guide to Nantucket

Tent camping near Nantucket, Massachusetts, offers a unique blend of natural beauty and outdoor adventure. With several well-reviewed campgrounds in the area, campers can enjoy serene settings and a variety of activities.

Local Activities to Enjoy While Camping

  • Experience the tranquility of island camping at Waquoit Bay National Estuarine, where you can kayak or canoe to your campsite and enjoy stunning water views.

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Which is the most popular tent campsite near Nantucket, MA?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Nantucket, MA is Sandy Neck Beach Park Primitive Campsites with a 5-star rating from 4 reviews.

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