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GuideWinter Island Park
Nice location if enjoy walks by the ocean. Staff is very friendly. Bathrooms and showers could use some work.
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Boston Harbor Islands State Park Campground offers upscale camping with six yurts on Peddocks Island, providing an unexpected retreat just minutes from downtown Boston. These waterfront accommodations include bunk beds with mattresses, electricity, ceiling fans, indoor tables with benches, and outdoor grills, creating a comfortable blend of rustic and refined accommodations. One visitor noted, "The yurts are great, providing shelter from the elements, bunks with mattresses, electricity, a ceiling fan, table with benches, and a grill." Normandy Farms Campground near Foxborough also features premium canvas glamping accommodations with wooden platforms that elevate the camping experience through thoughtful amenities like spotless facilities, piped-in music, and hairdryers in the bathrooms. Both locations maintain eco-friendly practices while delivering comfortable sleeping arrangements, reliable electricity, and proximity to natural areas for exploration.
Access to Boston Harbor Islands requires a scenic ferry ride from either Long Wharf in Boston or Hingham, adding to the adventure before arriving at these secluded glamping destinations. A recent visitor mentioned, "Sitting on the beach watching the sun set over Boston was awesome and made everything entirely worth it." Once on the islands, guests can explore historic forts, collect sea glass, swim, kayak, and earn Junior Ranger badges from the National Park Service. Normandy Farms provides a more resort-style experience with four swimming pools, saunas, recreation lodges, and multiple playgrounds. Both locations operate seasonally, with Boston Harbor Islands open June through Labor Day weekend and Normandy Farms available April through November. Reservations for island yurts should be made up to six months in advance as the limited accommodations book quickly during peak season.
Best Glamping Campgrounds near Newton Center (35)
1. Normandy Farms Campground
"Staff is great. Lots of room for big rigs. Tent spots are shady while other ones are sunnier. They have rentals such as log cabins/ A-frames to rent also. Hot tubs and pools too!"
"The staff was positive and helpful and that made a difference for me. I traditionally dry camp or go for semi hooked up on purpose, I just like the quieter camping."
Check Availabilityfrom $50 - $200 / night
2. Hanscom AFB FamCamp
"No water on this site but there is electricity. Several options for bathrooms and all have hot running water."
"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."
3. Boston Harbor Islands State Park Campground
"You may choose to leave from Long Wharf, near the Aquarium T stop on the Blue line, or from Hingham, with overnight parking available."
"The ranger showed us two spots that we could camp at but they had no grills. We chose a smaller but more secluded spot."
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $8 - $55 / night
4. Winter Island Park
"We spent a weekend here on a tent site close to the beach. There was no parking at our site, but the parking lot was only 25 yards away so it was not an issue."
"Each site has a grill and shade.you can bring your pets and campfires need to be off the ground. There was 2 weddings while we where their."
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $60 / night
5. Boston/Cape Cod KOA
"Had a gas grill, table and chairs, a glider and fire pit."
"Site 309 Pull thru with fire-pit , cement pad gas grill , chairs and table ,level site with grass for dog not all sandy Lots shade trees"
6. Cape Ann Camp Site
"Cape ann has everything you need for an easy, hassle free camp experience. It’s right off the main road, checking in is quick and employees are helpful."
"Beautiful campsite, nice sized sites surrounded by trees so it felt pretty private. Bathrooms and showers well maintained, 25 cents for 5 minute shower."
Check Availabilityfrom $36 - $44 / night
7. Jelena's Campground
from $20 - $50 / night
8. George Washington State Campground
"Tons of hiking trails. Picnic tables and fire pit at each site. The folks a few miles down the road by the rotary sell giant piles of wood for $10. They do not have an on site store or sell firewood."
"Secluded sites portable composting johns throughout. Central bathhouse very clean with pay shower. Gated camp. Website has wrong address Nice beach"
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $18 - $75 / night
9. Pinewood Lodge Campground
"Hot showers were awesome (.25 cents per 3 minutes) and the stone fire pits were a hit."
"Our patio area was fairly large with no other sites next to it, just a road. We chose a 50A/water pull thru site and the electric was good at 124 volts on each leg."
Check Availabilityfrom $50 - $110 / night
10. Charge Pond Campground — Myles Standish State Forest
"The campground doesn't have hook ups, but there is a dump station with water and water available around the loops. The lower part of the camp ground is set up in different loops."
"The staff were really friendly and helpful, gave us a map to our site and sold us a couple of bundles of chemical free wood to burn for only about $5."
Check Availabilityfrom $17 - $35 / night
Drive Time
- 11 min from Boston, MA
- 35 min from Worcester, MA
- 45 min from Providence, RI
- 50 min from Manchester, NH
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Glamping Reviews near Newton Center, MA
348 Reviews of 35 Newton Center Campgrounds
- jjulie N.
ScoutNormandy Farms Campground
Amazing amenities and activities here. Staff is great. Lots of room for big rigs. Tent spots are shady while other ones are sunnier. They have rentals such as log cabins/ A-frames to rent also. Hot tubs and pools too!
Nancy W.
LegendWinter Island Park
Basically a parking lot but with great views!
I’m not going to lie this was a little tricky for big rigs to get to, but with lots of patience and skillful driving, it is doable. Salem is an old New England town so there are many narrow streets and some low clearances. Follow the directions on the parks website as they are designed for RVs– don’t use Google Maps unless you are a small camper. Even getting into the park is kind of challenging because of the way the entrance is laid out with the entrance booth and some low hanging trees. This campground is in a municipal park with a marina, beach, a short walking trail, and picnic areas. The campground has different sections and totally different feels to them. We arrived on a weekend and section we were in the section which is in the parking lot of a busy marina. The parking lot was half full which made for navigating our 45’ bus into our site pretty hard.
No sites have fire pits but you can have a fire if you bring your own above ground pit. Tent sites have picnic tables but nothing else. Some sites you can drive to and have a car onsite and others are non-vehicle access sites (11, 17, 18, 25, 26, 27& 38) in which you have to park in a parking lot. Some RV sites have great water views and others are in a back gravel lot. In my opinion, the best RV sites are 12-16(A-D) because they have a water view. Sites 16B-D are a little tricky for big-rigs to get into because of the tight space. Our site (#13) had a slight downhill slope. We pulled in forward so we could have a view of the harbor which meant the utilities (water electric only) were in the front of our site but we were able to reach without an extension cord. We loved watching the action in the harbor. There is a gazebo by the water which we enjoyed siting under and watching boats go in and out of the harbor while it rained.
There is a nice sandy beach onsite which attracts a lot of day use vistors. The grounds are interesting to walk around as the water views are nice and there is an old fort to explore. Nearby town of Salem Willows is(about½ mile away) is a cute old seaside town with restaurants and arcades. They have a Bluebike rental station which is an easy way to get downtown and explore the area if you don’t have a car.
- Nancy W.Legend
Seacoast Camping and RV Resort
Nice Campground, Love the area!
This is a nice, clean, well-maintained campground for RV and tenting. The campground is located on Route 1 which means you are convenient to a lot of things but there is lots of traffic. Half the campground is seasonal/long term campers and the other side is mostly transients. The roads and campsites are fine crushed gravel with nice grassy patios. The campground is very well maintained (the best part being that the mower collects they cut the grass so no clippings get tracked in your camper). There are some mature trees that provide shade but don’t impede navigating in and out of sites or impacting slide outs.
Campsites range from tent with water/electric to RV water/electric and RV full hook-up 50-amp and full hook-up 30-amp. There are three bathhouses on the property (one of which has a dishwashing sink) and laundry. Tent sites 50-55 are in an are set away from RV sites and more private. They are also close to a large bathhouse with multiple toilets and showers. Tent sites 90-100 are across from a large playground which can be quite chaotic, but if you have kids, this is a great spot.
Our site (#147) was a long pull-thru with a descent amount of space between our neighbors. We got about half a dozen over-the-air channels (one being a major network station) and were able to connect with eastern arc satellites with our Dish Satellite. The 50A electric was good as was the water pressure.
The campground does not have much in the way of amenities except for a game room, basketball court, and playground. The game room is pretty cool with lots of arcade-style games, a pool table, foosball, and table tennis. While we were there, they just finished putting in all new playground equipment and enlarged the size making it really big and a hit with the kids in the park. Once convenience is that maintenance picks up garbage at your site (between 8am– 3pm). Unfortunately, people leave them out after hours and animals got into them and scattered garbage everywhere. We've stayed here before and always enjoy being in the area as it is close to the fun cities of Portsmouth and Newburyport.
Renee R.GuideWinter Island Park
Cool location!
Hard to beat being right on the water with a lighthouse! But it's kind of a kooky campground.
Pros:
- Gorgeous views.
- Cute little trails.
- Super friendly staff.
- The bathrooms were always being cleaned (which is nice), but the bathrooms are dilapidated, so it's kind of like putting lipstick on a pig.
Cons:
- It's just an odd arrangement of sites. The RV area is a parking lot. Some tent sites don't allow cars on them. Our site #37 was cool, but right by the busy entrance.- As we stayed in October, the entire area is Halloween central. There were tour trolleys coming in all day, and since we were near the entrance we felt like animals in a zoo.
- As mentioned previously - the bathrooms could use a serious upgrade.
Kyle P.GuideNormandy Farms Campground
Best Campground in the Northeast!
I can understand why this place is rated one of the best campgrounds in the country. This was my first time camping here with my own RV and it did not disappoint. Our site was spacious, and centrally located within the campground, they have all the amenities you can imagine living up to that “resort” title. Ranging from multiple pools, hot tubs, courts, pavilions, playgrounds, etc. the cell service was great, they offer WiFi, and much more. I love the store, it gives off that Great Wolf Lodge feel, and it has everything inside you may need. Including a little hidden café that surprisingly made good lattes. This place is massive, and I’ve never seen a campground that had as many million dollar RV’s in one place. That atmosphere is just great here. There is so much to do. It’s so big you need an e-bike just to get around. Resort-style campgrounds like this come at a steeper price compared to others, but in my opinion, Normandy was well worth the cost. We look forward to revisiting, often!
gary C.GuideWinter Island Park
Good view
Best part of our Salem trip by far. We spent Sunday evening out here after walking around downtown and this was a completely different experience. Kids loved the playground and just running around exploring the beach and rocks. Way more interesting than the shops.
Quiet, actual waterfront, old fort and lighthouse right there. The young lady in the office was really nice and super helpful too.
A couple things to know: the RV field spots are really close together. Like 15-20 feet from my trailer to the neighbor. In my opinion the parking lot spots with the ocean view are better. And when they warn you about the raccoons, they’re not joking. They shredded my trash.
If you’re in Salem with kids, still worth coming out here. This is the part they’ll remember.
Marie H.
TravelerNormandy Farms Campground
Lovely and peaceful
We came in the day after Labor Day ~ after 280 rv’s checked out ~ so it may not have been as peaceful over the weekend, but I heard everyone had lots of fun. The grounds are beautiful!
- TTim Z.Guide
Wakeda Campground, LLC
Large, clean and quiet
This is a nice campground with 90% permanent upscale sites. Don’t let that deter you, the nightly spots are concentrated have excellent natural surroundings. Decent size spaces and mostly level. Workers were nice and many things to do.
Guide to Newton Center
The Boston area offers several glamping options within 40 miles of Newton Center, Massachusetts. Nestled in the eastern portion of the state, this region features both inland forests and coastal access points for overnight stays. Summer temperatures average 75-85°F during peak camping season, with campgrounds typically operating from May through October.
What to do
Hiking trails: Myles Standish State Forest has extensive biking and hiking options. One camper noted, "There are several miles of bike trails that were very enjoyable" while another mentioned "The bike trails through the park are great and we enjoyed them. Paved and mountain bike trails."
Explore historic sites: Hanscom AFB FamCamp provides access to Revolutionary War landmarks. A visitor shared, "Close to minute man historical sites- revolutionary war historical trails and Ranger Station. Not too far from Boston." Another camper added, "In the immediate vicinity are the villages of Lexington and Concord as well as the Minute Man National Park and Walden Pond."
Beach access: When glamping near Newton Center, waterfront options exist. At Winter Island Park, "The beach was beautiful and enjoyed walking on the larger rocks. Also there's a beautiful lighthouse and some history plaques there." Some sites offer direct water access as one camper noted, "Camping on the oceanfront was a rare treat!"
What campers like
Convenient transportation: For those glamping near Newton Center who want to visit Boston, Winter Island Park offers practical options. "This is one of two campgrounds located <25 miles from Boston with good commute options into the city... During peak season a shuttle runs between the campground and Salem."
Secluded sites: Cape Ann Camp Site offers more natural settings. A camper mentioned, "It doesn't look like much but it is absolutely lovely when you actually pull in! We had a nice perfectly level site in a beautiful wooded area." Another shared, "The campground is clean and quiet with beautiful tent sites."
Wildlife viewing: George Washington State Campground offers nature watching opportunities. As one visitor noted, "It does have some great things going for it, namely the hiking trails and views of the lake." The campground provides "Pretty, man made lake with a beach area for swimming and paddling."
What you should know
Reservation timing: Some glamping sites near Newton Center require advance planning. At Normandy Farms Campground, "When you enter Normandy Farms it is more like checking into a hotel than campground complete with a concierge and express check-in." The popularity means "you can see why it is a destination park for some people as their kids would be busy all day."
Shower facilities: Many campgrounds have pay showers. At Pinewood Lodge Campground, guests noted "Hot showers were awesome (.25 cents per 3 minutes)" though some didn't "care for the coin operating showers." Similarly, at George Washington State Campground, there are "new pay shower and bathrooms" with rates around "$1.50 for 6mins."
Site variations: Campground layouts differ significantly. At Myles Standish, "Some locations offer less space between campsites, some more" and "Some sites are on slight inclines and have a lot of roots so it makes having more than one tent hard." At Cape Ann, "The RV sites are not as secluded as the tent sites."
Tips for camping with families
Kid-friendly activities: Boston/Cape Cod KOA offers extensive children's programs. "As we pulled around the office we saw all kinds of activities for kids. Bouncy 'pillow', pool, bounce pad, sluice, miniature golf, and a playground." Another visitor mentioned, "The activities for kids is the draw for this campground for sure. My kids loved the train rides, movie night, flash light candy hunt, and arts and crafts."
Swimming options: Family camping needs water recreation. At Pinewood Lodge, one visitor mentioned "Nice pond for fishing or swimming" while at Normandy Farms, "There is a really long list of amenities for this campground...four pools (include an indoor heated one)."
Off-season benefits: For quieter family time, consider timing. At Myles Standish, "if you stay on a Friday or Saturday night, the campground may be to capacity... But the Sunday, and Monday nights, the 7 closest spots to us were empty, it was like having the woods to ourselves."
Tips from RVers
Site selection: At Normandy Farms, experienced RVers recommend upgrading: "I have learned that you really need to upgrade to the better campsites to enjoy your stay... I did not take my own advice and I booked a basic 30 amp fullhook up campsite and it was so tight that unfortunately I did not enjoy it as much as I wanted to."
Accessibility considerations: Winter Island Park has specific site configurations: "Many of the RV sites are located in the main parking lot; others are in a field just to the right of the entrance. Tent sites tend to be grassy, but not all offer parking on site, so choose carefully."
Waste disposal planning: Some campgrounds have limited facilities. At Winter Island Park, "the dump station is not on site; ask at the office about arrangements for this." Meanwhile, Hanscom AFB has "RV sites, some with hookups" but visitors should verify services when booking.
Glamping near Newton Center, Massachusetts offers numerous accommodation types from canvas tents to yurts, with varying levels of amenities depending on location and site selection.
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