2 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Several RV campgrounds near Newton provide full hookup options for motorhomes and travel trailers, including electric, water, and sewer connections suited to large rigs. Tuxbury Pond RV Campground in South Hampton, NH operates from April 28 to October 15 with electric, water, and sewer hookups for large rigs. Beach Rose RV Park in Salisbury Beach accommodates RVs with 50-amp service on gravel sites that are "pretty close to your neighbors, but the sites do accommodate bigger rigs because of the length," according to one camper. Thousand Trails Gateway to Cape Cod in Rochester features pull-through sites with full hookups, while Seacoast Camping and RV Resort in North Hampton offers similar amenities with a season running from May 15 to October 1.
Most parks in the region require advance reservations, particularly during summer and fall foliage seasons when availability becomes limited. Dump stations are available at most locations, though not all—Beach Rose and Tuxbury Pond provide on-site sanitary dump facilities. Cell service varies significantly by location, with stronger coverage near coastal areas and weaker signals at more wooded campgrounds. A review noted that at one nearby park, "the electrical system needs significant attention. Multiple RVs share single pedestals, and power fluctuations are common during warm weather, causing frequent breaker trips." Many parks accommodate pets with designated dog areas, though some impose breed or quantity restrictions. Winter camping options are extremely limited, as most facilities close between mid-October and late April.
"Pros: Friendly staff, clean bathrooms, clean grounds, gated campground with card key access in/out of the grounds, 2 pools (closed for the season during our stay), pavilion, activities/entertainment, fairly"
"Beautiful campground, clean facilities, decently priced. The pool, playground, bathrooms, and basketball court were all open and well maintained. We really enjoyed our stay!"
"Camped with a whole bunch of friends.This place has all of the amenities. As well as countless outdoor activities. Fun for the whole family! Swimming, fishing, hiking, climbing (near by), biking."
"Beach Rose RV Park in Salisbury, Massachusetts is a small, friendly, family-owned campground near the beach."
"Owners were helpful on arrival, level concrete pad full hookups. Sites close together but quiet."
"We had an incredible stay at Douglas Forest RV Resort! From the moment we arrived, we were blown away by how peaceful and well-maintained everything was."
"They have a playground, pool, and yard games for the kiddos to use. Wish they had bigger grass sites. I think they will have some in the future."
from $65 - $125 / night
"There are 300 camping sites with full hookups. Very reasonably priced at $40 per night. A lot of the campers are seasonal which is May - October each year."
"Nice RV campground with alot of seasonal residents. Plenty of tent sites. On site general store with grill. Fishing and swimming on property along with a club house."
"Nice wooded campground with large sites. Camp store closed early than most campgrounds for being in the peak season. Roads are in bad shape, especially the entrance."
"Heavily treed and shaded campground, extremely large to walk from front to back. Had good kids crafts. Loved the easy access to Cape Cod, Plymouth, and Boston."
"Family friendly"
"The manager was able to give me a great campsite away from all of the RVs and cabins. It was right at the entrance however you did have to hike up a short 50ft hill to get to the site."
"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 park recently added new 50 amp full hook-up sites(some of which are pull-thrus) so there are plenty of options for big-rigs."
from $38 - $48 / night
"The campground was large enough to tire out the dogs walking around, staff was friendly, helpful and welcoming!"
from $28 - $58 / night
"My daughter and I were traveling from Buffalo NY to Maine and I got too tired to drive. we tent camp. the owners were very nice and allowed us to tent, and set up at night, and it was a very nice stay,"
GuideGreat location if you find a site within walking distance of the beach. Sites are very close together and get pretty noisy. You have to really like people to enjoy this camping area. Bathrooms and shower are very clean though.
GuideNice location if enjoy walks by the ocean. Staff is very friendly. Bathrooms and showers could use some work.
ScoutAmazing 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!
TravelerBeautiful place about an hour from Salem Boston and Plymouth. Be careful getting in Sharp Hill coming up and down lots of scrapes on the ground tight navigation through sites lots of beautiful trees.
LegendI’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.
LegendThis 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.
ScoutOceanfront camping at its best—full hookups just steps from the beach. Located in popular Hampton Beach, you'll be close to nightly bandshell concerts and vibrant nightlife. There is a lottery system in place for stays during the summer.
ScoutShowers were a bit cold. Site had rubbish scattered about.
GuideHard 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.
Camping options around Newton, Massachusetts include smaller, family-owned properties within 15-25 miles of the city limits. The area experiences distinct seasons with hot, humid summers where temperatures frequently exceed 85°F and cold winters that often drop below freezing. Most local campgrounds close between mid-October and late April due to harsh winter conditions, with camping at higher elevations restricted to the May-September window.
Golfing at camp: Hidden Valley RV and Golf Park features a 9 or 18-hole golf course with cart rentals and a pro shop, providing convenient recreation without leaving the campground. As one camper noted, "The main attraction of this campground is the golf course of 9 or 18 holes. There is a pro shop, golf cart rentals, etc."
Fishing and swimming: Tuxbury Pond RV Campground offers boating access to its pond for fishing and recreation. According to a visitor, "Pros: Friendly staff, clean bathrooms, clean grounds, gated campground with card key access in/out of the grounds, 2 pools (closed for the season during our stay), pavilion, activities/entertainment, fairly quiet during quiet hours, laundromat, playground, dog park, boating pond, Horse shoe & Basketball court."
Beach access: Beach Rose RV Park provides a convenient base for coastal activities only about a mile from Salisbury Beach. One camper shared, "We rode bikes to Salisbury Beach and my young adult son rode his longboard to the beach. We thought the small campsites would bother us, but after one day we got used to it and it was fine."
Convenient location: Seacoast Camping and RV Resort in North Hampton offers easy access to multiple New England coastal towns. A reviewer mentioned, "The park is in a good location and pretty close to the beach, restaurants, shopping and access to Route 1. You are also just twenty minutes or so to Portsmouth and Newburyport which are some of our favorite New England coastal towns."
Entertainment options: Many campgrounds near Newton organize regular activities for guests. At Tuxbury Pond, a camper reported, "There was a large canopy tent set up right in between us & the bathrooms that we were now much closer to & there was a band setting up for their afternoon show. The live band was cool... Then around 8, there was a gentleman that started setting up for a comedy show."
Clean facilities: Several rv parks near Newton, Massachusetts maintain well-kept grounds and amenities. One visitor to Seacoast Camping stated, "It was clean, very well cared for, supper nice people and a decent price ($43/night) for camping in coastal New England. The park recently added new 50 amp full hook-up sites(some of which are pull-thrus) so there are plenty of options for big-rigs."
Seasonal operations: Most campgrounds have limited operating seasons. Thousand Trails Gateway to Cape Cod in Rochester runs "April 14 to October 15," while Seacoast Camping operates from "May 15 - Oct 1." Plan accordingly as few sites are available during winter months.
Site privacy concerns: Many rv campgrounds near Newton have closely spaced sites. A Beach Rose visitor observed, "Great campground, though spaces are small, place is clean, nice pool and staff is very friendly, helpful and responsive!" Consider requesting end or corner sites for more privacy when possible.
Cell service limitations: Digital connectivity varies significantly between locations. At Gateway to Cape Cod, one camper stated, "Cell reception was not good, neither with AT&T nor Verizon. They have Wifi at the park which I haven't tried. I believe - although- I'm not sure that you have to pay for it."
GPS navigation issues: Some campgrounds have entrance locations that confuse navigation systems. A Tuxbury Pond camper warned, "A little tip about GPS: if you're using Apple Maps, it will likely take you to a turn that is not the campground entrance, there's even a hand-written sign on someone's lawn that has directions to the entrance (seems to happen frequently, I guess)."
Playground access: Camp Coldbrook Golf & RV Resorts and other area campgrounds offer recreation areas for children. As one visitor to Seacoast Camping noted, "There was a very large playground, horseshoe pits, shuffleboard, basketball, and camp store."
Swimming options: Multiple sites feature pools when natural water bodies aren't suitable. A camper at Tuxbury Pond shared, "Beautiful campground, clean facilities, decently priced. The pool, playground, bathrooms, and basketball court were all open and well maintained. We really enjoyed our stay!"
Entertainment scheduling: Family events often run throughout the camping season. At Tuxbury Pond, staff accommodate families during adult-oriented events: "A staff member came to our site and let us know that there is an 18+ comedy show but there was a children's movie being played on a big screen on the other side of the campground."
Dog restrictions: While many sites allow pets, policies vary significantly. Verify breed restrictions, leash requirements, and dedicated pet areas before booking. Several campgrounds offer dog parks, with one Tuxbury Pond camper specifically mentioning this amenity among the facility's pros.
Electrical systems: Be prepared for potential electrical issues at some campgrounds. At Douglas Forest RV Resort, a camper reported, "The electrical system needs significant attention. Multiple RVs share single pedestals, and we observed exposed wire connections and pest issues at electrical boxes. Power fluctuations are common during warm weather, causing frequent breaker trips."
Site selection strategy: For larger rigs, request specific sites when possible. At Thousand Trails Sturbridge, one camper observed, "What could easily be a very nice and spacious pull-thru spot are 2 back to back back-ins. Unless you're lucky enough to get an end spot, those are pull-thru."
Road conditions: Access roads at some campgrounds can be challenging. A Gateway to Cape Cod visitor noted, "Driving around picking my site, the roads were extremely uneven and the rain had created huge lakes in the middle of the road as well as on the sites themselves."
Sewer management: Many campgrounds provide dump stations, but their condition varies. When selecting an RV park near Newton, Massachusetts, check recent reviews about sanitation facilities, as several campers mention sewer odors as a concern at certain locations.
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