Best Glamping near North Chatham, MA

Nickerson State Park Campground and Shawme Crowell State Forest Campground provide distinctive glamping options in the Cape Cod region. Both locations feature yurts among their diverse accommodation types, offering a comfortable alternative to traditional camping without sacrificing the outdoor experience. The yurts provide sturdy, weatherproof shelter with proper beds, protection from insects, and more privacy than standard campsites. "The yurts kind of suck. Kind of dirty, but would keep you real dry if it got wet," one guest shared, though many visitors find them perfectly adequate for their glamping needs. Amenities at these locations include electric hookups, showers, and access to water, allowing for a more comfortable stay while maintaining a connection to nature. Reservations for these glamping accommodations can be made online through the Massachusetts state reservation system.

Cape Cod Rail Trail runs directly through Nickerson State Park, providing glampers easy access to extensive biking and hiking opportunities without needing to drive elsewhere. The nearby freshwater kettle ponds offer swimming, fishing, and boating opportunities within walking distance of glamping sites. According to a camper, "The clean, freshwater swimming at the kettle ponds (which are usually uncrowded and within less than a minute's walk from our campsite) is incredible." These glamping locations serve as ideal baselines for exploring Cape Cod's attractions, with beaches, restaurants, and tourist destinations easily accessible. The camping season generally runs from spring through fall, with Shawme Crowell remaining open year-round. While glamping accommodations lack full hookups, their strategic locations and natural surroundings make them popular options for those seeking a balance between comfort and authentic outdoor experiences on Cape Cod.

Best Glamping Sites Near North Chatham, Massachusetts (19)

    1. Nickerson State Park Campground

    42 Reviews
    Orleans, MA
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (508) 896-3491

    $22 - $55 / night

    "Next to us was a large 5th wheel camper which took up most of the site so even the large sites are hard for the very large campers. Our loop was very quiet, which we appreciated."

    "The clean, freshwater swimming at the kettle ponds (which are usually uncrowded and within less than a minute's walk from our campsite) is incredible."

    2. Sweetwater Forest

    16 Reviews
    Brewster, MA
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (508) 896-3773

    "It's air conditioned and they have mellow music on. The comfort stations were clean and the showers have hot water and there's an outdoor sink & counter to wash dishes."

    "Sweetwater Forest has pleasant, secluded sites. This was the quietest campground during "quiet hours" that I've ever visited."

    3. Maurices Campground

    1 Review
    North Eastham, MA
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (508) 349-2029

    "Great campground on the outer cape, CC Rail trail goes right behind it so you can hop on your bike and ride. Showers and bathrooms were clean and the tent sites were good size."

    4. Coastal Acres Campground

    16 Reviews
    Provincetown, MA
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (508) 487-1700

    "The staff(Deb and Lucy) are fabulous! The welcome is unmatched. You are within walking distance of all downtown activities. There are bike and jeep trails. No fire rings and not much privacy."

    "It’s a great location and within walking distance distance to Commercial Street."

    5. North of Highland Camping Area

    10 Reviews
    North Truro, MA
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (508) 487-1191

    $40 - $86 / night

    "We arrived around 10 am on a Saturday morning, and even though it was the weekend before July 4th, there were still several sites available for walk-ins (they have more than 250 sites)."

    "Family friendly, wonderful customer service, clean bathhouse and showers (only cost .25 for 7 min) and great beach access!!"

    6. Shawme Crowell State Forest Campground

    21 Reviews
    Sandwich, MA
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (508) 888-0351

    $17 - $55 / night

    "I like this campground because it is close to home.  There isn't much to do here within the campground.  It has two areas.  The one nearer the camp entrance is smaller than the second. "

    "We have stayed here during our exploration around cape cod. It's a but farther away from the main location, but we loved the quiet and tranquility of this campground."

    7. Dunes' Edge Campground - Provincetown Camping

    12 Reviews
    Provincetown, MA
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (508) 487-9815

    $55 - $75 / night

    "I have limited experience camping, so I wasn't wild about the row of water closets because it felt like going to the bathroom in a partially open room since there was so much exposure to the outside."

    "No generators, and air conditioners allowed, just the noise of nature. Also, no dish washing at camp sites. You must use one of the two wash stations."

    8. Adventure Bound Cape Cod: Horton's Campground

    3 Reviews
    North Truro, MA
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (508) 487-1847

    $55 - $220 / night

    "Pets welcome a big bonus. Right next to Cape Cod National Seashore."

    "Nice location close to beaches and Ptown."

    9. Peters Pond RV Resort

    7 Reviews
    Forestdale, MA
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (508) 477-1775

    "The only disappointment was that they did not have a fire pit at the rented cabin that we were allowed to use. That was disappointing."

    "Large sites and very friendly staff. This campground has a great dog park, pool, large pond."

    10. Scusset Beach State Reservation

    8 Reviews
    Sandwich, MA
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (508) 888-0859

    $22 - $34 / night

    "The 5 tent sites have their own fire pits, but the RV sites must use a community fire pit, though in mid-November, just before the campground closed for the season, RVers used the firepit at a tent site"

    "It's located close to the Sagamore Bridge on the mainland side. Traffic can be messy in the summer, especially on weekend days! The campground itself is a haven for RVs."

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Glamping Reviews near North Chatham, MA

209 Reviews of 19 North Chatham Campgrounds


  • K
    Sep. 2, 2018

    Sweetwater Forest

    My New Go To Campground in Cape Cod.

    This was my first time at this campground and I have to say, it was a great place to stay. I camp with my dog and sometimes I want to explore places that he can't go. Sweetwater Forest has a small doggy day care where I can safely leave him and not worry. It's air conditioned and they have mellow music on.

    The comfort stations were clean and the showers have hot water and there's an outdoor sink & counter to wash dishes. The camp store is stocked with food and camping gear you may have forgotten or broke.

    The campsites that I saw are not right on top of each other, my site was a little above the other sites near me and the foot path to the bathroom was clearly marked and clear.

    The staff were friendly and although I did not have children with me, they have a lot of things for kids to do. There's an arcade, playground, basketball court and arcade. I definitely plan on going back and would recommend it to others.

  • G
    Aug. 5, 2020

    Sweetwater Forest

    Quiet, clean, and in a lovely location

    Sweetwater Forest has pleasant, secluded sites. This was the quietest campground during "quiet hours" that I've ever visited. Walking my dog late at night or early in the morning was absolutely silent. The camp store was well stocked and offered hot coffee and a variety of grocery items. There are a lot of touristy Cape spots a short drive away. It sits adjacent to a small horse farm, so that adds to the ambiance.

  • M
    Sep. 7, 2020

    Cape Cod Campresort & Cabins

    Noisiest Campground

    I’ve been camping for over twenty years and this campground is by far the noisiest campground I have ever been to. If you are looking for any sort of peace and quiet this is NOT the place for you. The first night we were here it sounded like a massive stadium tailgate party. There was music, yelling, and voices coming from everywhere. It does die down as it gets closer to quiet hours but that’s at 11 pm and fires need to be out at midnight. So there is no sitting around the camp fire in the evening, listening to the crickets, they are drowned out by people noise. The second night wasn’t much better. The campground itself is well maintained and seems to really cater to large extended families and groups which is nice to see. There are a lot of sites here and they are very close together so there is little privacy. But the sites are paved for your camper, have nice fire pits and a picnic table. The hookups are good too. The staff is very friendly. They don’t seem to enforce many rules. A lot of unsupervised kids on bikes (we saw two different kids on different occasions who were lost),very little mask wearing, sites with way more people on them then there was suppose to be, lots of kids without helmets, constantly barking dogs. The place is definitely dog and kid friendly. It is near so many beaches and things to do and downtown Falmouth is really cute. It’s a good campground for a place to parking your camper and go off and do things, but if your looking for some privacy and quiet, this isn’t the place to go. We won’t be coming back here.

  • Bowen B.
    Sep. 20, 2021

    Indianhead Resort

    Good people, needs updating

    The 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.

  • Anne M.
    Jul. 25, 2020

    Cape Cod Campresort & Cabins

    Good Campground, Great Location

    This campground was recently bought by Sun RV so there already some changes happening- the arcade room is closed and being remodeled and they now allow you to use your own boat (non motor) on the pond which is a definite improvement. Mini golf and the pools are nothing special. We have camped here every summer for 4 years in a “glamp” site which is large with fire pit. The staff has always been friendly and we even projected a movie 4th of July outdoors with no issue. That being said, we use this mostly as a location to do other things- Old Silver Beach is 10 minutes down the road as is the Shining Sea Bike path. Downtown Falmouth is 10 minutes away as well where you have great restaurants, shops and the ferry to the islands.

  • K
    May. 8, 2018

    Charge Pond Campground — Myles Standish State Forest

    Camping, biking and kayaking

    Over Memorial Day weekend, we camped at Myles Standish. We were in the Charged Pond area, in loop F. 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. While this is a large campground, it didn't feel that large as the loop probably had 50 sites. Our site was wooded and pretty private for a state campground. We had plenty of room and the site had a fire pit and picnic table. Each loop has one bathhouse. Ours, unfortunately, did not have hot water. We were told if we wanted it, we could go to any of the other loops. The bathrooms had two showers and three stalls, two sinks. There were at least three outlets in the women's room which was convenient for a quick cell phone charge. 

    The check in process was a little challenging. We arrived later in the day and had hoped to get our pop up set up by dark, but the check in process took almost 30 mins between waiting in line and a VERY slow attendant. He was more worried about my out of state phone number than getting us checked in. He also kept trying to put us in a different section of the campground. I finally pulled up my reservation to show him that I was in the Charged Pond area. 

    Our daughters rate campgrounds by their bathrooms. I was pleasantly surprised that they received at least one cleaning during our time there. But regardless, the bathrooms weren't that clean. It wasn't the worst bathroom (thanks Yosemite for setting that standard), but it could have been a little more attended to. It scored a - "not so bad that we'd never come back" rating from the girls. 

    The bike trails through the part are great and we enjoyed them. Paved and mountain bike trails. The map they give you at check in isn't very good - hard to read and a little blurry. We picked up a nice printed, folded map at the visitor's center in town and it was much nicer and easier to read the trails. Take the map with you as the bike trails were a little confusing.

    We also enjoyed the various kettle ponds. We kayaked one morning and enjoyed watching the people catching good sized fish around us. The beach (at least at Charged Pond) had a nice sandy section and a bathhouse. 

    The town of Plymouth is about a 10 min. drive if you need anything. We never saw a camp store or even a place to get ice. But we didn't look that hard either. 

    I was surprised that it was fairly quite and not busier on a holiday weekend. We felt most people respected quiet hours and there were even empty sites in our loop. 

    We will definitely go back. It was a nice, quick getaway.

  • Stacy M.
    Aug. 7, 2018

    Cape Cod Campresort & Cabins

    Great 1st experience

    They have glamping sites, which include full hookup, fire pit with chairs, octagon shaped picnic table and stone patio for your rv front door. Pets welcomed, a ton of extra activities like row boat rental, kayak rental, mini golf for $3 all day, must bring a bicycle helmet if your riding bikes(state law), a small store, firewood for purchase, gated community, so you feel safe, 3 pools, laundry etc. We were impressed, only thing is main pool seems alittle run down and arcade area could look better than it does. Wish the had outdoor mo ie nights and crafts for kids

  • Paula T.
    Jul. 31, 2019

    Shawme Crowell State Forest Campground

    Good but a little boring

    I like this campground because it is close to home.  There isn't much to do here within the campground.  It has two areas.  The one nearer the camp entrance is smaller than the second.  The second one has a playground while the first one does not.  I would not recommend the first area if you have small children for this reason.  The playground is being revamped and looks awesome so far.  Unfortunately the bathroom right next to it is closed while the playground is being updated.  It is very hilly but many people enjoy riding their bikes here.  When driving, be careful of them.  I've hiked the trails and you have to be careful. They aren't always well maintained or marked.  They are right next to the main highway so you get car noise and can usually see them as well.  I find them to be uninteresting.  There is no swimming on site either.  On the positive side, the campground is within driving distance of great fishing, biking and tourist areas.

  • K
    May. 8, 2018

    Nickerson State Park Campground

    It's all about the section you choose

    We stayed three days at the park in August in section 6X. The sites in the park are varied. I deliberately picked our site (#146) in 6X because it looked like it was one of the larger sites and had more privacy. Which it did. The sites along that section were quite large, spacious and wooded. Many of the sites in the park are right on the roads. These were large enough that you could set up your tent or trailer further back off the road and still have a good amount of space. Next to us was a large 5th wheel camper which took up most of the site so even the large sites are hard for the very large campers. Our loop was very quiet, which we appreciated. Each site had a fire pit and picnic table. There were potable water spigots around the campground loop as well as at the dumpstation. There are also dumpsters and recycle bins throughout the park. 

    The bathrooms were pretty clean. The bathhouse which is located near the front of the loops for 6 and 6X were not. But the shower stalls were plentiful (probably 10 in the bathhouse in the women's side) and free. There was good pressure and hot water. Take note, though, the bathhouse only had one toilet. 

    The check in was easy and informative. There are ranger programs and that information is posted at the camp store, the check in and the bathhouse. The camp store is well stocked and you can get ice and firewood there. 

    We enjoyed the bike paths and the kettle ponds while we were there. If you have kayaks or floats, definitely bring them. The kettle ponds are great for small water craft. And there are plenty of bike paths throughout the park as well as the Cape Cod rail trail. 

    I was concerned that we would feel crowded and the park would be loud. But our section was just fine and we had a wonderful visit.


Guide to North Chatham

Cape Cod's camping options extend beyond traditional tent sites, offering yurt accommodations and glamping experiences at several locations around North Chatham, Massachusetts. The region experiences mild summers with average temperatures between 70-80°F, while spring and fall bring cooler nights requiring additional layers. Most campgrounds operate seasonally from spring through fall, with Shawme Crowell State Forest remaining one of the few year-round camping options in the area.

What to do

Bike the extensive trail network: Access the Cape Cod Rail Trail directly from Nickerson State Park Campground, where mountain biking enthusiasts find plenty of terrain to explore. "This is a great park for mountain biking, there are trails everywhere. Check NEMBA website for a trail map," notes Duane B., highlighting the extensive off-road options beyond the main rail trail.

Explore nearby beaches: Head to North of Highland Camping Area for convenient beach access through a dedicated walking path. "There is a short 5-10 min walk to Head of The Meadow Beach which is part of the NPS. The Cape Cod National Seashore was beautiful. We went to the beach there every evening and were greeted each time by seals!" shares Michelle O.

Fish the freshwater and saltwater spots: Fishing opportunities abound throughout the region, with Peters Pond offering freshwater options. "Great fishing and nice clean sites," notes Douglas L., who found productive angling without leaving the campground.

What campers like

Private wooded sites: Sweetwater Forest offers secluded camping spots surrounded by trees. "Sweetwater Forest has pleasant, secluded sites. This was the quietest campground during 'quiet hours' that I've ever visited. Walking my dog late at night or early in the morning was absolutely silent," reports Grace M., emphasizing the peaceful atmosphere.

Easy downtown access: Coastal Acres Campground provides a convenient base for exploring Provincetown without constantly moving your vehicle. "This place was basically in town!! It was so great to walk into town every day. It was well maintained. We'll be back," says Ilana F., highlighting the campground's strategic location.

Wildlife viewing opportunities: Many campgrounds feature abundant wildlife, particularly birds. "The tent area is in a woodsy hollow full of birds and interesting wildlife," writes Domenico B. about Sweetwater Forest, where natural surroundings create habitat for diverse species.

What you should know

Campfire regulations vary widely: Many campgrounds restrict or prohibit fires completely. "No fires are allowed in the campground itself due to fire restrictions, but you can easily get beach fire permits to have one on the beach," explains Ashlee L. about North of Highland Camping Area, offering an alternative for campers seeking the campfire experience.

Reservation timing matters: Popular campgrounds fill quickly, especially for summer weekends. "This spot fills up quick so reservations well ahead of time are needed," advises Virginia W. regarding Nickerson State Park.

Noise levels differ by location: Some campgrounds are affected by nearby roads. "Shawme Crowell State Forest Campground is also very close to Rt 6 so the traffic noise is almost constant especially friday nights. Not recommended for light sleepers but very convenient," warns Tim C.

Tips for camping with families

Playground access: Several campgrounds feature dedicated children's areas. "If you have young kids, they'll love the new playground area," notes Jean C. about Shawme Crowell State Forest, which recently renovated its play equipment.

Consider non-summer timing: Visiting outside peak season offers a more relaxed experience with fewer crowds. "School started late so we were able to book after the holiday in September. Weather was still warm. Pool was good, pond was great. It was not crowded that time of year, so it was very enjoyable," shares John D. about his family's experience at Peters Pond RV Resort.

Dog-friendly options: For families traveling with pets, Hortons Camping Resort welcomes four-legged family members. "Excellent campsite, nice walk to the beach. Short drive to the dunes! Had an amazing weekend with friends and our dogs," reports Melissa.

Tips from RVers

Site sizes and access: RV campers should research site dimensions before booking. "We stayed on site A-31 for 3 nights with full hookup while we checked out Cape Cod. Campground is lovely, with many trees (and birds) and close proximity to the bike trail and town of Brewster," shares Kristine B. about Sweetwater Forest.

Seasonal availability: Some campgrounds extend their season specifically for self-contained RVs. "Scusset Beach offers an extended camping season, although the extended season is restricted to self-contained units as the restrooms are turned off," explains Jean C., noting this opportunity for late-season yurt camping near North Chatham, Massachusetts.

Wind exposure considerations: Coastal campgrounds may experience significant winds. "Because the camp has so few trees, the winds can be gnarly," cautions Angela T. about Scusset Beach State Reservation, something RVers should consider when selecting stabilization equipment.

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