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    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 Campgrounds near North Chatham (20)

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      1. Nickerson State Park Campground

      4.5(45)6mi from North Chatham382 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "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."

      from $22 - $55 / night

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      2. Sweetwater Forest

      4.5(19)7mi from North ChathamRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "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."

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      3. Maurices Campground

      4.0(2)12mi from North ChathamRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "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."

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      4. Coastal Acres Campground

      4.7(19)27mi from North ChathamRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "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."

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      5. North of Highland Camping Area

      4.8(10)25mi from North ChathamRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "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!!"

      from $40 - $86 / night

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      6. Shawme Crowell State Forest Campground

      3.9(21)30mi from North Chatham245 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "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."

      from $17 - $55 / night

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      7. Dunes' Edge Campground - Provincetown Camping

      4.0(12)28mi from North ChathamRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "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."

      from $55 - $75 / night

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      8. Adventure Bound Cape Cod: Horton's Campground

      4.2(5)24mi from North ChathamRVs, Tents, Glamping

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

      "Nice hiking trails, Payomet music, Highland Lighthouse, all within easy walking distance."

      from $55 - $220 / night

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      9. Peters Pond RV Resort

      4.1(8)27mi from North ChathamRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "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."

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      10. Scusset Beach State Reservation

      4.4(8)29mi from North Chatham100 sitesRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "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."

      from $22 - $34 / night

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    244 Reviews of 20 North Chatham Campgrounds

    • Jessica A.
      Feb. 6, 2023

      Marthas Vineyard Family Campground

      The only place to camp on the island

      We have been going to this campground for years - it's the only place to camp on the island, and the only affordable way to stay on the island. The best thing about the campground is that it is wooded, and pretty much all the sites are surrounded on three sides by trees and shrubbery. So even though the sites are close, they feel somewhat private. The bathrooms are clean but always busy, but there are a few outdoor showers which are awesome! Unlike the cramped and humid indoor showers, the outside showers are roomy and very private and the open air makes them more comfortable on a hot, muggy day. There's a playground, a store with wifi outside, a game room which looks like something from the 80s, lol, and a small coin-op laundry room. Fire rings at each site plus a large community fire pit for those who don't feel like the hassle of building a fire themselves. SKUNKS!!! The skunks are super used to people, so you just have to ignore them, and they won't bother you. The young staff members are mostly from the Ukraine, etc., and are pleasant but often don't speak much English. The owners are not super friendly. A huge bonus is that the bus stops right at the entrance, so if you were without a car, it would be possible to camp here anyway (I've seen many people come in with the very basics pulled behind in carts or wagons, or back-packed in). The vineyard is amazing, but lodging is EXPENSIVE. Even though this place is pricey and continues to raise the rates, it's still cheaper than anyplace else.

    • 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.

    • Brad B.
      Jul. 27, 2021

      Marthas Vineyard Family Campground

      Awesome Experience!

      There aren’t a lot of options on MV for camping, and MVFC hasn’t let that fact diminish their attention to detail in providing a clean, well maintained and active base camp for those seeking to explore the area, or just enjoy a wonderful camp-out with a ferry ride as an extra benefit. Ali and team were most accommodating and helpful, even taking the extra time to measure the campsite ahead of our arrival to ensure our new Patriot Camper X1 would fit! The bathroom and showers were near spotless despite the summer crowd, and it was common to see cleaning occurring throughout the day. Although we were interested in sightseeing the island as first time visitors, it was clear that there were many daytime and nighttime activities that had a lot of action….kickball and basketball games were non-stop and the community fire pit area is a nice touch. They even had a group painting event one evening! The other thing we noticed was that despite the large crowd, the posted quiet hours were indeed quiet! It was such a great spot that we attempted to cancel the second half of our trip and enjoy a few more days at MVFC, but as expected, they were booked up! On a side note, we had the chance to take the MV Governor ferry on the way back to the mainland. I mention this because it’s a smaller “open deck” ferry which in my opinion was a more unique experience than the other mega-ferrys in the fleet.

      All-in-all a near flawless experience with a family that takes pride in what they do…well done!

    • 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.

    • LThe Dyrt Pro User
      Jul. 31, 2026

      Marthas Vineyard Family Campground

      Just like we remembered

      Great family campground.  The place is very clean.  NIce to have both indoor and outdoor showers.  The store has plenty of useful items. Staff is friendly and helpful.  They have lots of activities and concerts for families.  The drive around in a golf cart in the evenings checking on campers and making sure everyone is abiding by the quiet hours. We stayed in a one room cabin with confortable beds.

    • Alicia F.
      Apr. 27, 2020

      Marthas Vineyard Family Campground

      Perfectly located on the island

      I love this campground so much that I come to Martha’s Vineyard once a year to stay here. To be able to camp comfortably on this island and have access to all the island has to offer without spending an arm and a leg is what I love. You can take the ferry to Vineyard Haven ($15 round trip) and catch the island bus ($30 for a week pass) that will drop you right in front of the campground.

      It’s a rather large campground that has a lot of trees and each site is fairly large with a picnic table. At the front of the campground they have the summer RVs and about 20 rustic cabins if you’re not into tenting. This last year I stayed in a spot along the grass and it felt separate but with a great view of the office and all the activity on the grass. The camp store offers everything from postcards to air mattresses. For those of you, like myself, who don’t bring a car they even have a air pump at the office if you need it.

      There are outdoor showers and indoor showers where the bathrooms are as well as laundry facilities.

      The campground is family owned and the next generation just took over a year ago. This last Christmas they sent me a Christmas card... They are making great new changes and it definitely shows!

    • 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.

    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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