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GuideSweetwater Forest
Great private campground
This property is huge and the staff is very accommodating. Restrooms with showers are clean. And there is a pickleball court!
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Several cabin accommodations are available in the Cape Cod region near North Truro, Massachusetts. Wellfleet Hollow State Campground offers rustic cabins with basic amenities including electricity in most units. Sweetwater Forest in Brewster provides cabins with full hookups, fire pits, and picnic tables. "The yurts on Peddocks are great, providing shelter from the elements, bunks with mattresses, electricity, a ceiling fan, table with benches, and a grill," according to one visitor's experience at Boston Harbor Islands State Park. Bay View House and Le Count Beach House at Cape Cod National Seashore offer more isolated cabin experiences with electric hookups but limited additional amenities.
Rustic cabin rentals at Nickerson State Park Campground provide an economical option for those seeking a woodland setting with pond access. Most cabins in the region require advance reservations, particularly during peak season from May through October. Cape Cod Campresort & Cabins features more furnished cabins with additional amenities, though one reviewer noted disappointment that "they did not have a fire pit at the rented cabin that we were allowed to use." Pet policies vary by location, with many campgrounds including Maurices Campground and Sweetwater Forest allowing pets in cabin accommodations while others like Bay View House prohibit them.
Most furnished cabins include beds with mattresses but require visitors to bring their own linens, pillows, and towels. Kitchen facilities vary considerably between locations, from basic counter space to more equipped kitchenettes with refrigerators. On-site camp stores at locations like Sweetwater Forest are "well stocked and offered hot coffee and a variety of grocery items." Campers staying in more rustic cabins should plan to bring cooking equipment suitable for outdoor preparation, as many units have outdoor fire rings or grills rather than indoor cooking facilities. Brewster and Provincetown offer full-service grocery stores for more extensive provisioning needs.
Best Cabin Campgrounds near North Truro (24)
1. Nickerson State Park Campground
"Woodsy pet-friendly family camping with easy access to Cape Cod attractions. Our family of four plus one pet enjoyed biking, hiking, and pond swimming during our three night tent stay."
"We stayed three days at the park in August in section 6X. The sites in the park are varied."
Check Availabilityfrom $22 - $55 / night
2. Dunes' Edge Campground - Provincetown Camping
"Site came with a picnic table that might have been well-loved, but it was in a great condition, comfortable, and did its job just fine. Facilities are clean, but minimal--no fuss here."
"Generators not allowed."
Check Availabilityfrom $55 - $75 / night
3. Wellfleet Hollow State Campground
"Connects right to the bike trail. They have a communal fire pit as well as individual fire pits at every site and wood to purchase in the office. $7 bucks as of June 2026."
"We've been camping at Wellfleet Hollow (formerly Paine's Campground) for close to thirty years. "
Check Availabilityfrom $22 - $55 / night
4. Sweetwater Forest
"Sweetwater Forest has pleasant, secluded sites. This was the quietest campground during "quiet hours" that I've ever visited."
"Each site is sectioned off to its own space (no pass throughs), is dirt, level, and tree-hugged on every site. Sites are very large! Full hook ups available."
5. Maurices Campground
"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."
6. Shawme Crowell State Forest Campground
"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."
"No electricity at sites. Small camp store The pros: Decent privacy.
Not too loud. Wonderful location Awesome playground. Price cant be beat"21 Sites AvailableAvailable next weekend
from $17 - $55 / night
7. Bay View House — Cape Cod National Seashore
Check AvailabilityCampground full next weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $550 / night
8. Le Count Beach House
Check AvailabilityCampground full next weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $500 / night
9. Bourne Scenic Park
"Restrooms and showers are spread throughout the park and were clean. There is a dump station located close to the park exit. "
"Pros- Front office is open late (9pm)
Offers wood, ice, fire starters, hoses and adapter cap for gray water drain.
Country Store
Ice Cream
Amazing views of the canal."
10. Peters Pond RV Resort
"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."
"When we stayed here unfortunately there was a power outage which made it difficult But the staff was great and offered discount on return trip even though not their fault it was a town outage."
Drive Time
- 48 min from Barnstable Town, MA
- 1 hr 44 min from Boston, MA
- 1 hr 52 min from Providence, RI
- 2 hrs 20 min from Worcester, MA
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Cabin Reviews near North Truro, MA
228 Reviews of 24 North Truro Campgrounds
- kkyung B.
ScoutNickerson State Park Campground
Relax
조용하고 편한 캠핑장임니다.
Maria A.GuideSweetwater Forest
tranquility and rest
I've been three times, twice with a tent and once with a trailer, I highly recommend it.
- LLourdesGuide
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.
Robert F.ScoutMaurices Campground
Maurice's on Cape Cod
Location on the lower Cape is excellent, approximately 1/2 way between Chatham and Provincetown (~ 30-40 min) good number of restaurants within 20 minutes, close to Nauset beach and Cape Cod National Seashore visitor center in Eastham. Very quiet in evenings and everyone we encountered (campers and staff) were friendly, we had no safety concerns. We stayed in a site with water, sewer and 30 amp electric, there is free WiFi. Sites are fairly close together and are mostly shaded. A large number of sites are seasonal and there are trailers that are well past their prime and appear not to have been moved (or used this season?) for some time with clutter and deck type set-ups. This is the biggest detractor of the campground imho. Bathroom and showers (free) were clean, shower stalls were on the small side but were fine for my wife and I. Campground has direct access to the Cape Cod Rail Trail which is well maintained for bike riding and walking/running. I understand from speaking with another camper that some changes may be coming to the campground which may hopefully lead to some updates that would elevate this campground from 3 to 4 or 5 stars. I would however stay here again were no changes to be made (location is great).
- SStan M.Scout
Nickerson State Park Campground
Love this Park
This is a great asset to the Cape. We live here and it's great to have such a wonderful park right here. No crossing the bridge is a very high point. This park has it all:
Biking, Hiking, small store, swimming, fishing, kayaking or canoeing and close to town if you have other needs or just want to go eat elsewhere. It also has nice bathrooms and showers.
- MMaybe I.Guide
Nickerson State Park Campground
Love this place
This campground was wonderful. While the campsites aren’t extremely secluded, there’s still plenty of privacy. The park itself is beautiful, and it’s a fantastic place for both fishing and kayaking. I highly recommend visiting Cape Cod and staying here if you’re looking for a relaxing camping experience.
Dave G.ScoutSweetwater Forest
decent campground
no laundry or swimming other than that very beautiful
Nancy W.
LegendPinewood Lodge Campground
Nice woodsy campsite with lots of amenities
We visited in early June and really appreciated the shade at our site as the temps rose into the mid-80’s. There are lots of tall pine trees but are trimmed back and not a problem getting or big-rig through the park or in our site. We loved site 47 which was long and level with nice grass around it. The next site (46) was pretty close, but luckily nobody was in it while we visited. 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. Honey wagon service is quite expensive at $35/pump out, or you can use the dump station for free. We used the campground cable tv and got about 60 stations, included the major stations (local news was out of Boston). This was a good thing since the trees blocked our Dish receiver from getting any channels. The wifi was 2.4G and just o.k. You could surf the internet but definitely not strong enough to stream. I went to the lodge and got great wifi speed to download movies quickly.
The campground is gated and charges$15/day for visitors. There are lots of amenities. There is a good access to a small lake (with a canoe/kayak launch and rentals), fishing pier (for catch and release, no license required), ice cream stand, food truck, playground, a large dog park (with two runs), laundry, playground, horseshoes, etc. The campground is conveniently to the downtown Plymouth attractions (10 minutes) and a grocery store (2 miles).
The biggest downside was the dust since most of the roads are gravel. It was very dry during our visit and the dust was crazy. Another negative was the $5/day pet fee. There are restrictions as to where you can walk your pets in the campground and they are not allowed on the beach. There is a good size dog park with two runs. If you dog is afraid of gunshots, do not come here as there is a gun range nearby that is pretty loud.
Guide to North Truro
Cabin accommodations near North Truro, Massachusetts range from rustic units to more developed options throughout Cape Cod. Most cabins in this coastal region sit at elevations between 0-100 feet above sea level, with seasonal operation typically running April through October. Summer temperatures average 75-85°F during peak cabin rental season.
What to do
Biking on extensive trail networks: Nickerson State Park Campground connects to over 22 miles of biking paths. "This is a great park for mountain biking, there are trails everywhere. Check NEMBA website for a trail map," notes Duane B. The campground provides convenient access to Cape Cod's extensive trail system.
Swimming in freshwater ponds: Freshwater swimming offers an alternative to ocean beaches. "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," explains Phil Y. about Nickerson State Park Campground. These kettle ponds provide calm waters for families seeking alternatives to saltwater swimming.
Beach exploration: Beachcombing opportunities abound near cabin rentals. "We spent one night here in our RV and rode bikes into Provincetown. This campground is pretty tight if you have a big rig, but our 24ft was just fine," reports Rae M. about Dunes' Edge Campground. The campground sits minutes from Cape Cod National Seashore beaches.
What campers like
Privacy between sites: Campers appreciate secluded cabin areas. "We were on site B17 and it was perfect. Complete 360 privacy, well wooded, and just what was needed. Listen to the sounds of frogs at night was kinda awesome," explains Christina M. about her experience at Sweetwater Forest.
Clean facilities: Well-maintained restrooms rank highly in camper feedback. "Facilities are clean, but minimal—no fuss here," reports Veronica C. about Dunes' Edge Campground. Many cabins require guests to use communal bathhouses for showers and restrooms.
Proximity to attractions: Strategic location for exploring Cape Cod matters to visitors. "The campground was very conveniently located and the camp sites were not very close together which was a nice difference from the hustle and bustle of Cape Cod," notes David B. about Nickerson State Park. Most cabin accommodations sit within 15-30 minutes of major Cape attractions.
What you should know
Reservation requirements: Advance planning is essential. "This spot fills up quick so reservations well ahead of time are needed," warns Virginia W. about Nickerson State Park. For peak season (June-August), book cabins 6-9 months ahead.
Site variations: Cabin sizes and layouts differ significantly between properties. "Sites are well maintained, but pretty small and most have very little to no privacy," notes Veronica C. about Dunes' Edge Campground - Provincetown Camping. Research specific cabin dimensions before booking.
Cooking limitations: Kitchen facilities vary widely between properties. "The site came with a picnic table that might have been well-loved, but it was in a great condition, comfortable, and did its job just fine," explains Veronica C. Most cabins require guests to bring cooking equipment suitable for outdoor preparation.
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Some campgrounds offer dedicated play areas. "Sweetwater Forest has pleasant, secluded sites... They have many options of places to explore and things to do," shares Katie R. about Sweetwater Forest. Several campgrounds feature multiple playground areas for different age groups.
Wildlife education: Incorporate nature observation into family activities. "Wild turkeys moved through camp during my visit," reports Cal K. about Wellfleet Hollow State Campground. Morning wildlife walks provide educational opportunities for children.
Winter preparation: Off-season cabin camping requires additional planning. "We stayed here in October and it was a little too chilly for us to camp but we gave it a shot," shares Gina M. about Shawme Crowell State Forest. Cabins with heating systems provide more comfort during spring and fall visits.
Tips from RVers
Access challenges: Navigate entrance roads carefully. "Sharp turns required to get into sites. Great location near Cape Cod National Seashore & trails abound," explains Ron C. about Dunes' Edge Campground. Some cabin areas share access roads with RV sections.
Seasonal occupancy patterns: Be aware of campground demographics. "Mostly seasonal but transient sites recently renovated. Private beach and close to many other areas," reports Jeffrey P. about Campers Haven RV Resort. Cabin availability often increases in shoulder seasons (April-May and September-October).
Hook-up considerations: Cabins with utilities offer more comfort options. "We had a nice pull through with a view of the pond. Staff were very friendly and helpful," shares Alyssa R. about Sweetwater Forest. Electric hookups in cabins typically support small appliances but have amperage limitations.
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