Camping options around Reading, Massachusetts encompass several campgrounds within 20-35 miles of the city. The region features a mix of coastal and woodland sites, with elevations generally below 300 feet. Most campgrounds in the area operate seasonally from April through October, with weather conditions being most favorable during summer months when average temperatures range from 70-85°F.
What to do
Beach activities: 5 miles away at Seacoast Camping and RV Resort: "About 5 miles to the east is Hampton Beach and a little farther is the town of Rye which are worth the drive. There we discovered Ray's Seafood and Petey's Summertime Seafood where you can get a great meal right next to the water."
Historic site visits: 40 minutes away near Spacious Skies Minute Man: "Concord is only 30 minute drive away with two full days of revolutionary historic sites, and famous people home tours such as Louisa May Alcott. Lots of good coffee spots and restaurants in historic downtown Concord."
Golf outings: on-site at Hidden Valley RV and Golf Park: "The main attraction of this campground is the golf course of 9 or 18 holes. There is a pro shop, golf cart rentals, etc. There are 300 camping sites with full hookups."
Fishing opportunities: nearby at Pine Acres Resort: "Swimming, fishing, hiking, climbing (near by), biking. What ever your into its here. Volleyball, softball, tent sites, cabins, RV sites..seriously all the amenities."
What campers like
Clean facilities: at Beach Rose RV Park: "Great campground, though spaces are small, place is clean, nice pool and staff is very friendly, helpful and responsive! It's only about a mile from the beach. We rode bikes to Salisbury Beach and my young adult son rode his longboard to the beach."
Friendly staff: at Seacoast Camping and RV Resort: "Extremely nice staff and a well-kept campground...Quiet campground with the friendliest staff I've seen. After I was stung by a wasp when trying to hook up power, someone brought me some ice and even stopped by later to see how I was doing."
Swimming options: at Tuxbury Pond RV Campground: "Beautiful campground, clean facilities, decently priced. The pool, playground, bathrooms, and basketball court were all open and well maintained. We really enjoyed our stay!"
Level sites with amenities: at Seacoast Camping and RV Resort: "Friendly staff, hard gravel access roads, level gravel sites. No issues with electric, sewer or water hookups. Some of the best clear, clean, drinking water at high pressure we have come across."
What you should know
Cell service limitations: at Woodmore Family Campground and RV Park: "Forget about cellphone signal, it was 0." This contrasts with coastal locations that typically offer stronger connectivity.
Site spacing varies: at Beach Rose RV Park: "We thought the small campsites would bother us, but after one day we got used to it and it was fine. Neighboring campers were all very friendly."
Seasonal patterns: Tuxbury Pond RV Campground has "Half of the park is seasonal campers (which is a lot more cramped and more junked up) and the other half is for transients. The two sides are separated by a tree line where the tent sites are located."
GPS challenges: at Tuxbury Pond RV Campground: "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."
Tips for camping with families
Entertainment options: at Spacious Skies Minute Man: "Pool is small but quality. We enjoyed the ping pong table!! Also have arcade, volleyball, and pet walk area." These amenities provide activities for children during downtime at camp.
Playground access: at Woodmore Family Campground: "Everything was clean, staff was friendly and attentive. Pool was clean, they have a great wiffleball park. We just bought a new RV and will be back."
Evening activities: Some campgrounds offer organized events: "The live band was cool but we had golf carts & parked vehicles pretty much surrounding us & some right on our campsite, it was a little awkward. Then around 8, there was a gentleman that started setting up for a comedy show."
Bathroom facilities: "Womens bathroom is clean and large. My husband said the mens got a bit full of trash during weekend." Consider bringing supplies to supplement facilities during busy weekends.
Tips from RVers
Water pressure variations: at rv sites near Reading, Massachusetts: "Some of the best clear, clean, drinking water at high pressure we have come across." Bring a pressure regulator as water pressure can be stronger than expected at some parks.
Site selection: at Douglas Forest RV Resort: "The RV sites are spacious and easy to navigate, with full hookups and strong Wi-Fi—a big plus for us since we work remotely on the road." Request sites away from pavilions if seeking quiet.
Hookup placement: at Mill Brook RV Park: "W/30E/S. Our site unlike the pull throughs was grass but it was firm enough." Some sites may require extension cords or longer hoses to reach connections.
Reservation timing: Campgrounds near Reading fill quickly in fall foliage season. "We needed a campsite for one night, normally a 2 night minimum, but the lady obliged." Making reservations 3-6 months in advance is advised, especially for weekend stays or during peak periods.
