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Best Tent Camping near Rehoboth, MA

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Tent camping options near Rehoboth, Massachusetts include established sites at nearby campgrounds in both Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Boston Harbor Islands State Park Campground offers tent sites accessible by boat from May through September, while Camp Nihan Education Center provides a more traditional tent camping experience with sites nestled in a wooded setting.

Most tent campgrounds in the region require advance planning due to limited availability. Camp Nihan features standard amenities including picnic tables, toilets, and trash service, while Sandy Neck Beach Park offers primitive tent sites with more rustic conditions. Campers should note that several locations have specific seasonal operating periods, such as Boston Harbor Islands which runs from June through Labor Day weekend. Fires are permitted at most sites, though regulations vary by location. Water access differs significantly between campgrounds, with some offering drinking water while others require campers to bring their own supplies.

The tent camping experience near Rehoboth provides varied environments from coastal island settings to forested retreats. Sandy Neck Beach Park offers unique beach camping with primitive sites located 3-4 miles from the trailhead. The hike to these sites can be challenging as it requires walking through sand without shade while carrying gear. At Boston Harbor Islands, tent campers enjoy the unique experience of island camping with minimal company and scenic water views. One camper noted, "Sitting on the beach watching the sun set over Boston was awesome and made everything entirely worth it." Washburn Island at Waquoit Bay Reserve provides another boat-access option with ten tent sites all featuring water views, offering a secluded experience particularly during shoulder seasons when fewer sites are occupied.

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  • Jean C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 1, 2020

    Burlingame State Park Campground

    Huge campground, not many level sites.

    I've never camped in Rhode Island, so I was curious to see what a state park campground had to offer. Rates are reasonable for state residents, but quite high if you are out-of-state, given the amenities. There are no hookups, but dump stations are available. Bathrooms have flush toilets and coin-operated showers. There's a small beach at the pond, a boat ramp, and proximity to wildlife refuges and the ocean. It's a HUGE campground, with 700 sites and 20 cabins. Canoes are available to rent.

    There's a nice playground, a camp store, and a naturalists cabin. Trails are available for hiking and biking. The beach is sandy and there's a small parking lot there, but I suspect most people walk to it. No alcohol allowed. 

    I didn't see more than a handful of level sites, with varying degrees of slope, but many are quite large. If you have an RV, plan to level; if you have a tent, be sure to bring good mattresses to protect you from the roots and rocks and orient your head to the uphill side. Most of the sites have some degree of visual separation from their neighbors, but there are places where it's hard to tell where one site ends and the next one starts. Site have fire rings and picnic tables, but if you plan to cook over the fire, bring your own grate or plan to use sticks and/or aluminum foil. 

    If you don't have a tent, consider reserving one of their rustic cabins. These offer two sets of bunks (no mattresses) and a small porch with a picnic table and fire ring outside. Some are located along the pond.

    3-4 bar cell phone coverage. No road traffic. East Beach is nearby, but parking fills early.

  • Jean C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 2, 2021

    Fearing Pond Campground — Myles Standish State Forest

    Wooded sites near a pond

    There are 2 Fearing Pond loops at Myles Standish State Forest, the H & I loops. The H loop entrance is closer to the Charge Pond loops and is higher above pond. This loop is better suited to the larger trailers/tents with more space to drive around a loop , but some spots have slopes. The I loop's best feature is a small beach that is easily accessible from all sites. They've done a lot of site restoration and the fact that it didn't open in 2020 helped. In spite of that, many of the sites have awkward approaches and there is a large parking lot closer to the bathroom. There are no hookups, but there is a dump station available. Water is available, but no electric hookups. Fire rings and picnic tables provided.

    The forest has miles of biking trails, ponds for swimming, fishing, and boating, and even cranberry bogs to explore (though harvest is late in the camping season and this section is not open at that time).

    Cell phone coverage is poor to absent in the forest, so download maps for offline use prior to your arrival.

    Plymouth is nearby for a any forgotten provisions and for sightseeing. Erickson's ice cream cafe is near the entrance if you need a treat!

  • Jean C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 27, 2020

    Scusset Beach State Reservation

    Coastal campground open late in season

    Scusset Beach offers an extended camping season, although the extended season is restricted to self-contained units as the restrooms are turned off.  Also, there are only 5 designated tent sites during the peak season, so if you want to tent camp here, you'd best make a reservation well in advance.. You cannot reserve an RV site for a just a tent, though if you have a trailer, you may also have a tent on the site. 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 that provided some additional protection from the wind.

    The RV sites have paved parking pads and picnic tables, but the area to the side of the parking pads sometimes slopes away, so it's less usable for chairs, etc.  In the 2020 camping season, every other campsite was closed (thus the picnic tables across the entrance of the parking pad). Some of the sites, 32 34, 36, are along the back of the campground closer to the trees/scrub, and so have some degree of privacy and protection as compared to the others in the wide open park.

    The campground is on the north shore of the Cape Code canal and provides access to a sandy beach, a jetty, and the Cape Cod Canal Trail for biking and walking. There's a nice playground for youth. You can fish from the shore or jetty, No need to cross the bridge to the Cape. Plymouth is also nearby to explore.

  • K
    Aug. 20, 2022

    Fort Getty Campground

    No shade no rule enforcement. Great place for a big group to party if that’s what you want.

    Loud campers in large groups.

    Rules regarding quiet hours, no generators, number of tents per site and late arrival and setups were not enforced.

    People next to us crammed 8 tents on 3 sites. I counted a group of at least 20.

    There is no privacy, people were constantly walking through our site and stepping over our tent guy lines.

    People partied until 2:00am and woke up at 5:30am shining headlights and idling cars.

    Bathrooms were dirty, sites boundaries not marked and crammed together. No shade.

    Beautiful location, rangers were nice.

    RV folks were surly, seemed like a lot of them stay there for the entire season. One said hi, the rest stared when we drove by.

    We booked and paid for two nights and left first thing after just one night.

  • Our Greight Escape ..
    Oct. 27, 2020

    Bourne Scenic Park

    Wonderful campground!

    We stayed here for a season and loved it! The staff from the front desk to the front gate are incredibly friendly and welcoming!

    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.

    Bike path along the canal, easy access.

    Lots of playgrounds for different ages

    Bounce pad (in-ground)

    Pool

    Stair access to canal bike path.

    Dump station

    Inexpensive to have visitors\

    Located near so much! Walmart, Market Basket, Target all within 15min.  

    Cons-

    No on site drainage for black water (grey takes an adapter). You will need a poop tote.

    Lots of tight spaces

    Anyone can pay to access canal, so they can access any campsite even without staying there. 

    Highway noise.

    BRIDGE TRAFFIC- if you know you know.

  • Laura M.
    Aug. 25, 2018

    Burlingame State Park Campground

    Nice campground

    Super large sites, store is adequately stocked, nice lake/pond. I came here because of the location. Super close to the beach. This is a state park, no alcohol is allowed, quiet time strictly enforced. Nice family campground. No hookups.

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 7, 2024

    Burlingame State Park Campground

    HUGE state park

    General: HUGE state park with over 700 sites. It does not fully open for the season until May 1 and when we were there in mid-April, only two sections, Fish Camp and Mills Camp were open. The Ranger station is staffed 24 hours a day, with a ranger on site until 11 pm. You need to show your pass to get inside the gate leading to the campsites. There are no hookups in any site (as far as I could tell). Sites are designated for tents, small trailers, large trailers, and RVs. As with other RI state parks, non-residents pay double the price of residents which kind of ticks me off (I don't mind a nominal upcharge but double is excessive IMO).

    Site Quality: The site numbers throughout the park are painted on rocks but the sites themselves are not very clearly defined. There is no designated camping pad. Our site (114) had a water view but was not level. It was large enough for us to park horizontally and make it work for one night. Some sites had excessive roots and also were not level. Some picnic tables have been replaced with new ones, but others badly need it.

    Bath/Shower house: The one in Fish Camp was adequate and clean. There is hot water, but you need to run it for a while before you get any. There was no garbage receptacle, and the toilet paper is so thin, that you can see through it. Showers are $.75 to get it started for the first three minutes. After that, the amount per minute increases to $1, $1.25, $1.50, and so forth. Machines take up to 22 quarters. There is a change machine at the Ranger Station. I did not use the shower so I cannot comment on how well they work. 

    Activities/Amenities: There is a camp store that offers wood, ice, coffee, basic groceries, propane, and canoe rentals. It was open with limited hours during our stay. Fishing, boating, swimming - all in season. Even though the park was only about 10% occupied, there was a strong Ranger presence. He circled our small loop three times just before check-out time and wanted to make sure we were leaving not a minute past the designated time. 

    This was just an overnight stay for us in a convenient location but there is no way I would stay at the height of the season!

  • Jean C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 2, 2021

    Barretts Pond Campground — Myles Standish State Forest

    Small campground near a small pond at Myles Standish

    This campsite loop at Myles Standish State Forest is closest to the headquarters and borders a small pond with beach. In addition to tent/RV sites, there are 3 yurts available with bunks. Sites that appear to be near the pond are pond view rather than pondside. Approaches to Yurt JC and J5, J 26, J27 are sloped. J14 is a little awkward. J33 is probably among the largest and nicest with a pond view. The sites aren't as large as those in the Charge Pond loops, but it's a smaller campground.

    The loop has flush toilets and showers. Water is available, but no electric hookups. Fire rings and picnic tables provided. Cell phone coverage throughout the forest is poor to absent; download maps for offline use if you want to be sure to know where you are or find directions. There are miles of bike trails and ponds for fishing, swimming, and boating. There's a larger beach and picnic area at College Pond.

  • Anna C.
    Jun. 11, 2019

    Sandy Neck Beach Park Primitive Campsites

    Backcountry Camping at Cape Cod

    This is a really cool option for those interested in visiting Cape Cod and also backpacking. The park has 5 dispersed sites located 3-4 miles from the trailhead with picnic tables and an outhouse. The hike in to the sites can be particularly difficult because it requires trekking through sand without any sun coverage and with all of your gear. It’s also a bit of a gamble because the sites are not reservable ahead of time. In order to secure a spot, you must show up at the park headquarters where sites are handed out on a first come first served basis. A nice amenity is that the park staff will send someone to the sites to deliver 5 gallons of water for free as well as firewood for a small fee so you don’t have to carry those resources. The sites are tucked away from the beach a bit into the brush which provides a nice relief from the wind. Fires are permitted at the beach and I was lucky to witness a really beautiful beach sunset. I did not encounter too many bugs during my time of visit but I’ve been warned that it can get quite buggy in mid to late summer. Overall, this is a 5 star primitive spot for me because it’s secluded, requires a bit of leg work and has a great view.

Guide to Rehoboth

Tent camping near Rehoboth, Massachusetts offers opportunities within a 30-mile radius in both Massachusetts and Rhode Island state parks. The region features coastal areas with salt marshes in the east and forested inland terrain with ponds and lakes to the west. Weather conditions typically allow for camping from May through October, with July and August seeing average highs around 80°F and frequent humidity.

What to do

Explore historic forts: At Boston Harbor Islands State Park Campground, visitors can discover abandoned military structures. "Exploring the island was awesome. We found all kinds of bunkers and a brick house," notes camper Jess G.

Paddle coastal waters: The islands and bays offer exceptional kayaking opportunities. At Washburn Island Campsites, campers have direct water access. "Small island with 10 camp sites all with views of the water," says Tim C., making it perfect for paddlers.

Swimming in natural settings: Several campgrounds offer swimming areas without the crowds of public beaches. At Buck Hill Campground, "The water is clean and fine for swimming with a few areas that make for easy entry into the water," according to Greg R.

What campers like

Island seclusion: Many campers appreciate the isolation of boat-access sites. "Camping at Boston Harbor Islands requires some planning, but you get the benefit of a remote island with minimal company," explains Jean C.

Beach camping: The ability to camp near sand and water draws many tent campers. At Sandy Neck Beach Park Primitive Campsites, "This is one of the few places where you can sleep on the beach! The water is on the cold side but it's worth it," according to Matt R.

Off-season quietness: Many campgrounds offer more solitude during shoulder seasons. Tim C. notes about Washburn Island, "Campsites can be reserved 6 months in advance so it is tough to get one during the summer months but great camping in May, September, and October as well."

Evening campfires: Most tent camping areas permit fires with specific regulations. "Fire pits at each site with wood on sale at the ranger hut," mentions Tim C. about Washburn Island.

What you should know

Reservation requirements: Many campgrounds fill quickly during peak season. Jean C. advises about Boston Harbor Islands: "Reservations open 6 months in advance and sites fill quickly, so plan ahead if you're counting on a particular day."

Transportation logistics: Boat-access sites require planning. "Getting to the island was a bit of a hassle. We live in Boston and took all of our gear on the T to the harbor by the aquarium," explains Jess G.

Limited facilities: Many sites offer primitive camping with minimal amenities. "The camping is rustic; you'll need to bring everything, including water," notes Jean C. about Boston Harbor Islands.

Beach hiking challenges: Camp Nihan Education Center provides a more accessible experience compared to beach sites where "the hike in to the sites can be particularly difficult because it requires trekking through sand without any sun coverage," according to Anna C.'s experience at Sandy Neck.

Tips for camping with families

Child-friendly locations: Some campgrounds specifically accommodate younger campers. "The group site is super close to parking and yet the terrain is rugged enough that it always felt like we were really in the woods," notes Michael V. about Camp Nihan.

Educational opportunities: Several locations offer learning experiences for children. "Earn a Junior Ranger badge from the National Park Service, fly a kite, or go for a swim or kayak," suggests Jean C. about Boston Harbor Islands.

Site selection strategy: For families, consider proximity to bathrooms and water. "Recently renovated bathroom and shower facility makes clean ups easy," mentions Michael V. about Camp Nihan facilities.

Tips from RVers

Limited RV options: Most camping near Rehoboth focuses on tent sites with few dedicated RV facilities. Sandy Neck notes that you need "a self contained camper (toilet) to camp here," according to Matt R.

Seasonal considerations: RV camping has limited availability during shoulder seasons. "Took one more trip down for the end of the season, great weather but VERY windy," warns Matt R. about late-season conditions at Sandy Neck.

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