Sam W.
Scout
ScoutWompatuck State Park Campground
Safe and quiet
I always find this is a good spot to have a few quiet nights. Can set up a fire an lf just relax. There are bathrooms with showers but byob bath stuff
Camping near Sagamore Beach, MA
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Sagamore Beach in Massachusetts serves as a gateway to Cape Cod camping opportunities, with a mix of state parks and private RV resorts located along the Cape Cod Canal and nearby coastal areas. Scusset Beach State Reservation directly in Sagamore Beach provides primarily RV-focused camping with limited tent sites, while nearby Shawme Crowell State Forest Campground in Sandwich offers a more traditional forest camping experience with tent sites, RV spaces, and yurt rentals. The region includes several established campgrounds catering to both tent and RV campers, with many facilities offering cabin rental options for those seeking more comfort.
Campground availability in the area typically runs from spring through fall, with most facilities closing for winter. Scusset Beach has an extended season for self-contained units when bathrooms are closed. Reservations are strongly recommended, especially for summer weekends and holidays when Cape Cod tourism peaks. Many campgrounds feature paved parking pads for RVs, while tent sites may be located in more secluded wooded areas. The proximity to Cape Cod means traffic can be significant, particularly when crossing the Sagamore Bridge during peak season. According to one visitor, "Traffic can be messy in the summer, especially on weekend days," making weekday arrivals preferable.
Camping near the Cape Cod Canal provides distinctive recreational opportunities, with the Cape Cod Canal Bikeway frequently mentioned as a highlight for cyclists. Beach access represents a major draw at Scusset Beach State Reservation, where campers appreciate the clean, white sand beach that is "not nearly as crowded as a majority of the nearby Cape beaches." Several visitors note the contrast between RV and tent experiences, with the RV section described by one camper as "basically a glorified parking lot," while tent sites offer "a fair amount of privacy" with amenities like fire pits and picnic tables. Wind exposure can be significant at coastal sites, making inland forest campgrounds like Shawme Crowell appealing alternatives, though highway noise has been reported at some locations. Campers consistently mention the strategic location as an affordable base for exploring Cape Cod without the premium prices of staying further down the Cape.
Best Campgrounds near Sagamore Beach (58)
1. Shawme Crowell State Forest Campground
"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
Check Availability2. Charge Pond Campground — Myles Standish State Forest
"My home away from home, I have been going to Myles Standish state forest to camp swim and critter catch since I was a little girl. Some of my fondest memories were made here."
"Good access to surrounding new England towns."
from $17 - $35 / night
Check Availability3. Bourne Scenic Park
"Bike path along the canal, easy access. Lots of playgrounds for different ages
Bounce pad (in-ground)
Pool
Stair access to canal bike path."
"Bourne Scenic Park is conveniently located near many of Cape Cod’s attractions including beaches, golf courses, historic landmarks, restaurants and shopping. "
4. Scusset Beach State Reservation
"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."
"State run campground located at beginning of cape cod route 6. The sites can accommodate large rvs and tents. They are dog friendly however, not allowed on beach during peak summer season."
from $22 - $34 / night
Check Availability5. Bay View Campground
"We had originally reserved Site 98 but there was a large rock and tree roots making it challenging to position our van. We were able to move to Site 95 which was much better."
"This place is very friendly people close to the Cap Cod Canal"
6. Indianhead Resort
"Close to Plymouth Center and Cape Cod. Just a 1/2 mile away is a great nature walk to the ocean. We have been here 4-5 times now as for us it’s a great little weekend getaway location."
from $35 - $75 / night
Check Availability7. Peters Pond RV Resort
"Convenient location, beautiful pond on beautiful cape cod, Ma. My family has gone there for years with neighbors and always enjoyed our stay."
8. Cape Cod Campresort & Cabins
"Nice campground, but need to get sites away from the backside of the pool, street noise is too loud"
"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."
9. Pinewood Lodge Campground
"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."
"Very quiet place, beautiful sites nice fireplaces bathrooms are close by and clean. Don’t care for the coin operating showers. Nice camp store and lots of activities for the kids."
from $50 - $110 / night
Check Availability10. Sandy Pond Campground
"They have great amenities for kids and families, bathrooms are not a long walk/drive from the sites. They have a nice pond area for swimming along with a general store just outside the grounds."
Drive Time
- 12 min from Barnstable Town, MA
- 43 min from Boston, MA
- 54 min from Providence, RI
- 1 hr 22 min from Worcester, MA
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Recent Reviews near Sagamore Beach, MA
536 Reviews of 58 Sagamore Beach Campgrounds
Marie H.
TravelerNormandy Farms Campground
Lovely and peaceful
We came in the day after Labor Day ~ after 280 rv’s checked out ~ so it may not have been as peaceful over the weekend, but I heard everyone had lots of fun. The grounds are beautiful!
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.
- SStacy M.Scout
Indianhead Resort
Last minute booking
We had to book last minute due to an unforeseen issue with a different booking. They did not require booking 1+ days in advance as some other campsites and they even upgraded our site from just water and electric to include sewer and a pull through! They don't have all the bells and whistles and the bath house could do with some upgrades, but the staff are friendly and so far people are friendly too, even when our small dog was barking, our site neighbors were unperturbed and awarded our little fearful guy some grace.
- EElijah B.Scout
Newport RV Park
Very nice campground
Clean and tidy. Sites for all types of camping. Close to locational attractions.
- CCynthia V.Scout
Adventure Bound Cape Cod: Horton's Campground
Horton's - Adventure Bound
Nice sites, 1 mile from the National Seashore beach! Nice hiking trails, Payomet music, Highland Lighthouse, all within easy walking distance.
Jake C.
LegendWompatuck State Park Campground
Perfect for hiking & biking
I’ve never seen a place with so many nicely paved & wooded bike trails, not to mention a vast network of hiking trails that intersect those. We had a great time exploring g the trails, enough to keep you entertained for several days of exploration. The office sells firewood, $7 a bundle (only accept credit cards) and they ask you to not bring in outside wood.
Lots of well maintained bathouses, one on each road. Sites were nicely spaced out, but not super private, in the sense you could still see others through the trees, even in mid summer.
Tracy M.GuideIndianhead Resort
Older, run down campground
We stayed a couple nights at the beginning of the season to open up the camper and while there was still obvious cleaning and grounds work to be done before peak season, the age and condition of the facilities was worn, tired, and needing a deep clean. Roads were pretty rutted in places, and it appears that most of the sites are seasonal occupants rather than transient visitors. Rates are cheaper for full hookups than many other places, but you get what you pay for.
Adam and Suzanne B.GuideUSCG Cape Cod RV
As expected except…
This was camping in a meadow with 4 other campers. The sites are wide open but well- spaced. FHU were fine. Unfortunately, the field hadn’t been mowed in quite a while so it was truly a meadow. Free laundry at Wings Inn was busy but convenient. It was nice to access the pool at the rec center.
Guide to Sagamore Beach
Camping near Sagamore Beach, Massachusetts offers access to freshwater kettle ponds and coastal areas with an extended camping season from April through late October. Most campgrounds in the area sit at elevations between 50-100 feet above sea level, with inland forest sites providing better wind protection than coastal locations. Water temperatures in the kettle ponds reach the mid-70s by July, while ocean temperatures remain cooler, typically in the 60s through summer.
What to do
Biking along canal paths: The Cape Cod Canal Bikeway provides a paved 7-mile route accessible from several campgrounds. At Shawme Crowell State Forest Campground, campers can bike directly to nearby trails. According to one visitor, "Great forest. Nothing like the rest of cape cod. Lots of pines and trails through the woods."
Fishing in freshwater ponds: Multiple kettle ponds throughout the area offer fishing opportunities. At Peters Pond RV Resort, one camper notes, "Great fishing and nice clean sites," with bass and perch being common catches.
Swimming in clean, uncrowded waters: Many campgrounds feature swimming ponds or beach access. The pond at Charge Pond Campground offers crystal-clear spring-fed waters. A visitor states, "The pond water was very clear, seeing as they are fed from natural springs under the ponds."
Kayaking and paddling: Several campgrounds rent watercraft or allow you to bring your own. At Pinewood Lodge Campground, sites include "a path down to a little dock on the pond that you could sit and relax on," making it easy to launch kayaks and canoes.
What campers like
Privacy between sites: Pinewood Lodge Campground offers "nice and quiet" sites with "vegetation between sites for privacy." Another camper noted their site featured "great views from our site of the pond" while maintaining sufficient separation from neighbors.
Extended camping season: Some campgrounds remain open into late fall. Scusset Beach State Reservation "offers an extended camping season, although the extended season is restricted to self-contained units as the restrooms are turned off," providing opportunities for camping after most Cape facilities close.
Convenient location for day trips: Campgrounds serve as practical bases for exploring Plymouth, Cape Cod, and nearby islands. One camper at Myles Standish State Forest describes it as a "Gateway to Cape Cod" noting it's "a great staging area for day trips to Plymouth and all its history as well as being and easy bike ride to the upper cape."
Beach access without crowds: Scusset Beach features clean, white sand beaches that remain relatively uncrowded. A camper notes the beach is "clean, with beautiful, white, rock-free sand" and "not nearly as crowded as a majority of the nearby Cape beaches."
What you should know
Site levelness varies significantly: Many campgrounds have uneven terrain. At Bourne Scenic Park, "the majority of sites would be a problem for a motorhome to get level without the aid of blocks. In fact, some sites were ridiculously unlevel and took a scary amount of blocks."
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular campground near Sagamore Beach, MA?
Which is the most popular campground near Sagamore Beach, MA?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Sagamore Beach, MA is Shawme Crowell State Forest Campground with a 3.9-star rating from 21 reviews.
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