Top Tent Camping near South Dennis, MA

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Best Tent Sites Near South Dennis, MA (3)


Recent Tent Reviews In South Dennis

340 Reviews of 3 South Dennis Campgrounds


  • A
    Camper-submitted photo from Boston / Cape Cod KOA (Middleboro)
    Oct. 7, 2024

    Boston / Cape Cod KOA (Middleboro)

    Smelly, filthy Cabin with no hot water...Customer Service Is BADDD

    I booked Deluxe Cabin 1 at the Boston KOA based on my past experiences in VA and NC. BOSTON was the WORST KOA I've stayed at. The cabin SMELLED of mildew and cigarettes(pic of ashes in the tub), and there was NO HOT WATER, which is against MA law. It was FILTHY, the pots needed to be replaced, and you have to request blankets. I informed the after hours staff about the water, blankets, and smell. The next morning, I went to the office at 9 am and talked to LORI. She was COMBATIVE and confrontational which is weird because she just started her day. As a person of color, I had to walk away because I was frightened. When I returned, BOB Brammer(He wanted to write his name down, so I got it right(his words)) lacked empathy and had a facial expression of annoyance. He was also CONFRONTATIONAL as I explained there was no hot water and the cabin smelled. I informed the national KOA feedback team(Kaitlyn& Tiana) and they said it's handled internally, whatever that means. If you read the reviews about bad customer service, believe it. You can see CUSTOMER SERVICE IS BADDDD! The KOA will probably respond to this review, but NOTHING WILL HAPPEN. I'll be reaching out to TOBY O'ROURKE and OSCAR TANG so they are aware the BOSTON KOA is tarnishing the KOA brand.

  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Shawme Crowell State Forest
    Sep. 21, 2024

    Shawme Crowell State Forest

    Quiet camping

    In Sept the campground was quiet and sparsely populated. Sites were big and fairly well spaced.

    There’s 12 miles of hiking trails to explore. You can hear the highway from many of the sites and trails, but for the most part it’s just part of the background noise with the insects and other nature noises.

    The park was easily accessible from the highway and easy to get through with a trailer.

  • Jacob D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Sweetwater Forest
    Sep. 18, 2024

    Sweetwater Forest

    Nice and quiet

    Nice warm showers and our tent site was kept away from a lot, so it was calm and quiet. Nice staff and would definitely visit again.

  • Jonathan J.
    Camper-submitted photo from Wompatuck State Park
    Aug. 17, 2024

    Wompatuck State Park

    Everything you NEED

    This spot does have everything you need. It is very remote and a lot of distance between campsites. Lots of trees. The bathroom amenities work but not the cleanest. There isn’t much to the RV sites but an electric plug. Like I said what you need, but not want you might want.

  • T L.
    Camper-submitted photo from Jellystone Park Cranberry Acres
    Aug. 13, 2024

    Jellystone Park Cranberry Acres

    Poor staff and management

    We were treated very poorly by staff and management. We here humiliated in front of our family members and the public. We were made broken promises and called liars by staff and management and then intimidated to leave the premises. It was a very bad experience that ruined our family vacation.

  • Jean V.
    Camper-submitted photo from Wompatuck State Park
    Aug. 11, 2024

    Wompatuck State Park

    Good (not excellent)

    PROS

    - 45 min from Boston

    - You have everything you need there: firewood, bathrooms (with shower, soap and toilet paper), a camp pit...

    - You get a map in the entrance - very helpful for hiking.

    - You can take a trail from the campsite.

    - Good sights while hiking, with good spots to have lunch or pause for water.

    CONS

    - Only one really: You don't have the feeling of being really in the woods. There is NOT a decent amount of land between each campsite. So if you have neighbors all around, you'll feel like in a village!

  • Megan F.
    Camper-submitted photo from Wompatuck State Park
    Jul. 17, 2024

    Wompatuck State Park

    Small Issues

    I would probably nitpick stay at this park again. The site we had paid for was not given to us. The shower in the bathroom did not provide hot/warm water until the end of my shower, and then the water would not turn off. Also, the lady camping beside us was tent camping, and she literally smoked weed the whole time she was there. We have children, and while she was there, you couldn’t do anything outside without smelling it. Overall, not the best campground.

  • A
    Camper-submitted photo from Bay View Campground
    Jul. 2, 2024

    Bay View Campground

    Great spot on the cape

    I stayed here several times overnight in an RV for the Pan Mass Challenge. They were always very accomdiating, the facilities are clean and it’s in a great location

  • cal K.
    Camper-submitted photo from Nickerson State Park
    Jun. 9, 2024

    Nickerson State Park

    Busy in Summer.

    I like this campground and prefer site 14 on Flax Pond, the quieter of the 2 (Cliff Pond). This campground gets very busy in summer. Hikes around the ponds and swimming is lovely.

    Your camp pass gets you into an underutilized beach across the road.

  • cal K.
    Camper-submitted photo from Wellfleet Hollow State Park
    Jun. 9, 2024

    Wellfleet Hollow State Park

    Sweet Spot

    A quiet campground in mid June - sites are close together but not many people this trip, quiet and friendly neighbors. Right on the rail trail. Wellfleet beaches and glacial kettle ponds don’t require a parking sticker Labor Day- 2nd weekend in June.

    Great Pond and Long Pond are both close by and lovely swimming. You can also walk to Duck Pond from the campground.

    Site 73 had noise from the bathroom exhaust fan from 7am-10pm- just background drone but I noticed it.

    Nice outdoor showers w hot water and clean restrooms with wash sink for dishes.

    Wild turkeys moved through camp during my visit.

    Tents only - no RVs.

  • Kaileigh K.
    Camper-submitted photo from Shawme Crowell State Forest
    May. 27, 2024

    Shawme Crowell State Forest

    Great place to stay with access to all of Cape Cod

    We had an amazing stay at Shawme Crowell State Forest. The campsite we had was very large, private and shady. The playground was also just up the hill from us and was a HUGE hit with our 3 year old. Beaches, biking and hiking all close by along with grocery stores and restaurants if needed. Bathrooms were super updated and always clean!

  • Ashley F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Cozy Wooded Nook
    Nov. 8, 2023

    Cozy Wooded Nook

    New Listing

    Ashley here with The Dyrt. We're happy to welcome this new listing to our platform. Check them out and come back here to leave them some love!

  • Ann M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Boston / Cape Cod KOA (Middleboro)
    Oct. 17, 2023

    Boston / Cape Cod KOA (Middleboro)

    Spacious site 309

    Very clean variety accommodations thru out campground . Site 309 Pull thru with fire-pit , cement pad gas grill , chairs and table ,level site with grass for dog not all sandy Lots shade trees

  • LL J.
    Camper-submitted photo from Cape Cod Campresort & Cabins
    Oct. 1, 2023

    Cape Cod Campresort & Cabins

    Dissatisfied

    Booked site in early July for Sept stay. Paid for a premium glamping site 2200 Sq ft with paver patio. Didn't pay site lock fee as I didn't care which site I got as long as was the same type of site and I think the sites are expensive enough. Arrived and was given a site in "motorhome row". Very small and no paver patio. Prayed the whole time neighbor didn't use his grill as he was that close. Left two days early we were very disappointed. Alot of seasonal sites and some were pretty dumpy looking

  • Mike T.
    Camper-submitted photo from Barretts Pond Campground
    Sep. 26, 2023

    Barretts Pond Campground

    Best Loop at MSSF

    Cozy little loop at MSSF, with a lot of variation in quality across the lots, but generally good spacing and great views. Avoid J28, especially if it's going to get wet. The stuff further out tends to feel more remote, facilities clean and pretty good, camp staff great all around. This is a nice site, I'll be back.

  • Atlas W.
    Camper-submitted photo from Wompatuck State Park
    Aug. 20, 2023

    Wompatuck State Park

    would have been 5 stars…except for all the trash

    we came here because we want to start checking off all the state parks in MA and this was our first. (we normally camp in nh or at expensive campgrounds which we hate lol). this was $17 a night and an added $6 per night if you wanted electric and we decided to splurge. it is $54 an night NON electric for non ma residents and at that point don’t even bother coming here it’s NOT worth $60. though i mist say they never checked that i was a resident……use that information how you will, with caution. firewood is $7 a bundle and they’re not very big which is sad, for our 2 nights we used around 5 of them. now onto the issue at hand..the trash. there was so much litter everywhere. we noticed this on our way to our site and when we got to our site there was trash everywhere, a whole bag of trash left behind as well, and a pot of pasta sitting on the picnic table..yikes. we quickly tried to handle it as best we could but we were incredibly disgusted. we did like the electric towers for the most part. they seemed really futuristic. what i didn’t love was that the dim-ish yellow light could not be turned off. i like to sleep in pitch black, it’s part of the reason i love camping. so this was disappointing. but it did have 2 different camper plugins as well as 2 regular outlets. we camp in a tent so this was good. the site was incredibly spacious and consisted of the electric tower, the firepit (not movable, it’s rocks not a metal ring. i have no issue with this but some might), and a picnic table. the firepit has a grill grate but ours was unusable as it was full almost to the top with ash and dirt, though every other site seemed to be fine it was just ours. the bathroom/shower facilities (i can only speak for the women’s side) were pretty clean, especially compared to the rest of the campground. there was handicap accessible stalls. outside the building was a big double basin sink for dishwashing as well as a dumpster and tetherball. there were 2-3 bathrooms on the “electric” side of the campground where we were. would probably stay here again..would probably find another state park i like better. if i’m being honest. but it was not bad by any means. we also loved that it’s a geocaching park. very fun aspect.

  • Alex S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Wompatuck State Park
    Aug. 9, 2023

    Wompatuck State Park

    Overall peaceful!

    We had no neighbors our entire stay. Our site was flat, clean and it had great amenities. My only complaint is that it gets extremely buggy around 3pm.

  • D
    Camper-submitted photo from North of Highland Camping Area
    Jul. 9, 2023

    North of Highland Camping Area

    Great beach-adjacent campground!

    Great campground with a fantastically short walk to the beach. We were assigned an awesome private tent spot near the back of the campsite with plenty of space for our tent, hammocks, and car. Surrounded by woods on 3 sides and really quiet. Staff were super nice and helpful, and the camp store stocked with anything you’d need. If we visit in summer again, we’ll plan ahead with more bug deterrents because the mosquitos were BAD even with bug spray.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Wompatuck State Park
    Jul. 3, 2023

    Wompatuck State Park

    One night stay over

    Overall a descent campground. We stayed just one night passing through. Quiet for having so many campers. The sites are a little close. It’s a little expensive considering out of staters pay three times as much as locals, but it’s a state park and they pay taxes here so I will chalk it up to a local perk. The sites are nice and enough room for my trailer. People were friendly. Be the rooms were clean but dated. The powered stations were quite unique. Overall a nice place to stay.

  • L
    Camper-submitted photo from Marthas Vineyard Family Campground
    Jun. 25, 2023

    Marthas Vineyard Family Campground

    Great stay!

    We had a great 4 night stay here in our TT. We arrived after the office closed and they called us before hand to let us know that Bill would be there to greet us. Bill was super friendly and helpful when we arrived. Our preordered firewood was also at the site when we arrived as well. It is a more rustic campsite and doesn’t have the bells and whistles of the bigger corporate owned campgrounds. There’s plenty to do on the island itself so it’s not an issue at all. The kids enjoyed the playground and we made use of the rec room above the store on a rainy morning. All in all we enjoyed our stay here and will return again in the future.

  • C
    Camper-submitted photo from Ellis-Haven Family Campground
    Jun. 18, 2023

    Ellis-Haven Family Campground

    Best Campground in Southeastern Ma

    I grew up going to ellis haven every summer now i’m continuing that same tradition with my children. Ellis haven is not only beautiful there’s always something to do. I highly recommend ellis haven.



Guide to South Dennis

Camping near South Dennis, Massachusetts, offers a mix of beautiful nature and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a quiet retreat or a family-friendly adventure, there are plenty of campgrounds to explore.

What to do:

  • Hiking and Swimming: Many campgrounds are close to scenic trails and kettle ponds. At Nickerson State Park Campground, one camper mentioned, "Hikes around the ponds and swimming is lovely." This park is a great spot for both hiking and enjoying the water.
  • Exploring Cape Cod: Campers love the easy access to Cape Cod's attractions. A reviewer at Wompatuck State Park Campground said, "Wompatuck is a charming state park with numerous hidden trails known mostly to locals." It’s perfect for hiking, biking, and mushroom hunting.
  • Family Activities: Many campgrounds offer activities for kids. At Boston/Cape Cod KOA, a visitor noted, "This is a nice campground with multiple site type options...lots of activities to do."

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A review for Shawme Crowell State Forest mentioned, "The bathrooms were super updated and always clean!"
  • Privacy: Many sites offer a sense of seclusion. A camper at Sweetwater Forest shared, "The sites are secluded and spaced decently apart," making it a peaceful getaway.
  • Friendly Staff: Good customer service can make a big difference. A visitor at Myles Standish State Forest said, "The staff were super helpful when I had a dead car battery."

What you should know:

  • Busy in Summer: Campgrounds can get crowded during peak season. A reviewer at Nickerson State Park Campground noted, "This campground gets very busy in summer."
  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds may lack certain amenities. A visitor at Wompatuck State Park Campground mentioned, "Only one really: You don't have the feeling of being really in the woods."
  • Reservation Recommendations: It's wise to book ahead, especially during busy times. A camper at Boston/Cape Cod KOA advised, "I recommend having reservations if you want to stay at this campground."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Playgrounds and Activities: Look for campgrounds with kid-friendly amenities. At Shady Knoll Campground, a camper said, "The kids loved the playground but missed a swimming pool."
  • Plan for Bugs: Bring bug spray, especially in wooded areas. A visitor at Shawme Crowell State Forest warned, "Bug spray and fans are a definite when sitting outside due to mosquitoes."
  • Community Fire Pit: Some campgrounds have communal fire pits, which can be great for family bonding. A camper at Marthas Vineyard Family Campground mentioned, "The large community fire pit is great for those who don't feel like the hassle of building a fire themselves."

Tips from RVers:

  • Big Rig Friendly: Check if the campground can accommodate larger RVs. A reviewer at Sweetwater Forest noted, "We booked our site early and made sure they were 'big rig' friendly."
  • Electric Hookups: Look for campgrounds with electric hookups for convenience. At Massasoit State Park Campground, a camper appreciated the "electric hookups available."
  • Site Selection: Choose sites that are easy to access. A visitor at Boston/Cape Cod KOA mentioned, "The sites in our section are packed right on top of each other," so be sure to ask for a spacious site.

Camping near South Dennis, Massachusetts, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. With a little planning, you can enjoy a memorable outdoor experience!

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