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313 Reviews of 3 South Wellfleet 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

  • Paulina B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Wompatuck State Park
    Jun. 21, 2024

    Wompatuck State Park

    Good for Mass Residents

    Wompatuck is a charming state park with numerous hidden trails known mostly to locals, making it ideal for low-traffic hiking, biking, and mushroom hunting. However, one side of the campground appears to be shut down.

    For out-of-state visitors, the cost might not be justifiable, with rates of $17-23 per night for in-state visitors and $60 for out of staters. Sites offer electric hookups only.

    I was disappointed with our assigned spot. Despite seeing several other sites that could have accommodated our rig size, K05 was the only option available when booking online. The site was small and tight, with poison ivy, water pooling during rainstorms, and limited space for our dogs.

    Additionally, both groups across from us were large families with many children, which detracted from the tranquility of our stay. I thought there was a limit to the number of people per campsite, but it appears that might not be the case.

    Lastly, be aware that alcohol and outside firewood are prohibited at this campsite.

  • 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.



Guide to South Wellfleet

Camping near South Wellfleet, Massachusetts, offers a fantastic mix of natural beauty and outdoor fun. With a variety of campgrounds to choose from, you can find the perfect spot to relax and enjoy the Cape Cod experience.

What to do:

  • Hiking and Swimming: Explore the beautiful kettle ponds at Nickerson State Park Campground. One camper mentioned, "Hikes around the ponds and swimming is lovely," making it a great spot for outdoor enthusiasts.
  • Beach Access: Many campgrounds, like Shawme Crowell State Forest, are close to beaches. A reviewer noted, "Beaches, biking, and hiking all close by," perfect for a day of sun and sand.
  • Fishing and Boating: At Myles Standish State Forest, you can enjoy fishing and swimming. One visitor shared, "Great swimming spot for the family," highlighting the fun water activities available.

What campers like:

  • Privacy and Space: Campers appreciate the spacious sites at Sweetwater Forest. A happy camper said, "The sites are secluded and spaced decently apart," making it a peaceful getaway.
  • Clean Facilities: Many campgrounds, such as Shady Knoll Campground, are praised for their cleanliness. One reviewer mentioned, "The showers offered plenty of hot water and water pressure," which is always a plus after a long day outdoors.
  • Friendly Staff: Campers often rave about the helpful staff. At Bourne Scenic Park, a visitor noted, "The staff from the front desk to the front gate are incredibly friendly and welcoming!"

What you should know:

  • Busy in Summer: Campgrounds like Nickerson State Park Campground can get crowded. One camper warned, "This campground gets very busy in summer," so plan your visit accordingly.
  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, such as Cape Cod Campresort & Cabins, may have limited activities. A reviewer mentioned, "Could use some upgrades and repairs," so be prepared for a more rustic experience.
  • Mosquitoes: Be ready for bugs, especially in the warmer months. A camper at North of Highland Camping Area noted, "The mosquitoes were BAD even with bug spray," so bring your repellents.

Tips for camping with families:

  • Playgrounds: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds for kids. At Shady Knoll Campground, a parent shared, "The kids loved the playground but missed a swimming pool," making it a fun spot for families.
  • Quiet Hours: Many campgrounds enforce quiet hours. A visitor at Sweetwater Forest mentioned, "It was very quiet," which is great for families with young children.
  • Activities Nearby: Choose a campground close to attractions. One camper at Shawme Crowell State Forest said, "We loved the quiet and tranquility of this campground," while still being near fun activities.

Tips from RVers:

  • Big Rig Friendly: If you have a larger RV, check for campgrounds that accommodate big rigs. Myles Standish State Forest is noted for being "big rig friendly," making it easier to navigate.
  • Hookups Availability: Ensure your chosen campground has the necessary hookups. A reviewer at Cape Cod Campresort & Cabins mentioned, "Good location so easy to get to places," but check for specific amenities.
  • Road Conditions: Be aware of the road conditions leading to your campground. One camper at Adventure Bound Camping Resorts Cape Cod noted, "The site itself was level," which is important for RV parking.

Camping near South Wellfleet, Massachusetts, is a great way to enjoy the outdoors with family and friends. With a variety of campgrounds and activities, you're sure to find the perfect spot for your next adventure!

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