2 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Several RV parks operate within 30 miles of Arlington, Massachusetts, providing various amenities for motorhome travelers. Beach Rose RV Park in Salisbury Beach offers full hookup sites with 30/50 amp service from April through mid-November, accommodating larger rigs with pull-through options. Spacious Skies Minute Man in Littleton features wooded sites with water and electric hookups, though some travelers note the roads can be tight for larger vehicles. Tuxbury Pond RV Campground in South Hampton, New Hampshire provides water, electric, and sewer connections for RVs from late April to mid-October, with both back-in and pull-through sites available. "Sites are large enough that if you have a small camper or van you may be able to pull through, though the roads in the park are fairly narrow and we had to drive over the grass across from our site in order to back in," noted one visitor.
Most RV parks in the region require reservations, particularly during summer weekends and fall foliage season. Dump stations are available at most locations, though not all parks offer on-site sewer hookups. Cell service varies significantly between campgrounds, with Beach Rose and Minute Man generally providing adequate coverage for remote work needs. Winter Island Park in Salem offers limited RV sites with electric hookups and proximity to Boston via commuter rail, though the campground lacks privacy between sites. Pet policies differ between parks—most allow dogs with standard restrictions, but designated pet areas vary in quality and size. Several parks charge significantly higher rates for non-Massachusetts residents, with some state parks adding surcharges of $20 or more per night for out-of-state visitors.
"Pros: Friendly staff, clean bathrooms, clean grounds, gated campground with card key access in/out of the grounds, 2 pools (closed for the season during our stay), pavilion, activities/entertainment, fairly"
"Beautiful campground, clean facilities, decently priced. The pool, playground, bathrooms, and basketball court were all open and well maintained. We really enjoyed our stay!"
"Beach Rose RV Park in Salisbury, Massachusetts is a small, friendly, family-owned campground near the beach."
"Owners were helpful on arrival, level concrete pad full hookups. Sites close together but quiet."
"Camped with a whole bunch of friends.This place has all of the amenities. As well as countless outdoor activities. Fun for the whole family! Swimming, fishing, hiking, climbing (near by), biking."
"There are 300 camping sites with full hookups. Very reasonably priced at $40 per night. A lot of the campers are seasonal which is May - October each year."
"Nice RV campground with alot of seasonal residents. Plenty of tent sites. On site general store with grill. Fishing and swimming on property along with a club house."
"Half the campground is seasonal/long term campers and the other side is mostly transients. The roads and campsites are fine crushed gravel with nice grassy patios."
"The park recently added new 50 amp full hook-up sites(some of which are pull-thrus) so there are plenty of options for big-rigs."
from $38 - $48 / night
"We had an incredible stay at Douglas Forest RV Resort! From the moment we arrived, we were blown away by how peaceful and well-maintained everything was."
"They have a playground, pool, and yard games for the kiddos to use. Wish they had bigger grass sites. I think they will have some in the future."
from $65 - $125 / night
"My daughter and I were traveling from Buffalo NY to Maine and I got too tired to drive. we tent camp. the owners were very nice and allowed us to tent, and set up at night, and it was a very nice stay,"
"Nice wooded campground with large sites. Camp store closed early than most campgrounds for being in the peak season. Roads are in bad shape, especially the entrance."
"Heavily treed and shaded campground, extremely large to walk from front to back. Had good kids crafts. Loved the easy access to Cape Cod, Plymouth, and Boston."
"The campground was large enough to tire out the dogs walking around, staff was friendly, helpful and welcoming!"
from $28 - $58 / night
"Most sites are among the trees and there are plenty of them for large motorhomes and fifth wheels. Very clean. No seasonal sites. Nice pool, bocci ball, horseshoes, basketball, etc."
"It also is near all conveniences, with multiple choices for groceries, restaurants, shopping etc."
from $44 - $999 / night
TravelerBeautiful place about an hour from Salem Boston and Plymouth. Be careful getting in Sharp Hill coming up and down lots of scrapes on the ground tight navigation through sites lots of beautiful trees.
LegendI’m not going to lie this was a little tricky for big rigs to get to, but with lots of patience and skillful driving, it is doable. Salem is an old New England town so there are many narrow streets and some low clearances. Follow the directions on the parks website as they are designed for RVs– don’t use Google Maps unless you are a small camper. Even getting into the park is kind of challenging because of the way the entrance is laid out with the entrance booth and some low hanging trees. This campground is in a municipal park with a marina, beach, a short walking trail, and picnic areas. The campground has different sections and totally different feels to them. We arrived on a weekend and section we were in the section which is in the parking lot of a busy marina. The parking lot was half full which made for navigating our 45’ bus into our site pretty hard.
No sites have fire pits but you can have a fire if you bring your own above ground pit. Tent sites have picnic tables but nothing else. Some sites you can drive to and have a car onsite and others are non-vehicle access sites (11, 17, 18, 25, 26, 27& 38) in which you have to park in a parking lot. Some RV sites have great water views and others are in a back gravel lot. In my opinion, the best RV sites are 12-16(A-D) because they have a water view. Sites 16B-D are a little tricky for big-rigs to get into because of the tight space. Our site (#13) had a slight downhill slope. We pulled in forward so we could have a view of the harbor which meant the utilities (water electric only) were in the front of our site but we were able to reach without an extension cord. We loved watching the action in the harbor. There is a gazebo by the water which we enjoyed siting under and watching boats go in and out of the harbor while it rained.
There is a nice sandy beach onsite which attracts a lot of day use vistors. The grounds are interesting to walk around as the water views are nice and there is an old fort to explore. Nearby town of Salem Willows is(about½ mile away) is a cute old seaside town with restaurants and arcades. They have a Bluebike rental station which is an easy way to get downtown and explore the area if you don’t have a car.
LegendThis is a nice, clean, well-maintained campground for RV and tenting. The campground is located on Route 1 which means you are convenient to a lot of things but there is lots of traffic. Half the campground is seasonal/long term campers and the other side is mostly transients. The roads and campsites are fine crushed gravel with nice grassy patios. The campground is very well maintained (the best part being that the mower collects they cut the grass so no clippings get tracked in your camper). There are some mature trees that provide shade but don’t impede navigating in and out of sites or impacting slide outs.
Campsites range from tent with water/electric to RV water/electric and RV full hook-up 50-amp and full hook-up 30-amp. There are three bathhouses on the property (one of which has a dishwashing sink) and laundry. Tent sites 50-55 are in an are set away from RV sites and more private. They are also close to a large bathhouse with multiple toilets and showers. Tent sites 90-100 are across from a large playground which can be quite chaotic, but if you have kids, this is a great spot.
Our site (#147) was a long pull-thru with a descent amount of space between our neighbors. We got about half a dozen over-the-air channels (one being a major network station) and were able to connect with eastern arc satellites with our Dish Satellite. The 50A electric was good as was the water pressure.
The campground does not have much in the way of amenities except for a game room, basketball court, and playground. The game room is pretty cool with lots of arcade-style games, a pool table, foosball, and table tennis. While we were there, they just finished putting in all new playground equipment and enlarged the size making it really big and a hit with the kids in the park. Once convenience is that maintenance picks up garbage at your site (between 8am– 3pm). Unfortunately, people leave them out after hours and animals got into them and scattered garbage everywhere. We've stayed here before and always enjoy being in the area as it is close to the fun cities of Portsmouth and Newburyport.
ScoutOceanfront camping at its best—full hookups just steps from the beach. Located in popular Hampton Beach, you'll be close to nightly bandshell concerts and vibrant nightlife. There is a lottery system in place for stays during the summer.
ScoutShowers were a bit cold. Site had rubbish scattered about.
GuideHard to beat being right on the water with a lighthouse! But it's kind of a kooky campground.
Pros:
- Gorgeous views.
- Cute little trails.
- Super friendly staff.
- The bathrooms were always being cleaned (which is nice), but the bathrooms are dilapidated, so it's kind of like putting lipstick on a pig.
Cons:
- It's just an odd arrangement of sites. The RV area is a parking lot. Some tent sites don't allow cars on them. Our site #37 was cool, but right by the busy entrance.
- As we stayed in October, the entire area is Halloween central. There were tour trolleys coming in all day, and since we were near the entrance we felt like animals in a zoo.
- As mentioned previously - the bathrooms could use a serious upgrade.
GuideLet me just preface this review by saying when I go camping, I like to be immersed in nature– ideally with a toilet and shower nearby. These are my only desires. This is not that kind of campsite. But just because it isn’t for me, that doesn’t mean it won’t be for you.
Pros:
- Easy to book and accommodating staff.
- Restrooms/showers were clean(though the air fresheners are not migraine sufferer-friendly).
- Nice, tall trees.
Cons:
- My only real con is the general vibe. Again, it’s just not for me. It has lots of activities for kids (an arcade, park, pool, etc.), so if that’s what you’re looking for, great! It just wasn’t what I personally was looking for. But with limited camping options in the area, it was our only real choice.
GuideI can understand why this place is rated one of the best campgrounds in the country. This was my first time camping here with my own RV and it did not disappoint. Our site was spacious, and centrally located within the campground, they have all the amenities you can imagine living up to that “resort” title. Ranging from multiple pools, hot tubs, courts, pavilions, playgrounds, etc. the cell service was great, they offer WiFi, and much more. I love the store, it gives off that Great Wolf Lodge feel, and it has everything inside you may need. Including a little hidden café that surprisingly made good lattes. This place is massive, and I’ve never seen a campground that had as many million dollar RV’s in one place. That atmosphere is just great here. There is so much to do. It’s so big you need an e-bike just to get around. Resort-style campgrounds like this come at a steeper price compared to others, but in my opinion, Normandy was well worth the cost. We look forward to revisiting, often!
GuideBest part of our Salem trip by far. We spent Sunday evening out here after walking around downtown and this was a completely different experience. Kids loved the playground and just running around exploring the beach and rocks. Way more interesting than the shops.
Quiet, actual waterfront, old fort and lighthouse right there. The young lady in the office was really nice and super helpful too.
A couple things to know: the RV field spots are really close together. Like 15-20 feet from my trailer to the neighbor. In my opinion the parking lot spots with the ocean view are better. And when they warn you about the raccoons, they’re not joking. They shredded my trash.
If you’re in Salem with kids, still worth coming out here. This is the part they’ll remember.
RV camping near Arlington, Massachusetts provides options for travelers within a 30-mile radius. Most campgrounds in the region operate seasonally from April through October, with varied terrain from wooded sites to more open layouts. Cell service quality varies between locations, with some parks offering Wi-Fi for remote workers needing connectivity during their stay.
Visit historic sites: From Spacious Skies Minute Man in Littleton, you can access revolutionary history. "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 so spend a morning in this special city," notes Ann B.
Golf during your stay: Some campgrounds offer golfing opportunities right on-site. "The main attraction of this campground is the golf course of 9 or 18 holes. There is a pro shop, golf cart rentals, etc," reports one camper about Hidden Valley RV and Golf Park.
Water activities: Swimming options vary between parks, with some offering multiple pools. At Tuxbury Pond RV Campground, "2 pools (closed for the season during our stay), pavilion, activities/entertainment, fairly quiet during quiet hours, laundromat, playground, dog park, boating pond, Horse shoe & Basketball court" are available according to Sara D.
Clean facilities: Many RV parks prioritize cleanliness. At Beach Rose RV Park, "Bathroom is very clean and maintained. Owners and hosts where friendly and helpful with thing to do in the area and where to eat for the best New England seafood restaurants," according to one visitor.
Transportation options: Some campgrounds offer easy access to public transportation for Boston day trips. "Easy to get into Boston by train. Level sites, quiet, and very clean restrooms make this a perfect spot for touring historic Boston, Concord, & Lexington," says Charles K. about Spacious Skies Minute Man.
Proximity to beaches: Several parks provide beach access within short distances. "We rode bikes to Salisbury Beach and my young adult son rode his longboard to the beach. We thought the small campsites would bother us, but after one day we got used to it and it was fine," reports Ray C. about Beach Rose RV Park.
Seasonal restrictions: Most campgrounds in the region operate from April through mid-October. Seacoast Camping and RV Resort operates from "May 15 - Oct 1" with limited availability during peak summer weekends.
GPS navigation issues: Some campgrounds have routing problems with mapping apps. "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," warns Sara D. about Tuxbury Pond.
Reservation systems: Many parks use third-party reservation platforms that may not provide complete information. "You do not get a choice during the online booking to choose the campsite to reserve & the site # is not included in the confirmation email," notes one Tuxbury Pond visitor about their check-in experience.
Pool facilities: When traveling with children, pool amenities can make a difference. At Pine Acres Resort, "We had a nice time here. Camped with a whole bunch of friends. This place has all of the amenities. As well as countless outdoor activities. Fun for the whole family! Swimming, fishing, hiking, climbing (near by), biking."
Playground quality: Playground equipment varies significantly between parks. Tuxbury Pond RV Campground receives praise for its playground, while other parks may have older equipment. "Beautiful campground, clean facilities, decently priced. The pool, playground, bathrooms, and basketball court were all open and well maintained," notes Kristen L.
Entertainment schedules: Some parks offer organized activities and entertainment. "The band was good & the stand up comedy was awesome. For the most part, the comedians kept it fairly clean & our 9 yr old did not get any of the jokes that were a little sassy," reports a visitor about unexpected evening entertainment at Tuxbury Pond.
Site access challenges: Several campgrounds have narrow roads that can be difficult for larger rigs. At Thousand Trails Gateway to Cape Cod, "Driving around picking my site, the roads were extremely uneven and the rain had created huge lakes in the middle of the road as well as on the sites themselves," reports Mara S.
Electrical connections: Power supplies vary between parks. "Sites are level and a decent size with a picnic table, fire pit, shaded by the tall pines," notes Becca A. about one campground, while others mention having to use extension cords due to distant electrical boxes.
Site selection tips: When possible, choose sites away from common areas for more privacy. "Our site was in a field that was near the bathrooms. We were on S1, near a septic pipe & there was a severely nauseating, strong smell of sewage coming from it; we went to the front desk the next day & asked to move to S5," reports a Tuxbury Pond visitor who successfully relocated to a better site.
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