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    Several cabin options exist within a 45-minute drive of Swansea, Massachusetts. Normandy Farms Campground in Foxborough features cabins with electricity, mattresses, table space, and outdoor fire rings. Boston/Cape Cod KOA in Middleboro provides cabins with varying amenities depending on type. "The yurts on Peddocks are great, providing shelter from the elements, bunks with mattresses, electricity, a ceiling fan, table with benches, and a grill," notes one visitor about the Boston Harbor Islands accommodations. Canoe River Campground in Mansfield and Gateway to Cape Cod in Rochester also offer cabin rentals with basic furnishings.

    Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. KOA-style cabins typically include refrigerators and basic furnishings, while more rustic options at state parks may only provide bunks without mattresses. Burlingame State Park in Rhode Island maintains rustic cabins along the pond. Seasonal availability varies significantly, with most campgrounds operating from April through October. A camper mentioned that at Mystic KOA, their deluxe cabin was "cute and clean and furnished with linens, cookware, utensils, kitchen essentials, keurig coffee maker/pods, and full-sized fridge." Reservation requirements and pet policies differ by location, with many allowing pets in designated cabins.

    Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. For rustic cabins at state parks, mattresses may not be provided, so campers should plan accordingly. Cooking facilities vary widely, from fully equipped kitchens in deluxe KOA cabins to simple fire rings at more primitive options. On-site camp stores at locations like Normandy Farms and Boston/Cape Cod KOA stock basic provisions, firewood, and camping supplies. Many cabins have outdoor patios or porches with picnic tables, providing additional living space during fair weather. Guests should confirm what amenities are included when booking, as standards differ significantly between rustic log cabins and more modern accommodations.

    Best Cabin Campgrounds near Swansea (47)

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      1. Normandy Farms Campground

      4.7(42)21mi from SwanseaRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "The sites fit a family tent, picnic table, fire ring (with plenty of space for chairs) and a vehicle. You don’t have any boundary or open area between sites."

      "Driving in you quickly realize how huge this park is with some 400 RV sites, tent sites, yurts, lean-to’s, safari tents, and cabins. "

      from $50 - $200 / night

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      2. Boston/Cape Cod KOA

      3.9(23)18mi from SwanseaRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Had a gas grill, table and chairs, a glider and fire pit."

      "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"

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      3. Canoe River Campground

      3.3(9)19mi from SwanseaRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "I would have to say the only things on the negative end was the water was too low to fish/ way to many turtles and it seems like the sites were cut in half drastically reducing privacy."

      "This place is pretty awesome if you’re looking to see a show at the nearby Comcast center."

      from $42 - $58 / night

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      4. Burlingame State Park Campground

      4.0(53)38mi from Swansea715 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "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."

      "Burlingame is a HUGE state park campground with over 700 sites. The location is fantastic, but with this many sites (so, with this many people), there are bound to be pros and cons."

      from $18 - $50 / night

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      5. Thousand Trails Gateway to Cape Cod

      3.8(5)20mi from SwanseaRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "Camp store closed early than most campgrounds for being in the peak season. Roads are in bad shape, especially the entrance. Overall though, a good campground."

      "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."

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      6. George Washington State Campground

      4.4(26)32mi from Swansea80 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Tons of hiking trails. Picnic tables and fire pit at each site. The folks a few miles down the road by the rotary sell giant piles of wood for $10. They do not have an on site store or sell firewood."

      "Sites were well spaced and provided some privacy depending on your site choice. Grounds were well kept, bathrooms were very clean with hot showers (bring quarters, $1.50 for 6mins)."

      from $18 - $75 / night

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      7. Pinewood Lodge Campground

      4.5(11)26mi from SwanseaRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Our patio area was fairly large with no other sites next to it, just a road. We chose a 50A/water pull thru site and the electric was good at 124 volts on each leg."

      "Hot showers were awesome (.25 cents per 3 minutes) and the stone fire pits were a hit."

      from $50 - $110 / night

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      8. Holiday Acres Campground

      2.6(7)24mi from SwanseaRVs, Cabins

      "The camp store is small but well stocked and the prices are very good.  The beachfront is nice, the canoe and kayak rental is reasonable. "

      from $35 - $65 / night

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      9. Bourne Scenic Park

      4.2(13)31mi from SwanseaRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Restrooms and showers are spread throughout the park and were clean. There is a dump station located close to the park exit. "

      "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."

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      10. Shawme Crowell State Forest Campground

      3.9(21)35mi from Swansea245 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "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."

      "No electricity at sites. Small camp store The pros: Decent privacy.
      Not too loud. Wonderful location Awesome playground. Price cant be beat"

      from $17 - $55 / night

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    Cabin Reviews near Swansea, MA

    417 Reviews of 47 Swansea Campgrounds

    • Stacy M.
      Aug. 7, 2018

      Cape Cod Campresort & Cabins

      Great 1st experience

      They have glamping sites, which include full hookup, fire pit with chairs, octagon shaped picnic table and stone patio for your rv front door. Pets welcomed, a ton of extra activities like row boat rental, kayak rental, mini golf for $3 all day, must bring a bicycle helmet if your riding bikes(state law), a small store, firewood for purchase, gated community, so you feel safe, 3 pools, laundry etc. We were impressed, only thing is main pool seems alittle run down and arcade area could look better than it does. Wish the had outdoor mo ie nights and crafts for kids

    • 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.

    • Sue B.The Dyrt Pro User
      May. 15, 2026

      George Washington State Campground

      Good location, average campground

      Our first time camping here, we were trying to get a more secluded spot, but the pics on ReserveAmerica were not the greatest gauge of the sites. The sites were OK, some better than others, we didn't have any amenities but there was potable water nearby. There are cabins, which are really just bunkhouses with 2 bunk beds. Each site has a fire pit and picnic table. Our loop had porta potties nearby, we only saw one real bathroom with flushing toilets and showers. We did go for a nice hike, the North/South Trail goes through the campground and there are many trails in the area as well. We did a 5+ mile loop and got a good sense of what the trails are like. Found some geocaches and our pups got a good workout.

    • Rachel P.
      Jun. 12, 2022

      Mystic KOA

      Awesome Sunsets at the Mystic KOA

      Didn’t quite feel like camping, but it was still a lovely weekend away at the Mystic KOA. We decided to head down to check out the aquarium and stayed at a deluxe cabin. It was cute and clean and furnished with linens, cookware, utensils, kitchen essentials, keurig coffee maker/pods, and full-sized fridge. Only complaint was an odd, musty smell we couldn’t quite figure out.

      The grounds are large with vast amounts of space. Be forewarned that it’s right off of 95, and the sound definitely carries. Trees are sparse in areas, but the sunsets were a nice trade off. Amenities seemed nice from what we could tell - cool outdoor movie screen, pools and playground, though we certainly didn’t get to enjoy these things in February.

    • LThe Dyrt Pro User
      Jul. 31, 2026

      Marthas Vineyard Family Campground

      Just like we remembered

      Great family campground.  The place is very clean.  NIce to have both indoor and outdoor showers.  The store has plenty of useful items. Staff is friendly and helpful.  They have lots of activities and concerts for families.  The drive around in a golf cart in the evenings checking on campers and making sure everyone is abiding by the quiet hours. We stayed in a one room cabin with confortable beds.

    • 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.

    • M
      Jul. 11, 2018

      Boston Harbor Islands State Park Campground

      Peddocks Island, Boston Harbor

      This campground has 6 yurts and 6 tent sites. The yurts have bunk beds, a floor lamp, a table inside, a picnic table outside and a grill. Just getting to the island is a fun adventure. The island is beautiful and has an old fort to explore as well as a lot of Rocky shoreline and trails. You can build bon fires and see gorgeous sunsets. During the day you can take small ferries to a variety of other islands to go swimming or explore. This is a great adventure for kids. On peddocks island there is plenty of drinking water available and a ranger station. These sites book quickly, so you should try to book 7 months to the day in advance. That said, you can also look for last minute openings. I been 3 times and always have a great time. This campground is only open during the summer months.

    • John D.
      Jan. 22, 2021

      Peters Pond RV Resort

      Great place for a family

      We stayed at the campground and loved it. School started late so we were able to book after the holiday in September. Weather was still warm. Pool was good, pond was great.  It was not crowded that time of year, so it was very enjoyable. We really enjoyed the beach raft, able to kayak and did some fishing. 

      Kids loved the little pool slide. Also enjoyed the golf cart rentals.  The only disappointment was that they did not have a fire pit at the rented cabin that we were allowed to use. That was disappointing. It’s one of the key things you do when camping, that needs to change. However we have booked rentals for this year and are looking forward to going back.

    • Linsey S.
      Sep. 13, 2021

      Mystic KOA

      Wasp Breeding Ground!

      Pros: Helpful staff, morning garbage pickup, excellent laundry facility, plenty of activities and amenities for children. Cons: Wasps!! Wasps everywhere!! We did our best to keep them at bay by lighting some sage but they were persistent. Not much privacy back in the tent/cabin areas, camp sites very close together and people have the ability to stare right into your site.

    Guide to Swansea

    Cabin accommodations near Swansea, Massachusetts range from rustic to modern, with most within a 45-minute drive radius. The southeastern Massachusetts region features pine forests and coastal access, with summer temperatures averaging 75-85°F during peak camping season. Rental cabins typically operate from April through October with limited year-round options.

    What to do

    Lake activities: access at Canoe River Campground offers boating and fishing opportunities. "This campground has showers (pay with quarters for hot water) activities for the kids, pool, arcade, snack bar? Ponds that after a busy weekend seem to be full of dump station over flow because the smell can be a little much at times," notes Gemma G.

    Biking trails: explore paths at Shawme Crowell State Forest Campground where riders enjoy the hilly terrain. "It is very hilly but many people enjoy riding their bikes here. When driving, be careful of them," advises Paula T. The campground provides access to the nearby Cape Cod Canal Bikeway.

    Concert accommodations: stay near venues for event convenience. "This place is pretty awesome if you're looking to see a show at the nearby Comcast center. It's cheap, quiet, and affordable and very close (maybe ten mins or less to the venue)," shares Courtney M. about Canoe River Campground.

    What campers like

    Cabin variety: deluxe options at Boston/Cape Cod KOA include full amenities. "Stayed here for a few weeks while waiting for my house to be ready, it was great the staff was great, friendly, the other campers were respectful," explains Brandy G. The campground offers multiple cabin types depending on your comfort needs.

    Waterfront views: sites at Bourne Scenic Park provide canal vistas. "Beautiful location right along the canal that you can bike down to the beach or just to watch some fisherman reel in some massive fish. Live this place and we are definitely coming back!" says Jaclyn P. The park includes 465 sites, some with direct canal views.

    Family activities: structured programs at Normandy Farms Campground keep children engaged. "We were here a couple years ago and told everyone we knew about it in the PNW never knowing if our big road trips would have us near Foxboro again. Kids and adults alike love it. What's not to love. It's the kind of place summer camping trip memories are made of. 4 pools, fishing pond, lodge, trivia night, soccer, baseball, softball and frisbee golf and so much more," reports Jennifer H.

    What you should know

    Shower costs: quarters needed at most facilities. "The bathhouse offers showers and are undergoing some renovations in 2020. No hookups, but there is a dump station," Jean C. notes about Shawme Crowell. Most state park cabins have shower facilities that require coins ($0.25-$1.50 for 3-6 minutes).

    Site privacy: varies significantly between campgrounds. "Sites were well spaced and provided some privacy depending on your site choice. Grounds were well kept, bathrooms were very clean with hot showers (bring quarters, $1.50 for 6mins)," explains Nick P. about George Washington State Campground.

    Seasonal limitations: most cabin rentals close by November. "The campground is approximately one hour from Boston, Providence and a 30 minute ride to the ferry terminal taking you to Martha's Vineyard or Nantucket," explains a reviewer about Bourne Scenic Park, which operates from April through October.

    Tips for camping with families

    Playground access: consider location within campground. "The second one has a playground while the first one does not. I would not recommend the first area if you have small children for this reason. The playground is being revamped and looks awesome so far," advises Paula T. about Shawme Crowell's different camping areas.

    Swimming options: check water quality. "The pond was pretty dirty and you'll be in close proximity to a shooting range and municipal airport (be wary of noise levels)," cautions Chris P. about Pinewood Lodge Campground. Consider campgrounds with pools for reliable swimming.

    Activity schedules: review programming before booking. "They had a big store and plenty of supplies and souvenirs, from sweatshirts to stickers. As we pulled around the office we saw all kinds of activities for kids. Bouncy 'pillow', pool, bounce pad, sluice, miniature golf, and a playground," notes Samantha S. about Boston/Cape Cod KOA.

    Tips for RVers

    Site selection: inspect levels before setup. "Leveling was not an issue for us in our site (C-25) but 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," reports Nancy W. about Bourne Scenic Park.

    Hookup limitations: prepare for partial connections. "No sites have sewer; however, grey water dump stations are randomly placed throughout the campground and can be accessed with a garden hose," explains a reviewer about Bourne Scenic Park. Many cabins near Swansea have electric but lack water or sewer connections.

    Space constraints: larger rigs need specific sites. "I have belong to KOA's for quite a few years and I have learned that you really need to upgrade to the better campsites to enjoy your stay. With that being said I did not take my own advice and I booked a basic 30 amp fullhook up campsite and it was so tight that unfortunately I did not enjoy it as much as I wanted to," shares Janet P. about Boston/Cape Cod KOA.

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