RV sites near Tewksbury, Massachusetts offer camping options within a 35-mile radius across Massachusetts and New Hampshire. The region features deciduous forests with elevations ranging from 100 to 500 feet above sea level. Most campgrounds in the area remain open from mid-April through mid-October with July and August temperatures averaging 75-85°F during the day.
What to do
Golfing while camping: At Hidden Valley RV and Golf Park in Derry, campers can enjoy an on-site 9 or 18-hole golf course with cart rentals available. "The main attraction of this campground is the golf course of 9 or 18 holes. There is a pro shop, golf cart rentals, etc," notes one visitor.
Water activities: Several campgrounds provide swimming and fishing options for summer visitors. "The sandy beach is nice but the swimming area is quite weedy," one camper reports about Sandy Beach Campground in Contoocook. The campground also offers paddle boats, canoes and rowboats on site.
Historical sightseeing: Use camping as a base for exploring regional history. "Boston is only 40 minutes away, and the best of Maine is also very close," explains a reviewer at Spacious Skies Minute Man. Another adds, "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."
What campers like
Campground amenities: Many campers appreciate clean facilities and activities. At Tuxbury Pond RV Campground, a visitor noted, "Friendly staff, clean bathrooms, clean grounds, gated campground with card key access in/out of the grounds, 2 pools, pavilion, activities/entertainment, fairly quiet during quiet hours, laundromat, playground, dog park, boating pond, Horse shoe & Basketball court."
Proximity to beaches: Beach access stands out as a popular feature for summer camping. "We rode bikes to Salisbury Beach and my young adult son rode his longboard to the beach," shares a camper about Beach Rose RV Park, which sits about a mile from the ocean. Another visitor adds, "Great campground, though spaces are small, place is clean, nice pool and staff is very friendly, helpful and responsive!"
Site privacy: Campers frequently mention site spacing and privacy in reviews. "We had a nice corner site which fit our 34' rig just fine," describes one Sandy Beach Campground visitor. At Pine Acres Resort in Raymond, a camper had mixed experiences: "Site was across from the pavilion. Arrived at 6:30 pm and there had to be about 30 or more golf carts parked in front of our site."
What you should know
GPS navigation challenges: Several campgrounds report navigation difficulties. One Tuxbury Pond RV Campground reviewer warns, "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."
Cell reception: Cell service varies significantly between campgrounds. At Beach Rose RV Park, connections are generally reliable, while others report limited coverage. One camper at Tuxbury Pond noted "Forget about cellphone signal, it was 0."
Seasonal campers: Many RV parks in the region have a high percentage of seasonal residents. "Mostly seasonal, overpriced. Transients are treated like unwanted step children," reported one visitor at Tuxbury Pond. Another camper at Hidden Valley noted, "Nice RV campground with alot of seasonal residents. Plenty of tent sites."
Tips for camping with families
Entertainment options: Family-oriented campgrounds offer various activities. "The pool, playground, bathrooms, and basketball court were all open and well maintained. We really enjoyed our stay!" shared one visitor about Tuxbury Pond RV Campground.
Playground facilities: Several campgrounds feature playgrounds for children. At Woodmore Family Campground, "Pool is great and good size lots for camper," according to a recent visitor. Another adds, "The grounds were beautiful and the sites were a good size. Very happy with the facility and will be returning for sure."
Movie nights: Some campgrounds organize special entertainment for families. At Tuxbury Pond, a visitor reported, "A staff member came to our site and let us know that there is an 18+ comedy show but there was a children's movie being played on a big screen on the other side of the campground."
Tips from RVers
Site types and sizes: RV site layouts vary considerably between campgrounds. "Our site was in a field that was near the bathrooms," noted a Tuxbury Pond camper. Another RVer mentioned that Hidden Valley RV Park had "300 camping sites with full hookups. Very reasonably priced at $40 per night."
Hookup positions: Pay attention to hookup locations when selecting sites. At Tuxbury Pond, a camper observed, "The water and electric were between our site and the next on one side and sewer between our site and the one on the other side. This made it difficult to place our trailer on the slanted site and reach all services."
Site conditions: Site preparation varies between campgrounds. "Level sites and facilities. Staff was very helpful. Sites are a bit on the smaller side and not very private," reported a visitor at Spacious Skies Minute Man. Another noted, "Site seems level for the most part, made of gravel. Heated pool, laundry, Wi-Fi that works, cable, 50 amp FHU."
