Best Campgrounds near Truro, MA

Cape Cod's northern tip features several established campgrounds near Truro, Massachusetts, with options ranging from tent-only sites to full-service RV parks. North of Highland Camping Area in North Truro caters primarily to tent campers with over 250 wooded sites, while Adventure Bound Camping Resorts offers both tent and RV accommodations. The region includes a mix of state-operated facilities and private campgrounds, most situated within a short drive or walk to Cape Cod Bay or Atlantic Ocean beaches. Nickerson State Park Campground in nearby Brewster provides cabin options alongside traditional camping, with several freshwater ponds for swimming and boating.

Most campgrounds in the Truro area operate seasonally from mid-April through October or early November, with peak season running from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Advance reservations are strongly recommended during summer months when facilities regularly reach capacity. The Cape experiences moderate temperatures with summer highs typically in the 70s-80s°F, though coastal winds can make evenings cool even in July and August. Many campgrounds provide amenities like showers, picnic tables, and fire rings, though fire restrictions may apply during dry periods. According to one visitor, "North of Highland Camping area definitely caters to tent campers – the roads are not big enough for large trailers or RVs, and they have no electric or sewage hookups anywhere in the park."

Proximity to beaches represents a significant draw for campers in the Truro area. Several campgrounds offer direct beach access or walking paths to nearby shores. As described in feedback on The Dyrt, "This campground was in a perfect location. Walkable to town filled with lively music, restaurants and shops." Coastal Acres Campground in Provincetown receives high ratings for its convenient location and clean facilities. Many campgrounds in the region maintain strict quiet hours policies, creating a peaceful atmosphere even during busy periods. The Cape Cod Rail Trail, accessible from several camping areas, provides excellent biking opportunities, connecting multiple towns and beaches. Wildlife sightings, particularly birds and small mammals, enhance the camping experience throughout the area, with wooded sites offering shade and privacy despite relatively close spacing.

Best Camping Sites Near Truro, Massachusetts (48)

    1. Nickerson State Park Campground

    42 Reviews
    Orleans, MA
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (508) 896-3491

    $22 - $55 / night

    "It is at the edge of the Cape Cod Rail Trail bike Path from where you can access both bay side and ocean beaches by bike. it is also walking distance to a bayside beach."

    "We even got the Massachusetts resident discount with his home address. When we arrived, it was a very easy check in. They gave us directions to our site and even to the store to buy fire wood."

    2. Adventure Bound Camping Resorts Cape Cod: North Truro

    13 Reviews
    North Truro, MA
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (508) 487-1847

    $55 - $219 / night

    "Loved the proximity to the beach. Convenient drive to Provincetown. Great spot. Unfortunately didn’t have full hookup as we had requested."

    "Beautiful site, close proximity to the beach. Easy to book."

    3. Coastal Acres Campground

    15 Reviews
    Provincetown, MA
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (508) 487-1700

    "This camp ground was in a perfect location. Walkable to town filled with lively music, restaurants and shops. Best trail around Great Island trail close by."

    "But none of this is really matters given the location. Less than 10 minute walk to downtown Provincetown, and an extremely safe, enjoyable walk."

    4. North of Highland Camping Area

    10 Reviews
    North Truro, MA
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (508) 487-1191

    $40 - $86 / night

    "We arrived around 10 am on a Saturday morning, and even though it was the weekend before July 4th, there were still several sites available for walk-ins (they have more than 250 sites)."

    "There is a short walk from the campground to the entrance of Head of the Meadow beach and it is really conveniently located to get to Provincetown."

    5. Dunes' Edge Campground - Provincetown Camping

    12 Reviews
    Provincetown, MA
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (508) 487-9815

    $55 - $75 / night

    "There are no bike trails that connect to the campground, but we rode our bikes the three miles to Race Point beach and that was wonderful!"

    "Staff is friendly-facilities are clean…but the best part of it is its location in wooded dunes near the quaint, historic and inclusive town of Provincetown, Ma."

    6. Shady Knoll Campground

    16 Reviews
    Brewster, MA
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (508) 896-3002

    $50 - $88 / night

    "There’s a great walking trail connected to the campground. They have good access to the bay beaches and the Cape Cod Rail Trail- although you do have to drive ona busy road to get there."

    "Well situated within Brewster, with a great small grocery store a two minute walk from the campground entrance."

    7. Sweetwater Forest

    16 Reviews
    Brewster, MA
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (508) 896-3773

    "Walking my dog late at night or early in the morning was absolutely silent. The camp store was well stocked and offered hot coffee and a variety of grocery items."

    "Nothing but positive things to say, if you haven’t tried it, defintely do. C loop sites our favorite, but really not a terrible site in the place, depending on what you camp in."

    8. Atlantic Oaks Campground

    7 Reviews
    North Eastham, MA
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (508) 255-1437

    $50 - $104 / night

    "There are a few really nice tent sites next to the playground, close to the store, showers, and restrooms. Facilities were uncrowded and very clean."

    "Access to the Cape Cod bike trail @ the campground. Clean facilities. We like more secluded sites but for a last minute reservation the local spots are too good to miss."

    9. Adventure Bound Cape Cod: Horton's Campground

    3 Reviews
    North Truro, MA
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (508) 487-1847

    $55 - $220 / night

    "Nice location close to beaches and Ptown."

    "Excellent campsite, nice walk to the beach. Short drive to the dunes! Had an amazing weekend with friends and our dogs"

    10. Wellfleet Hollow State Campground

    4 Reviews
    South Wellfleet, MA
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (508) 349-3007

    $22 - $55 / night

    "We've been camping at Wellfleet Hollow (formerly Paine's Campground) for close to thirty years. "

    "Right on the rail trail. Wellfleet beaches and glacial kettle ponds don’t require a parking sticker Labor Day- 2nd weekend in June."

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Recent Reviews near Truro, MA

404 Reviews of 48 Truro Campgrounds


  • Phillip H.
    Oct. 1, 2025

    Boston/Cape Cod KOA

    Koa Cape Cod

    Stayed in several KOAs over last few weeks. I would say needs attention. Appearance is not up to standard. Restrooms and grounds are not as clean by comparison.

  • Colin R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 25, 2025

    Dunes' Edge Campground - Provincetown Camping

    Very nice and quiet camp ground.

    A very nice and quiet camp ground. No generators, and air conditioners allowed, just the noise of nature. Also, no dish washing at camp sites. You must use one of the two wash stations.

    Very friendly staff and clean facilities, and they believe in recycling. Just watch the pot hole on the way in.

  • Mindie C.
    Sep. 23, 2025

    Cape Cod Campresort & Cabins

    Lovely campground

    Can’t go wrong with this campground. Well maintained, clean, kind staff and close to everything.

  • Eddie A.
    Sep. 22, 2025

    Scusset Beach State Reservation

    Great place to Bike and fish and of course enjoy nature

    Beautiful place overall Staff are very kind , professional and helpful

  • Mindie C.
    Sep. 21, 2025

    Coastal Acres Campground

    Tight but friendly

    Sites are a tight squeeze but the charm is unmistakable. The staff(Deb and Lucy) are fabulous! The welcome is unmatched. You are within walking distance of all downtown activities. There are bike and jeep trails. No fire rings and not much privacy. Would come again!

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 18, 2025

    Massasoit State Park Campground

    Campsite was great, staff was rough

    I loved our campsite. But the staff was pretty rude. I was there for a family reunion. I told the staff my mom and dad would be dropping me off the next day, so they added their name to the site as it is a mile walk in. They didn’t give us another car tag, just said if there names were in the site we were good. Next night, we get dropped off in the rain, with a 50 lb bag of dog food and they wouldn’t let me parents take me to my site. Eventually we convinced them of we left my dad and sister at the front gate with them in the pouring rain, my mom could drive us in. They never even checked our reservation to see if the names were in there. Bring a car if you are camping here in a motorhome

  • SkipperAllen C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 8, 2025

    Wompatuck State Park Campground

    Very nice stopover

    Good place to spend the night.It was quiet comfortable and plenty of room between campsites

  • G
    Sep. 3, 2025

    Coastal Acres Campground

    Favorite campsite of all time

    Absolutely adore this campground. Much of what others have said in the reviews is true – the sites are small and there’s not a ton of privacy in many spots (although you certainly can find more private spots if you know which to book). But none of this is really matters given the location. Less than 10 minute walk to downtown Provincetown, and an extremely safe, enjoyable walk. You cannot beat the access to one of the best towns in the world. The campground also felt very safe and incredibly quiet.


Guide to Truro

Tent camping dominates the camping scene near Truro, Massachusetts, with many campgrounds limiting or prohibiting larger RVs. The region features predominantly sandy soil with pine forests providing natural shade at most campsites. Many campgrounds in the area report significant wildlife sightings including wild turkeys, which frequently wander through camping areas during early morning and evening hours.

What to do

Biking trails access: The Cape Cod Rail Trail connects several campgrounds, offering paved paths suitable for all skill levels. Atlantic Oaks Campground provides direct trail access from their property. "Access to the Cape Cod bike trail @ the campground. Clean facilities," notes one visitor to Atlantic Oaks Campground.

Swimming in kettle ponds: Several freshwater swimming options exist beyond the ocean beaches. "The clean, freshwater swimming at the kettle ponds (which are usually uncrowded and within less than a minute's walk from our campsite) is incredible," shares a camper at Nickerson State Park Campground.

Beach fire permits: While campfires aren't permitted at some campgrounds, beach fire permits offer alternatives. At North of Highland Camping Area, "no fires are allowed in the campground itself due to fire restrictions, but you can easily get beach fire permits to have one on the beach," explains a visitor.

What campers like

Proximity to Provincetown: Several campgrounds offer convenient access to Provincetown's entertainment district. As one camper at Coastal Acres Campground notes, "Absolutely adore this campground... Less than 10 minute walk to downtown Provincetown, and an extremely safe, enjoyable walk."

Private, wooded sites: Despite close quarters at some campgrounds, others offer more secluded options. "We were on site B17 and it was perfect. Complete 360 privacy, well wooded, and just what was needed. Listen to the sounds of frogs at night was kinda awesome," reports a camper at Sweetwater Forest.

Wildlife viewing: Many campgrounds feature opportunities to observe local wildlife. One camper at Shady Knoll Campground mentioned that "There's a great walking trail connected to the campground," where wildlife viewing is common.

What you should know

Site size limitations: Many campgrounds restrict large RVs or trailers. At North of Highland Camping Area, "the roads are not big enough for large trailers or RVs, and they have no electric or sewage hookups anywhere in the park."

Quiet hours enforcement: Campgrounds strictly maintain quiet periods. "The owners are VERY strict on their quiet hours policy (1030pm – 730am), and they are very restrictive on some noises during the day as well," notes a visitor at North of Highland Camping Area.

Reservation timing: Summer requires substantial advance planning. "This spot fills up quick so reservations well ahead of time are needed," warns a Nickerson State Park Campground visitor.

Outdoor shower options: Many campgrounds feature outdoor rinse stations. "Each restroom building also had outdoor showers for rinsing off," notes a North of Highland camper.

Tips for camping with families

Playground access: Several campgrounds offer play equipment for children. At Shady Knoll Campground, facilities are "very quiet and in a convenient location. The staff was super friendly and helpful."

Beach walking distances: Consider how far your family must walk to reach beaches. At North of Highland Camping Area, there is a "½ mile walking path that leads directly to Head of the Meadow beach; if you go to the town beach side, walk-ins are free!"

Ice cream options: Many campgrounds have special treats for kids. At Adventure Bound Camping Resorts, "Homemade ice cream truck comes through each evening," according to a visitor.

Water activities: Freshwater alternatives to beaches exist. "There are several kinds of sites with or without electricity, all have water. The sites are well maintained and have a bit of foliage separation," notes a Shady Knoll visitor.

Tips from RVers

Site access challenges: Some campgrounds have difficult entrance roads. At Dunes' Edge Campground, "It's a big hill with a tight squeeze to enter the campground," according to one RVer.

Dump station availability: Not all campgrounds offer full hookups. Atlantic Oaks provides "Large, pull through spaces with easy access to the Cape Rail Trail," making it suitable for larger rigs.

Winter storage options: Seasonal camping is popular but limited. "We spent one night here in our RV and rode bikes into Provincetown. This campground is pretty tight if you have a big rig, but our 24ft was just fine," notes an RVer at Dunes' Edge Campground.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does camping in Truro, MA typically cost?

Camping costs in Truro vary by campground type and residency status. Wellfleet Hollow State Campground (formerly Paine's Campground) offers some of the more affordable options in the area, though rates are significantly higher for out-of-state visitors than for Massachusetts residents. State-operated campgrounds like Nickerson State Park Campground typically range from $22-35 per night for residents and $70-90 for non-residents. Private campgrounds such as Adventure Bound and Horton's Campground generally charge $45-85 per night depending on the season, amenities, and whether you need hookups. RV sites with full hookups command premium prices, especially during peak summer months.

Where are the best campgrounds located in Truro, MA?

Truro offers excellent camping options on Cape Cod. Adventure Bound Camping Resorts Cape Cod: North Truro is centrally located in North Truro, providing convenient access to beaches and town amenities. Just a short drive away, Coastal Acres Campground offers a perfect location within walking distance to town with shops, restaurants, and music venues. The campground is well-maintained with good privacy between sites. For those willing to venture slightly outside Truro, Wellfleet Hollow State Campground in neighboring Wellfleet is within easy reach of Truro's attractions and provides access to some of Cape Cod's best beaches.

When is the best season for camping in Truro, Cape Cod?

The prime camping season in Truro runs from late May through early October, with July and August being the peak months. Summer offers warm temperatures perfect for enjoying Scusset Beach State Reservation, which overlooks Cape Cod Bay and features amazing, less-crowded beaches. However, summer weekends bring heavy traffic, especially near the Sagamore Bridge. For a more peaceful experience, consider Shawme Crowell State Forest Campground in September, when you'll find quieter campgrounds while still enjoying warm days, cooler nights, and fewer crowds. Early fall also brings spectacular foliage. May and June offer pleasant temperatures and lower rates, though water activities might be limited by cooler ocean temperatures.

What amenities are available at North Truro campgrounds on Cape Cod?

North Truro campgrounds offer a range of amenities for campers. Adventure Bound Cape Cod: Horton's Campground provides water hookups, toilets, and is big-rig friendly, making it ideal for RV campers. The campground includes basic utilities and convenient access to Cape Cod attractions. Similarly, Atlantic Oaks Campground in nearby Eastham offers multiple access options (drive-in, hike-in, walk-in) with reservable sites, water, toilets, and big-rig-friendly spaces. Most North Truro campgrounds provide clean restrooms with hot showers, picnic tables, fire rings, and trash collection. Many are within walking distance or a short drive to beaches, hiking trails, and local attractions, though amenities tend to be more practical than luxurious.