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Best Campgrounds near Truro, MA

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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.

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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

    14 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

    11 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

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

    "Nice location close to beaches and Ptown."

    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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  • 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.

  • Matt S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 17, 2025

    Atlantic Oaks Campground

    Great home base for Cape Cod

    We spent a week in Cape Cod at Atlantic Oaks Campground and so glad we did. We paid $113 per night plus fees for a FHU 50 Amp Pull-thru site(#A6). 

    This campground makes a great home-base while touring Cape Cod. 

    THINGS I LIKED: 

    • Great location in Eastham— with access to National Seashore, Provincetown, several great beaches and lighthouses, and much more 
    • Beautiful park setting with well-kept natural landscaping including lots of mature shade trees 
    • Access to Cape Cod Rail Trail right from the campground— bring your bikes 
    • Our hookup utilities all worked fine 
    • This may seem like a silly thing to comment on, but I like how they installed mini picket fences to block the view of the sewer connections from the neighbors— this is a great idea I wish other campgrounds would do too(see the photos) 

    THINGS I DIDN’T LIKE SO MUCH: 

    • Just one thing that bothered me— the sites were all sandy dirt which made everything dirty and dusty(gravel would be an appreciated improvement) 

    WOULD WE COME BACK? 

    Absolutely, this is a nice place with plenty to do 

    WANT A FUN TIP? 

    Check out Wellfleet Drive-in Theatre, just a couple minutes away. We saw Jaws(Jaws~ in Cape Cod!) and had a great evening.

  • Eric LeBoeuf
    Aug. 6, 2025

    Wompatuck State Park Campground

    Meh its ok

    Bathrooms are out dated showers have tiles falling off very small showers also quiet hrs are enforced on Friday nights only it seems

  • R
    Jul. 3, 2025

    Jellystone Park™ Cranberry Acres

    Warning…total bug infestation from our stay

    I was not going to write a review because I truly believe in giving places a fair chance. But after speaking with the district manager I feel I need to give a warning to anyone planning their vacation here. Today is Thursday, we were at cranberry acres from last Thursday until Monday. Our stay was awesome. We did it all the campground offered and had a blast. We stayed with our friends who rented the cabin next to us. Today we discovered that the brand new paper towels I bought from Shawn’s last week and kept(open) under the sink in our cabin were completely infested with what our exterminator says are weevils. The bugs poured out of the bag in a hallway downstairs, are all over the floor, in the guest room and in the bathroom. So now on top of this vacation we are now having to have an exterminator come treat our house for these bugs. We are avid“glampers” with our friends. This is something we do all summer all over New England for years now and this is the very first time we’ve ever experienced something like this. The manager at the campground was wonderful and apologized profusely and called the district manager to call me. This is where things went off the rails. He stated“how do we know they didn’t come from Shaws?”.“Well the unit has been rented and we have had no complaints“. which seeing that this is now three days later I’m sure there isn’t yet.“well thank you for letting us know, we will keep an eye out.”. In all fairness the resort was great, lots to do and we filled every day. The infestation from this vacation does not feel worth the experience. If you stay please keep everything sealed and wash every thing that you bring thoroughly when you get home so you do not wind up in the situation we are in.

  • A
    Jun. 26, 2025

    Charge Pond Campground — Myles Standish State Forest

    Quiet and spacious sites

    We stayed in loop b south, which is really not a loop but a dead end. Very quiet, and we were the only people in the loop for a couple of days. Sites are nice and level and large. Vegetation between sites for privacy.

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.

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