Best Tent Camping near Vineyard Haven, MA

Recent Tent Reviews in Vineyard Haven

374 Reviews of 3 Vineyard Haven Campgrounds

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  Barry S.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 13, 2024

  Newport RV Park

  Nice and quiet

  Good size sites. Trees. Decent WiFi. Clean and quiet. Not much for amenities - no camp store, pool, activities.

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  Autumn J.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 7, 2024

  Boston/Cape Cod KOA

  Smelly, filthy Cabin with no hot water...Customer Service Is BADDD

  I booked Deluxe Cabin 1 at the Boston KOA based on my past experiences in VA and NC. BOSTON was the WORST KOA I've stayed at. The cabin SMELLED of mildew and cigarettes(pic of ashes in the tub), and there was NO HOT WATER, which is against MA law. It was FILTHY, the pots needed to be replaced, and you have to request blankets. I informed the after hours staff about the water, blankets, and smell. The next morning, I went to the office at 9 am and talked to LORI. She was COMBATIVE and confrontational which is weird because she just started her day. As a person of color, I had to walk away because I was frightened. When I returned, BOB Brammer(He wanted to write his name down, so I got it right(his words)) lacked empathy and had a facial expression of annoyance. He was also CONFRONTATIONAL as I explained there was no hot water and the cabin smelled. I informed the national KOA feedback team(Kaitlyn& Tiana) and they said it's handled internally, whatever that means. If you read the reviews about bad customer service, believe it. You can see CUSTOMER SERVICE IS BADDDD! The KOA will probably respond to this review, but NOTHING WILL HAPPEN. I'll be reaching out to TOBY O'ROURKE and OSCAR TANG so they are aware the BOSTON KOA is tarnishing the KOA brand.

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  Lee D.

  Legend

  

  Oct. 7, 2024

  Bay View Campground

  Huge campground chockful of amenities

  General: Over 450 sites (tent 20 amp w/e; 30 amp w/e; 30 amp w/e/s; 50 amp w/e/s; 50 amp w/e; 30, 50 or premium seasonal) 

  Site Quality: Generally good. Sites are gravel. We had originally reserved Site 98 but there was a large rock and tree roots making it challenging to position our van. We were able to move to Site 95 which was much better. Each site has a picnic table and rock firepit. Trees provide some amount of privacy between many sites. 

  Bath/Shower house: Spotlessly clean. The cleaning schedule indicates it is cleaned three times daily. 

  Activities/Amenities:

  *Some are seasonal and were closed when we were there in October. These include three pools, a food truck, coffee, and ice cream.

  * Others include a pristine laundry room (but you have to purchase a laundry card, so one load is a minimum of $10), shuffleboard, playground, tennis/pickleball, volleyball, basketball, horseshoe pit, soccer and baseball fields, firewood and propane fill, free cable and WiFi, dog park. I’ve probably forgotten a few but you get the idea… 

  We chose this campground because of its proximity to the Woods Hole ferry terminal. It is not our typical preferred campground but for one night in the off-season, it was very pleasant. It is billed as a family-friendly campground, and I imagine it would be very different during high season. We gladly forgo seasonal amenities for a quieter stay. The staff was very present and welcoming. Note that it is located on a busy highway and if you are approaching from the south, the turn into the campground is hair-raising! There is some road noise at some sites but not for most of them.

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  Angelo D.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 21, 2024

  Shawme Crowell State Forest

  Quiet camping

  In Sept the campground was quiet and sparsely populated. Sites were big and fairly well spaced.

  There’s 12 miles of hiking trails to explore. You can hear the highway from many of the sites and trails, but for the most part it’s just part of the background noise with the insects and other nature noises.

  The park was easily accessible from the highway and easy to get through with a trailer.

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  Jacob D.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 18, 2024

  Sweetwater Forest

  Nice and quiet

  Nice warm showers and our tent site was kept away from a lot, so it was calm and quiet. Nice staff and would definitely visit again.

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  Jacob D.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 18, 2024

  Fishermen’s Memorial State Campground

  Somewhere to stay, not the best

  $18/night if you live here, but $36 if from out of state. Large tent campground with lots of spaces, so everyone is in pretty close together. My main concern is there are showers in the bathrooms you can pay for, but ones outside that are free, but cold water and no curtain, so you literally have no privacy.

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  T L.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 13, 2024

  Jellystone Park™ Cranberry Acres

  Poor staff and management

  We were treated very poorly by staff and management. We here humiliated in front of our family members and the public. We were made broken promises and called liars by staff and management and then intimidated to leave the premises. It was a very bad experience that ruined our family vacation.

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  Chris P.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 29, 2024

  Pinewood Lodge Campground

  Good, No- Frills Campground

  Pinewood has all of the basics covered. Great place to spend 1-3 nights under the stars. Hot showers were awesome (.25 cents per 3 minutes) and the stone fire pits were a hit. Pond was pretty dirty and you’ll be in close proximity to a shooting range and municipal airport (be wary of noise levels).

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  Manda M.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 23, 2024

  Pinewood Lodge Campground

  Relaxing

  Relaxing by the river w ur family is the best way to go

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  LEAH R.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 15, 2024

  Fishermen’s Memorial State Campground

  FEELS LIKE SUMMER

  Nothing like coming home to NARRAGANSETT..... BEAUTIFUL, clean campground.... Quiet & peaceful..... Bathrooms are very nice..... Not far from ROGER WHEELER BEACH & SCARBOROUGH BEACH.....Right down the street from great RI food.....

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  LEAH R.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 15, 2024

  Fort Getty Campground

  HEAVEN ON EARTH

  Such a beautiful destination for tourists, travelers, & beach goers....Talk about being right on the water with access to excellent swimming. Such a lovely vantage point with your tent location from the top of FORT GETTY. Who knew??? Mackerel Cove is awesome....beach, beach, beach.... Bathrooms are ok. Such a hidden gem on the wonderful island of Jamestown!!!! Bring your tent....

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  aliyyah A.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 8, 2024

  Shawme Crowell State Forest

  Very nice and private

  We really enjoyed our stay. The privacy, facilities and near by local places to go and explore exceededour expectations.

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  aliyyah A.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 8, 2024

  Canoe River Campground

  Good But Not Ideal for us

  The campground was very busy with families events activities, etc. If you prefer a noisy fun experience and a more social experience with your very close neighbors, this is the pot for you. Our preferred style of camping requires more space and less noise. The pool bathrooms were gross, but the other facilities area near the tent sites was very nice and clean.

  The food was great and the staff is friendly. Overall we had a great time, but its unlikely we’ll return mostly due to the noise level.

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  Amy G.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 2, 2024

  Bay View Campground

  Great spot on the cape

  I stayed here several times overnight in an RV for the Pan Mass Challenge. They were always very accomdiating, the facilities are clean and it’s in a great location

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  Bill C.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 17, 2024

  Fishermen’s Memorial State Campground

  Perfect stay

  My wife and I camped last weekend and it was everything we were looking for. Awesome staff, the perfect location, and clean bathrooms. We will definitely be back!

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  cal K.

  Ranger

  

  Jun. 9, 2024

  Nickerson State Park Campground

  Busy in Summer.

  I like this campground and prefer site 14 on Flax Pond, the quieter of the 2 (Cliff Pond). This campground gets very busy in summer. Hikes around the ponds and swimming is lovely.

  Your camp pass gets you into an underutilized beach across the road.

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  cal K.

  Ranger

  

  Jun. 9, 2024

  Wellfleet Hollow State Park Campground

  Sweet Spot

  A quiet campground in mid June - sites are close together but not many people this trip, quiet and friendly neighbors. Right on the rail trail. Wellfleet beaches and glacial kettle ponds don’t require a parking sticker Labor Day- 2nd weekend in June.

  Great Pond and Long Pond are both close by and lovely swimming. You can also walk to Duck Pond from the campground.

  Site 73 had noise from the bathroom exhaust fan from 7am-10pm- just background drone but I noticed it.

  Nice outdoor showers w hot water and clean restrooms with wash sink for dishes.

  Wild turkeys moved through camp during my visit.

  Tents only - no RVs.

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  Kaileigh K.

  Traveler

  

  May. 27, 2024

  Shawme Crowell State Forest

  Great place to stay with access to all of Cape Cod

  We had an amazing stay at Shawme Crowell State Forest. The campsite we had was very large, private and shady. The playground was also just up the hill from us and was a HUGE hit with our 3 year old. Beaches, biking and hiking all close by along with grocery stores and restaurants if needed. Bathrooms were super updated and always clean!

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  Jay H.

  Scout

  

  May. 26, 2024

  Fishermen’s Memorial State Campground

  Quiet, with good amenities

  Very lush and green, and the showers are close to the sites and make longer stays more comfortable

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  Vin K.

  Scout

  

  May. 23, 2024

  Sandy Pond Campground

  Good campground

  Serves all of our purpose. Good basic campground

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  Charles T.

  Scout

  

  Feb. 14, 2024

  Bourne Scenic Park

  Amazing

  Clean and Fun

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  Ashley F.

  Legend

  

  Nov. 8, 2023

  Cozy Wooded Nook

  New Listing

  Ashley here with The Dyrt. We're happy to welcome this new listing to our platform. Check them out and come back here to leave them some love!

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  Ann M.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 17, 2023

  Boston/Cape Cod KOA

  Spacious site 309

  Very clean variety accommodations thru out campground . 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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  LL J.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 1, 2023

  Cape Cod Campresort & Cabins

  Dissatisfied

  Booked site in early July for Sept stay. Paid for a premium glamping site 2200 Sq ft with paver patio. Didn't pay site lock fee as I didn't care which site I got as long as was the same type of site and I think the sites are expensive enough. Arrived and was given a site in "motorhome row". Very small and no paver patio. Prayed the whole time neighbor didn't use his grill as he was that close. Left two days early we were very disappointed. Alot of seasonal sites and some were pretty dumpy looking

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  LL J.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 30, 2023

  Adventure Bound Cape Cod: Horton's Campground

  Nice location

  Lots of seasonal. Large area under construction. Nice location close to beaches and Ptown.

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  Mike T.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 26, 2023

  Barretts Pond Campground — Myles Standish State Forest

  Best Loop at MSSF

  Cozy little loop at MSSF, with a lot of variation in quality across the lots, but generally good spacing and great views. Avoid J28, especially if it's going to get wet. The stuff further out tends to feel more remote, facilities clean and pretty good, camp staff great all around. This is a nice site, I'll be back.

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  chris

  Scout

  

  Sep. 17, 2023

  Newport RV Park

  Top Platz!

  Der Camping Platz ist super ausgerüstet. Die Plätze sind grosszügig und gut gepflegt. Auch wenn der Platz eher teuer ist, bekommt man dort sehr viel. Das Personal ist sehr zuvorkommend und flexibel. Von der Lage her ist man auf ein Auto angewiesen.