Best Glamping near Wayland, MA

Located just 20 miles outside Boston, Boston Harbor Islands State Park offers luxury camping options on multiple islands including Peddocks Island. The park's glamping accommodations feature six waterfront yurts equipped with comfortable bunk beds, electricity, ceiling fans, indoor tables, outdoor picnic areas, and charcoal grills. These shoreline retreats provide a unique blend of wilderness and comfort with easy access to drinking water and composting toilets. Normandy Farms Campground in nearby Foxborough also provides upscale glamping accommodations including yurts with modern amenities within a resort-style setting. The campground maintains spotless facilities including showers with piped-in music and hairdryers. One visitor noted, "This is more luxury than campground, with four pools, sauna, and beautifully designed buildings."

Safari tents and canvas accommodations at these glamping destinations allow guests to enjoy the natural surroundings while maintaining comfort. Each location offers distinctive experiences, from beachcombing and island exploration at Boston Harbor Islands to the family-friendly amenities at Normandy Farms. The harbor islands provide unique opportunities for swimming, fishing, and exploring historic forts, with gorgeous sunset views over the Boston skyline from your glamping site. Seasonal considerations are important, as Boston Harbor Islands operates from June through Labor Day weekend, while Normandy Farms has a longer season from April through November. According to a camper, "Sitting on the beach watching the sun set over Boston was awesome and made everything entirely worth it." Transportation logistics should be planned in advance, especially for the island glamping experiences which require ferry transportation from Boston or Hingham.

Best Glamping Sites Near Wayland, Massachusetts (35)

    1. Hanscom AFB FamCamp

    10 Reviews
    Bedford, MA
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (781) 225-3953

    "No water on this site but there is electricity. Several options for bathrooms and all have hot running water."

    "The campground offers RV sites, some with hookups, as well as more walk-in secluded tent sites as well as one yurt tent. The campground is peaceful and quiet, although adjacent to a very busy AFB."

    2. Normandy Farms Campground

    40 Reviews
    Foxborough, MA
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (866) 673-2767

    $50 - $200 / night

    "The staff was positive and helpful and that made a difference for me. I traditionally dry camp or go for semi hooked up on purpose, I just like the quieter camping."

    "This is more luxury than campground, but if that is your style then you will love this place. Four pools? Sauna? Spotless campsites (even charcoal is removed from fire pit rings between guests!)?"

    3. Boston Harbor Islands State Park Campground

    8 Reviews
    Hull, MA
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (781) 740-1605

    $8 - $55 / night

    "You may choose to leave from Long Wharf, near the Aquarium T stop on the Blue line, or from Hingham, with overnight parking available."

    "The ranger showed us two spots that we could camp at but they had no grills. We chose a smaller but more secluded spot."

    4. Winter Island Park

    14 Reviews
    Salem, MA
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (978) 745-9430

    $35 - $105 / night

    "We spent a weekend here on a tent site close to the beach. There was no parking at our site, but the parking lot was only 25 yards away so it was not an issue."

    "Each site has a grill and shade.you can bring your pets and campfires need to be off the ground. There was 2 weddings while we where their."

    5. Jelena's Campground

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    Sudbury, MA
    3 miles

    $20 - $50 / night

    6. George Washington State Campground

    25 Reviews
    Pascoag, RI
    36 miles
    +1 (401) 568-6700

    $18 - $75 / night

    "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."

    "Secluded sites portable composting johns throughout. Central bathhouse very clean with pay shower. Gated camp. Website has wrong address Nice beach"

    7. Sutton Falls Camping Area

    6 Reviews
    Manchaug, MA
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (508) 865-3898

    $40 - $65 / night

    "Cabins and RV sites across the lake, along with beaches for swimming. Bathrooms located on P1 peninsula. Canoe rentals on-site. Lovely picnic dining area alongside covered bridge and waterfall."

    "Cute quiet place with a lake. Family run very friendly. They only thing I didnt love is they remodeled one set of bathrooms in the back and the front was the old set."

    8. Boston/Cape Cod KOA

    23 Reviews
    Middleboro, MA
    39 miles
    Website
    +1 (508) 947-6435

    "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"

    9. The Pine Campground

    7 Reviews
    Ashby, MA
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (978) 386-7702

    "Not busy and a pretty nice staff , bath rooms and shower house need some cleaning But overall a great place to stay"

    "Its a very cozy smaller campground with extremely friendly staff.   Usually the owner who does the rounds at night.   Very lenient with fires.   Dog friendly.   "

    10. Wells State Park Campground

    16 Reviews
    Sturbridge, MA
    38 miles
    Website
    +1 (508) 347-9257

    $17 - $55 / night

    "This is a great campground located in Sturbridge, Massachusetts on walker pond. Brand new bathroom/shower facility this year. Offers hiking, biking, swimming, fishing. Nice and quiet also."

    "Beautiful campground in a nice central location nearby several nice towns in Central Massachusetts."

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Glamping Reviews near Wayland, MA

308 Reviews of 35 Wayland Campgrounds


  • Emily T.
    Sep. 27, 2021

    Cape Ann Camp Site

    Perfect beginner camp spot

    Cape ann has everything you need for an easy, hassle free camp experience. It’s right off the main road, checking in is quick and employees are helpful. There is a corner store, bathrooms, picnic tables, fire pit, cell service, and close beach access. Everything you need for a beginner camping experience.

  • SANDIE B.
    May. 29, 2019

    Charlie Brown Campground

    Well run Campground

    WE come here every year with our group, RVing Women Northeast Network for our first rally of the season each year for a number of years,  The reason we come back is the way we are treated, because they have pavilions that have a campfires pit and the roof is made so it takes the smoke straight up out of the pavilion yet is protective of those under the roof from rain etc.  VERY enjoyable.  We all park around this Pavillon.  IT is well kept, kids are entertained by parents and fishing etc.  Parties are present but they have quiet hour and it seems to be obeyed.

  • S
    Jun. 2, 2019

    Sutton Falls Camping Area

    Georgous, private camping along pristine Aldrich Mill Pond

    We were delighted when we learned we had the little peninsula of site P1 all to ourselves. Stunning views across the large pond, and serving as a wonderful halfway rest/respite on the journey from NYC to Belfast, ME. We felt like we were on top of the world, discovering this perfect quiet nook and basking in nature’s splendor.

    I can only speak for the camping on this peninsula/land, but the rest of the sites looked cozy, family-friendly, and fun. Cabins and RV sites across the lake, along with beaches for swimming. Bathrooms located on P1 peninsula. Canoe rentals on-site. Lovely picnic dining area alongside covered bridge and waterfall. Completely picturesque and, mostly, totally peaceful!

  • M
    Aug. 22, 2021

    Cape Ann Camp Site

    Great campsite!

    Beautiful campsite, nice sized sites surrounded by trees so it felt pretty private. Bathrooms and showers well maintained, 25 cents for 5 minute shower. No cell service but wifi available at the office. Only thing we didn't like washere a lot of people walking dogs and let them "go" wherever.

  • Cassie G.
    Aug. 12, 2025

    Winding River Campground

    Fun laid back place. This campground has a lot of potential. Some info on their website and Facebook isn’t accurate.

    I would like to share my experience this past weekend at Winding River in Exeter NH. My family of 3 Stayed at tent site 523 in the Oak area. We also had family at 553 and 554 and Cabin 2.

    About site 523: I clearly had one of the largest and most private tent sites. It was set back with a long driveway tucked between 522 and 524. It’s a very steep drop into the river making most sites a little nerve wracking with a little one. Online it said water available nearby. Most sites had a hookup but there wasn’t a one on my site. It looked like there may have been one to share on the road, but I didn’t end up needing to figure that out.

    Tent sites 522 and 524: Along with most of the tent sites these sites were very close to each other, much smaller and closer to the road. I wished my family members had gotten 552 and 553 as they blended together nicely if you are tenting in side by side spaces. The ground was very rocky making staking tents down difficult. They were right next to the bathroom which was convenient but loud. Ventilation in the bathroom was not good so the doors were propped open much of the time and loud hand dryers.

    Shower:

    • This is the smaller of the two bathrooms in the campground. There are 2 showers there. Each with a single insufficient curtain and no hooks on the wall or bench to place things down. Water was hot enough, pressure was ok if you set it to the high power massage-like setting.
    • The showers in other bathroom (near the town center area) had a door and two curtains. Some had hooks (some of which were broken). I almost tripped going in and out of these bathroom stalls because they are raised up but there is no marking on the ground to indicate that.

    Cabin 2: Ac worked well. There was a good sized bed downstairs, smaller beds in two lofts. I was surprised the couch didn’t pull out. Fridge and all dishes were nice and clean. All the cabins seem to have different back porch setups. This porch was smaller than C1. There was a propane grill that smelled rancid with sooo much caked on The burners. The location of the ceiling fan under the other lights in the ceiling gave them a flashing effect that really bothered me.

    Pros:

    • Lower price compared to other campgrounds (but I don’t feel like I got everything advertised on the website)
    • Two playgrounds, both were nice.
    • Water slide was fun
    • We arrived Thursday at the gate and were told how to get to our site, to set up and then come over to the office which was nice.

    Cons:

    • The river is very low and yucky so none of the boating or fishing advertised was possible. likely causing the massive amount of mosquitos.
    • The whole arcade building was was “out of order”
    • The laundry room had two washers (one was broken) and two dryers 2.50 each per load. Not sufficient for a campground this size (especially when people leave their clothes in the machine for 30 mins after they’re done!)
    • Camp store was poorly stocked (multiple empty coolers).
    • Ice $3 per SMALL bag.
    • Wood $10 per bundle and rules say you can’t bring from off-site. I saw people with huge metal bins of wood but was never offered that option when I payed for multiple bundles.
    • Camp store closes at 3 on Sunday and doesn’t open until 11 am during the week (which is also checkout). This made it a little confusing when I wanted to return the golf cart. They have a small area with icecream that is scooped and maybe a kitchen. I never saw it open but I think the sign said open morning to 12 and then again in the evening.
    • The pool was green and cloudy on day 3. I called the office and was told they had just shocked it and that was a result of the copper. I am not informed enough on pool safety so I opted out of swimming on the hottest day of our stay. My son was bummed.
    • Planned activities were only scheduled for Friday and Saturday, when online mentions “daily”. During adult kareoke there were plenty of kids and really poor wifi (wasting so much time between songs).

    And just to add:

    • Staff I encountered was friendly enough, but It would be nice if they wore shirts to identify themselves.
    • Golf cart was great, but cost more than the site per night.
    • Pedal go-carts were available for rent (I didn’t ask a price).
  • Jen
    Jul. 17, 2021

    Autumn Hills Campground

    Family campground

    Pros- very clean, bathrooms kept up with regularly. Staff is very nice. They offer boat rentals, canoes, paddle boats and kayaks. Store on site and they do activities during the week. Definitely more kids friendly I think. They do have a pool, park, dog park, lake and food trucks visits at times. They have community fires and dances. Pet friendly. Wood available on site.

    Cons- loud cars going all night, some lights in your face. Some people tend to fly down the road on golf carts. You can also hear the main road from the open style campsite. No privacy. People will walk threw your tent site. They will talk during the night while doing this, smoking seems to be allowed at pool. No fires between 9am-5pm.

    Overall we had a good time.

  • Gail W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 19, 2021

    Hanscom AFB FamCamp

    Clean, quite and inexpensive, what's not to like!

    Staying at #20 tent sight and loving it. No water on this site but there is electricity. Several options for bathrooms and all have hot running water.

  • Jean C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 13, 2019

    Boston Harbor Islands State Park Campground

    Ranger Review: Banner & Oak Traveler Shirt at Boston Harbor Islands

    Campground review: Camping at Boston Harbor Islands requires some planning, but you get the benefit of a remote island with minimal company. Unless you book one of the 12 yurts on Peddocks island, the camping is rustic; you’ll need to bring everything, including water. Reservations open 6 months in advance and sites fill quickly, so plan ahead if you’re counting on a particulate day. I only visited the campsites on Peddocks Island, so I can’t speak to the ones on Lovell, Grape, and Bumpkin. 

    Getting there: Unless you have your own boat(check regulations on the website; you’ll need to anchor offshore overnight), you’ll want to catch a ride on the ferries to the Boston Harbor Islands. Figuring out the schedule is the trickiest part, not least because they don’t make the inter-island ferry schedule as readily accessible. Here’s the scoop: 

    1. Check the ferry schedule. Figure out which departure makes the most sense for you. You may choose to leave from Long Wharf, near the Aquarium T stop on the Blue line, or from Hingham, with overnight parking available. For Bumpkin and Grape Islands, you’ll want to leave from Hingham; Peddocks and Lovells are available from either departure point
    2. Buy your ticket online in advance. Some town libraries have passes offering 2-for-1 ferry rides, so if you’re a MA resident in the greater Boston area, it’s worth checking that out first. Otherwise, you’ll be looking at an extra$20 for the ferry, but that fee covers your round trip as well as the use of the interisland ferries so you can explore other islands. If you’re traveling as a family, look at the family pack for another discount. You can show the ticket on your phone when you board. 
    3. Pack as lightly as possible and plan to carry or wheel it to your site. If you have a folding wagon, you may appreciate having it to carry items on and off the ferry and to your site on the island. There may or may not be carts available on the island. Peddocks has running water available, but otherwise you’ll need to bring gallon of water/person. If you want to grill, bring your own charcoal; otherwise bring a stove or bring food that doesn’t need to be cooked. You may scavenge wood to build fires below the high tide line only. No alcohol and no pets. 

    The yurts on Peddocks are great, providing shelter from the elements, bunks with mattresses, electricity, a ceiling fan, table with benches, and a grill. There are 6 yurts up a small hill, with a composting toilet and water from a tap nearby. The 6 tent sites are also in this area. An additional 6 yurt sites are below the hill and in the woods, so it’s a slightly longer walk to the toilet. at the top of another hill there is an open, grassy area, also with a composting toilet, that provides group campsited.

    While you’re out on the islands, take time to explore one of the others…look for sea glass on Spectacle Island and climb the hill for a view of the Boston skyline, explore the old forts and visitors centers, earn a Junior Ranger badge from the National Park Service, fly a kite, or go for a swim or kayak. In mid-August we collected handfuls of blackberries as we explored Peddocks. 

    Ranger Product Review: Banner& Oak Traveler Shirt 

    As a Ranger with the Dyrt, I sometimes get to test items; in this case I ordered the Banner& Oak Traveler long-sleeve t-shirt  in indigo. It’s long sleeved and super soft, but the first time I went to put it on, I realized the Banner& Oak tag along the hemline was sewn through both the front and back, so I couldn’t put t on until I removed the tag. I didn’t have scissors with me, so it was tough to get it off and ultimately I ended up with a hole in both the front and back. I’ve worn this on strolls through the woods when the weather was nice, but cool and on the foggy morning ferry ride to the island. The sleeves are not constricting and when I pushed them up to my elbows, they stayed in place while I hiked. I will say that it is a unisex t-shirt and the sleeves and body of the shirt tend to run long. I like that, but if you're petite, it may be annoying.

  • Lajaun C.
    Feb. 10, 2020

    Cape Ann Camp Site

    Great Site

    Love this campground. The staff is awesome. Very helpful. The sites are nice and wooded. All size RVs and tents are welcome. They have water, sewer, and electric hookups. No wifi. There is a nice little store on-site for anything you forgot. It is also close enough to stores if you need more. Very close to a nice beach too.


Guide to Wayland

Glamping options near Wayland, Massachusetts extend beyond the typical tent experience. Located in Middlesex County about 18 miles west of downtown Boston, the area features rolling hills, conservation lands, and proximity to the Sudbury River watershed. The region experiences distinct seasonal changes with warm, humid summers reaching 85°F and winter temperatures that often dip below freezing, requiring glampers to plan accordingly.

What to do

Historic exploration: 5 miles from Wayland, visitors can explore Revolutionary War sites at Minute Man National Historical Park. A camper at Hanscom AFB FamCamp noted: "Close to minute man historical sites- revolutionary war historical trails and Ranger Station. Not too far from Boston."

Hiking at Purgatory Chasm: 35 miles southwest of Wayland offers unique geological formations. A visitor at Sutton Falls Camping Area shared: "About 5 min from great hiking at purgatory chasm."

Beach activities: Winter Island Park provides beach access with tide pools. "The beach was beautiful and enjoyed walking on the larger rocks. Also there's a beautiful lighthouse and some history plaques there," according to one camper.

Seasonal activities: Many campgrounds host special events during peak seasons, particularly around holidays. "We spent a weekend here when they celebrated Halloween 🎃. It is super easy to get around. They had tons of festive activities."

What campers like

Waterfront sites: Campers appreciate locations with water views. At Sutton Falls Camping Area, one visitor was "delighted when we learned we had the little peninsula of site P1 all to ourselves. Stunning views across the large pond."

Modern facilities: Newer bathroom facilities make a difference. A camper at Wells State Park Campground highlighted: "Wells State Park camp grounds recently got new bathrooms and they are so clean! The campsites are a nice size to drive your car up to and still have ample tent/picnic table/fire space."

Kid-friendly amenities: Families value campgrounds with activities. "They have a pool that we enjoyed on a few of the hot days," mentioned one camper at The Pine Campground.

Dog-friendly options: Many campgrounds accommodate pets, with some providing special facilities. A reviewer at Normandy Farms Campground appreciated the "huge off-leash dog park (you can reserve individual day kennels)."

What you should know

Noise considerations: Some campgrounds experience traffic noise. At George Washington State Campground, a camper warned: "It is very noisy, the road has heavy traffic. I was disappointed that I picked a hike in site and it sounded like I was camped on the side of a highway."

Site selection matters: Not all sites are created equal. "Not all sites are level," notes a camper about Wells State Park, while another recommends: "Site 2, right nearby, is a great spot. Fairly large and literally feet away from the beach."

Reservation requirements: Popular glamping spots fill quickly, especially for yurts. "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."

Transportation logistics: For island glamping, plan ferry transportation carefully. "Getting to the island was a bit of a hassle. We live in Boston and took all of our gear on the T to the harbor by the aquarium."

Tips for camping with families

Activity planning: Select campgrounds with built-in entertainment. At Winter Island Park, "their are wildlife like skunks, racoons do put food in car. Each site has a grill and shade...you can bring your pets and campfires need to be off the ground."

Bathroom facilities: When traveling with children, clean facilities make a difference. "Bath houses, were ok: roomy, well-lit, but quite old and a bit smelly. Don't think they are cleaned very often."

Space considerations: For families requiring more room, research site sizes. "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)."

Safety features: Look for campgrounds with security measures. "The park is gated and a code is needed to enter and leave giving you a sense of security but I'm not sure it is necessary."

Tips from RVers

Site accessibility: Some campgrounds have challenging access roads. At The Pine Campground, "Staff assisted to guide us into our space. 25' travel trailer, full hookups. Lot 6, backs onto a little creek."

Leveling challenges: Prepare for uneven sites at certain parks. One RVer at Wells State Park noted: "We unexpectedly arrived at the campground around 10pm, after a long and grueling day on the road. The site (or what we could see of it) seemed nice, but was very un-level, with a steep, narrow driveway."

Hookup options: Research utilities before arrival. "Our site was easy to navigate in and out of and was definitely big rig-friendly with ample space for our motorhome and tow car. All utilities were well-placed and functioned properly."

Connectivity concerns: Working remotely may be challenging at some locations. "Only problem was the cell signal. My wife works remotely and needs a to be connected. Without our antenna we we only had 1 bar of both Verizon and AT&T. No signal at all on T-Mobile/Sprint."

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