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Best Campgrounds near Wenham, MA

588 Reviews

Campgrounds near Wenham, Massachusetts range from state parks to private RV resorts, with most facilities concentrated within a 30-mile radius. Harold Parker State Forest's Lorraine Park Campground offers wooded sites with water spigots at each location and select sites featuring water and electric hookups. Winter Island Park in Salem and Cape Ann Camp Site in Gloucester provide coastal camping options with tent, RV, and cabin accommodations. The region includes both inland forest settings and beachside locations, giving campers varied terrain and experience options.

Camping in this area operates primarily from May through October, with most facilities closing for winter. Many Massachusetts state parks implement strict alcohol prohibitions, which affects the camping experience. "Only complaint about Massachusetts state parks is no alcohol even while sitting in your site," noted one visitor to Harold Parker State Forest. Reservations are strongly recommended, particularly for summer weekends and holiday periods when coastal campgrounds fill quickly. Beach-adjacent campgrounds like Salisbury Beach State Reservation and Beach Rose RV Park offer proximity to swimming and ocean activities but typically feature more densely arranged sites with limited privacy. Cell service varies throughout the region, with forest campgrounds often having spotty coverage.

The proximity to Boston makes these campgrounds popular weekend destinations for city residents seeking outdoor experiences without long travel times. Several visitors mentioned the convenience of Wompatuck State Park, which is "a beautiful place to spend a few summer days" while being "a short drive from public beaches." Campsite privacy varies significantly across the region's facilities. Sites at Harold Parker State Forest are described as "large, often with good separation from neighbors," while coastal campgrounds typically feature closer quarters. A camper at Salisbury Beach noted, "If you're looking for privacy and quiet, this isn't the place for you. However, you can't beat the location." Most campgrounds in the area provide basic amenities including fire rings, picnic tables, and access to restrooms, with some offering shower facilities and hookups for RVs.

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Best Camping Sites Near Wenham, Massachusetts (83)

    1. Lorraine Park Campground — Harold Parker State Forest

    32 Reviews
    North Reading, MA
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (978) 475-7972

    $17 - $35 / night

    "north of Boston and <5 miles from the interstate, Lorraine Park campground at Harold Parker State Forest provides ample on-site activities and also serves as a jumping off point for exploring the Massachusetts"

    "You could be tucked away from everyone or closer together depending on the site you choose but they are all pretty decent in size. All sites have water which is a plus."

    2. Winter Island Park

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

    $35 - $105 / night

    "Many of the RV sites are located in the main parking lot; others are in a field just to the right of the entrance."

    "We drove 3-1/2 days from Idaho to get to a COVID testing site which would take non MA residents and turn the results around under 48 hours. We needed quiet camping and not have it cost a fortune."

    3. Cape Ann Camp Site

    16 Reviews
    Gloucester, MA
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (978) 283-8683

    $36 - $44 / night

    "Perfect location with access to Rockport - a beautiful place to visit, shop, eat & a great little trail with great views Beach down the street was big, beautiful and low tide was unexpected as you"

    "Beautiful campsite, nice sized sites surrounded by trees so it felt pretty private. Bathrooms and showers well maintained, 25 cents for 5 minute shower."

    4. Salisbury Beach State Reservation

    25 Reviews
    Salisbury, MA
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (978) 462-4481

    $28 - $38 / night

    "However, you can’t beat the location and it’s a great place to go with a group."

    "The feel here is electric, and positive. Lots of RV’s that stay here all summer long. Feels like you are in a tight-knit community, very friendly folks, packed tightly together."

    5. Beach Rose RV Park

    13 Reviews
    Salisbury, MA
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (978) 463-0226

    "Beach Rose RV Park in Salisbury, Massachusetts is a small, friendly, family-owned campground near the beach."

    "Kids had enough driving for the day so we had to stop. We called last min and were thankful they had a spot. Arrived at dark and they were friendly and accommodating."

    6. Wompatuck State Park Campground

    43 Reviews
    Hingham, MA
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (617) 895-8245

    $17 - $23 / night

    "Ours (R002) was large, beautiful, and mostly surrounded by forest."

    "I chose a spot away from others and was glad I did. Behind me was nothing but quiet woods and a deer meandered through a couple times."

    7. Tuxbury Pond RV Campground

    14 Reviews
    South Hampton, NH
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "entrance (seems to happen frequently, I guess)."

    "We went just for one night with a tent because our 5 years old loooves camping, so we reserved this at the last minute, and when we get there, well, the tent sites are way too close to each other, thank"

    8. Camp Nihan Education Center

    2 Reviews
    Saugus, MA
    10 miles
    Website

    "The group site is super close to parking and yet the terrain is rugged enough that it always felt like we were really in the woods."

    9. Wakeda Campground, LLC

    16 Reviews
    Exeter, NH
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 772-5274

    $48 - $97 / night

    "We had bathrooms located near our site. They were four separate bathrooms that had a sink and toilet and were clean. They did offer showers in another area but I did not use them."

    "Our full hookup site was very close to other sites, so unfortunately we had to deal with some noise issues."

    10. The Pines Camping Area

    4 Reviews
    Salisbury, MA
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (978) 465-0013

    $35 - $46 / night

    "There’s not much around here to do, but for us we enjoyed the calmness."

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588 Reviews of 83 Wenham Campgrounds

  • Mindie C.
    Sep. 16, 2025

    York Beach Camper Park

    Hideaway

    Don’t let the entrance turn you off. Once you get back into the campgrounds, it’s so cute. You are nestled in the woods. You feel like you are in the Forest but so close to the ocean. It’s calm and peaceful. The owners are so friendly and kind.

  • 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

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 6, 2025

    Beach Rose RV Park

    Nice park

    Owners were helpful on arrival, level concrete pad full hookups. Sites close together but quiet.

  • Utshob A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 2, 2025

    Bear Brook State Park Campground

    Convenient and fun

    The park was easy to get to, only about half an hour from Manchester. It has kayak rentals and a very well stocked camp store, that was close to the camp sites. Our campsite was only about a hundred feet away from the camp store but still felt private.

    Our campsite also had a fire pit and a picnic table which were great.

    The size of the sites varies quite a bit though as well as their isolation, some were out in the open.

    For cell service: ATT seems to have pretty decent coverage but not Verizon.

  • d
    Aug. 19, 2025

    Cape Ann Camp Site

    25 cents for a shower

    The aerial photos of this place are very deceiving. This camp ground is the foreground of the main house which, is situated on the top of the hill. The sites are all dirt. There is no concrete pads. There is no WIFI. There is no sewer hook up however, near the street there is a "dump station."  The camp ground is run down and unmaintained. Our site had a fire ring which, was filled with ash. Our first night we woke up to a trailer filled with smoke because, someone near by had a fire in 92 degree heat. Most campers are full time residents. There is no sight of them during the day light hours but, at night they are up and about on bikes and mingling with each other. 

    25 cents per 5 minute hot shower is offered in the public restroom. Some shady people immediate started to hover near the public restroom once we drove up the hill to use the public restrooms. For $70/nite for a view it's not worth it. I was glad to leave- very creepy.

  • 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).
  • Rae Y.
    Aug. 11, 2025

    Saddleback Campground

    Uncomfortable feeling for my girls

    I made everyone stay in the trailer every night , we just didn’t feel comfortable with our girls being out after dark. There was def a lot of questionable rif raf that were definitely on something and it was obvious that there were a few girls there that were working.   Always men working on vehicles.  Family will not go back. Don’t want my daughter around that

  • Savanna B.
    Aug. 8, 2025

    Winding River Campground

    Place is nice, can get loud

    It's a nice campground with a pool and hottub. The store is a little overpriced. Most of the staff is okay but there are some that are a little rude. It can get loud at times but it's mostly chill

Guide to Wenham

Camping near Wenham, Massachusetts, offers a great mix of outdoor fun and relaxation. With several campgrounds in the area, you can find the perfect spot to enjoy nature, whether you're in a tent, RV, or cabin.

What to do:

  • Hiking: Explore the trails at Bear Brook State Park Campground. One reviewer mentioned, "There are hiking trails throughout the campground," making it a great spot for those who love to hit the trails.
  • Water Activities: At Pawtuckaway State Park Campground, you can enjoy kayaking and swimming. A visitor noted, "Lots of great spots on the water, easy to put a kayak in from."
  • Family Fun: Check out Normandy Farms Campground for family-friendly activities. One camper shared, "Absolutely love this campground. It has so many things for the kids to do."

What campers like:

  • Spacious Sites: Campers appreciate the large, private sites at Greenfield State Park Campground. A long-time visitor said, "If you like large sites in a wooded setting with many private ones, this is the place."
  • Clean Facilities: Many campers rave about the cleanliness of the restrooms and showers. One review for Lorraine Park Campground stated, "The sanitary building is clean with good showers."
  • Beautiful Scenery: The natural beauty of Sandy Pines Campground is a highlight. A visitor remarked, "The park is laid out very nice. The sites are nice size with gravel."

What you should know:

  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Wompatuck State Park Campground, have fewer amenities. A reviewer mentioned, "There isn’t much to the RV sites but an electric plug."
  • Crowded Weekends: Expect busier conditions on weekends. One camper at Greenfield State Park Campground noted, "The weekend was packed! Our neighbors were playing karaoke till 11pm."
  • Pet Policies: If you're bringing a pet, check the rules. At Pawtuckaway State Park Campground, pets are allowed on trails but not in the campground during summer.

Tips for camping with families:

  • Activities for Kids: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds and organized activities. Normandy Farms Campground has plenty of options, as one parent noted, "The grounds are beautiful, the staff is lovely."
  • Plan for Mosquitoes: Bring bug spray, especially if you're near water. A camper at Lorraine Park Campground warned, "You will need mosquito repellent."
  • Pack Snacks: Having snacks on hand can keep kids happy. A reviewer at Minute Man Campground mentioned, "The campstore was very nice and even had a video library."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Size: Make sure your RV fits the site. One reviewer at Boston/Cape Cod KOA said, "Our site however was pretty awful. It was purely loose dirt with no grass or gravel."
  • Bring Leveling Blocks: Some sites may not be level. A camper at Normandy Farms Campground advised, "Bring plenty of leveling blocks!"
  • Use Reservations: During peak season, make reservations ahead of time. A visitor at Salisbury Beach State Reservation noted, "I recommend having reservations if you want to stay at this campground."

Camping near Wenham, Massachusetts, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. Enjoy the great outdoors!

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Which is the most popular campground near Wenham, MA?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Wenham, MA is Lorraine Park Campground — Harold Parker State Forest with a 4.5-star rating from 32 reviews.

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