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    Lorraine Park Campground at Harold Parker State Forest provides pet-friendly camping options within 30 miles of West Boxford, Massachusetts. Campsites throughout the park welcome pets with spacious, wooded sites that offer privacy between neighbors. The campground features water spigots at each site, picnic tables, and fire pits, with some sites offering water and electric hookups for RVs. Additional pet-friendly options include Salisbury Beach State Reservation, Tuxbury Pond RV Campground, and Winter Island Park, all allowing dogs with proper leash control. Most campgrounds in the area maintain standard pet policies requiring dogs to be leashed at all times, properly supervised, and cleaned up after. The sites are particularly spacious with good separation from neighbors, making them suitable for camping with pets.

    The trail system throughout Harold Parker State Forest offers numerous pet exercise opportunities with miles of hiking paths surrounding the campground's ponds and wooded areas. Dogs can accompany owners on trails throughout the 3,000-acre forest with multiple small ponds accessible for fishing and water activities. Campers note the campground's proximity to Boston (approximately 30 minutes) makes it an excellent weekend getaway for urban pet owners seeking nature. The terrain features mostly flat, wooded sites with good shade coverage for keeping pets cool during summer months. Nearby attractions include beaches and coastal areas where leashed pets may be permitted during designated hours or seasons. Mosquitoes can be abundant, especially in the marshy areas and near the ponds, so appropriate pet-safe insect protection is recommended when camping with dogs.

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      1. Lorraine Park Campground — Harold Parker State Forest

      4.5(33)7mi from West Boxford86 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "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."

      from $17 - $45 / night

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      2. Salisbury Beach State Reservation

      4.2(27)15mi from West Boxford451 sitesRVs, Tents

      "We love that it is right on the water, and we can walk to the beach. We also appreciate that it is pet friendly, and our dogs love it too."

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

      from $28 - $38 / night

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      3. Tuxbury Pond RV Campground

      3.0(15)12mi from West BoxfordRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "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"

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      4. Beach Rose RV Park

      4.2(14)15mi from West BoxfordRVs

      "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."

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      5. Winter Island Park

      4.4(15)16mi from West Boxford44 sitesRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "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."

      "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."

      from $60 / night

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      6. Pawtuckaway State Park Campground

      4.2(44)26mi from West Boxford189 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Driving around this past weekend I did notice that some of the sites had damp spots; site 71 was the worst with deep mud on the long approach."

      "The park includes a large family beach on the lake."

      from $35 - $140 / night

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      7. Wakeda Campground, LLC

      4.6(16)19mi from West BoxfordRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "They also had a game room, miniature golf, coffee shop and dog park.
      The first campsite they assigned to us was very secluded but unfortunately, we were coming in during a major rainstorm."

      "I came here last year with my dog.  We only stayed two nights. "

      from $48 - $97 / night

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      8. Cape Ann Camp Site

      4.1(16)19mi from West BoxfordRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

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

      "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"

      from $36 - $44 / night

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      9. Hanscom AFB FamCamp

      4.4(12)20mi from West BoxfordRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "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."

      "Dogs are welcome but there really isn’t a space/park area for them to run off leash."

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      10. Spacious Skies Minute Man

      4.4(29)26mi from West Boxford9 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "The dog park was nice as well.  The campground is close to many restaurants and gas stations also. Cell service with AT&T and T-Mobile was great."

      "At first (and this has nothing to do with camp it’s the people and their pets that make or break a visit) we had lots kid noise some had 8 kids!!"

      from $44 - $999 / night

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    • Pawsfuradventure T.
      Jul. 22, 2018

      Wakeda Campground, LLC

      Beautiful forest

      We stayed At Wakeda Campground overnight during a trip from Maine back to Long Island, NY. It was located very close off of 95 and allows pets. We were overwhelmed by the beautiful massive forest. The campground was splendid with old tall, pine trees everywhere. They offered electric, water, and sewer hook up, trading post that had camping goods and snacks, WiFi hotspot, pool table, and lounging area. They also had a game room, miniature golf, coffee shop and dog park.

      The first campsite they assigned to us was very secluded but unfortunately, we were coming in during a major rainstorm. That site was a little flooded so we chose another. It still had beautiful trees surrounding it but not as secluded from neighbors. There are also many seasonal campers there but all of their sites were beautifully decorated with flowers and such. Everyone was friendly that we encountered during our stay.

      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.

      Walking around we saw wild turkeys, bunnies, and a hummingbird. It would have been great if they offered a nature trail in the campground since the forest was so beautiful. There were paths that went into the woods but they were marked for employees only.

      The next day we wanted to go for a hike before we hit the road. Unfortunately, the state parks near the campsite do not allow dogs during late Spring to early Fall. Using our Bring Fido App, we found Rails to Trails nearby that we could bring our dog and hiking cat. We did the Salisbury Point Ghost Trail that was nice and shady, though flat, but a nice leisurely walk for all of us.

    • 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.

    • Paulina B.
      Jun. 21, 2024

      Thousand Trails Moody Beach

      Consider Thousand Trails Membership for Better Value

      Consider the Thousand Trails membership when booking this site. Our annual membership fees basically covered what it would cost to camp here for two weeks.

      The campground has good proximity to Orchard Beach and Portland. However, the spots are pretty tight, and the WiFi is awful away from the registration office. We were in the wooded area, but those camping on the outskirts seemed able to utilize their Starlink.

      The dog park and pool were small but nice. The bathroom facilities were pretty good, though they weren't cleaned as often as they should be.

    • Jeff & Steff’s Excellent Adventure
      Jul. 7, 2022

      Beach Rose RV Park

      Nice small campground near the beach!

      Beach Rose RV Park in Salisbury, Massachusetts is a small, friendly, family-owned campground near the beach. The staff was very accommodating and went out of their way to find us a spot on a busy holiday weekend due to a campground mishap. The park is very clean and they have a nice swimming pool and amenities. The dog park area was large and shady, but a lot of mosquitos. You are pretty close to your neighbors, but the sites do accommodate bigger rigs because of the length. The sites are 30/50 amp FHU and wifi was decent. The best thing about Beach Rose RV Park is the proximity to the beach and town. Who doesn’t love a day at the beach? 💗😬👍🏻

      For videos on this campground and others, check out our YouTube channel: Jeff & Steff’s Excellent Adventure.

    • L
      Jul. 6, 2020

      Wakeda Campground, LLC

      Friendly, with a great location

      I came here last year with my dog.  We only stayed two nights.  It was his first time camping, so I made a note in my reservation request that I'd like a fairly remote site - just in case he got loud.  They put me in the perfect site, near the dog park (they have a dog park!).  When the forecast changed to thunderstorms, they let me switch my dates without any hassle.  The location is convenient for Newburyport, Portsmouth, and the Seacoast.   We ended up having a lovely stay.

      Just a note, I took my dog for a walk around the campground and noticed that many of the other sites were rather close together - including the cabins.  Some people don't mind, and even enjoy, close neighbors.  If you're like me, however, you'll want to ask for a more remote site.

      One more thing to note; I booked through Rover Pass and ended up paying them a fee.  Next time I'll contact the park directly.

      I'm looking forward to another trip soon!

    • p
      Jul. 18, 2021

      Wakeda Campground, LLC

      Great for kids and dogs!

      Nice clean camp ground. Beautiful dog park with agility course. Restrooms were clean and centrally located.

    • Shawn C.
      Sep. 16, 2020

      Wompatuck State Park Campground

      Great spot with Plenty of History

      We chose this spot for a family weekend. Sites are spacious. Water from nearby facet. Because it was local and had history behind it. Rhe campground is within a state park and is built on a old military base. You can still see some bunkers with their vents all around the campground. Blue Mountain spring water can be found right near campground for some refreshing water. We brought our chow chows and their was a great harbor side dog park a short drive away along with some swimming. I would visit again.

    • G
      Aug. 21, 2020

      Wakeda Campground, LLC

      Seasonal camper oriented, but comfortable for a short stay

      We stayed for two nights at Wakeda with our travel trailer. The paved roads were a plus, as was a very level campsite. The majority of campers seemed to be there for the season and were their own little community. 

      Our full hookup site was very close to other sites, so unfortunately we had to deal with some noise issues. We could hear our neighbors loudly talking at 2 AM, and also were treated to the sound of the same neighbor's dog barking for hours during the when they left him alone. That being said, this was not the fault of the campground itself.

      Wakeda's proximity to Hampton Beach was awesome -- a less than 15-minute drive for us. We also enjoyed the dog park. It was spacious and well maintained.

    • Courtney Lopes F.
      Aug. 13, 2021

      Normandy Farms Campground

      This is what Glamping was made for

      First things first- no bugs!! That’s right I didn’t know what I was missing till I notice I wasn’t getting bit alive by mosquitoes!!! They spray for them!!! So you can enjoy the outside without the pesky bites that come with camping!

      Then of course there is the luxury of having two pools, a ton of fun activities for kids, (fishing , dog park, horseshoes, tennis, basketball, etc)! It’s probably my favorite spot in New England merely for all the luxuries that come with this site!!!

      Plus you are close to Gillette and shopping!! Can get better then that!

    Guide to West Boxford

    Camping options within 30 miles of West Boxford, Massachusetts include both seasonal and year-round facilities, with most parks operating from May through mid-October. The region sits at elevations between 50-300 feet above sea level with a climate that brings humid summers averaging 80°F and winters that can drop below freezing. Fall camping is particularly popular when temperatures range from 45-65°F and New England's foliage transforms the landscape.

    What to do

    Hiking trails at Pawtuckaway State Park: Located about 25 miles from West Boxford, this park offers numerous trails through varied terrain. "There are at least three campground areas, one of which is on an island and has tent sites along the water. If possible, reserve those to ensure the best spots (the sunrise!)," notes Harry H.

    Beach activities at Salisbury Beach: Just 17 miles northeast of West Boxford, the reservation provides oceanfront recreation. "Clean facilities, super quick access to the beach, friendly staff, sites are pretty close together with little separation between each other," reports Sara D. The beach allows for swimming, sunbathing, and shore fishing.

    Historical exploration near Minute Man: "Boston is only 40 minutes away, and the best of Maine is also very close," explains Adam P. at Spacious Skies Minute Man. The campground serves as an excellent base for exploring Revolutionary War sites and nearby Concord, which one camper describes as having "two full days of revolutionary historic sites, and famous people home tours."

    What campers like

    Private, wooded sites: Lorraine Park Campground offers secluded camping spots. Rebecca D. mentions, "Large sites. Clean bathroom. Good for families or couples." This privacy contrasts with some other area campgrounds that have sites placed closer together.

    Water access for boating: Campers praise the pond access at Pawtuckaway State Park Campground. "This a a fantastic little camp for if you want to go canoeing or kayaking or boating of any kind! It's set up of three islands and a large majority of the campsites are right on the water," describes Matt R.

    Proximity to coastal towns: Cape Ann Camp Site provides easy access to coastal communities. "Cape Anne is beautiful. Perfect location with access to Rockport - a beautiful place to visit, shop, eat & a great little trail with great views," states Ron C. The campground is situated on a rocky landscape typical of Massachusetts' North Shore.

    What you should know

    Seasonal restrictions: Many campgrounds have limited operating seasons. Beach Rose RV Park runs "Apr 1 - Nov 15," while Minute Man operates roughly May through October. Always check opening dates when planning spring or fall trips.

    Shower facilities vary widely: At Winter Island Park, "The park has a full time bathroom attendant from 8 AM to 8 PM, so restrooms and showers were well kept," reports Cynthia K. Other campgrounds may charge for showers, with some requiring quarters.

    Noise levels: Some campgrounds experience higher noise levels on weekends and during peak season. At Tuxbury Pond, a camper noted, "If you like loud party's then this is the campground for you," while at Winter Island, another camper mentioned, "This is a no frills campground, though there is a playground and beach. It's less than 2 miles from Salem and on the trolley line."

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