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ScoutCountry Barn Motel & Campground
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Best Campgrounds & Campsites near Wilmington, Massachusetts
Campgrounds surrounding Wilmington, Massachusetts provide multiple options for overnight stays within state forests and private facilities. Harold Parker State Forest's Lorraine Park Campground, located approximately 15 miles north of Wilmington, offers spacious wooded sites for both tent and RV camping with some waterfront locations available. Several developed campgrounds in the region accommodate various camping styles including tent sites, RV hookups, and cabin rentals, with Spacious Skies Minute Man and Cape Ann Camp Site featuring cabin accommodations alongside traditional camping areas.
Most campgrounds in the region operate seasonally, typically from May through mid-October. Harold Parker State Forest maintains water spigots at tent sites and offers a limited number of electric hookup sites for RVs. Reservations are required for most campgrounds, with advanced booking strongly recommended during summer weekends. "Sites are large, often with good separation from neighbors, some have a hilly approach. The sites' privacy is very diverse. You could be tucked away from everyone or closer together depending on the site you choose," noted one camper at Harold Parker. The region experiences typical New England seasonal patterns with moderate summer temperatures and potential for mosquito activity, particularly near pond areas.
Waterfront camping locations receive particular attention in visitor reviews, with pond-adjacent sites at Harold Parker State Forest being especially popular despite occasional road noise. Campers consistently mention the spacious nature of sites throughout the region, with many commenting on the surprising level of privacy available at developed campgrounds. When searching for camping near Wilmington, visitors appreciate that these campgrounds are within easy driving distance of Boston (approximately 20 miles), making them convenient weekend destinations for city residents seeking outdoor experiences. According to one visitor, "This was a great retreat from the work from home grind. Take a hiking around the pond and soak up the sunset!" Most campgrounds provide amenities including clean restrooms, shower facilities, and fire pits, though regulations vary regarding alcohol consumption and firewood restrictions across different properties.
Best Camping Sites Near Wilmington, Massachusetts (104)
1. Lorraine Park Campground — Harold Parker State Forest
32 ReviewsNorth Reading, MA5 milesWebsite+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. Hanscom AFB FamCamp
11 ReviewsBedford, MA8 milesWebsite+1 (781) 225-3953"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."
"Close to minute man historical sites- revolutionary war historical trails and Ranger Station. Not too far from Boston."
3. Spacious Skies Minute Man
29 ReviewsAyer, MA19 milesWebsite+1 (978) 772-0042$44 - $999 / night
"The pool is huge and clean and there is a ton of seating around. The shop has everything you could need. There are horseshoes, can jam, basketball, and bocce. There’s a playground and a rec room."
"Easily accessible by car to shopping, groceries, etc. but no hiking or good walking paths from the campground."
4. Winter Island Park
14 ReviewsSalem, MA16 milesWebsite+1 (978) 745-9430$60 / 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."
5. Camp Nihan Education Center
2 ReviewsSaugus, MA9 milesWebsite"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."
6. Salisbury Beach State Reservation
27 ReviewsSalisbury, MA25 milesWebsite+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."
7. Wompatuck State Park Campground
42 ReviewsHingham, MA30 milesWebsite+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."
8. Cape Ann Camp Site
16 ReviewsGloucester, MA25 milesWebsite+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."
9. Tuxbury Pond RV Campground
15 ReviewsSouth Hampton, NH23 milesWebsite+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"
10. Beach Rose RV Park
14 ReviewsSalisbury, MA26 milesWebsite+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."
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Recent Reviews near Wilmington, MA
709 Reviews of 104 Wilmington Campgrounds
Alizé B.ScoutField and Stream RV Park
Highly recommend
Amazing place and community, unfortunately very expensive.
Sue B.
RangerSalisbury Beach State Reservation
Love camping here!
The first time we camped here was on Columbus Day weekend a number of years ago, and we got to see seals sun bathing on the beach. Are kids thought it was the greatest thing ever! The sites are a little close together and many of them are in direct sunlight , so that isn't the greatest , but if you have an awning, you should be good. 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. Write down the street from camp, there is a street setup almost like a boardwalk, with arcades, live music, ice cream, food, and a carousel! There is also a bigger beach, and you are one twin away from New Hampshire. Lots to see and do here!
DevinScoutWinding River Campground
Close Sites, Loved the River!
My husband and I had a great time here! We went early in the season, so there were not many people there. We met the new owners/managers and they were very friendly. David was attentive and very helpful!
We stayed in the Oak Section at 317. The sites are pretty close together, which is why I gave a 4. We didn’t have neighbors, but I can imagine on a busy weekend, it might get crowded. The Utilities at this site were in an awkward spot, compared to where we wanted the camper.
- DevinScout
Spacious Skies Minute Man
The Road is Loud
My husband and I had a great time here! The owners and managers are amazing. Kind, friendly, attentive! We really appreciated them!
The reason for the 4/5 is due to the road noise, and the neighbors noise. The residents that boarder the campground are a bit loud. We camped at spot 72. If you are tent camping, I would recommend not camping at the 70’s spots. It’s just close to the road, and it can get noisy at times. It quiets down at night, but during peak travel times is a little loud. Head to the back of the camp ground. The bathroom looks further away than it is, but everything is very convenient!
Adam B.RangerBeach Rose RV Park
Nice people
Needed a spot to dump. They were one of only a very few places open in March. $20 to dump our tanks.
- MMatthew L.Scout
Forest Glen
Forest Glenn campground
Forest Glenn campground is a very nice campground on Wheelwright pond in Lee New Hampshire! Not well kept up but makes you feel like you’re still camping and not glamping ( glamorous camping ) besides some of the very nice campers here with 2 stories on them! Anyway cutting to the chase, just to let any new comers know that are looking for camping in the Lee area if you so choose to camp at forest Glenn depending who you are or how you approach this place dictates if you will have to feel like your stepping on eggshells your entire stay… the owner is a angry Drunk who is sometimes very nice to others or very nasty, and I personally mostly see him being nasty. A couple years back I wanted to look at the campground to see if this would be a place I wanted to stay at so I walked into the office and asked them if we could look around and the lady was in the process of writing us a pass to drive through. This man comes in and said whats going on so I politely told him that we were interested in his campground and we wanted to look around. He completely flipped out said he doesn't understand, said his campground is his back yard, we can't allow this how would you like if I just walked around your back yard etc etc.... yelling at us the whole time and spitting while screaming and then told us to get out of his sight…. This place mind you is overrun by golf carts and I have heard of incidents where people get hit by them because who cares about the posted 5mph speed limitations if your in a golf carts right? Right! And CLEARLY this place is a Double standard place so you will not be treated equal… and as far as I know this place has secret people who camp supposedly working at camp like the manager and security and the plumber or electrician who look like their helping but while helping they gather information about you to spread it around to others or to cause problems with you and the owner!! Oh how thoughtful… one Morning I was in the office and the owner pulled me into the rec room to have a talk with me about my string lights suggesting I shut them off at night and I’m not allowed to use them anymore. I said “sir why would I do that there are 50 other sites with spot lights and string lights Who are these lights bothering that I need to take them down for? “ he said use them inside the trailer I don’t want to see them on again! “ now tell me how that makes any sense… so I shut them off and it became like a minefield on my site at night with no lights while the campers down a different street get to have theirs on. There is no privacy at this place, things keep going missing, and the sites are packed like sardines with no room for Jesus. There are also people staying here over winter and it’s a seasonal campground tell me how that makes any sense. Anyway definitely an experience to be at where drama hits too close to home and the golf cart parking spots are rolling a little to close to my feet. “ oh sorry my foot slipped “ #welp time to search for another place. Seems to be a trend with almost every campground. Angry owners who automatically cause problems or can’t run their own business place without drug addicts for help ( to say the least me and my wife WILL NOT BE COMING BACK )
- LLeeScout
Tuxbury Pond RV Campground
This camping trip truly exceeded my expectations
The campground was clean, peaceful, and surrounded by wide open views. During the day, the natural landscape felt refreshing and expansive, and at night, the sky was filled with stars, creating a calm and almost magical atmosphere. The layout of the campsite was well planned, making it easy and comfortable for both beginners and experienced campers to enjoy their stay. One fun thing I did after the trip was use Idea To Image to recreate some of the moments that stood out to me—sunrise over the tents, the warmth of the campfire, and the quiet starry night. It helped me turn those memories into beautiful visuals that really captured the peaceful vibe of the experience. Looking back at them now feels like being transported right back to the campsite. Highly recommend this place if you’re looking to slow down and reconnect with nature.
One fun thing I did after the trip was use Idea To Image to recreate some of the moments that stood out to me—sunrise over the tents, the warmth of the campfire, and the quiet starry night. It helped me turn those memories into beautiful visuals that really captured the peaceful vibe of the experience. Looking back at them now feels like being transported right back to the campsite. Highly recommend this place if you’re looking to slow down and reconnect with nature.
- Alexander H.
GuideHanscom AFB FamCamp
Nice Campground near Boston
This is a nice campground near historic Lexington and Boston.
Guide to Wilmington
Camping in the Wilmington, Massachusetts vicinity features a mix of established campgrounds and state parks offering overnight stays within a reasonable drive of Boston. Harold Parker State Forest's Lorraine Park Campground provides spacious, wooded sites with fire pits and water spigots, while facilities like Hanscom AFB FamCamp and Spacious Skies Minute Man campground accommodate both tent and RV campers. These camping areas generally operate from late spring through early fall, with most sites requiring reservations through their respective reservation systems.
Most campgrounds in the region operate seasonally, typically from May through October, with varying levels of accessibility and amenities. "Harold Parker is pretty basic as it comes. It's a nice place for sure. Lots of hiking. All the sites are very wooded," noted one visitor about the state forest experience. Campgrounds like Salisbury Beach State Reservation and Winter Island Park offer coastal camping options, while inland sites provide more forest cover. Facilities range from primitive tent sites to full hookup RV spots with electric, water and sewer connections. Out-of-state visitors should be prepared for higher camping fees at state parks, with some campgrounds charging additional premiums for non-residents.
The camping experience near Wilmington features a combination of wooded privacy and convenient access to urban amenities. Several campgrounds maintain bathroom facilities with flush toilets and hot showers, though cleanliness and maintenance can vary by location and season. Campers frequently highlight the spaciousness of sites at Lorraine Park, with one noting that "sites are gigantic, have running water, picnic table and fireplace." Wildlife viewing opportunities exist throughout the region, particularly at pond-side sites where water access enhances the experience. Most campgrounds enforce quiet hours, though enforcement levels vary. For those seeking a balance between natural settings and proximity to Boston's attractions, these campgrounds provide accessible options without requiring long-distance travel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a KOA campground in or near Wilmington?
Is there a KOA campground in or near Wilmington?
There is no KOA campground directly in Wilmington. However, the area offers alternatives with similar amenities. Beach Rose RV Park in Salisbury is a family-owned campground with a friendly atmosphere, clean facilities, and a swimming pool. It's located near the beach and provides full hookups for RVs. Another option is Cape Ann Camp Site near Gloucester, which offers amenities similar to what you'd expect at a KOA, including water, toilets, and sites that can accommodate larger RVs.
What are the best campgrounds near Wilmington?
What are the best campgrounds near Wilmington?
The Wilmington area offers several excellent camping options. Salisbury Beach State Reservation provides beachfront camping with water and electricity hookups, making it perfect for those who want to combine camping with beach activities. The location is unbeatable, though privacy is limited. For a more wooded experience, Otter River State Forest in north central Massachusetts offers clean, well-maintained sites with swimming options in either a pond or a nearby lake. It's particularly popular with families and features nice hiking trails throughout the forest.
What camping options are available for a weekend trip to Wilmington?
What camping options are available for a weekend trip to Wilmington?
For a weekend trip to Wilmington, consider Lorraine Park Campground — Harold Parker State Forest, located less than 25 miles north of Boston. This campground offers wooded sites, clean facilities, and numerous on-site activities, making it perfect for a quick getaway. Another excellent option is Willard Brook State Forest Campground, a small forest campground with level sites surrounded by towering pines. For military families, Hanscom AFB FamCamp provides wooded recreational camping with both RV sites (some with hookups) and secluded tent sites.
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