Wellfleet Hollow State Park Campground is located near South Wellfleet, MA, featuring a landscape of coastal forests and sandy terrain. Temperatures range from 20°F in winter to 80°F in summer. Nearby attractions include the Cape Cod National Seashore and the Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary.

Quiet and quaint, this campground offers an excellent opportunity for tent camping and exploring lower Cape Cod. The location is great for day trips to ocean beaches, area nature trails and the Cape Cod Rail Trail.

Wellfleet Hollow State Park Campground

Join the fun near South Wellfleet. With tons of outdoor activities and scenic camping, this is an excellent vacation spot for all kinds of travelers. South Wellfleet is an adventure-filled destination for those who love the outdoorsy camper lifestyle. But it's also great for those who prefer to spend time near the city, exploring and sightseeing. Ready to plan your adventure? Check out our campgrounds near South Wellfleet and user-submitted reviews.

South Wellfleet

The Best Camping Near South Wellfleet, Massachusetts

Formerly Paine's campground, this is now under the Massachusetts DCR. It offers inexpensive, rustic camping on the Cape, though rates are much higher for out-of-state guests than for instate. Many sites are small, some require walk-in, and parking may be separate from the site; in some instances it is across or near the site, and for others it is closer to the park entrance. Under the new ownership they've paved some of the roads, but the roads are narrow and with curves. All of the conditions have led them to limit campers to tents and short trailers/campers only, with length &lt;15' and only 1 unit/vehicle per site. There is 20A electric on a number of the sites. When you read site descriptions, it will indicate 'compact loop' or 'petite site' and those are accurate!

Sites are largely shaded. Some of the sites back up to neighboring yards (9-12 area). Walk-in distance to some sites can be substantial (see sites 49, 59, 61, etc.) so be sure to read site descriptions carefully, but 61 in particular offers greater privacy. The sites aren't always level. There are no photos on the reservation website, so I've tried to capture most, but not all, here.

No alcohol or pets allowed. 

The are nearby beaches, hikes, Cape Cod Rail Trail and other biking opportunities are nearby. If you don't have a bike, you can easily rent one from nearby shops.

It won't be for everyone, but if you want a campground that is less expensive, caters to tents and trailers rather than the big rigs, this may be for you!

Newer rustic state campground for tents and small trailers

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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