Massachusetts Campgrounds
The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation offers camping at over thirty facilities across the state! Sleep under forest canopies in the Berkshires, or near the beach on Cape Cod. Campgrounds vary in what they offer, from showers and flush toilets to R.V. sites offering electric and water hook-ups. You can also try island camping, yurts, cabins, or a hike-in area.
Before making your reservation please read 2021 Camping Season Information.
Beartown State Forest
- Address: 69 Blue Hill Road, Monterey, MA 01245, USA
- Hours Open: Park - Sunrise to Sunset
- Camping Season: NO Camping at this site in 2021
- Camping Fees:
- Alcohol Allowed: False
Good for non-motorized boating, walking & hiking, camping, snowmobiling; fishing; leashed pets allowed
Even in the off-season, intrepid hikers camp at Beartown State Forest. Advanced reservations are available up to six months ahead of time, and even 24 hours before, if you’re feeling spontaneous. Reserve a minimum of 2 days, and share nature with the vast wildlife of the rich forests…
Boston Harbor Islands
- Address: Boston Harbor Islands, Boston, MA 02110
- Hours Open: Currently Suspended Due to Insufficient Restroom Facilities
- Camping Season: No Camping on this site in 2021
- Camping Fees:
- MA Residents - $8.00/night
- Non-MA Residents - $20.00/night
- MA Group Camping - $35.00/night
- Non-MA Group Camping - $100.00/night
- MA Resident Large Yurt - $55.00/night
- Non-MA Resident Large Yurt - $140.00/night
- Alcohol Allowed: False
Explore 13 islands of Boston Harbor, 2 of which are publicly accessible by ferry in 2021 and offer lots of activities. You’ll find swimming, boating, hiking and camping among the most popular. You’re also welcome to host your next group outing on one of these beautiful islands…
Camp Nihan Education Center
- Address: 131 Walnut St., Saugus, MA 01906
- Hours Open:
- Camping Season: No Camping on this site in 2021
- Camping Fees:
- Alcohol Allowed: False
Camp Nihan is the perfect place for your next group camping experience. There’s plenty of opportunities to learn about the local habitat. Explore a variety of nature and wildlife across 65 acres…
Clarksburg State Park
- Address: 1199 Middle Rd, Clarksburg, MA 01247
- Hours Open: Week days (8 a.m.-6 p.m.) | Weekends (8 a.m.- midnight)
- Camping Season: May 13th, 2021 - October 10th, 2021
- Camping Fees:
- MA Residents - $17.00/night
- Non-MA Residents - $54.00/night
- Alcohol Allowed: False
Clarksburg State Park offers 368 acres of abundant northern hardwood forest. Come camp, hike, ski, go boating or fishing and enjoy the views…
D.A.R. State Forest
- Address: 78 Cape St., Goshen, MA 01032
- Hours Open: Sunrise to Sunset
- Camping Season: May 13th, 2021 - October 16th, 2021
- Camping Fees:
- Alcohol Allowed: False
DAR State Forest offers dozens of campsites, forest trails, a lake to swim and fish in…
Erving State Forest
- Address: Erving State Forest, Erving, MA 01344
- Hours Open: 9am - 10pm
- Camping Season: May 13th, 2021 - September 5th, 2021
- Camping Fees:
- MA Resident - $17/night
- Non-MA Resident - $54/night
- Alcohol Allowed: False
Visit for a swim or hike, camp at one of our 27 sites, or kayak on Laurel Lake…
Federated Women’s Club State Forest
- Address: State Forest Road, Petersham, MA 01366
- Hours Open: Closed for the Season
- Camping Season: No Camping on this site in 2021
- Camping Fees:
- Alcohol Allowed: False
Explore more than 1,000 acres of pine, maple, birch, and hemlock trees. Make your way along Fever Brook for great views of the Quabbin Reservoir. Other popular activities include fishing, hunting, and camping…
Granville State Forest
- Address: 323 West Hartland Road, Granville, MA 01034
- Hours Open: Park: Sunrise to Sunset
- Camping Season: May 20th, 2021 - September 5th, 2021
- Camping Fees:
- MA Residents - $17/night
- Non-MA Residents - $54/night
- Alcohol Allowed: False
If you’re looking to break away from the busy day-to-day, this park is the place to be. Campsites deep in the woods offer peace and quiet. Plenty of other activities include hiking, biking, and snowshoeing…
Harold Parker State Forest
- Address: 133 Jenkins Road, Andover, MA 01810
- Hours Open: Park: Sunrise to Sunset
- Camping Season: May 6th, 2021 - October 10th, 2021
- Camping Fees:
- MA Residents - $17/night
- Non-MA Residents - $54/night
- Alcohol Allowed: False
Harold Parker State Forest is a located in Andover, Mass, only an hour north of Boston. With 35 miles of trails, 11 ponds, and dozens of campsites, there’s something in this Central Hardwood-Hemlock-White Pine forest for everyone…
Horseneck Beach State Reservation
- Address: 5 John Reed Road, Westport, MA 02791
- Hours Open: Sunrise to Sunset
- Camping Season: May 6th, 2021 - September 11th, 2021
- Camping Fees:
- MA Resident - $22/night
- Non-MA Resident - $70/night
- Alcohol Allowed: False
Swim and camp at one of the most popular beaches in Massachusetts. Located at the western end of Buzzard’s Bay, the 2-mile long beach is also great for bird watching…
Lake Dennison Recreation Area
- Address: 219 Baldwinville State Road, Winchendon, MA 01436
- Hours Open: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
- Camping Season: May 6th, 2021 - October 10th, 2021
- Camping Fees:
- MA Resident - $17/night
- Non-MA Resident - $54/night
- MA Resident Group Camp Site - $35/night
- Non-MA Resident Group Camp Site - $100/night
- Alcohol Allowed: False
Located in Winchendon, the Lake Dennison Recreation Area has 150 campsites and a beach where you can swim. Due to recent weather conditions, snowmobile trails are closed until further notice…
Massasoit State Park
- Address: 1361 Middleboro Ave., East Taunton, MA 02718
- Hours Open: Sunrise to Sunset
- Camping Season: May 6th, 2021 - October 10, 2021
- Camping Fees:
- Alcohol Allowed: False
Head out on foot or by bike on Massasoit State Park’s trails. This is an especially nice park to visit in the fall, when you can see the contrast of scarlet cranberry bogs and pine trees. There are also plenty of ponds in which to fish…
Mohawk Trail State Forest
- Address: Cold River Road, Charlemont, MA 01339
- Hours Open: Sunrise to Sunset
- Camping Season: May 6th, 2021 - October 10, 2021
- Camping Fees:
- MA Resident: Tent Camping - $17/night
- Non-MA Resident: Tent Camping - $54/night
- MA Resident: Group Camping is $35/night
- Non-MA Resident - $100/night
- MA Resident: Small Cabins - $50/night
- Non-MA Resident - $130/night
- MA Resident: Large Cabins - $75/night
- Non-MA Resident Large Cabins - $170/night
- Alcohol Allowed: False
Mohawk Trail State Forest is one of the most scenic woodland areas in Massachusetts. It covers 6,000 acres of mountain ridges, gorges, and woods, and it is home to a variety of plant and animal life…
Mount Greylock State Reservation
- Address: 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MA 01237
- Hours Open: Sunrise to Sunset
- Camping Season: Camping Closed for 2021
- Camping Fees:
- MA Resident - $8/night
- Non-MA Resident - $20/night
- MA Resident Group Camping - $35/night
- Non-MA Resident Group Camping - $100/night
- Alcohol Allowed: False
At 3,491 feet, Mount Greylock is the highest point in Massachusetts. From its peak on a clear day, you can see as far as 90 miles away. No matter when you visit, there’s plenty to do and see…
Mount Washington State Forest
- Address: 545 East St., Mount Washington, MA 01258
- Hours Open: Closed Until Further Notice
- Camping Season: No Camping at this Campground in 2021
- Camping Fees:
- Alcohol Allowed: False
The re-grown red oak northern hardwood forest of Mt. Washington State Forest offers more than 30 miles of trails for hiking and mountain biking. Hike the South Taconic Trail to the 2,250 ft. elev. summit of Alander Mountain for a breathtaking view…
Myles Standish State Forest
- Address: 194 Cranberry Rd., Carver, MA 02330
- Hours Open: Sunrise to Sunset
- Camping Season: May 13th, 2021 - October 10th, 2021
- Camping Fees:
- Alcohol Allowed: False
Myles Standish State Forest offers plenty of year-round activities for the entire family. If you’re looking for a place to camp, swim, or explore the outdoors, this southeastern park is for you…
Nickerson State Park
- Address: 3488 Main St., Brewster, MA 02631
- Hours Open: Park: Sunrise to Sunset
- Camping Season: May 5th, 2021 - October 10th, 2021
- Camping Fees:
- MA Resident - $22/night
- Non-MA Residents - $70/night
- MA Resident Group camping is $35/night
- Non-MA Resident Group Camping - $100/night
- MA Residents Yurt - $45/night
- Non-MA Residents Yurt - $120/night
- MA Residents Large yurts - $55/night
- Non-MA Residents Large Yurt - $140/night
- Alcohol Allowed: False
1,900-acre Nickerson State Park is located in Brewster, MA on Cape Cod. There’s plenty of wooded trails and ponds to explore, and Nickerson also offers more than 400 campsites…
October Mountain State Forest
- Address: 317 Woodland Road, Lee, MA 01238
- Hours Open: 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
- Camping Season: May 6th 2021 - October 10th, 2021
- Camping Fees:
- MA Resident - $17/night
- Non-MA Resident - $54/night
- MA Residents Small Yurts - $45/night
- Non-MA Residents Small Yurts - $120/night
- MA Residents Large Yurts - $55/night
- Non-MA Residents Large Yurts - $140/night
- Alcohol Allowed: False
At 16,500 acres, October Mountain is the largest state forest in Massachusetts. You’ll find trails for any level of hiking experience, and you can also visit nearby Tanglewood, popular music venue and home to the Boston Symphony Orchestra…
Otter River State Forest
- Address: 86 Winchendon Road, Baldwinville, MA 01436
- Hours Open: Sunrise to Sunset
- Camping Season: May 13th, 2021 - September 5th, 2021
- Camping Fees:
- MA Resident - $17/night
- Non-MA Residents - $54/night
- MA Resdents Small Yurts - $45/night
- Non-MA Residents Small Yurts - $120/night
- MA Residents Large Yurts - $54/night
- Non-MA Resident Large Yurts - $140/night
- Alcohol Allowed: False
Otter River State Forest is a popular summer destination for a day trips and camping. You can hike, mountain bike, and swim.
Due to recent weather conditions, snowmobile trails are closed until further notice…
Pearl Hill State Park
- Address: 105 New Fitchburg Road, West Townsend, MA 01474
- Hours Open: 9 a.m. - 10 p.m
- Camping Season: May 13th, 20201 - October 10th, 2021
- Camping Fees:
- MA Residents - $17/night
- Non-MA Residents - $54/night
- MA Residents Group Camping - $35/night
- Non-MA Group Camping - $100/night
- Alcohol Allowed: False
Camp beneath a stately pine canopy in this 1000-acre park. Visitors can also hike, bike, and swim…
Pittsfield State Forest
- Address: 1041 Cascade St., Pittsfield, MA 01201
- Hours Open: Park is Open from Sunrise to Sunset
- Camping Season: May 13th, 2021 - October 10th, 2021
- Camping Fees:
- MA Residents - $17/night
- Non-MA Residents - $54/night
- MA Reisdents Group Camping is $35/night
- Non-MA Residents Group Camping - $100/night
- Alcohol Allowed: False
This sprawling, 11,000-acre forest includes Berry Pond and 30 miles of trails. Whether hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, or exploring the mountain range to Berry Pond, you’re sure to find the perfect outdoor adventure…
Salisbury Beach State Reservation
- Address: State Reservation Road, Salisbury, MA 01952, USA
- Hours Open: Park: Sunrise to Sunset
- Camping Season: May 6th, 2021 - October 16th, 2021
- Camping Fees:
- Alcohol Allowed: False
Salisbury Beach overlooks the point at which the Merrimack River feeds the Atlantic Ocean. It’s a great place to swim, boat, or camp…
Savoy Mountain State Forest
- Address: 260 Central Shaft Road, Florida, MA 01247
- Hours Open: Sunrise to Sunset
- Camping Season: May 6th, 2021 - October 16th, 2021
- Camping Fees:
- MA Residents - $17/night
- Non-MA Residents - $54/night
- MA Residents Small Cabins - $50/night
- Non-MA Residents Small Cabins - $130/night
- MA Residents Large Cabins - $60/night
- Non-MA Residents Large Cabins - $150/night
- Alcohol Allowed: False
Savoy Mountain State Forest offers more than 50 miles of trails. You can also camp at one our tent sites, or reserve a log cabin…
Scusset Beach State Reservation
- Address: 20 Scusset Beach Road, Sagamore, MA 02562
- Hours Open: Sunrise to Sunset
- Camping Season:
- Camping Fees:
- Alcohol Allowed: False
Scusset Beach is located at the southwest corner of the Cape Cod Bay. Enjoy 1.5 miles of beachfront, or take a walk along the jetty to watch ships pass through the Cape Canal. The Reservation also offers 98 R.V. sites with hook-ups, and 5 tent-only campsites…
Shawme-Crowell State Forest
- Address: 42 Main St., Sandwich, MA 02563
- Hours Open: 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
- Camping Season: May 13th, 2021 - October 10th, 2021
- Camping Fees:
- MA Residents - $17/night
- Non-MA Residents - $54/night
- MA Residents Small Yurts - $45/night
- Non-MA Residents Small Yurts - $120/night
- MA Resident Large Yurts - $55/night
- MA Residents Large Yurts - $140/night
- Alcohol Allowed: False
This 700-acre pitch pine and scrub oak forest is located on the western end of Cape Cod, and offers more than 15 miles of trails for hiking and horseback riding. Camping is a favorite activity from early summer to the fall…
Tolland State Forest
- Address: 410 Tolland Road, East Otis , MA 01029
- Hours Open: Sunrise to Sunset
- Camping Season: May 13th, 2021 - October 10th, 2021
- Camping Fees:
- MA Residents - $17/night
- Non-MA Residents - $54/night
- Alcohol Allowed: False
At the center of Tolland State Forest sits the 1,065-acre Otis Reservoir, which offers a variety of recreational activities. A boat launch is available for boats up to 24 feet in length. No watercraft, except pontoon or sail powered boats, may exceed 24 feet in length. No boats with bathrooms are allowed on the Otis Reservoir.
The beach area is currently CLOSED under renovation…
Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
- Address: 131 Waquoit, East Falmouth, MA 02536
- Hours Open: Sunrise to Sunset
- Camping Season: Campground Closed Season 2021
- Camping Fees:
- MA Resident - $8/night
- Non-MA Resident - $20/night
- Alcohol Allowed: False
Waquoit Bay has 2,700 acres of open waters, barrier beaches, marshlands, and uplands. The reserve is representative of typical shallow bay environment. Enjoy discovering the bay, by land or water…
Wellfleet Hollow State Campground
- Address: 180 Old Kings Highway, Wellfleet, MA 02667
- Hours Open:
- Camping Season: May 20th, 2021 - October 16th, 2021
- Camping Fees:
- Alcohol Allowed: False
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…
Wells State Park
- Address: 159 Walker Pond Road, Sturbridge, MA 01566
- Hours Open: Sunrise to Sunset
- Camping Season: May 13th, 2021 - October 10th, 2021
- Camping Fees:
- Alcohol Allowed: False
Wells State Park was, established in 1968, is a 1400 acre public recreation area located off Route 49 in Sturbridge, Massachusetts. The park offers 12 miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and cross-county skiing. The woodlands are made up of an oak-hickory forest and northern hardwood forest types with groves of eastern white pine. Terrain is rugged with ledges interspersed between wetlands…
Willard Brook State Forest
- Address: 599 Main St on RT 119, West Townsend, MA 01474
- Hours Open: 9:00 am - 10:00 pm
- Camping Season: May 13th, 2021 - September 5th, 2021
- Camping Fees:
- MA Resident - $14/night
- Non-MA Residents - $40/night
- MA Residents Large Yurt (sleeps 10-12 people) - $90/night
- Non-MA Residents Large Yurt - $230/night
- Alcohol Allowed: False
Willard Brook State Forest sits on 2,597 acres near Townsend, MA. Visitors can enjoy a variety of activities, including, hiking, and cross-country skiing…
Wompatuck State Park
- Address: 204 Union St., Hingham, MA 02043
- Hours Open: Sunrise to Sunset
- Camping Season: May 13th, 2021 - October 10th, 2021
- Camping Fees:
- Alcohol Allowed: False
Wompatuck State Park spans 3,526 acres of forest, streams and ponds. Offering an over 250 site campground, 12 miles of non-motorized roads and 40 miles of forest trails, the park is a great place to get into nature…