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Camping in Massachusetts

159 places to camp in Massachusetts: 10 national forest and federal campgrounds, 4 free dispersed and primitive spots, 145 private campgrounds and RV parks. The best camping months are May–Sep, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In July expect highs near 81°F and lows near 61°F.

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159places to camp
9free or dispersed
May–Sepbest months
100%with cell signal at camp

Best areas to camp

  1. Around Barnstable Town41 camps in the area within 25 miles
  2. Around Pittsfield37 camps in the area within 25 miles
  3. Around Boston31 camps in the area within 25 miles
  4. Around Worcester25 camps in the area within 25 miles
  5. Around New Bedford4 camps in the area within 25 miles

Questions

When is the best time to camp in Massachusetts?

The best camping months are May–Sep, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In July expect highs near 81°F and lows near 61°F.

Is there free camping in Massachusetts?

Yes: 9 free or dispersed spots, mostly on national forest and BLM land.

Will I have cell signal camping in Massachusetts?

At about 100% of camps, at least one carrier has 4G or better (FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous). Plan for no signal on trails.

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This week's picks

A different handful each week. Tap a camp to see it from above, check the weather and plan the drive.

  • Barton CoveOther / private · First come, first served · Cell signal

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  • Boston/Cape Cod KOAOther / private · First come, first served · Cell signal

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  • JCC Camp GrossmanOther / private · First come, first served · Cell signal

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  • Camp ColdbrookOther / private · First come, first served · Cell signal

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  • Le Count Beach HouseFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal

    Nestled among the pine trees in the middle of Cape Cod National Seashore, the Le Count Beach House is the perfect spot for your family vacation. Located in Wellfleet, this recently…

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  • Atlantic Oaks CampgroundOther / private · First come, first served · Cell signal

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  • Beaman Pond CampgroundOther / private · First come, first served · Cell signal

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  • West Hill ParkFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal

    On a quiet back road and across an old fieldstone bridge lies West Hill Park, where the West River widens to form a large, natural pool.

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Free camping in Massachusetts

9 spots cost nothing: dispersed sites on national forest and BLM land and free campgrounds. Most have no water or toilets, and stays are usually limited to 14 days.

  • Sandy Neck CampsiteDispersed / primitive · Free · Cell signal

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  • Race Brook CampsitesOther / private · Free · Cell signal

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  • Primitive CampgroundDispersed / primitive · Free · Cell signal

    8 privative campsites with 4 jobbox containers as an anti-bear / anti-critter measures. 2 moldering outhouses at the southern end of the area. Some picnic tables and fire pit rings. Do not…

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  • Laurel Ridge CampsiteOther / private · Free · Cell signal

    Privy

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