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Camping near hiking trails in Massachusetts

13 camps in Massachusetts within a mile of a hiking trail, or listing hiking. 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 78°F and lows near 61°F.

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13camps for hiking
1free or dispersed
9reservable
4trails near camps
May–Sepbest months

Trails with the most camps nearby

TrailLengthCamps nearbyClosest camp
Appalachian Trail/Long Trail29.7 mi3Sherman Brook Campsite · 0.2 mi
Broad Brook3.2 mi1Sherman Brook Campsite · 2.4 mi
The Dome (Pownal)2.3 mi1Sherman Brook Campsite · 2.6 mi
Agawon0.6 mi1Sherman Brook Campsite · 2.8 mi

Best areas for hiking

  1. Around East Harwich4 camps for hiking within 25 miles
  2. Around Worcester4 camps for hiking within 25 miles
  3. Around Pittsfield3 camps for hiking within 25 miles

Questions

How many campgrounds in Massachusetts are good for hiking?

13 camps within a mile of a hiking trail, or listing hiking; 1 of them are free.

When is the best time to go?

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 78°F and lows near 61°F.

What else can you do there?

Of these camps, 69% also offer fishing, 69% also offer biking, 69% also offer wildlife & birding.

See them on the map

Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.

Open hiking in Massachusetts

This week's picks

A different handful each week.

  • Bay View HouseFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal

    Overlooking Cape Cod Bay, there is no better place on Cape Cod to watch a sunset. While located only a few miles from Wellfleet town center, when sitting on the deck enjoying the company of…

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  • Sherman Brook CampsiteOther / private · Free · Cell signal · Hiking trail 0.2 mi

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  • Indian HollowFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal

    With abundant wildlife, lush scenery and waterfront views, Indian Hollow Group Campground, located at the Knightville Dam and Reservoir, offers groups and clubs a recreational oasis.

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  • Sunrise HouseFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal

    Situated on a bluff overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, you will delight in watching the sunrise each morning as you enjoy your breakfast. The Sunrise House is a four-bedroom, one and one-half…

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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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  • Tully Lake Recreation Area (Ma)Federal campground · Reservable · Cell signal

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers invites you to come relax at Tully Lake. There are a variety of outdoor recreation activities for you and you family. Although the dam was built primarily…

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  • Buffumville Lake (Group Shelter)Federal campground · Reservable · Cell signal

    In 1958 the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers built Buffumville Dam in Charlton, Massachusetts to provide flood risk management for downstream communities. Flood waters due to large amounts of…

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  • "The Sandpits" Private Hiking and Winter Sports AreaOther / private · First come, first served · Cell signal

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