Massachusetts camping preview

Beginner Camping in Massachusetts

Massachusetts is a gentle first-camping state: many public campgrounds are wooded, staffed in season, and close to beaches, ponds, or small towns.

Beginners should reserve ahead, expect no-alcohol rules at DCR campgrounds, and bring layers because coastal and Berkshire nights can cool quickly.

4 places to start

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3488 Main St., Brewster, MA 02631

508-896-3491

42 Main St., Sandwich, MA 02563

508-888-0351

317 Woodland Road, Lee, MA 01238

413-243-1778

105 New Fitchburg Road, West Townsend, MA 01474

978-597-2850