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The best camping near Nickerson State Park

Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Nickerson adventure.

The best camping near Nickerson State Park

Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Nickerson adventure.

Camping near Nickerson State Park

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Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Nickerson adventure.

With beaches, lakes, and woodlands, this is Cape Cod’s most popular camping spot.  

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Top-rated campgrounds near Nickerson State Park

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Cape Cod Horse Farm

9 sites ¡ Tents15 acres ¡ Brewster, MA
Beautiful 15 acre working horse farm.  Panoramic view of a herd of rescued horses and natural wildlife. Excellent hiking/biking trails right off property into Nickerson State Park. Lots of shopping, organic farmers markets,  Cape Cod bay and ocean beaches, and much, much more! The property is set very far back from the road. 4 Private camping sites a short 2-3 min hike into the woods. 4 Camping sites in a community field setting. Campsites have their own fire pits. Toilets and outside shower for campers.
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$55
 / night
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Rustic Camp Cabins

5 sites ¡ Lodging50 acres ¡ Brewster, MA
Our cabins are located in the back of Nickerson State Park on private property. There are bike paths/fishing swimming available in the state park. Our cabins are used for our non-profit summer camp for children with serious/life threatening illnesses during the summer. There is a microwave/mini fridge and a full sized bed with two sets of twin bunk beds.
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$100
 / night
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Kelley’s corner

1 site ¡ RV, Tent1 acre ¡ Eastham, MA
A private camping spot under the trees at the end of a cul-de-sac. Quiet spot with easy access to everything Cape Cod has to offer. Sit under the trees and enjoy the sound of the birds or visit First Encounter beach a mile from the house. Provincetown, Chatham and Hyannis all just a 30 minute drive away. Lots of hiking paths and Cape Cod bike path just up the road. Excellent fishing from the beach or get a charter for tuna, striped bass and blue fish. Then come home to a quiet space just for you.
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$50
 / night
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Willy's World Wellness & conference

13 sites ¡ RVs9 acres ¡ Eastham, MA
We are a multi sports center with surrounding woods and fields. The entire property is 9.53 acres but the camp site is a acre next to the bike trail and close to the ocean (1 mile or less). The club on the property has an indoor rock wall, 25 yard salt system pool (84 degrees year round) saunas, hot tubs, strength & cardio facilities, tennis, pickleball, basketball, squash, racquetball, indoor field house with indoor 15,000 square foot turf field, Kid's Zone with Playworld, a two story soft play structure with slides, tunnels and lots of climbing adventures, bounce house, restaurant, classes of all kinds, yoga, aerobic, Pilates, etc. this is a beautiful ocean village close to Provincetown, Truro and Wellfleet on one side and Orleans, Chatham and Brewster the opposite direction
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$40
 / night
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The Cape Cod Acre

1 site ¡ Lodging1 acre ¡ Brewster, MA
The Cape Cod Acre is a cozy one acre oasis just 1 mile from beautiful Cape Cod Bay. Our Honey Shack is a private off grid (no electricity) tiny camp, nestled between pine trees and blueberry bushes. Nearby you can enjoy stunning beaches, hiking, paddling (fresh water ponds or the ocean), surfing, biking (access to the to the Cape Cod Rail Trail is less than a 10 minute drive), great food, restaurants and shops.
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$60
 / night
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Cozy Wooded Nook

8 sites ¡ Lodging, RVs, Tents3 acres ¡ Carver, MA
A cozy 3 acres near Cranberry Bogs. We have 5 campsites available to choose from. 1 RV (& multi tent) site and 4 onsite trailers. There are additional various locations tucked into nooks for small tent and hammock camping. Short wooded trails for dog walks. Build a fire for enjoyment, or swivel the 30” grill top over, to cook. Campfires permitted. Wood for sale on-site is $5 per bundle — mix of pine, oak, maple, ash, and poplar. The randomly dispersed hammocks are perfect for relaxing, watching sunsets through the tree line or reading a book with the morning birds. Pet friendly. 25-foot tie-out cable available for use anywhere on the property. No dump stations or bathrooms on site. [Luggable Loo Bucket Toilet available for rent for $1] Well water fill up available. Absolutely no use of liquid fire accelerants, please. We will provide endless fire starter logs and cardboard to get you going. 15 AMP ELECTRICITY AVAILABLE FOR AN ADDITIONAL $5/PER NIGHT 5 miles to Plymouth 25 miles to Cape Cod 45 miles to Boston
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$45
 / night

The best camping near Nickerson State Park guide

Overview

About

More than 2,000 acres of lush woodlands and oak forests dotted with “kettle ponds” await at Nickerson State Park—a welcome change of scenery amid Cape Cod’s sand dunes and salt marshes. Hit the trails to hike and bike, then head down to the water to fish for trout, cool off with a swim, or rent a kayak. To the north end, the 22-mile, multi-use Cape Cod Rail Trail runs through the park, and a sandy beach tempts sunseekers to the coast. Nickerson State Campground has plenty of space, with tent and RV sites, as well as yurts, but no electric hookups.

Tips for snagging a campsite

  1. You can reserve 418 campsites, including six yurts, via the Reserve America website. 
  2. Online reservations open four months in advance, and campsites must be booked at least one day in advance.
  3. Campsites can book up fast, especially for summer and holiday weekends, so book as soon as possible, especially if you have a particular site in mind.

When to go

Camping season in Nickerson State Park runs from mid-April through mid-October only. This is by far the most popular time to visit, and coincides with whale-watching season along the coast. Winter visitors can still enjoy outdoor activities, with the inland trails providing shelter from the chilly coastal winds, and the ponds are stocked with trout year-round.

Know before you go

  • Nickerson State Park is in Brewster on Cape Cod, 90 miles southeast of Boston or about a 90-minute drive away. The main entrance is located off Route 6A.
  • Daily parking fees are charged from Memorial Day weekend through November. Campsite booking fees also apply.
  • Facilities at Nickerson State Park include a nature center, a park store, picnic areas, boat ramps, restrooms, a dump station, and a playground. 
  • You can bring your own boats up to 10 horsepower to the park; boat and watercraft rentals are also available throughout the summer season.
  • There are accessible campsites, restrooms, and beaches at Nickerson State Park. The Cape Cod Rail Trail is also accessible.

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