The best river, stream, or creek campgrounds near Boston, Massachusetts

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to source for camping adventures near Boston, Massachusetts! With over 480 options in the area specifically tailored to your preference for camping near a river, you're sure to find the perfect spot to relax and enjoy nature. Looking for top-rated campsites? Check out Salamander Hollow Healing Habitat (194 reviews), Sunrise Farm (195 reviews), and Pitch Perfect at Canterbrook (183 reviews). Average prices per night start at $50, with options as low as $20 per night. Whether you're into climbing, boating, or wildlife watching, there's something for everyone. And don't worry, popular amenities like pets, campfires, and showers are available to make your camping experience even more enjoyable. Start planning your next adventure today!

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Top-rated campgrounds

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to source for camping adventures near Boston, Massachusetts! With over 480 options in the area specifically tailored to your preference for camping near a river, you're sure to find the perfect spot to relax and enjoy nature. Looking for top-rated campsites? Check out Salamander Hollow Healing Habitat (194 reviews), Sunrise Farm (195 reviews), and Pitch Perfect at Canterbrook (183 reviews). Average prices per night start at $50, with options as low as $20 per night. Whether you're into climbing, boating, or wildlife watching, there's something for everyone. And don't worry, popular amenities like pets, campfires, and showers are available to make your camping experience even more enjoyable. Start planning your next adventure today!

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Peaceful Convenience

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28mi from Boston · 2 sites · Lodging · Bolton, MA

Come experience New England, embrace the silence, enjoy this 2.5 Acres property Abutting over 100 acres of protected wetlands with access to a private Home; bathroom, screened in porch, use of kitchen for coffee etc. all to enjoy. A babbling brook, hammock trees, peaceful, and serene. The surrounding area is a right to farm community with local beautiful farms within five minutes in every direction property is on a known bike route (2 bikes available for use) The town host a wonderful winery local coffee shop and hiking trails (map book on site) multiple area conservation lands. Bolton is known for its apple farms in the fall for picking and spring time blossoms. August through September harvest (my favorite) plenty of pick your own everything! We have great historic towns surrounding us like concord, Harvard and Hudson voted best small town in America, so much history, dinning etc. cross country skiing. Convenient location to Boston. If looking for an stress free escape the home also offers 2 guest rooms available for rent within a meditative shared space. Fire pit outdoors, fireplace in doors.

2. Magpie and Jaebird's Little A-frame

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32mi from Boston · 2 sites · Lodging · Bellingham, MA

Follow us on Instagram @shitefootfarms As always we are excited and can't wait to share our place with you! We are a small farmette with goats, chickens, ducks, fruits, veggies, and Irish Wolfhounds. The 1.3 acre parcel across the street from the house and farm has a forested peninsula that the A-frame is located on. Our street ends in a small stream that continues to separate the farmstead from the A-frame site. Come stay in our tiny rustic A frame cabin built of mostly reclaimed materials. Enjoy being across the stream and over the bridge from the main house on a private peninsula. Enjoy the privacy of a "single site" camp! Use the fire pit, grill, outdoor wood stove, single burner butane stove or umm the bathroom :) without having to leave your site! Please be aware we are in town and you may hear road noise, lawn mowers, dogs, ect. You may also see and hear wildlife ex; deer, beavers, ducks, muskrats, rabbits, geese, foxes, and coyotes. We encourage native plants and work to provide a sanctuary for many threatened bird species. The cabin is 100sq. feet with sloping interior walls the flip up side wall is permanently open and screened in. There is no running water or electricity so unplug and unwind. A place to plug in and the water spigot a short stroll from your cabin in the driveway The cabin has a a full size mattress with sheets, blankets, throws and pillows. Lanterns, cooking utensils, camp mugs and camp coffee pot are provided. Please request the cast iron skillet and butane burner, it will not be in the cabin if you do not ask for it. You are also welcome to set up your own tent. Please note cleared space is limited and the tent should be a 1-3 person smaller tent. Outside on the deck are tiki torches, woodstove and bistro table. There is a hammock, picnic table, and 2 sets of outdoor chairs at your site. We do not have a swimming hole but the town beach is 5 minutes away and requires a day pass. If you forget something you are a short walk to Cumbies, and several farms, bakeries and a large grocer are a very short drive away. Venture farther (10 minutes) to one of the nearby hiking trails. We are within 15 minutes of the Blackstone Gorge, Southern New England Trunkline Trail, Cornier Woods, Franklin State Forest, Wojcik Farm, Cook's Valley Farm, the New England Bonsai Museum, Diamond Hill Vineyards, Caroline's Cannabis, Shire Conservation Area, New England Country Club, and many stables. The Commuter Rail to Boston, Wrentham Premium Outlets, and a Drive-in Theater are within 30 minutes. Use us as a base to explore Blackstone Valley, Boston and Worcester!! Please let us know if you need something we may have it, we want you to enjoy your stay!! Follow us on Instagram for updates on our favorite local spots for hiking, eating, entertainment and shopping. We Support Black Lives Matter, the LBGTQ+, AAPI and BIPoC communities @shitefootfarms. Visit our Instagram profile, follow and dm for a 15% discount code

3. F.a.C Campout

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44mi from Boston · 11 sites · Tents · Exeter, NH

A shared space for the animals and the artist. We are working on becoming sustainable into the future where we can gather to work on our art in a loving natural and healthy environment. We welcome you to come relax and rejuvinate on this sacred ground. We ask you respectfully carry in carry out any trash. The farm can accommodate and accept your empty recyclables and compostable material (meat is NOT an allowed compost item). Please arrive before dark to guarantee reservation as meet and greet required as well as to be shown area. Our family practices kindness and encourages community. #NFA ⚡

4. Bear + Bird Homestead

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45mi from Boston · 1 site · Tent · Brentwood, NH

Welcome to our home! We're glad to have you. Private, Exeter River camping with floating dock Primitive bucket toilet in privacy tent Hot/Cold Outdoor shower Well behaved dogs/leashed dogs are welcome 2 Min to Lindy's Country Store, 6 Min to Market Basket (and shopping plaza)/Epping Restaurants 15 minutes to downtown Exeter 20 minutes from Pawtuckaway State Park Over 300 acres of town forest hiking trails directly across the street.

5. Camp in the woods

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47mi from Boston · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · Fremont, NH

Grandfather once lived on the property of a popular local restaurant owner original well and foundation still on site right on conservation trails with plenty of hiking biking and wildlifeLearn more about this land:3 acres private with hundreds of acres of hiking or biking abutting conservation land and 20 minutes from Hampton beach located 5 min from rt 101 and 125 new England dragway is 10 minutes away entrance can be muddy no low car access you need to walk in 500' or have AWD small building on property for fall hunting

6. Shaded Gardens

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31mi from Boston · 1 site · Tent · Berlin, MA

Learn more about this land: Camping in the tree lined back yard of 3rd generation horticulturalist Brenna Ewing in picturesque South Berlin: This property is fully fenced, with gated access from Pleasant Street. Features beautiful gardens of Lilac Daylily, Phlox, Herbs; Wildflowers and a Disc Golf Station. Nearby hiking, biking and horseback riding as well as local farm stores, dining and shops, close to interstates make this an ideal place to start exploring and enjoying Central Massachusetts. Rustic amenities include toilet, trash can, garden hose water supply; fire pit for cooking. BYO firewood and cooking supplies, BYO kiddie pool and lawn chairs.

7. Beaver Creek Farm

37mi from Boston · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · Salisbury, MA

✨ Get away from it all and sleep under the stars. At Beaver Creek Farm, your campsite sits right beside the creek, giving you a true connection with nature. Deer and bunnies roam freely through the area, and you’ll hear a chorus of birds throughout the day. If you’re into the beach or just want a stroll and some shopping in downtown Newburyport, we’re only a 7-minute drive to Salisbury Beach Boardwalk, Salisbury Beach State Reservation, and historic Newburyport. Hampton Beach is just 15 minutes away! 🐾 We have two pet-friendly campsites available by the creek. Currently, we’re a dry-dock campsite with access to water. There’s a 110-volt outlet for smaller campers. We’re also working on building a bathhouse and outdoor kitchen for future use. 🌿 Guests have access to the camping area behind the barn, the riverfront, and a glassed-in garden room. A cozy patio with a gas fireplace will be added soon. Feel free to bring your kayak and launch right from your campsite (except during drought conditions). 🐶 Please note: there is a large bloodhound on the property — she’s super friendly! ⚡ No full hookups are available. A 110-volt outlet is provided, but you’ll need your own adapter (not supplied). 🚐 No campers longer than 22 ft. 🌱 We are 420-friendly, with five recreational dispensaries close by.

8. Purgatory Valley Farm

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37mi from Boston · 14 sites · Tents · Sutton, MA

A newly established Farm features rare and endangered birds of all kinds, attached to hiking and mountain biking and ATV trails. Beautiful wooded land with a wild blueberries, raspberries and strawberry plants growing wild situated between two streams. Purgatory Chasm State Reservation is nearby and terrific for all outdoor activities including rock climbing and caving

Camper favorites near Boston

Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.

Bear + Bird Homestead

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45mi from Boston · 1 site · Tent · Brentwood, NH

Welcome to our home! We're glad to have you. Private, Exeter River camping with floating dock Primitive bucket toilet in privacy tent Hot/Cold Outdoor shower Well behaved dogs/leashed dogs are welcome 2 Min to Lindy's Country Store, 6 Min to Market Basket (and shopping plaza)/Epping Restaurants 15 minutes to downtown Exeter 20 minutes from Pawtuckaway State Park Over 300 acres of town forest hiking trails directly across the street.

Camp in the woods

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47mi from Boston · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · Fremont, NH

Grandfather once lived on the property of a popular local restaurant owner original well and foundation still on site right on conservation trails with plenty of hiking biking and wildlifeLearn more about this land:3 acres private with hundreds of acres of hiking or biking abutting conservation land and 20 minutes from Hampton beach located 5 min from rt 101 and 125 new England dragway is 10 minutes away entrance can be muddy no low car access you need to walk in 500' or have AWD small building on property for fall hunting

Shaded Gardens

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31mi from Boston · 1 site · Tent · Berlin, MA

Learn more about this land: Camping in the tree lined back yard of 3rd generation horticulturalist Brenna Ewing in picturesque South Berlin: This property is fully fenced, with gated access from Pleasant Street. Features beautiful gardens of Lilac Daylily, Phlox, Herbs; Wildflowers and a Disc Golf Station. Nearby hiking, biking and horseback riding as well as local farm stores, dining and shops, close to interstates make this an ideal place to start exploring and enjoying Central Massachusetts. Rustic amenities include toilet, trash can, garden hose water supply; fire pit for cooking. BYO firewood and cooking supplies, BYO kiddie pool and lawn chairs.

Beaver Creek Farm

37mi from Boston · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · Salisbury, MA

✨ Get away from it all and sleep under the stars. At Beaver Creek Farm, your campsite sits right beside the creek, giving you a true connection with nature. Deer and bunnies roam freely through the area, and you’ll hear a chorus of birds throughout the day. If you’re into the beach or just want a stroll and some shopping in downtown Newburyport, we’re only a 7-minute drive to Salisbury Beach Boardwalk, Salisbury Beach State Reservation, and historic Newburyport. Hampton Beach is just 15 minutes away! 🐾 We have two pet-friendly campsites available by the creek. Currently, we’re a dry-dock campsite with access to water. There’s a 110-volt outlet for smaller campers. We’re also working on building a bathhouse and outdoor kitchen for future use. 🌿 Guests have access to the camping area behind the barn, the riverfront, and a glassed-in garden room. A cozy patio with a gas fireplace will be added soon. Feel free to bring your kayak and launch right from your campsite (except during drought conditions). 🐶 Please note: there is a large bloodhound on the property — she’s super friendly! ⚡ No full hookups are available. A 110-volt outlet is provided, but you’ll need your own adapter (not supplied). 🚐 No campers longer than 22 ft. 🌱 We are 420-friendly, with five recreational dispensaries close by.

Purgatory Valley Farm

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37mi from Boston · 14 sites · Tents · Sutton, MA

A newly established Farm features rare and endangered birds of all kinds, attached to hiking and mountain biking and ATV trails. Beautiful wooded land with a wild blueberries, raspberries and strawberry plants growing wild situated between two streams. Purgatory Chasm State Reservation is nearby and terrific for all outdoor activities including rock climbing and caving

Public campgrounds near Boston

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Wompatuck Campground

13mi from Boston · 248 sites · Tents, RVs · in Wompatuck State Park

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Salisbury Beach Campground

36mi from Boston · 458 sites · Tents, RVs · in Salisbury Beach State Reservation

Willard Brook Campground

45mi from Boston · 19 sites · Tents, RVs · in Willard Brook State Forest

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George Washington State Campground

47mi from Boston · 50 sites · Tents, RVs · in George Washington State Park

Stories from the community

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Jessica

2 weeks ago

Weekend Trip to Peaceful Convenience

It was a perfect spot to stop off and refuel after a week on the road in our van. Thank you for having us Danielle!

Nicolas

October 2025

Tent

2 nights at F.a.C Campout

Cheryl is a great host and the property is lovely. Such a cool place to visit. 100% recommend

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YIFEI

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Bear + Bird Homestead

Second time visiting and as always friendly and clean! Had a great camp out in late fall weather

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Leigh

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Bear + Bird Homestead

I had a lovely relaxing evening at this site! I like camping at remote sites but I can get creeped out if there's no one else around for miles. This was the perfect amount of privacy for me. You can see some houses and lights through the trees a bit but you won't see another person if you don't want to. The site is spacious with all the essentials. The owners were great. I live nearby and hope to return soon!

Caslynn

October 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to F.a.C Campout

We loved our stay at Cheryl's. Cheryl was very welcoming and showed us everything about the property when we checked in. My kids loved the fun touches like the lit up fairy walk! We hope to visit again!

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Mackenzie

October 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Magpie and Jaebird's Little A-frame

Justine was a phenomenal host. I️ could not have asked for a more relaxed experience or environment. Better than what I️ had intended. The cabin was clean, cozy and full of characters. Justine greeted us with warmth and hospitality upon arrival. She was also quick to help us when needing anything. Also I️ would like to thank you for being welcoming to our dog, Sage. I’m so grateful she was able to join us on such a lovely experience.

Amy

September 2025

Weekend Trip to Magpie and Jaebird's Little A-frame

This was a wonderful and peaceful space in the city - Jae was so welcoming and helpful and the space was so cozy and beautiful. Sunshine, leaves changing color, the early morning sunshine…just absolutely wonderful. We’d certainly stay again!

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Roger

September 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to F.a.C Campout

It's a beautiful locations. I would highly recommend it to anyone! Thank you for a great experience.

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Nina

September 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Magpie and Jaebird's Little A-frame

Very cute spot, as described. Woke up and saw the chickens running around :) so magical! We got a little cold so maybe bring another blanket- other than that it had lots of supplies.

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caleigh

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Bear + Bird Homestead

Awesome space, friendly folks, and chickens! Great space for a single person or a group. The river is a huge plus.

Jerri

September 2025

Weekend Trip to Peaceful Convenience

Quiet place both for our campervan outside and the inside room. Was gracious to be able to use the common space inside too! Very comfortable and great coffee bar!

Jerri

September 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Peaceful Convenience

What a lovely place Danielle has. We thankfully were able to meet her in person this morning. The yard and woods were peaceful and filled with birds. She opened her lovely home to us and it was wonderful to sit in the living room in a morning sunbeam and do some work. Convenient location to friends and family in nearby towns. We hope to return if in the area again.

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YIFEI

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Bear + Bird Homestead

Loved the site for our tent camping! - location is great, you get trees to cover you from the sun and the wind, plus a nice view of the review if you have a couple of chairs. Decent clean ground and a fire pit. - convenience: good, a solid only toilet and a big jar of potable water at your site, did not try the shower sadly due to heavy rain - owner: friendly and helpful! The also have hens and have eggs for sale, sadly they sold out during our visit. - Animals: owls and coyotes are heard at night, pretty cool! - noise: you do hear the road a little, but it didn't bother us too much

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Steve

September 2025

Weekend Trip to Peaceful Convenience

We weren't arriving early enough to pitch a tent but it was so convenient to stay at Danielle's. We weren't able to meet her as we arrived around 9 pm & she had already gone to bed. but she left lights on for us and gave us instructions for how to utilize the space. We were comfortable and slept well. Would definitely return in the future when passing through. She was easy to sign up with last minute as well (this was a last minute trip), so we appreciated that too.

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Deb

September 2025

2 nights at Peaceful Convenience

Danielle's Hip Camp is a great option if you want to either stay inside a home with conveniences, or to camp in a private yard. Very quiet! Danielle is accommodating, and the house is comfortable.

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Kathy

September 2025

1 night at Peaceful Convenience

The yard is private and the neighborhood very quiet. I loved the combination of camping and house amenities. I would definitely recommend it.

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Marie

September 2025

Tent

4 nights at F.a.C Campout

A magical, serine tent sites for those looking to connect with the natural environment with a creative, artistic nature.Bring your art no matter what medium and be creative where you will appreciated

Elise

September 2025

Tent

1 night at Shaded Gardens

My girls stayed here en route to college. Worked out great!

Olivia

August 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to F.a.C Campout

We loved the whole stay! Great people, great, quiet sites, and great vibes all around. Cheryl and Jim are solid humans and great hosts. We’ll be back!

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lucie

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to F.a.C Campout

this is such a wonderful place! Cheryl is so inviting and accommodating. We were only there for the night but we could've stayed for a lot longer. They had a fire the night we were there with the other campers on the property. There were guitars, singing and good chats with great people. 10/10 would recommend!