Beach Camping in Massachusetts: Best Beach Campsites 2025

Welcome to Hipcamp! If you're looking for a beach camping experience in Massachusetts, we've got you covered. With over 11 options in Massachusetts that offer beach access, you're sure to find the perfect spot for your outdoor adventure. Looking for reviews? Check out Cape Cod Horse Farm (90 reviews), Bakers Island Light Campsite (33 reviews), or Glamping on the deck (1 review) for some top-rated options. And with popular amenities like showers, campfires, and potable water, you'll have everything you need for a comfortable stay. Plus, you can enjoy popular activities like wind sports, whitewater paddling, and horseback riding. The average price per night is $55, with options as low as $50. Get ready for a beach camping experience like no other!

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Top-rated campgrounds

Welcome to Hipcamp! If you're looking for a beach camping experience in Massachusetts, we've got you covered. With over 11 options in Massachusetts that offer beach access, you're sure to find the perfect spot for your outdoor adventure. Looking for reviews? Check out Cape Cod Horse Farm (90 reviews), Bakers Island Light Campsite (33 reviews), or Glamping on the deck (1 review) for some top-rated options. And with popular amenities like showers, campfires, and potable water, you'll have everything you need for a comfortable stay. Plus, you can enjoy popular activities like wind sports, whitewater paddling, and horseback riding. The average price per night is $55, with options as low as $50. Get ready for a beach camping experience like no other!

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Bakers Island Light Campsite

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3 sites · Tents · Salem, MA

Bakers Island Light Station is located on Bakers Island in Salem Sound, a 60-acre island with a large summer colony. The lighthouse stands at 59 ft tall and continues to guide ships in and out of Salem Harbor with an alternating 20-second white-red light. The 10-acre light station, which includes historic structures such as two keepers’ houses, an oil house, and a lantern room (now operating as a gift shop), is located in the northwest quadrant of the island and was formally owned and operated by the US Coast Guard. The rest of the island is in private ownership including the Bakers Island Wharf. The deed to historic Bakers Island Light Station was transferred on August 27, 2014, from the U.S. government to the Essex National Heritage Commission (Essex Heritage). Enjoy the sights and sounds of off-the-grid coastal living at the Bakers Island Light Station Campsite. Set up your tent on a raised platform and take in the beauty of Salem Sound. Meet the summer lighthouse keepers, stroll through island trails, and unwind...just three miles off the coast of Salem! Getting to camp: PLEASE READ - the only way to get to Bakers Island Light Campsite is by boat. You have three options: 1) Use your own kayaks and paddle out to our beach (this is recommended for advanced kayakers only). 2) Take our landing craft, Naumkeag out to the island for $70 per person. (Boat departs from Blaney Street dock on Friday at noon and picks you up from the Island on Sunday at noon). FREE overnight parking is available there. 3) Take your own boat, and rent a mooring for $50 a night (you will need your own dinghy to get ashore). ALL CAMPERS MUST ARRANGE TRANSPORTATION AFTER BOOKING. DETAILS WILL BE SENT FOLLOWING CONFIRMATION OF BOOKING. IMPORTANT: The $60 per night fee covers 4 people per site. The absolute capacity for each site is 4 people, and you must provide us the name of EACH guest prior to arrival. Essex Heritage is the non-profit organization that operates and maintains the 10-acre light station at Bakers Island, with the mission of public access and preservation.

2. DunRoamin On Peters Pond

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13 sites · RVs, Lodging · Sandwich, MA

Located in the historic Cape Cod town of Sandwich, MA, our property features spacious RV campsites and charming vacation rentals. We are just over the Sagamore Bridge, a short drive to the heart of Cape Cod. Only minutes away from Cape Cod's top attractions, including museums, scenic ocean beaches, and delicious seafood shanties. There’s something for everyone to enjoy! Our secluded, pet-friendly campground is nestled in a tranquil natural setting alongside one of the cleanest swimming ponds on Cape Cod. Whether you are looking for a weekend RV retreat or a longer stay in one of our Cape Cod cottage rentals, we have the perfect vacation spot for you. Our quaint cottages border the crystal-clear waters of Peter’s Pond, a 127-acre spring-fed kettle pond. Swim out to the raft, relax, float on a tube, and enjoy family fun in the cool water. We offer rowboat and sunfish sailboats plus dock rentals with convenient boat ramp access, all just steps from our sandy beach. Our large RV park sites are wooded and peaceful, with plenty of room. We offer full hookups: water, electricity, and sewer. The sites are pull-through with a picnic table. If you love fishing, the pond is stocked with Brook, Brown, Rainbow, and Tiger trout as well as largemouth and smallmouth bass. It was featured in The Fisherman Magazine in February 2022. Come cast a line and enjoy this Cape Cod fishing destination! DunRoamin on Peter’s Pond is a perfect family getaway. We offer a playground, and fun activities throughout the summer. Join us for weekly campfires and have s'mores at the beach. There are plenty of opportunities for outdoor adventures in our campground. Hike the small walking trail and discover local fauna and woodland creatures. Your child will love exploring the woods and discovering the wonders of nature. Our main attractions are swimming and building sandcastles on our private beach. However, nothing compares to catching crawfish with a flashlight or chasing fireflies on a hot summer night! Please note: Pets are allowed with proof of vaccination. There are single-stall restrooms but no bathhouse on-site — we only accept self-contained units. If you would like to bring a boat, please reach out for dock rentals or trailer storage. Thank you.

3. Tidy Treehouse

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1 site · Lodging · East Falmouth, MA

Enjoy glamping to the sounds of nature snuggled in this uniquely designed, 100 sq ft tree house. Amenities include outdoor dining, fire pit, grill, hot tub, camping porto and cold shower all within a short drive to the Falmouth beaches and the Shining Sea Bike Path. In the off-season, this "scribbler shed" is available for writing retreats and meditative getaways.

4. Oceana Cottages

32 sites · Lodging · North Truro, MA

Oceana Cottages Is Not Far from Cape Cod National Seashore. A Natural Paradise! Oceana Cottages in North Truro is the perfect place to allow the sound of the waves and a peaceful setting to let your creativity flow. Since 1976, we have been a family-operated Cottage Colony Resort. All the Cottages have full-efficiency kitchens, and because of this, you have peace of mind as no one will disturb you. You can get up at any time and not have to rush to do anything. Your time is yours to make what you want of it. In 2017, we renamed it Oceana Cottages, and we have made extensive renovations. Guests have described us by many different titles: Oceanfront, sea or ocean view cottages, cabins, resort, and family hotel. Learn more about our vacation rental services.

Public campgrounds in Massachusetts

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Savoy Mountain Campground

46 sites · Tents, RVs · in Savoy Mountain State Forest

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Tolland Campground

88 sites · Tents, RVs · in Tolland State Forest

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Boston Harbor Islands

19 sites · in Boston Harbor Islands

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Nickerson Campground

387 sites · Tents, RVs · in Nickerson State Park

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Otter River Campground

75 sites · Tents, RVs · in Otter River State Forest

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Horseneck Beach Campground

96 sites · Tents, RVs · in Horseneck Beach State Reservation

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Beartown Campground

12 sites · Tents, RVs · in Beartown State Forest

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DAR Campground

49 sites · Tents, RVs · in DAR State Forest

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Pearl Hill Campground

47 sites · Tents, RVs · in Pearl Hill State Park

View of Mauserts Pond from the Pond Loop Trail

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Clarksburg Campground

42 sites · Tents, RVs · in Clarksburg State Park

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Pittsfield Campground

39 sites · Tents, RVs · in Pittsfield State Forest

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Shawme-Crowell Campground

236 sites · Tents, RVs · in Shawme-Crowell State Forest

Stories from the community

Tomi

September 2025

Weekend Trip to Tidy Treehouse

Cute lil cabin and cozy hot tub. I had a nice stay despite the rainy day. Easy drive to beaches. The hosts were very accommodating and responsive to messages during my stay.

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Matt

August 2025

1 night at Tidy Treehouse

Great experience! Rebecca was quick to answer any questions and very accommodating.

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Benjamin

August 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Bakers Island Light Campsite

Absolutely fantastic location and everyone involved made the stay a delight. We opted to take the boat to the island -- which thrilled my 8-year-old to no end. Then, once we arrived, the lighthouse keeper couldn't have been friendlier or made things easier during our stay at this unforgettable location with everything from amazing views to multiple lighthouse tours. Great from start to finish and we can't wait to go back.

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Emily

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Bakers Island Light Campsite

We had an excellent trip and I would highly recommend it! We paddled out in our kayaks and were greeted on the beach once we arrived and shown where to store our kayaks. The light housekeeper was super helpful and showed us around and answered all of our questions. It was incredible to see the lighthouse, and the views from the spot are amazing. The beach was pretty rocky, but it was perfect for a quick dip. Also, they are not joking when they say there is little to no shade on the island, so don't forget a good sun hat and lots of sunscreen.

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Erik

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Bakers Island Light Campsite

We had a great weekend camping on Bakers Island. Just the boat ride there was great fun, particularly navigating the landing craft ramp to get to the rocky beach. Dave the caretaker was there to greet us and help load our equipment up the steep slope to the campsites. He was also always available to answer any questions. Beautiful views around the island. We also lucked out with two night's running of seeing the moon rise over the Atlantic.

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Nicole

August 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Bakers Island Light Campsite

We stayed two nights. The keeper David was very accommodating and gave us a tour up the lighthouse! We lucked out that it was a full moon and got to see the sunset and moonrise on the island. Great little trails and beach areas to explore. We spent most of our time relaxing, watching boats go by. The ride to and from the island in the landing boat was quite an experience. Our kids loved it!

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Daniel

August 2025

Tent

2 nights at Bakers Island Light Campsite

Baker's Island's campsites are not for everybody, but they were fine for me. Be clear about transportation to-and-from the Island. Experienced kayaker's will have one experience, those who travel on the islands ferry will pay more, and be restricted by the available timing. The site itself is historic, if a bit primitive. You are right alongside the ocean and will sleep with the sound of channel buoys "bonging" in the distance, and the screech of wheeling sea gulls! While a bit "rough around the edges" I really enjoyed the salt air, solitude, and grace of this special and historic spot!

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Anne

July 2025

2 nights at Tidy Treehouse

What a sweet, clean, relaxing little cabin. Perfect for one or two people. Shower was refreshing, not actually that cold and very clean. I can't wait to come back and stay again.

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Jake

July 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Bakers Island Light Campsite

Beautiful campground with sunrise and sunset both easily accessible and visible. Easy access (once on the island), though somewhat limited activities - fishing, swimming on rocky beach, bbq and some nice trails. No campfires and no sandy beach. Overall great time and would def return.

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John

July 2025

2 nights at Tidy Treehouse

Super friendly host, super clean and comfortable. And the hot tub was amazing, especially after a day of biking around. Would totally recommend and hopefully we'll stay again.

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Emerson

July 2025

3 nights at Tidy Treehouse

This was a great spot! The place is clean and has everything you need. Greg and Rebecca were amazing hosts

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Via

July 2025

2 nights at Tidy Treehouse

Sweet little house with a good setup. Felt great to be inside rather than tenting while visiting the area. Outdoor shower and toilet, more comfortable than boon-docking or car camping. Quiet area.

Jessica

June 2025

2 nights at Tidy Treehouse

We had a lovely time at Rebecca's tiny home. The hot tub was a treat after a day on the bike trail and the bed was comfy. Great stay!

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Kenny

June 2025

Weekend Trip to Tidy Treehouse

The Tidy Treehouse was perfect for my stay. The hosts were very accommodating. The house was clean, had a bed, refrigerator, and a microwave. It was a tiny space, but I was by myself, so it was more than I really needed. The location was perfect. Very quiet under the trees. I would definitely go back.