Coastal camping near Nahant

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Bakers Island Light Campsite

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 feet 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 six 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 United States government to the Essex National Heritage Commission (Essex Heritage). Learn more about this land: Rated #1 Hipcamp site in Massachusetts by Outdoor Magazine in 2020! 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 $59 a night (you will need your own dinghy to get ashore). 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. 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. TRANSPORTATION: Bakers Island Light Station is a remote island located in Salem Sound. There are a few ways to get there, including taking the Essex Heritage landing craft (additional fee per person) from Salem, renting a mooring at the light station for your own boat, or kayaking. ALL CAMPERS MUST ARRANGE TRANSPORTATION AFTER BOOKING. DETAILS WILL BE SENT FOLLOWING CONFIRMATION OF BOOKING.

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The Quarry

1 site · RV, Tent1 acre · Rockport, MA

Property abuts Greenbelt. Magical sunrises and sunsets. Incredible stargazing. Explore Dogtown, Halibut Point State park and Rockport. Downtown Gloucester very accessible by bus or car. Property was originally a mined granite quarry called Sherbourne Motions. Thé granite from this quarry built Salem Jail and Bunker Hill. Very tranquil and peaceful setting year round

Coastal camping near Nahant guide

Overview

Looking to go camping near Nahant, Massachusetts? Hipcamp has over 470 options for you to choose from. Whether you're looking for a cozy cabin, a spacious RV site, or a picturesque tent spot, you'll find it all here. With an average price per night of $50 and options as low as $13, there's something for every budget. Check out the top campsites like Quarry Brook (207 reviews), Maple Ridge Farm (203 reviews), and Salamander Hollow Healing Habitat (194 reviews) for some tried-and-true options. Popular amenities like pets, potable water, and trash are available, and you can participate in activities like whitewater paddling, paddling, and exploring historic sites.