Simple but nice campground. Located off base (across the runway from the base). No reservations accepted, but there were always open spots the week we stayed. Part of the campground is in the trees and part is out in the open. We were in an open spot so no problem getting satellite. TMobile coverage is good with fast speeds. - Chuck Shrader

Sep 2018 - $24.00

We had a pull through in the trees with Water & electric which worked fine for us as we were only there 2 days. Showers & bathrooms worked well, and were fairly clean. There is a laundry available. Airplane noise until later at night, understandable as you are right next to the runway. Great base to tour the area from. We have stayed here before and would again if in the area. - bukhrn

Oct 2017 - $26.00

Very helpful host; he helped us get into our site and gave us a lot of info about the local area. Nice laundry facilities (although no quarter machine) and a book exchange. The Famcamp is first come, first served (no reservations), but we had no problems in October. Plenty of spots available, even for our big 42.5' fifth. Easy to navigate to the park, as well as the interior roads. You have your choice spots with plenty of tall trees overhead, or in wide open areas. Excellent value in a great location. - RVerFamily

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Harold Parker State Forest 12.58 miles NE

Harold Parker Rd North Andover, Massachusetts 01810 (map) | Click To View Phone

Sites: 89 | Recent Rate: $$$$ | 3 Reviews

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Jun 2011 - $12.00

The site we had was a pull through that we were able to pull into but were not able to pull out of safely with our 30' travel trailer. They had just finished installing water on every site but we were not charged for the fee for water. The playground was very modern. The kids had a great time riding their bikes. The swimming area didn't look too great and the pond was okay for canoeing with my 10 year old. We probably won't go back but do recommend it. - B. P. Donelan

Jul 2010 - $14.00

We've stayed here before and will again, since we have relatives nearby, and there are no other options as convenient for us. However, the sites are lovely but primitive. Parking is tight, so larger rigs should avoid. Outstanding locations for tents. - Tiger

Jul 2009 - $18.00

Harold Parker is a treasure close to Boston. The park has miles of hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding trails among eleven ponds for boating and fishing and swimming. There are more geocaches in this park than I have ever seen before. The Rangers keep the bathrooms and showers neat and clean. The sites are large and well spaced. Most sites are surrounded by trees. We come here whenever we need a short getaway. The only issue with Harold Parker is the historic use of the Park as a party place for many young people. The Rangers have started to staple the rule stating "Alcohol is not allowed in any Massachusetts State Park" to every campground map so I believe there will be a zero tolerance for alcohol related disturbances. Even so, inspect your site before allowing the kids to run barefoot. Police patrol through the park and campground regularly day and night. This is a lovely place and the Rangers are doing a great job preserving and restoring it. - Wind Rider

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8.5 Good

Boston Minuteman Campground 13.99 miles NW

264 Ayer Rd Littleton, Massachusetts 01460 (map) | Click To View Phone

Sites: 100 | Recent Rate: $$$$ | 191 Reviews

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Oct 2018 - $45.00

Beautiful CG. Very well kept. Really enjoyed our stay. CG is set in a hilly area with sites built around the landscape. The sites and roads are well kept. - Goodcruisin

Oct 2018 - $50.00

We based out of here so we could play tourist in Boston. It’s a fairly long drive, but the closest and certainly the nicest campground in the Boston area. Lots of trees. Lots of nature. The sites are a nice size and are mostly offset from one another giving you a feeling of privacy. Convenient to a couple of highways. Very clean. Well run and organized. We stayed here a couple years ago because it was on our way to somewhere else. When we decided to visit Boston, there was no question as to where we would stay. We also feel safe here. There’s a conenience store/has station within 500 feet of the campground. - FloridaWanderers

Oct 2018 - $50.00

This is what I consider a rustic campground. That is not a criticism but it is not one of the cement pads, paved roads, manicured edges type of parks. (Kinda love those too.) It is clean and well maintained. Staff was very nice. The beautiful tall pines surrounding our site along with a night of heavy rain required that I clean off my slide before closing up but the beauty was worth it. We got great use of the stone firepit. Great location for taking the metro into Boston, visiting Salem, Lexington and Concord, etc. One thing my wife commented on is that they had specific information sheets for anything and everything you could think of from transport to food to medical to...anything. This was beyond the normal maps or brochures. They came in very handy. - Bandguy

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5 Average

Berry's Grove Campground 14.23 miles NW

35 Davis St Tyngsboro, Massachusetts 01879 (map) | Click To View Phone

Sites: 24 | Recent Rate: $$$$ | 1 Reviews

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Jul 2015 - $18.00

This park is very convenient to the Nashua, NH and Lowell, MA areas. It is a small park on a beautiful lake, and primarily caters to long term residents. The park offers few amenities, but the rates are very reasonable. Comcast cable and phone service is available on every site. The park is closely monitored by the owner via video cameras, and it is not unusual for the operators of the part to come out and meet incoming campers without being prompted. No pool, showers, or Wi-Fi is provided, but if you need a decently priced campground for a long term stay in this area, this park stands out. - tricotec

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1 Terrible

Crystal Springs Campground 17.89 miles SW Park Closed

West Main Bolton, Massachusetts 01740 (map) | Click To View Phone

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May 2006 - $0.00

This place looks like it has finally closed as suggested in a 2004 post. Although it was open last year, all rigs are cleaned off from the premises and the web site telephone number is "no longer in service". Make way for some condo's! - jdkd123

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Winter Island Park Campground 20.92 miles E

50 Winter Island Rd Salem, Massachusetts 01970 (map) | Click To View Phone

Sites: 57 | Recent Rate: $$$$ | 32 Reviews

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Sep 2018 - $42.00

Traveling in a 38 foot coach we stayed 3 nights in a site for big rigs. The only reason we stayed here is because there are no other RV parks in, or around Salem. Plus, we wanted the water-front view. The site we had was the best in the park, if you want a view of the harbor. The site we stayed in was next to the dock (southeast end of park). If you are looking for a quiet place where you can sit outside and relax... look somewhere else because this is a busy marina with people walking around day and night. There are no sewer hook-ups here. When you check-in they will provide you with one free pass and a map to the county sewer department (one mile away) where you can dump. Note of warning: If you have a large coach (like us) and the county sewer department still has construction going on, don't attempt to go here. At the county sewer department there's a long road back to where the dump station is and as you reach the end of the road, there is 'no place' to turn a big coach around. Plus, the dump would be on the wrong side of your unit. We had to back our coach all the way out, find a place to turn around, then drive backwards all the way back to the dump site. If you have a tall coach you will smash your roof and side-walls because of the trees on the property. You have been warned! What a nightmare! - JDC10

Aug 2018 - $51.00

We stayed at site 53. It had water and electric and they were in good working order. The park (it is mostly public), is lovely. It is situated on a scenic peninsula overlooking a marina. It is open for public use until 10pm. There are two areas for camping - on grass or in a paved parking area. We did not use the facilities as we had our own. There is no dump station in the park. There was one available for use down the road. We were given a pass to use it. They also don't allow ground fires. You would need a raised fire bowl.

My only disappointment was with a few inconsiderate campers and their guests. I'm not at liberty to say more. I could imagine this place being lovely mid week. It was very close to attractions in Salem. - Tricia G

Aug 2018 - $48.00

Good campground, with some quirks. A previous reviewer said it well --- this is a marina and public boat ramp where they added water & electric. That said, it's a great location to camp --- with simultaneous views of an asphalt parking lot (looking in) and great waterfront views (looking out). We happened to be right beside the boat ramp and took regular amusement in watching folks back their boats poorly down the ramp. The good stuff: a lovely gazebo on the water, benches galore, kayaks and SUPs for rent, a great loop walk that passes by a lighthouse, bluff, old fort, beach and harbormaster point (on the other side). While we used our own bathroom, I used the public restroom a couple of times and found it quite clean...there was a lady working diligently to clean it each morning...perhaps this is a recent change. (?) Demerits: Our power and water were on the wrong side of the coach and it took 2 water hoses to reach. Not all are like that, but many utilities are oddly placed. The dump site is down the road at the sewage treatment plant. DO NOT USE THIS DUMP is you are towing a big rig. The dump requires driving in, turning around, and coming back to the dump station. They have construction going on in the plant with dumpsters and other things blocking the route...we could not turnaround with our truck and 35 foot trailer. We had to back out and execute a full 3 point turn with trailer to get out. It took us 45 minutes; Never again. I think smaller trailers and Class A's and Class C's could make it, if you are comfortable with backing. Bigger rigs...forget it! The folks in the office were very nice. During our 5 days we saw gulls, comerants, squirrels, a woodchuck and a skunk! The skunk was under our rig and the dog flushed it after midnight, but the dog was on a leash and we stopped him from catching the skunk...and said consequences. A fog often rolls in overnight and early morning walks are glorious. - darwinmoore

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