Best Lake Campgrounds in Massachusetts
There’s just something about camping by the lake that’s pure magic! Whether it’s lazing on the water or fishing with the whole family on your boat, tons of lake campgrounds offer a variety of different experiences for everyone. But, which one’s are worth taking a look at? With so many campgrounds in Massachusetts to choose from, how do you decide which one near a lake or a pond is best? To answer this question, we’ve compiled a quick and easy list of our MACO member campgrounds that are near lakes, rivers, or ponds.
Sweetwater Forest
- Family campground located in the heart of Cape Cod
- 250, spacious wooded sites
Contact Number: (508) 896-3773
Email: reservations@sweetwaterforest.com
Website: http://www.sweetwaterforest.com/
Sun Retreats at Peters Pond
- The campground is located on the shores of a scenic, spring-fed pond
- Close to historic museums, gardens, and other city attractions
Contact Number: (877) 700-1280
Email: peterspond@suncommunities.com
Website: https://www.sunoutdoors.com/massachusetts/sun-retreats-peters-pond
Sun Retreats Cape Cod
- Wonderfully equipped, gated RV resort
- The only campground with a private 500-foot beach on NantucketSound
Contact Number: (508) 398-2811
Email: campershaven@suncommunities.com
Website: https://www.sunoutdoors.com/massachusetts/sun-retreats-cape-cod
Sun Outdoors Cape Cod
- A campground with resort-level amenities for the whole family
- Close to Vineyard Ferries, Woods Hole, and ocean beaches
Contact Number: (508) 548-1458
Email: capecod@suncommunities.com
Website: https://www.sunoutdoors.com/massachusetts/sun-outdoors-cape-cod
Dunroamin’ Trailer Park
- Spacious pull-through sites nestled in the woods
- Family-only camping, with a quiet and friendly atmosphere
Contact Number: (508) 477-0541
Email: dunroamintrailer@aol.com
Website: https://www.dunroamintrailerpark.com/
Atlantic Oaks RV Park
- Secluded wooded sites for tents and RVs
- 40-foot trailer rentals possible
Contact Number: (508) 255-1437
Email: info@atlanticoaks.com
Website: https://capecamping.com/
Adventure Bound of Cape Cod
- 330 large, shady campsites nestled under native pines
- Plenty of biking & walking paths close to the Cape Cod National Seashore
Contact Number: (508) 487-1847
Email: manager@abcapecod.com
Website: https://abcamping.com/abcapecod/
Pinewood Lodge Campground
- 285 sites located in the heart of a white pine forest
- Plenty of indoor and outdoor activities for the whole family
Contact Number: (508) 746-3548
Email: camp@pinewoodlodge.com
Website: http://www.pinewoodlodge.com/
Jellystone Park Cranberry Acres
- Situated among towering pines and surrounded by Massachusetts’s famous cranberry bogs
- An ideal family camping destination for anyone in New England
Contact Number: (508) 866-4040
Email: info@cranberryacresjellystonepark.com
Website: https://cranberryacresjellystonepark.com/
Cape Cod’s Maple Park
- A family-friendly, secluded campground
- Just 3 miles from the ocean
Contact Number: (508) 295-4945
Email: info@capecodmaplepark.com
Website: https://capecodmaplepark.com/
Shady Point Beach & Campground
- Located on the shores of 354-acre Lake Shirley
- Members-only campground with plenty of on-water and off-water activities
Contact Number: (978) 582-4976
Email: robin@shadypointbeach.com
Website: http://www.shadypointbeach.com/
Pine Acres Family Camping Resort
- 5-star, lake-front camping
- Resort-style amenities for the whole family
Contact Number: (508) 882-9509
Email: camp@pineacresresort.com
Website: https://pineacresresort.com/
Lamb City Campground
- A fun-filled camping experience for the whole family
- Spacious sites with tons of fun activities
Contact Number: (978) 249-2049
Email: lambcity@comcast.net
Website: https://www.lambcity.com/
Berry’s Grove Campground
- Quiet, friendly environment with great fishing and swimming
- Sites located on Lake Masuppic
Contact Number: (978) 649-3141
Email: berrysgrove@comcast.net
Website: https://berrysgrovecampground.com/
Sutton Falls Camping Area
- Quiet, peaceful, family camping
- Close to Southwick Animal Zoo, Twin River Casino, Breezy Acres Water Slide, and more
Contact Number: (508) 865-3898
Email: suttonfalls@gmail.com
Website: https://www.suttonfalls.com/
Sturbridge RV Resort
- Nestled on 200 acres of picturesque woodlands
- Plenty of family-friendly activities including a swimming pool and mini-golf course
Contact Number: (508) 347-7156
Website: https://www.rvonthego.com/
Lake Manchaug Camping LLC
- Located on a 380-acre body of water
- Plenty of outdoor, on-the-water, and indoor activities for everyone
Contact Number: (508) 476-2471
Email: info@lakemanchaug.com
Website: https://www.lakemanchaugcamping.com/
Indian Ranch
- Uniquely themed campground with plenty of country western and LIVE entertainment
- Special sites for Class A’s
Contact Number: (508) 943-3871
Email: info@indianranch.com
Website: https://indianranch.com/
Prospect Mountain Campground
- Enjoy camping on a mountain top!
- Close to major attractions like Six Flags of New England, museums, Basketball Hall of Fame, and more
Contact Number: (413) 357-6494
Email: info@prospectmtncampground.com
Website: https://www.prospectmtncampground.com/
Fernwood Forest Campground
- Family-friendly camping in the Berkshire woodlands with spacious campsites
- Situated close to local attractions including Mt. Greylock
Contact Number: (413) 655-2292
Email: fernwoodforest@gmail.com
Website: https://www.fernwoodforest.com/
Camp Overflow
- Located on a 3-mile lake
- Ideal campground for a boating and water-centric vacation
Contact Number: (413) 269-4036
Email: camp@campoverflow.com
Website: https://campoverflow.com/