Camping around Boston

[dvs57]

I've got my DH to agree to take me to Boston - finally! We want to go sometime in the June to September time period. We hope to spend a week exploring Boston, Salem and Plymouth as well as surrounding areas. We have a motorhome and will be towing a Jeep. We would need a campground that could serve as our "home base". We will be using public transportation when venturing into Boston. Any suggestions?

[FC]

The Minuteman campground was in the KOA chain when we first stayed there many years ago. Its a nice campground located in a woods setting.
WE have also stayed at Normandy Farms, but our local family are closer to Littleton so we generally stay there if in the area.
JM2CW

[John_Wayne]

And if you have a dog Normandy farms has a dog walking service for your pet.

[soos]

VTLee wrote:
x3 on Minuteman in Littleton

X whatever

Normandy Farms is a lifetime away from Salem and Gloucester and all northern suburbs. The traffic on 128 is a nightmare if you need to stay on it for that many miles and Normandy is so far out of the city, your only real route to get north is Rte 128.
Being out in Littleton Allows you to skirt the city some by staying on 495, the outer loop, for part of the time.
another option would be to stay at one place to see the Cape, one place for Boston, and then Cape Ann Campsite in Gloucester to see the north side.
we have stayed at all.

Sue

[homedad]

Sort of depends on what type of campground/rv park you like. I prefer woods over pools and activities. If you are like me go for Pinewood lodge. It's in Plymouth and a great location for Boston and the cape. If you like RV parks and all that go for Normandy. Really nice but not my style.

[JANETRUPP]

We stayed at the Middleboro KOA and found it a great home base for Plymouth, Cape Cod and Boston. It is close to the train system which will take you right into downtown Boston. From there we took the hop-on hop-off trolly. Don't forget "Cheers" bar. They make wonderful hamburgers and the Boston Cream pie is fantastic...enough for 3-4 people, lol

Janet

[dvs57]

Thanks to everyone for your suggestions!

[Crowe]

ROTFLMAO! Can't help you on the campgrounds because I live only 30 minutes outside the city, but the comments on traffic always crack me up! There truly are reasons why we have a certain nickname I won't repeat! Seriously, take PT into the city. There are plenty of parking garages around the main attractions but they are very pricey. And it's much easier on everyone if nervous nellie's AREN'T trying to navigate a bunch of paved over cow paths, which is what Boston is. On that note, many towns in the state, especially those along the coast, have similar parking issues during peak season. The "T" also goes to some of those towns-I'd look into that as well. Enjoy the area-it's a fantastic place to explore.

[RoadAbode]

noe-place wrote:
We've been to Boston a few times and always stay at Minuteman.

We've also stayed at Minuteman and recommend checking out Concord. Visit Walden Pond, Artist's Ridge, North Bridge and more. Lots of history and some good local eats.

Salem is a favorite too. We liked Salem and Concord better than busy and tight Boston. For us the best part of Boston was the USS Constitution

Whatever you do - Have a great trip!

[Dick_B]

Search this Forum for `Boston' then search the results for `tours'. Parking/driving in Boston is only for Smart cars or bicycles. Take a tour.

[VTLee]

x3 on Minuteman in Littleton

[noe-place]

We've been to Boston a few times and always stay at Minuteman.

[demoon]

Great choice for Boston and Salem is Boston Minuteman. Fantastic owners and office staff. They will be happy to provide best information on taking public transportation into the city. https://minutemancampground.com/

You might actually want to move down to the Plymouth area to set up your base for that part. We like the Boston/Cape Cod KOA. http://koa.com/campgrounds/boston/

Travel safe and enjoy the area.

[jfkmk]

Agree completely with kknowlton regarding driving in Boston!

We stayed at Pinewood Lodge in Plymouth a couple of years ago and loved it. Beautiful lake, huge spots, shaded, etc. we are returning this year and will stay there again.

[jplante4]

I like Normandy Farms. It's only 45 minutes away for me, so if we need a quick weekend getaway, that's the place.

Haven't been, but most posters about Boston like Minuteman in Littleton. Closest to Boston is Winter Island in Salem.