New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park - Camping

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Horseneck Beach State Reservation Campground

Mileage:11 mi

Description: Spread across nearly 600 acres of barrier beach and salt marsh, Horseneck Beach is one of the most popular facilities in the MA State Park system. Located at the western end of Buzzards Bay, the sandy, southwest-facing, 2 mile long beach is breezy all year round, providing excellent wind surfing and a dependable respite from sweltering inland temperatures every summer. Behind the dunes near Gooseberry Neck (a rocky headland at the eastern end of the Reservation), is a 100-site campground. The combination of ocean beach and estuary habitat makes Horseneck one of the premier birding locations in New England.
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Massasoit State Park Campground

Mileage:17 mi

Description: IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR 2009 SEASON: Massasoit State Park campground will be closed for the 2009 season, as the electric system servicing the campground is in need of repair. As an alternative, DCR encourages campers in southeastern Massachusetts to enjoy nearby Myles Standish State Forest. Myles Standish is close to the historic town of Plymouth, and just a few miles from scenic Cape Cod. It offers 400 campsites, tucked in the woods and set along the edges of the forest's 16 ponds. This heavily wooded park, minutes from Interstate Route 495, offers abundant beauty and many opportunities for recreation. Four lakes provide excellent fishing and swimming is available at the beach on Middle Pond. In the fall the contrast of scarlet cranberry bogs against the pines is breathtaking. Massasoit is a favorite for many campers.
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Myles Standish State Forest Campground

Mileage:18 mi

Description: Sprawling across the southern sections of Plymouth and Carver, Myles Standish State Forest is the largest publicly owned recreation area in southeastern Massachusetts. Myles Standish campsites are tucked into the forest or set along the edges of four of the park's 16 ponds. Miles of trails lead visitors into a forest, which includes one of the largest contiguous pitch pine / scrub oak communities north of Long Island. The forest offers 35 miles of equestrian trails and 13 miles of hiking trails. For our bicycle riders there is 15 miles of paved bicycle trails.
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Waquoit Bay Nat. Estuarine Res Campground

Mileage:21 mi

Description: The name of this park is "Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve." This reserve covers 2,500 acres of coastal upland, wetland, beach and bay on the southern shore of Cape Cod, in the Towns of Falmouth and Mashpee. Washburn Island, in the middle of the Bay offers hiking trails and 11 primitive campsites. While offering limited services, (boat access only, no showers, flush toilets or water) Washburn Island is a special camping experience never to be forgotten.
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Shawme-crowell State Forest Campground

Mileage:22 mi

Description: This quiet campground at the beginning of Cape Code has over 285 sites among rooling, wooded hills. More than 15 miles of roads and trails provide hiking and equestrian access to over 700 acres of pitch pine and scrub oak. Shawme Crowell is a great place to camp while exploring the Cape in any season.
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Scusset Beach State Res. Campground

Mileage:24 mi

Description: NO dogs or other pet animals allowed on beachScusset Beach is located on Cape Cod Bay at the east end of the Cape Cod Canal. It is a popular swimming and year-round camping area. The campgrounds 98 sites with water and electric utilities are very popular with RV campers. For salt water anglers, the area offers a popular fish pier, a 3000 foot breakwater and 1 1/2 miles of frontage along the canal. A picnic area and bicycling along the canal are great for watching the variety of boats and ships passing through the canal. The Safari Field at Scusset Beach is reservable at the 1-877-422-6762.
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Wompatuck State Park Campground

Mileage:39 mi

Description: Located just a 35-minute drive from downtown Boston, Wompatuck State Park offers 260 wooded campsites (138 with electricity), 12 miles of paved bicycle trails, and many miles of wooded bridle paths, hiking trails and Mountain Bike trails. Fishing and boating are popular activities in the Aaron Reservoir. One of the most notable features of the Park is Mt. Blue Spring which is a popular source of fresh drinking water. Visitors can help themselves for free. Boston Harbor Islands and Plymouth Rock attractions nearby.
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Boston Harbor Islands Sp Campground

Mileage:46 mi

Description: The Boston Harbor Islands are less than an hour's ferry ride from downtown Boston. This national park area has campsites on four of 30 harbor islands and accessible to the public via passenger ferry service or private boat. Camping is available on Lovells, Peddocks, Grape and Bumpkin Islands and reservations are required. The four island campgrounds have no water for flush toilets (composting only), showers or drinking but offer a great primitive experience within sight of the Boston skyline. Interpretive tours and public safety is facilitated by at least two island rangers 24 hours a day. The Park`s waterways are patrolled by local, state and federal enforcement/emergency response authorities. PLEASE NOTE: Peddocks Island is closed to the public until further notice. Only Grape, Bumpkin and Lovells offer camping in 2009. One night minimum stays are accepted.
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Nickerson State Park Campground

Mileage:47 mi

Description: In the heart of Cape Cod, Nickerson State Park`s 1900 acres offers visitors a natural woodland setting and access to the Cape`s many recreation attractions. The park`s 420 campsites are set in pine and oak forests that slope down to the banks of eight crystal clear fresh water ponds. Paved bicycle trails, freshwater swimming and boating opportunities, and spacious campsites are just some of the reasons that Nickerson State Park is one of the most popular campgrounds in Massachusetts. YURTS: Furniture includes bunk beds, a table and chairs. Customers must provide their own bed linen and utensils. Each yurt has an electricity and water hook-up. The only equipment that may accompany a yurt is one tent. Pets are prohibited from the yurts and yurt site.
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Quaddick Picnic Shelter Campground

Mileage:51 mi

Description: Quaddick Picnic Shelter was once the site of Thompson's town farm, where elderly residents of the village spent their reflective years. Prior to that, it had been a fishing area of the Nipmuck Indians. Today, it is an ideal setting for picnics, with sprawling areas for field sports and opportunities for both swimming and ice skating, depending on the season.Geography:In 1866, the town of Thompson granted the right to flow what was then Kings Pond to a higher level, creating Quaddick Reservoir. The reservoir was heavily used as a source of power and water, for processing textile materials in the plants in Killingly. In 1951, Quaddick was designated a state park, after originally being developed as a Forestry recreation area.Recreation:Activities include boating, ice skating, field sports, picnicking, and swimming.Facilities:Park facilities include restrooms, a boat launch area, changing rooms, picnic shelters, and picnic tables.Nearby Attractions:Two nearby staete parks include Bigelow Hollow State Park and Mashamoquet Brook State Park.
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Note: All mileage numbers are "as the crow flies"