Federal Campgrounds in Massachusetts
Federal coverage only. This directory lists campgrounds on federal land (Forest Service, Park Service, BLM, Corps of Engineers and other agencies) from the Recreation.gov RIDB export. State-park, county and private/KOA campgrounds are out of scope.
Massachusetts has 14 federal campgrounds managed by two agencies: the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers operates 7 locations, and the National Park Service operates 7. Combined, these facilities offer 9 overnight camping sites. This overview covers federal campgrounds only; state parks and private campgrounds such as KOA are not included here. For the most current information on site availability, amenities, and seasonal operations, visit Recreation.gov, where you can also make reservations at participating locations.
Federal camping in Massachusetts reflects the state's mix of coastal and inland recreation resources. Most reservable sites can be booked through Recreation.gov. Conditions and availability vary by location and season, so checking the reservation system directly is recommended before planning your visit. For questions about specific campgrounds or policies, contact the managing agency through Recreation.gov or their respective headquarters.
How to read the Massachusetts directory
Use this page as a starting map of federal camping in Massachusetts: the agency split tells you whether you're mostly looking at national-forest sites, park-service grounds or Corps-of-Engineers lakeside camps, and the busiest rec areas below point to where the campgrounds cluster. Every name links to its live Recreation.gov page for current site counts, photos and booking.
| Rec area / forest | Campgrounds |
|---|---|
| WELLFLEET | 4 |
| truro | 2 |
| HUNTINGTON | 1 |
| Truro | 1 |
| Charlton | 1 |
| Royalston | 1 |
| Uxbridge | 1 |
| Fiskdale | 1 |
Common questions
How many federal campgrounds are in Massachusetts?
14 in this directory, with about 9 overnight sites, across national forests, parks, Corps of Engineers and other federal land. State and private campgrounds are not included.
Are these campgrounds reservable?
14 of the 14 take reservations through Recreation.gov; the remainder are generally first-come, first-served. Confirm on the facility's Recreation.gov page before you travel.
Largest federal campgrounds in Massachusetts
- Indian Hollow · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers · 2 sites · Huntington
- Bay View House · National Park Service · 1 sites · Wellfleet
- Highland Beach Suites, Unit 1 · National Park Service · 1 sites · Truro
- Highland Beach Suites, Unit 2 · National Park Service · 1 sites · Truro
- Highland Beach Suites, Unit 3 · National Park Service · 1 sites · Truro
- Le Count Beach House · National Park Service · 1 sites · Wellfleet
- Ocean View House · National Park Service · 1 sites · Wellfleet
- Sunrise House · National Park Service · 1 sites · Wellfleet
- Buffumville Lake (Group Shelter) · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers · n/a sites · Charlton
- Tully Lake Recreation Area (Ma) · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers · n/a sites · Royalston
- West Hill Park · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers · n/a sites · Uxbridge
- Westville Recreation Area · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers · n/a sites · Fiskdale
Ranked by overnight-site count from RIDB; “n/a” means the site count isn’t published (often a first-come or dispersed area). Each name opens the Recreation.gov facility page.
Compare every managing agency → · Reservable vs first-come in Massachusetts → · Choosing a Massachusetts campground →
Compiled from the federal RIDB export, verified June 2026. How we compile this. Confirm current details on Recreation.gov.