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Camping, State Parks ($6-12/night some w/showers, etc)

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Facility Type: Walk-in Resource
Status: Open

Address:
, MA 00000

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Website: http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dcr/massparks/recreational-activities/massparks-campground-fees-generic.html







This organization provides Temporary or Permanent Service? Temporary

Notes:

May 2014:

Campground Fees
Coastal Campground

$17.00 Out-of-state resident per night fee
$15.00 MA resident per night fee

Coastal campgrounds include Nickerson State Park, Scusset Beach State Reservation, Horseneck Beach State Reservation, and Salisbury Beach State Reservation. PLEASE NOTE: there are no individual campsite fireplaces at Scusset Beach except at 5 tent-only campsites. There is a community firepit for everyone's use. Customers must use a portable fuel grill at this campground.

There is a $2 per night surcharge for camping fees at Salisbury Beach. In 2008, the Massachusetts Legislature established the Salisbury Beach Preservation Trust to bolster the long-term preservation and maintenance of Salisbury Beach. The Trust is funded by a $2 surcharge on each fee, to be collected for the 2009 season and forward.
Inland Campground

$14.00 Out-of-state resident per night fee
$12.00 MA resident per night fee

Inland category campgrounds include Clarksburg State Park, DAR State Forest, Erving State Forest, Granville State Forest, Harold Parker State Forest, Lake Dennison State Recreation Area, Massasoit State Park, Mohawk Trail State Forest, Myles Standish State Forest, October Mountain State Forest, Otter River State Forest, Pearl Hill State Park, Savoy Mountain State Forest, Shawme Crowell State Forest, Tolland State Forest, Wells State Park, Wompatuck State Park.
Limited Service Campground

$10.00 Out-of-state resident per night fee
$8.00 MA resident per night fee

Limited Service category campgrounds include Beartown State Forest, Camp Nihan Environmental Education Camp, Pittsfield State Forest, Willard Brook State Forest, Windsor State Forest.
Primitive Service Campground

$8.00 Out-of-state resident per night fee
$6.00 MA resident per night fee

Primitive Service category campgrounds include Boston Harbor Islands State Park, Chester Blandford State Forest, Federated Women's Club State Forest, Mt. Greylock State Reservation, Mt. Washington State Reservation, and Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve.
Group Campsite

$25 For group of 1-25. Plus $1 per person over 25.
Safari Field Camping

$15.00 per unit
Cabins

$30.00 One room
$50.00 Three room
$50.00 Group
Yurt

$30.00 Small
$40.00 Large
$50.00 Group
Dump Station Fees

$15.00 Non-campers
Utilities

$3.00 Electric, Please note: Electric service is not sufficiently reliable to support medical devices.

$2.00 Water utility

Campground Types

Camping fees at Massachusetts Campgrounds are based on campground type. Each type is described below.

Established Campgrounds (Coastal or Inland fee categories)

These campgrounds offer flush toilets, showers, access to water, staffing, and interpretive programs. Some may offer electric or water hookups, dumping stations, or yurts and cabins. Individual campsites will be designated and include a parking area and table, grill and/or fire ring. Camp store or other developed amenities may be available.

Limited Service Campgrounds (Limited Service fee category)

These campgrounds offer toilets and access to drinking water. Some use self-registration and park staff may be off-site. Individual campsites are designated and generally include individual tables, grills or fire rings. Departmental programs may be available.

Primitive Service Campgrounds (Primitive Service fee category)

These campgrounds offer composting or pit toilets. Access to drinking water is not available, and customers are encouraged to bring one gallon per person per day for their camping stay. Showers are not available. The campgrounds are in remote locations, may require a strenuous hike and park staff may be off-site. Individual campsites are designated and may not include individual tables, grills or fire rings. Access to a public telephone is NOT available, and mobile telephone coverage is limited. Interpretive programs may be available.

Recreational Vehicle (RV) Camping

Most RVs require larger campsites and campers prefer access to electric and water hookups, and dumping stations. Areas recommended for RVs include Salisbury Beach, Scusset Beach, Wompatuck and Lake Dennison (no hookups). Be sure to reserve a site large enough to accommodate your RV or trailer.

Reservation Transaction Charge

Effective April 1, 2012, the transaction charge for making a camping reservation is $8.65 per transaction. The charge is non-refundable.

Info Source/Changes:

Created At: Mon May 26 08:04:06 +0000 2014
Updated At: Mon May 26 08:05:02 +0000 2014
Updated By: tfri


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