Summer is the time for adventures, the time to hit the beach, and the time for some hiking and camping! Let’s hit the great outdoors this season and go on a road trip to find some of the most scenic hiking and camping in Massachusetts. Featuring five areas that offer both camping and hiking, this road trip is one of a kind.
Starting in Truro and ending in Carver, this road trip covers 141 miles. Use our interactive map for directions. Just be sure to set aside at least five nights this summer for an unforgettable adventure!
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- North of Highland Camping Area, Truro
Randy Giarnella/Google Starting in Truro, we begin our summertime adventure at this picturesque campground. Pitch a tent among the pines or bring your RV as long as it’s under 24 feet. Relax at your campsite while breathing in the salt air. There’s simply nothing more relaxing!
Reservations are a must at this campground so make your reservation online as soon as possible.
North of Highland Camping Area/Google This camping area is no less than a half-mile from the beach. And it’s not just any beach but one of the spectacular Cape Cod National Seashore beaches, Head of the Meadow! Take one of the scrub pine forest hiking trails to the beach or head to the road and follow it to the sand. Either way that you get there, you’re staying at one of the most scenic, most unique campgrounds in the state.
North of Highland Camping Area is also located close to Truro Vineyard. Check it out while you’re here. North of Highland Camping Area, 52 Head of the Meadow Rd, North Truro, MA 02652, USA
- Nickerson State Park, Brewster
Fernando Oliveira/Google This gorgeous 1,900-acre state park has more than 400 campsites available. On top of that, there are six yurts available here as well. Bring your tent, bring your RV, or book a yurt and explore all that Nickerson State Park has to offer.
Paul Dennis/Google Nickerson State Park is home to miles upon miles of hiking trails that will lead you on a wonderful adventure. Head into the woods and stop by one of several ponds. The Cape Cod Rail Trail travels past this park as well, so remember to take your bike or rent one at a nearby bike shop. Nickerson State Park, 3488 Main St, Brewster, MA 02631, USA
- Shawme-Crowell State Forest, Sandwich
USCIA - CJ/Google The 700-acre Shawme-Crowell State Forest is filled with pitch pine and oak scrub forests. A gorgeous place for camping, you can reserve one of nearly 300 campsites.
Raul Gonzalez/Google Aside from camping, there are over 15 miles of trails as well as roads for hiking and horseback riding. Take the opportunity to explore this park that happens to be located at the very beginning of Cape Cod. 42 Main St, Sandwich, MA 02563, USA
- Myles Standish State Forest, Carver
P Voss/Google Myles Standish State Forest is found in southeastern Massachusetts. Here you can experience plenty of recreation including biking, fishing, hiking, swimming, and, of course, camping. Reserve one of 400 campsites in the forest where you can truly connect with nature.
Meg Bebrin/Google If you enjoy hiking deep into the woods, this state park is perfect to explore. Surround yourself with pine and oak trees as you trek along more than 13 miles of trails. 194 Cranberry Rd, Carver, MA 02330, USA
- Horseneck Beach State Reservation, Westport
Xiangru Jin/Google Horseneck Beach State Reservation offers more than two miles along the beach and is one of the few places in the state where you can camp right on the sand. There are 100 campsites located just behind a sand dune. There’s nothing better or more relaxing than falling asleep to the sound of waves crashing along the shore.
Christopher Hastings/Google While you can always take a hike along the beach, this state park also offers numerous hiking trails. See what you can discover on foot! Horseneck Beach, Westport, MA 02790, USA
Where do you enjoy hiking and camping in Massachusetts? Have you been to any of the places mentioned above? Tell us all about it in the comments!
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Randy Giarnella/Google
Starting in Truro, we begin our summertime adventure at this picturesque campground. Pitch a tent among the pines or bring your RV as long as it’s under 24 feet. Relax at your campsite while breathing in the salt air. There’s simply nothing more relaxing!
Reservations are a must at this campground so make your reservation online as soon as possible.
North of Highland Camping Area/Google
This camping area is no less than a half-mile from the beach. And it’s not just any beach but one of the spectacular Cape Cod National Seashore beaches, Head of the Meadow! Take one of the scrub pine forest hiking trails to the beach or head to the road and follow it to the sand. Either way that you get there, you’re staying at one of the most scenic, most unique campgrounds in the state.
North of Highland Camping Area is also located close to Truro Vineyard. Check it out while you’re here.
North of Highland Camping Area, 52 Head of the Meadow Rd, North Truro, MA 02652, USA
Fernando Oliveira/Google
This gorgeous 1,900-acre state park has more than 400 campsites available. On top of that, there are six yurts available here as well. Bring your tent, bring your RV, or book a yurt and explore all that Nickerson State Park has to offer.
Paul Dennis/Google
Nickerson State Park is home to miles upon miles of hiking trails that will lead you on a wonderful adventure. Head into the woods and stop by one of several ponds. The Cape Cod Rail Trail travels past this park as well, so remember to take your bike or rent one at a nearby bike shop.
Nickerson State Park, 3488 Main St, Brewster, MA 02631, USA
USCIA - CJ/Google
The 700-acre Shawme-Crowell State Forest is filled with pitch pine and oak scrub forests. A gorgeous place for camping, you can reserve one of nearly 300 campsites.
Raul Gonzalez/Google
Aside from camping, there are over 15 miles of trails as well as roads for hiking and horseback riding. Take the opportunity to explore this park that happens to be located at the very beginning of Cape Cod.
42 Main St, Sandwich, MA 02563, USA
P Voss/Google
Myles Standish State Forest is found in southeastern Massachusetts. Here you can experience plenty of recreation including biking, fishing, hiking, swimming, and, of course, camping. Reserve one of 400 campsites in the forest where you can truly connect with nature.
Meg Bebrin/Google
If you enjoy hiking deep into the woods, this state park is perfect to explore. Surround yourself with pine and oak trees as you trek along more than 13 miles of trails.
194 Cranberry Rd, Carver, MA 02330, USA
Xiangru Jin/Google
Horseneck Beach State Reservation offers more than two miles along the beach and is one of the few places in the state where you can camp right on the sand. There are 100 campsites located just behind a sand dune. There’s nothing better or more relaxing than falling asleep to the sound of waves crashing along the shore.
Christopher Hastings/Google
While you can always take a hike along the beach, this state park also offers numerous hiking trails. See what you can discover on foot!
Horseneck Beach, Westport, MA 02790, USA
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