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Attention: Beginning in 2018, the MA Legislature established the Nickerson State Park Trust Fund to be used for long-term preservation and maintenance of Nickerson State Park. All out-of-state campers will incur a $5.00 per night surcharge for camping. The surcharge funds will directly benefit Nickerson State Park.

IMPORTANT : Walk-in Registrations are not permitted. Advance Reservations can be made same day up until 2 pm on date of arrival.

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Nickerson State Park, MA

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In the heart of Cape Cod, Nickerson's 418 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 spacious campsites are just some of the reasons this is one of ...

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Status: Open through Mon Oct 14 2024 Season Dates
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Alerts and Important Information

Reservations with departure dates outside the 4-month Maximum Window cannot be changed or canceled until 18 days after the reservation was made.

Welcome and thank you for choosing to camp with us! DCR's Regulations have been updated and include some changes. Please visit http://www.mass.gov/eea/docs/dcr/recreate/campinfo/regs-camping-2014

Reservation policies:

Campers and camping equipment are limited to 14 cumulative days occupancy in any one park between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Violators of the 14-day limit may be asked to leave the park. The reservation must be in the name of the primary occupant, who is required to be at least 18 years of age. A photo id is required at check in. Reservations with departure dates outside the 6-month Maximum Window cannot be changed or canceled until 18 days after the reservation was made. If you choose to cancel or change your reservation, a $10.00 fee will be charged. Day of arrival cancellations will result in the loss of one night’s camping fee, plus $10.00 cancellation fee. Please call the park for day of arrival cancellations or changes. MassParks cannot process refunds of $5 or less. If you leave early, please notify staff at the contact station to check out. If you are unable to arrive on your scheduled date, call the campground. Failure to contact the park by 8 A.M. the following morning may result in your campsite being reassigned to another camper and you will forfeit all the fees paid. The reservation transaction charge of $8.65 is non-refundable.

Specific to this facility:
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. NO WALK-IN CAMPING ALLOWED.

Please read the important information below, prior to making a reservation.

Alcoholic beverages are prohibited in all Massachusetts state parks and campgrounds.

Campsite Fees at Nickerson State Park $22 MA resident / $70 non-resident; additionally, all non-resident campers will incur a legislated $5 per night surcharge for camping. The surcharge funds will directly benefit Nickerson State Park. THERE IS A $4.50 NON-REFUNDABLE TRANSACTION CHARGE FOR EACH RESERVATION MADE.

Yurts are canvas sided, cabin-like structures that can accommodate 4 to 6 people. Yurts are not heated. Yurts offer bunk beds, chairs and tables, and access to water and electricity. Linens and eating utensils are not provided. NOTE: Electrical service is not sufficiently reliable for use with medical equipment.

Big Cliff Pond is limited to a 10 HP maximum engine. Electric motors are allowed in Flax Pond and in all other ponds.

Massachusetts prohibits the transportation of firewood into or out of any DCR campground. No other wood products may be brought into the campground. Transportation of firewood may result in eviction. PLEASE NOTE THAT FIREWOOD SALES ARE BY CREDIT CARD ONLY. EFFECTIVE 2021, THE COST IS $7 PER BUNDLE.

Check-in time is 1:00 to 9:00 pm; check out by 11:00 am.

Reservation and Occupancy:

Campers and/or camping equipment are limited to 14 cumulative days occupancy in any one park between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Violators of the 14-day limit may have their reservation cancelled and be asked to leave the park.

Reservations must be in the name of the primary occupant, who is at least 18 years of age. A photo ID is required at check- in and must match the name on the reservation. Campsite occupancy is limited to four adults, or two adults and the children in their care. Campsites are limited to two tents, or one tent and one trailer or RV, and two vehicles maximum (including tow trailers) per site.

Reservations with departure dates outside the 4-month maximum window cannot be changed or cancelled until 18 days after the reservation was made. Cancellations and changes will incur a $10 fee. Day of arrival cancellations require a phone call to the campground and will result in the loss of one night's camping fee, plus the $10 cancellation fee. Reserved campsites will be held until 8:00 am on the day after your scheduled arrival date. If we are not contacted, your reservation will be no-showed resulting in no refund.

Camping with Pets:

Pets are permitted at most campgrounds. There is a limit of four pets per campsite. The rabies certificate must be presented at check-in. Pets must be leashed at all times and cannot be left unattended. Pets are not permitted in state building or when camping in a yurt or cabin.

Nickerson State Park, MA

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