Highest-rated campgrounds in the Barnstable Town area by visitors

Camping is a favorite leisure activity among Americans of all stripes. According to , the number of camping households in the United States has increased by 67% over the last decade. As of this year, 1 in 4 leisure trips involves camping.

When planning a camping trip, many factors must be considered, including the amenities. Car camping usually means driving up to your campsite, which allows campers to haul a few more amenities to the campgrounds. These sites may offer electrical outlets, public restrooms (including showers), and a grill or fire pit for cooking. RV camping and cabin rentals may also have these amenities within their units.

On the other side, backcountry or primitive camping usually involves hiking into a campsite with few to no amenities. For example, at primitive sites, campers may need equipment light enough to carry to their campgrounds. They may also need to hang toiletries to keep wildlife away and treat their drinking water.

The National Park Service manages campgrounds inside 130 park units across the United States. Each state also manages parks with campgrounds, and there are a myriad of privately-owned campgrounds, too. According to the Camping & Outdoor Hospitality report, more than half of people tend to camp within 150 miles of their home, but there are endless options for where and how to camp.

People typically must reserve a campsite ahead of time鈥攗p to a year in advance for some of the most popular sites. To help you get a head start on planning, compiled a list of the highest-rated campgrounds in the Barnstable Town area using data from as of Aug. 19, 2025. Rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.

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Sun Retreats Peters Pond

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#18. Sun Retreats Peters Pond

- Rating: 2.6/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 185 Cotuit Road Sandwich, Massachusetts
- Categories: Campgrounds, Vacation Rentals, RV Parks
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Sun Retreats Cape Cod

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#17. Sun Retreats Cape Cod

- Rating: 2.8/5 (53 reviews)
- Address: 130 Thomas B Landers Road East Falmouth, Massachusetts
- Categories: Campgrounds, Vacation Rentals, RV Parks
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Sandy Pond Campground

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#16. Sandy Pond Campground

- Rating: 3.0/5 (45 reviews)
- Address: 834 Bourne Road Plymouth, Massachusetts
- Categories: Campgrounds
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Pinewood Lodge Campground

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#15. Pinewood Lodge Campground

- Rating: 3.1/5 (47 reviews)
- Address: 190 Pinewood Road Plymouth, Massachusetts
- Categories: Campgrounds
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Bay View Campground

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#14. Bay View Campground

- Rating: 3.2/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 260 Macarthur Blvd. Bourne, Massachusetts
- Categories: Campgrounds
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Cape Cod's Maple Park Campground

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#13. Cape Cod's Maple Park Campground

- Rating: 3.4/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 290 Glen Charlie Road East Wareham, Massachusetts
- Categories: Campgrounds
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Shady Knoll Campground

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#12. Shady Knoll Campground

- Rating: 3.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 1709 Main St. Brewster, Massachusetts
- Categories: Campgrounds
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Atlantic Oaks Campground

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#11. Atlantic Oaks Campground

- Rating: 3.5/5 (47 reviews)
- Address: 3700 State Hwy 6 Eastham, Massachusetts
- Categories: Campgrounds, RV Rental, Propane
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Dunes' Edge Campground

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#10. Dunes' Edge Campground

- Rating: 3.5/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 386 Route 6 Provincetown, Massachusetts
- Categories: Campgrounds
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Coastal Acres Camping Court

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#9. Coastal Acres Camping Court

- Rating: 3.7/5 (60 reviews)
- Address: 76R Bayberry Ave. Provincetown, Massachusetts
- Categories: Campgrounds
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Adventure Bound

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#8. Adventure Bound

- Rating: 3.8/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 46 Highland Road Truro, Massachusetts
- Categories: Campgrounds
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North of Highland Camping Area

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#7. North of Highland Camping Area

- Rating: 3.8/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 52 Head Of The Meadow Road North Truro, Massachusetts
- Categories: Campgrounds
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Sweetwater Forest Family Campgound

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#6. Sweetwater Forest Family Campgound

- Rating: 3.8/5 (37 reviews)
- Address: 676 Harwich Road Rte 124 Brewster, Massachusetts
- Categories: Campgrounds
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Scusset Beach State Reservation

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#5. Scusset Beach State Reservation

- Rating: 3.9/5 (51 reviews)
- Address: 20 Scusset Beach Road Sandwich, Massachusetts
- Categories: Beaches, Campgrounds
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Shawme-Crowell State Forest

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#4. Shawme-Crowell State Forest

- Rating: 4.1/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 42 Main St. Sandwich, Massachusetts
- Categories: Parks, Campgrounds
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Martha's Vineyard Family Campground

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#3. Martha's Vineyard Family Campground

- Rating: 4.3/5 (38 reviews)
- Address: 569 Edgartown Road Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts
- Categories: Campgrounds
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Nickerson State Park

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#2. Nickerson State Park

- Rating: 4.4/5 (61 reviews)
- Address: 3488 Main St. Brewster, Massachusetts
- Categories: Hiking, Campgrounds
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Gingerbread Houses

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#1. Gingerbread Houses

- Rating: 4.8/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts
- Categories: Campgrounds
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Madison Troyer, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 199 metros.

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