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I'm looking for a nice place to go tent camping with my boyfriend. We don't need a family camp grounds...just something fun for a couple in their mid-twenties.
I'd love to find a place near the Cape or Martha's Vineyard but anywhere nice in Mass would do...
We're looking for a place where we can swim, ride bikes, rent jet ski's or paddle boats, etc. Thanks!
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I you are adventuresome, you can try Nickerson State Park in Brewster.
The adventure part is that as far as I know, they still operate on a first-come, first-served basis (you can't reserve a spot in advance), and people have been known to have to camp in the parking lot for a couple of days before a site became available.
Alternatively, Sweetwater Forrest (also in Brewster) is a family-oriented campground where you can reserve sites in advance.
Both places offer camping, with nearby freshwater ponds. You can swim or ride bikes (there are trails inside Nickerson Park, and the Cape Cod Rail Trail runs by both places). I don't think that power boats of any kind are allowed on the ponds. Its not far from either to one of the many beaches on the Cape - Brewster is on the bay side (the 'quiet' beaches), but its not far to the major ocean beaches.
I you are adventuresome, you can try Nickerson State Park in Brewster.
The adventure part is that as far as I know, they still operate on a first-come, first-served basis (you can't reserve a spot in advance), and people have been known to have to camp in the parking lot for a couple of days before a site became available.
Alternatively, Sweetwater Forrest (also in Brewster) is a family-oriented campground where you can reserve sites in advance.
Both places offer camping, with nearby freshwater ponds. You can swim or ride bikes (there are trails inside Nickerson Park, and the Cape Cod Rail Trail runs by both places). I don't think that power boats of any kind are allowed on the ponds. Its not far from either to one of the many beaches on the Cape - Brewster is on the bay side (the 'quiet' beaches), but its not far to the major ocean beaches.
What is the best camping spot you've been to in SoCal?
hatorihans
My family is looking to go camping this summer, again, we just got back from tent camping for a couple of days at McGrath State Beach in Ventura and it was actually really great! just a bit on the pricey side though.
I've seen the forest service camp site listings but a lot of their information is outdated and inaccurate. Do you guys have any suggestions, preferably in the SoCal area, details would be great! thanx in advance!
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If you think McGrath is nice, try Carpinteria. You'll never go back. VERY family friendly, loads of fun, beach camping at it's finest.
El Capitan and Refugio are also nice. At this time of year, you'll have to check reservamerica every day to try to find a cancellation.
Note that Leo Carillo State PARK is not on the beach, but on the other side of PCH. I dislike Leo Carillo because the beach is too rocky.
Down South, Doheny is good.
Further south, San Clemente, San Elijo and South Carlsbad are OK, but you have to hike down those steps to get to the beach, then hike back up to get to your campsite on the bluffs. Pretty tiring.
Good luck!
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Sometimes I don't get the O-Haters out there. I give a cut-and-paste answer, and get a T-D. I give a custom answer, and get a T-D. I guess there are just haters out there. Trolls. Sheesh.
I actually have a LOT of experience camping on the coast.
If you think McGrath is nice, try Carpinteria. You'll never go back. VERY family friendly, loads of fun, beach camping at it's finest.
El Capitan and Refugio are also nice. At this time of year, you'll have to check reservamerica every day to try to find a cancellation.
Note that Leo Carillo State PARK is not on the beach, but on the other side of PCH. I dislike Leo Carillo because the beach is too rocky.
Down South, Doheny is good.
Further south, San Clemente, San Elijo and South Carlsbad are OK, but you have to hike down those steps to get to the beach, then hike back up to get to your campsite on the bluffs. Pretty tiring.
Good luck!
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Sometimes I don't get the O-Haters out there. I give a cut-and-paste answer, and get a T-D. I give a custom answer, and get a T-D. I guess there are just haters out there. Trolls. Sheesh.
I actually have a LOT of experience camping on the coast.
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