Nickerson State Park

3488 Main Street, BREWSTER MA 02631
BREWSTER, MA 02631

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

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 Massachusetts' most popular campgrounds.

Nickerson's 2,000 acres offers more than 400 campsites, including yurt and group camping, an amphitheater, hiking trails, an eight mile bike path that connects to the 26-mile Cape Cod Rail Trail, and ponds stocked year-round with trout. Cape Cod Bay is within walking or bicycling distance. You can swim and canoe at Flax and Cliff Ponds; bird watch or catch-and-release fish at Higgins Pond, or participate in the many seasonal interpretive and recreational programs offered by park staff.

At Nickerson, we offer group campsites, standard sites and yurts! Yurts are canvas sided, cabin-like structures that can accommodate 4 to 6 people. Yurts are not heated but 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. Each campsite is provided with a picnic table and fire ring; and comfort stations are located throughout the campground and offer hot showers and flush toilets. Accessible comfort stations are located in Area 1, Area 2, Area 3, Area 4, and Area 5. Please note that not all comfort stations in these areas are accessible. Please check the map for the locations of accessible comfort stations. Area 6, Area 6x, and Area 7 do nth av e any accessible comfort stations. All accessible sites are located near the accessible comfort station in area 4. There are NO HOOKUPS at this campground, however a dumping station is available for the convenience of our RV and trailer campers.

Camp site features

Across 382 camp sites:

Electric hookups: 1 of 382 sites
Water hookups: 10 of 382 sites
Pets allowed: 372 of 382 sites
ADA accessible: 16 of 382 sites
Group sites: 7 of 382 sites
Longest RV: 35 ft
Largest party: 20 people
Power up to 15 amps

Fees

Non-Peak Primitive Site $10.00 Non-Peak Standard Full Hookup $22.00 Non-Peak Standard with Electric Hookup $19.00 Non-Peak Standard with Water and Electric Hookups $21.00 Peak Primitive Site $10-$12 Peak Standard Full Hookup $22.00-$24.00 Peak Standard with Electric Hookup $19.00-$21.00 Peak Standard with Water and Electric Hookups $21.00-$23.00

Rules

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.

Directions

Once on Cape Cod take Rte. 6 East to Exit 89 in Orleans. Turn left off the ramp onto Rte. 6A West. Follow Rte. 6A West 2 miles to Nickerson State Park on the left. Campground Address: 3488 Main Street Brewster, MA 02631 Campground Phone Number: 508-896-3491