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Free & dispersed camping in Massachusetts

We currently track 45 dispersed and free-camping locations in Massachusetts, drawn from public OpenStreetMap data and cross-referenced against mixed federal, state trust, and county land. Massachusetts sits in the United States and offers some of the most generous public-land access in the country for self-reliant campers. Unlike the reservation-driven world of state-park and KOA-style campgrounds, the sites listed here are largely first-come, first-served, with minimal infrastructure and a 14-day stay limit on most federal parcels. Expect dirt roads, no hookups, and zero cell service — that's the appeal. The trade-off is that you carry the responsibility for water, waste, fire safety, and respectful land use. Browse the directory below by name, then click into any listing for facility detail, GPS coordinates, and field notes specific to that pitch.

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45 documented sites Region: United States

All documented campsites in Massachusetts

Sorted alphabetically. Tap any row for facilities, GPS coordinates, and a 300+ word field-grounded write-up.

  1. "The Sandpits" Private Hiking and Winter Sports Area

    Basic · 42.190, -71.471

    Fee: unspecified

  2. Balsam Group Site

    Basic · 42.633, -73.188

    Fee: unspecified

  3. Beaman Pond Campground

    Basic · 42.626, -72.080

    Fee: unspecified

  4. Camp

    Basic · 42.247, -72.332

    Fee: unspecified

  5. Camp Christina Entrance

    Basic · 42.131, -71.083

    Fee: unspecified

  6. Camp Evergreen

    Basic · 42.607, -71.087

    Fee: unspecified

  7. Camp Richard Lodge

    Basic · 41.257, -70.084

    Fee: unspecified

  8. Chester Railway Station

    Basic · 42.280, -72.978

    Fee: unspecified

  9. Crystal Mountain campsite (& privy)

    Basic · 42.515, -73.160

    Fee: unspecified

  10. Damon Pond Campground

    Basic · 42.660, -71.790

    Fee: unspecified

  11. East Dennison Camping Area

    Basic · 42.645, -72.083

    Fee: unspecified

  12. Falls Brook Shelter

    Basic · 42.719, -72.248

    Fee: unspecified

  13. Federated Womens' Club State Forest Primitive Campsite

    Basic · near Petersham · 42.484, -72.264

    Fee: yes

  14. Green Point

    Basic · 42.298, -73.083

    Fee: unspecified

  15. Grotonwood

    Basic · 42.596, -71.532

    Fee: unspecified

  16. Hatchery Brook Primitive Campsite

    Basic · 42.557, -72.554

    Free

  17. KOA weathampton

    Basic · 42.286, -72.775

    Fee: unspecified

  18. Laurel Ridge Campsite

    Basic · 42.061, -73.438

    Free

  19. Minha casa

    Basic · 42.276, -71.404

    Fee: unspecified

  20. Missionary Point

    Basic · 42.191, -71.088

    Fee: unspecified

  21. North Dennison Camping Area

    Basic · 42.648, -72.090

    Fee: unspecified

  22. Pearl Hill Campground

    Basic · 42.653, -71.767

    Fee: unspecified

  23. Pinewood Lodge & Campgrounds

    Basic · 41.927, -70.733

    Fee: unspecified

  24. Ponkapoag Camp of Appalachian Mountain Club

    Basic · 42.193, -71.087

    Fee: unspecified

  25. Race Brook Campsites

    Basic · 42.090, -73.433

    Free

  26. Richardson-Zlogar Cabin

    Basic · 42.681, -72.401

    Fee: unspecified

  27. Rocky Point

    Basic · 42.299, -73.083

    Fee: unspecified

  28. Sage's Ravine

    Basic · 42.053, -73.451

    Free

  29. Salisbury State Park Reservation

    Basic · 42.824, -70.821

    Fee: unspecified

  30. Sandy Neck Campsite

    Basic · 41.734, -70.322

    Fee: yes

  31. Shaker camp

    Basic · 42.252, -73.225

    Fee: unspecified

  32. Sherman Brook Campsite

    Basic · 42.718, -73.151

    Free

  33. Site 1

    Basic · 42.506, -73.318

    Fee: unspecified

  34. Site 2

    Basic · 42.506, -73.320

    Fee: unspecified

  35. Site 3

    Basic · 42.506, -73.320

    Fee: unspecified

  36. Site 4

    Basic · 42.506, -73.321

    Fee: unspecified

  37. Site 5

    Basic · 42.505, -73.321

    Fee: unspecified

  38. Sites 11, 12, 13

    Basic · 42.503, -73.320

    Fee: unspecified

  39. Spacious Skies Campgrounds - Minute Man

    Basic · near Littleton · 42.550, -71.537

    Fee: unspecified

  40. Spang Camp Site

    Basic · 42.195, -71.088

    Fee: unspecified

  41. Spruce Group Site

    Basic · 42.633, -73.188

    Fee: unspecified

  42. Stoney Ledge Group Site

    Basic · 42.644, -73.194

    Fee: unspecified

  43. Whately Oaks Primitive Campsite

    Basic · 42.459, -72.591

    Free

  44. White Rock

    Basic · 42.299, -73.081

    Fee: unspecified

  45. YMCA Camp

    Basic · 42.199, -71.105

    Fee: unspecified