Looking for a relaxed camping spot 2 hours from Boston

shimooka · Apr 27, 2005

I'm new to Boston and looking for a nice camping spot for an overnighter for my girlfriend and I this weekend. Either car-camping in a nice spot or a short hike in to a backpacker campsite. Nothing too hard-core. And within about 2 hours from Boston if possible.

Any suggestions would be very appreciated. Any waterfalls or rivers? Nice peaks? Thanks much.

pbernard · Apr 27, 2005

Most, not all, private and public campgrounds in MA,VT, and NH do not open until just before Memorial day. You could try a BP to one of the shelters on the AT in the Berkshires or just over the line in VT, that would be about two hours from Boston. I think the cabins are open at Mohawk Trail State Forest in Charlemont, MA (Rt. 2 west) also. Worth a try and not far from Greylock.

KayakDan · Apr 27, 2005

Monadnock State Park is just what you're looking for. Short hike in,or the road may be open by now. Lot's of trails,and of course there's the summit.

jfb · Apr 27, 2005

Hancock Campground on the Kancamagus Highway is about 2 hours from Boston, has car camping or you can hike a few yards to a site along the river.

woodstrider · Apr 27, 2005

October Mountain State Park

The AT runs thru it and there is a rather new shelter on the trail. I thought it was a lovely place. No challenge as far as hiking- it's rather flat.

shimooka · Apr 27, 2005

Thanks for all the info

Thanks to everyone for all the info. Monadnock State Park looks really cool. I did a search for Hancock Campground but couldn't get a real sense of what it is like. I also found a site in Mass that is Army Corps of Engineers land, Tully Lake, but I need to call and see if they're open. Sounds a bit more secluded, campsites around a lake, a waterfall nearby... anyone try this place?

Thanks again.

jfb · Apr 28, 2005

Here's a map of Hancock Campground. It's just east of the Loon Mountain ski area. Hancock

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