Cape Ann Camp Site

RESERVATIONS

Open May 15 through Columbus Day · 200 Trailer & Tent Sites

BEFORE YOU BOOK

🕐 Check-In Times

May/June & Sept: by 7pm
July/August: by 8pm
October: by 6pm
Checkout: 11am

⚠️ Cancellation

14+ days notice: 90% deposit refund excluding fees
Under 14 days: deposit held 365 days
Under 48 hours: deposit forfeited

🔴 Quiet Hours

10pm – 7am every night
No generators at any time
Family campground — respect your neighbors

🦖 Pets Welcome

Dogs on leash at all times
Must be cleaned up after
Cannot be left unattended outside

🕐 Check In & Arrival

Check-in begins at 12 noon. We have no place for you to wait for your site to become available so please do not arrive early. You must arrive before our office closes for liability reasons.

May / June

by 7:00pm

July / August

by 8:00pm

September

by 7:00pm

October

by 6:00pm

Check-Out

by 11:00am

If you cannot arrive before our office closes, you will be asked to arrive the next day so as not to disturb other campers. Traffic in the metro Boston area can double your travel time during summer — please plan ahead.

Pets, Fires & Rules

🐶 Pets / Dogs

  • Kept on a leash at all times
  • Must be cleaned up after — $50 fee for waste left on property
  • Cannot be left unattended outside
  • Barking dogs must not be left alone at site
  • Vaccinations recommended but not required

🔥 Fires

  • Small wood fires permitted for cooking only in rock fireplaces
  • Fires must be out by 11pm
  • Fireplaces are not to be moved
  • All firewood must be prepackaged & kiln dried (MA state law)
  • No open fires in the Big Rig section

Vehicles, Trash & EV Policy

🚗 Vehicles

  • ID tag must be visibly displayed at all times
  • Bicycles only — no skateboards, scooters, or minibikes
  • No bike riding in office area or after dark
  • Helmets required for riders 12 & under (MA law)
  • All motorized vehicles require current registration & insurance

⚡ No Electric Vehicle Charging

EV charging is strictly prohibited. $50/night fee if caught. Charging stations available in downtown Gloucester (<10 min away).

🗑 Trash & Signs

  • Trash & recycling dumpsters near the office
  • $50 fee for trash left on site after checkout
  • No political signs or flags permitted on property

🔒 Quiet Hours

ALL QUIET: 10:00pm – 7:00am

No generators at any time · Alcoholic beverages must remain at your campsite

This is a family campground. Please respect your neighbors — radio, TV, and conversations must be kept low so as not to disturb other guests. Those who cannot respect quiet hours will be asked to leave immediately without refund.

Cancellation Policy

⚠ Cancellations with less than 48 hours notice will result in the forfeiture of your deposit.

Notice GivenResult
14+ days (2 weeks)90% deposit refund excluding fees
Under 14 daysDeposit held for 365 days from cancellation
Under 48 hoursDeposit forfeited entirely

You must call our office to cancel. Email and Facebook message cancellations will not be accepted.

Making Your Reservation

Unless you are staying for the entire season, we do not guarantee a specific site number. On the reservation form you may choose a preferred site from the map and list additional preferences in the comments — but we cannot guarantee a specific site.

👥 Additional People & Vehicles

Site rates are based on 2 people with one piece of camping equipment and one vehicle. Additional people arriving in an additional vehicle with additional equipment must rent an additional site.

Making reservations ahead of time ensures your sites are together. If you arrive on check-in day with extra people/cars/equipment you may be required to rent an additional site not near your original. All site rentals are subject to minimum stay requirements.

Ready to Book Your Stay?

Ready to book? Please confirm you have read and agree to our reservation policies before continuing.


Questions? Call us at (978) 283-8683