A rustic, permit-only campground on 56 acres off Pope Road, with seven simple sites that each have a picnic table, fire ring, and firewood box, reached by a short walk in from a gravel lot. There's a portable toilet at the lot but no running water, so this is a bring-your-own-water kind of trip.
What to expect
Nightly fee
$25 per site per night, up to 10 people per site
Site types
7 tent sites, walk-in only, no RV or trailer access, no hookups
Accessible sites
Access is via a 0.2-mile unpaved woods road.
Trails
1.3-mile loop, level to gently hilly, fairly smooth with a few wet spots; red connector trails link to Spring Hill, Nashoba Brook, and Robbins Mill…
Dogs
Dogs must be controlled at all times per townwide conservation land rule
Managed by
Acton Recreation Department (permits) / Acton Conservation Division (land)
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On site
Picnic area
picnic table at each site
Info kiosk
kiosk at the parking lot
Not here
No drinking water
no potable water at the site
Worth knowing
- A large fieldstone fireplace at the site is a historic feature but is currently not usable.
Common questions
Is Camp Acton open today?
Camp Acton is a public campground in Acton, MA. There is no live closure feed for campgrounds; the town's site is the authority for temporary closures.
How far ahead should I book?
Submit your request at least 48 business hours before your date; you can also book as far as a year out if you're planning a specific weekend.
No, the site is walk-in only from a small parking lot down a gravel woods road, there is no RV or trailer access.
No, bring your own, the portable toilet at the lot is the only fixed facility.
How much does it cost to camp at Camp Acton?
$25 per site per night, up to 10 people per site
Does Camp Acton have accessible campsites?
Access is via a 0.2-mile unpaved woods road.
Is there an entry fee at Camp Acton?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Camp Acton?
Dogs must be controlled at all times per townwide conservation land rule
What rules should I know at Camp Acton?
Alcohol prohibited on conservation land. Fires banned except at permitted campsites.