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Cape Ann Camp Site

Open to the publicCampground · Gloucester, MA
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An 80-acre family-run campground overlooking the Annisquam River, about a mile from Wingaersheek Beach, running since 1949 with tent and full-hookup RV sites. Every wooded site comes with its own fireplace and picnic table.

What to expect

Nightly fee
$45/night (tent, no hookups); $62/night (30-amp electric & water); $72/night (electric, water & sewer 30-amp, or electric & water 50-amp); $82/night (electric, water & sewer 50-amp). Rates for up to 2 people, 1 vehicle, 1 camping unit.
Site types
200+ sites: tent sites with shade; RV sites with full hookups and water views; all wooded sites include a fireplace and picnic table.
Accessible sites
Accessible parking near the entrance, ADA-compliant main entrance with no steps, and an ADA-compliant restroom; no specific ADA campsite numbers confirmed.
Parking
Not confirmed
Entry fee
Nightly camping fee (not a day-entry fee); see fields.fee_per_night for the full rate table, from $45/night (tent, no hookups) up to $82/night (full hookups, 2 people/1 vehicle/1 unit).
Dogs
Allowed
Fishing
Allowed seasonal (May 15-Columbus Day)
Managed by
Cape Ann Camp Site management 978-283-8683 · Website

Getting in

Parking
Parking not sourced yet
Check the town or agency pages before you go.

What's here

On site

Showers
Six toilet/shower buildings on site.
Camp Store
RV dump station

Common questions

How do I reserve, and how far ahead do sites fill?
Book online via the campground's reservations page or camplife.com; extended stays are accommodated. The site does not publish exact fill-by timing, but as a long-running (since 1949), popular North Shore campground near Wingaersheek Beach, summer weekends should be booked well ahead.
Can I fit an RV, and are there hookups?
Yes - RV sites offer full hookups (30-amp or 50-amp electric, water, and sewer options) with water views; Wi-Fi is available on all hookup sites and some non-hookup sites.
How much does it cost to camp at Cape Ann Camp Site?
$45/night (tent, no hookups); $62/night (30-amp electric & water); $72/night (electric, water & sewer 30-amp, or electric & water 50-amp); $82/night (electric, water & sewer 50-amp). Rates for up to 2 people, 1 vehicle, 1 camping unit.
Does Cape Ann Camp Site have accessible campsites?
Accessible parking near the entrance, ADA-compliant main entrance with no steps, and an ADA-compliant restroom; no specific ADA campsite numbers confirmed.
Is there an entry fee at Cape Ann Camp Site?
Yes, Nightly camping fee (not a day-entry fee); see fields.fee_per_night for the full rate table, from $45/night (tent, no hookups) up to $82/night (full hookups, 2 people/1 vehicle/1 unit).
Can I bring my dog to Cape Ann Camp Site?
Dogs are allowed. Leash rules and clean-up requirements usually apply, so check posted signs.
What rules should I know at Cape Ann Camp Site?
No outside firewood (emerald ash borer restriction) - wood must be prepackaged and kiln-dried.

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BetaDetails are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Updated 2026-07-16.