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Nickerson State Park - Area 4 Introduce

Nickerson State Park - Area 4 is a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Brewster, Massachusetts. This campground is perfect for those seeking a peaceful retreat surrounded by nature. With its shaded sites under towering pine trees and the soothing sounds of squirrels scurrying about, it’s an ideal spot for camping enthusiasts. While the sites do not offer electricity or sewage hookups, the availability of dumpsters ensures convenience for campers.

The park boasts stunning views and access to sandy ponds well-stocked for fishing, making it a paradise for anglers. The nearby ocean, just a mile away, offers incredible tide pools teeming with wildlife, including sightings of squid! For families, the Cape Cod Rail Trail provides a safe and scenic biking experience, while numerous hiking trails cater to adventurers of all levels. The playground is a hit with kids, ensuring fun for the whole family.

Each campsite is equipped with a picnic table and a firepit with a cooking grate, perfect for evening campfires and outdoor meals. The general store is well-stocked with essentials at reasonable prices, and the bathrooms and showers are clean and functional. While kayak access to the water can be a bit challenging, many campers find creative solutions, such as chaining their kayaks at the water’s edge.

Quiet hours are respected by most visitors, making it a tranquil environment for those looking to unwind and connect with nature. Whether you’re here for swimming, fishing, hiking, or simply relaxing, Nickerson State Park - Area 4 has something for everyone.

  • Great campground with shady pine trees and abundant wildlife.
  • Beautiful sandy ponds for fishing and swimming.
  • Proximity to Cape Cod Rail Trail and ocean tide pools.
  • Family-friendly with a playground and safe biking trails.
  • Clean bathrooms, showers, and a well-stocked general store.

Location

MassachusettsBarnstable CountyBrewsterDeer Park Road

Customer Reviews

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Yvonne Pfeiffer
Jun 21, 2018

Great campground, mostly under shady pine trees. Squirrels running around. No electricity, no sewage for campers, however there are dumpsters, which is good for us. Very nice views and areas for swimming near the lake. Very quiet. Bathrooms alright. We were here in June and it was not very busy. Nice playground for kids.

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Andrew Griffin
Jul 11, 2021

Family and I loved it! Beautiful sandy ponds well stocked for fishing. Ocean maybe a mile away that has amazing tide pools at low tide (lots of wild life- we saw a squid!). Cape Cod Rail Trail (paved bike trail) is awesome for kids to ride without worrying about cars. Many trails for hiking and biking. There is something for everyone. Site itself has picnic table and nice firepit with cooking grate. General store well stocked with essentials and reasonably priced. Bathrooms and showers are totally fine for camping. Only thing I wish was better is getting kayak to water isn't as easy as dragging from camp to the water. We chained ours up on water's edge at one of the launch sites; as did some others and that worked well, but many lugged back and forth from their site, which for our travel setup would be total pain... People mostly respected quiet hours when we were there; being there for nature and not late night partying.

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Judy Morin
May 10, 2024

Very clean and showers and bathrooms very well kept. The area and the ponds are fantastic!

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Rafael Minatelli
Oct 24, 2018

Very good place. So beautiful

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Elizabeth Bullard
Oct 02, 2019

The yurts are awesome! I just wish there were more restrooms. Trekking there in the middle of the night was scary.