Accessible camping

The Department of Conservation and Recreation offers camping opportunities for campers of all abilities.

Our accessible campsites provide a variety of camping experiences in campgrounds across Massachusetts. The sites all have room for accessible parking, and a flat, firm, and stable surface for camping. Yurts and cabins provide shelter, access to electricity, and furniture. RV-only sites have a paved parking area, and some of them also have an area for a tent. Accessible pop-up and tent sites have hard-packed level ground, pedestal grills or accessible fire rings, and accessible picnic tables. 

You'll always find accessible restrooms located in the same loop as the accessible sites. Some accessible sites are close to the restrooms for easier access, while others are further away for a more secluded camping experience. The path from most accessible campsites to the restroom is the campground road, which was not designed as an accessible pedestrian route. You can drive to the accessible restrooms and park there.

If you have questions about an accessible site or about accessible camping, please contact the Universal Access Program.

Reservations, fees, and camping schedules

Accessible sites are reserved the same way as other sites and have the same camping fees. Accessible sites are marked on Reserve America with a figure in a wheelchair and have information about the surface of the site. Please be sure to check the information on camping at DCR parks to see the current camping schedule and camping regulations before you reserve your campsite online or by phone.

We ask campers making reservations on accessible sites to please select another site unless they need an accessible site or if this is the only one available at the time of their request. Many popular campsites fill up quickly as soon as they become available, 4 months before the reservation date. If you are having trouble reserving an accessible site that you need because of a disability, please fill out our accessible campsite request form. This form lets you request an accessible campsite up to one month before reservations open to the general public. For example, if you plan to arrive on August 12, the earliest you can request an accessible campsite is March 12.

Reserve America will contact you by phone to finalize the reservation. Reserve America cannot leave messages, so please be ready to answer the phone when they call and have your payment information ready. 

Cabins

Cabin 5 at Mohawk Trail State Forest.

Cabin are furnished with bunk beds, tables, and chairs or benches. Linens are not provided. The cabins listed below are accessible. You can find out more information about each cabin in the park's section on this page, or learn more about cabin and yurt camping at DCR.

• Mohawk Trail State Forest, Charlemont: Cabins 5, 6, and 7

Yurts

Yurts are available for rent during the main recreation season. A yurt is a circular, domed structure supported by a wooden frame and covered in canvas. Our yurts are equipped with bunk beds, a table and chairs, and electricity. This electrical service is not reliable enough to use with medical devices and equipment. 

Yurt A-14 at Shawme Crowell State Forest.

Large yurts have 2 bunk beds with double mattresses on the bottom and twin mattresses on the top. Small yurts have 2 bunk beds with twin mattresses on both the bottom and the top, or one twin bunk bed and one full bed.

The inside of a large yurt at Nickerson State Park.

Accessible yurt sites have firm, flat surfaces, an accessible picnic table, and an accessible pedestal grill. DCR parks with accessible yurts are listed below. Navigate to the park on this webpage to find out more information about the yurts there, or learn more about cabin and yurt camping at DCR.

• Myles Standish State Forest, Carver: Small yurts A and B in the Barretts Pond Area.
• Nickerson State Park, Brewster: Three large yurts and 4 small yurts in Area 4.
• Otter River State Forest, Baldwinville: Three large yurts and 1 small yurt.
• Shawme-Crowell State Forest, Sandwich: Four large yurts and 2 small yurts.
• Wellfleet Hollow State Campground, Wellfleet: Three large yurts.
• Wells State Park, Sturbridge: Three large yurts and 1 small yurt.
• Willard Brook State Forest, Townsend: One group yurt.

Beartown State Forest, Monterey

The wooded sites of this campground are tucked into a gentle slope leading to 35-acre Benedict Pond. You'll find an accessible fishing dock and picnic area on the shore of the Pond, and a beach wheelchair for use on the beach, along with an accessible bathhouse. There are are no showers or flush toilets at this campground, but there is an accessible composting toilet. There is an accessible bath house with accessible parking at nearby Benedict Pond.

• Site 1: Standard non-electric, 25 foot back-in. The route to the toilet is along a flat, unpaved road.
• Site 8: Tent only, near the water. The route to the toilet is up a steep, unpaved road.

Clarksburg State Park, Clarksburg

This forested campground has views of both the Berkshire Hills and the Green Mountains. Two accessible campsites have a crushed stone parking area that is designed for vehicle access only, and a stabilized stone dust camping area. The accessible comfort station has accessible parking and is located on a hilly paved road. The day-use beach has a beach wheelchair.

• Site 21: Standard non electric, 20 foot back-in.
• Site 30: Standard non-electric, 20 foot back-in.

DAR State Forest, Goshen

The parking area on theses site is made of hard-packed crushed stone and is designed for vehicles only. The camping area on these sites is made of stabilized stone dust. The accessible comfort stations are on a paved, hilly road. The day use beach has both a floating and a sunbathing beach wheelchair. You will also find an accessible trail and accessible fishing platforms in the park.

• Site 25: Standard non-electric, 24 foot back-in.
• Site 36: Standard non-electric, 24 foot back-in. 
• Site 38: Standard non-electric, 24 foot back-in.

Erving State Forest, Erving

Site 13 at Erving State Forest.

Two sites made of compacted stone dust. The accessible comfort station has accessible parking and is on a gentle paved road. The park beach has a ramp to the water, an accessible pavilion, and a sunbathing beach wheelchair.

• Site 13: Standard non-electric, 12 foot back-in. The crushed stone driveway to the road is steep.
• Site 18: Standard non-electric, 14 foot back-in.

Harold Parker State Forest, Andover

Site 74 at Harold Parker State Forest.

5 accessible sites with crushed stone parking areas and a compacted stone dust surface. This park also has beach wheelchairs and an accessible trail.

• Site 56: Standard non-electric, 40 foot back-in. The accessible comfort station has accessible parking and is on a hilly, paved road.
• Site 59: Tent only. The accessible comfort station has accessible parking and is on a hilly, paved road.
• Site 74: Tent only. The accessible comfort station has accessible parking and is close by on a flat, paved road.
• Site 78: Standard non-electric, 25 foot back-in. The accessible comfort station has accessible parking and is close by on a flat, paved road.
• Site 111: Standard electric, 32 foot back-in. The accessible comfort station has accessible parking and is close by on a flat, paved road.

Horseneck Beach State Reservation, Westport

A path through the campground at Horseneck Beach State Reservation.

Nine accessible campsites are located in this flat coastal campground that lies right behind the dunes. The parking area of these sites is paved and the camping area is made of hard-packed crushed stone. Please note that the surface in the camping area may be too hard for tent stakes. The accessible comfort station has accessible parking and is on a flat paved road. All paths through the campsite are made accessible with beach mat. The playground has a poured-in-place surface. The main beach nearby has beach mat and beach wheelchairs.

• Site 6: Standard electric, 42 foot back-in.
• Site 24: Standard electric, 42 foot back-in.
• Site 41: Standard electric, 42 foot back-in.
• Site 51: Standard electric, 40 foot back-in.
• Site 55: Standard electric, 42 foot back-in.
• Site 60: Standard electric, 42 foot back-in.
• Site 76: Standard non electric, 42 foot back-in.
• Site 83: Standard non electric, 31 foot back-in.
• Site 96: Standard non electric, 34 foot back-in.

Massasoit State Park, Taunton

One of the accessible sites at Massasoit State Park.

Six sites have a 16-foot wide paved area for parking, and a hard crushed stone surface in the rest of the camp site. Water and electricity hookups are provided on an accessible route. Please note that the surface in the camping area may be too hard for tent stakes. The beach has a beach wheelchair and beach mat. The park's large playground has a poured-in-place surface and accessible parking.

• Site B24: Standard electric, 35 foot back-in.
• Site B25: Standard electric, 40 foot back-in.
• Site B27: Standard electric, 40 foot back-in.
• Site B31: Standard electric, 35 foot back-in.
• Site B44: Standard electric, 25 foot back-in.
• Site B51: Standard electric, 25 foot back-in.

Mohawk Trail State Forest, Charlemont

Cabins 5, 6, and 7 have paved parking areas and are accessible via ramps. The cabins have bunk beds, tables, and benches, and are heated by wood stoves. The cabins have electricity, but the electrical service is not reliable enough to use with medical devices and equipment. The cabin sites are made of natural soils and may include steep slopes. These cabins are also available to rent in the off-season, on a limited basis.

• Cabin 5, sleeps 3 people.
• Cabin 6, sleeps 5 people.
• Cabin 7, sleeps 5 people.

Myles Standish State Forest, Carver

Barretts Pond Area

Yurt A in the Barretts Pond Area at Myles Standish State Forest.

Two small yurts are accessible in the Barretts Pond area. The accessible comfort station is located close to the yurts on a paved road with moderate slopes. Both yurts have a crushed stone parking area and a stone dust site. The path to the campers' beach is narrow, sandy, and steep.

• Yurt A: Small
• Yurt B: Small

Curlew Pond Area

Site K2 in the Curlew Pond Area at Myles Standish State Forest.

Four sites are accessible in the Curlew Pond Area. The accessible comfort station has accessible parking and is located on a steep and hilly paved road. The path to the campers beach is grass and steeply sloped.

• Site K2: Pop-up/tent, 25 foot back in.
• Site K7: Pop-up/tent, 25 foot back in.
• Site K30: Pop-up/tent, 25 foot back in.
• Site K37: Pop-up/tent, 25 foot back in.

Nickerson State Park, Brewster

There are several accessible sites at Nickerson State Park in 2 areas, including accessible yurts. The Cape Cod Rail Trail runs through the park, and Spaulding Adaptive Sports Centers offers accessible and adaptive recreational programming at the McGraw Center from June through September. The swim beach also has a beach wheelchair.

Area 4

Yurt 10 in Area 4 at Nickerson State Park.

The accessible comfort station in this area has accessible parking and is located on a hilly paved road.

• Yurt 5: Small. Firm natural soil surface.
• Site 6: Tent only, 25 foot back-in. Crushed stone parking area for vehicles only, stabilized stone dust camping area.
• Yurt 7:  Small. Firm natural soil surface.
• Yurt 8: Large. Crushed stone parking area for vehicles only, compacted stone dust camping area.
• Yurt 10:  Large. Firm natural soil surface.
• Site 11: Popup/tent, 25 foot back-in. Crushed stone parking area for vehicles only, stabilized stone dust camping area.
• Yurt 13:  Small. Firm natural soil surface.
• Yurt 16:  Large. Firm natural soil surface.
• Yurt 18:  Small. Firm natural soil surface.

Area 6

The accessible sites in Area 6 are made of compacted stone dust. The accessible shower station has accessible parking and is located on a moderately sloped paved road.

• Site 2: Popup/tent.
• Site 8: Popup/tent.
• Site 12: Standard non-electric, 35 foot back in.
• Site 17: Standard non-electric, 35 foot back in.

Otter River State Forest, Baldwinville

Site 52 at Otter River State Forest.

This park has 1 accessible campsite and 4 accessible yurts. The accessible comfort station has accessible parking and is reached by a paved, steep road. 

• Site 52: Standard non-electric, 15 foot back-in. The parking area on this site is made of hard-packed crushed stone and is designed for vehicles only. The camping area on this site is made of stabilized stone dust.
• Yurt 1: Large. Paved parking area, stone dust picnic area, wooden ramp to yurt door.
• Yurt 2: Large. Paved parking area, stone dust picnic area, wooden ramp to yurt door.
• Yurt 3: Small. Paved parking area, stone dust picnic area, wooden ramp to yurt door.
• Yurt 4: Large. Paved parking area, stone dust picnic area, wooden ramp to yurt door.

Pearl Hill State Park, West Townsend

The modern accessible bathhouse has flush toilets and showers, as well as parking spaces. Each accessible site has a parking made of hard-packed crushed stone that is designed for vehicles only. The camping area is made of compacted stone dust.

• Site 5: Standard non-electric, 20 foot back in.
• Site 30: Standard non-electric, 20 foot back-in.

Pittsfield State Forest, Pittsfield

The accessible, paved Tranquility Trail is, located at the bottom of the mountain. The comfort station in the lower campground near site 35 is accessible and has accessible parking on a steep paved road. No flush toilets or running water are provided at the upper campground. There is an accessible composting toilet near site 2. The toilet is on a steep, unpaved road. Parking is provided at the toilet. Please note: the upper campground is closed for the 2025 camping season.

• Site 2, Upper campground: Tent only. CLOSED for 2025 camping season.
• Site 35, Lower campground: Tent only.

Salisbury Beach State Reservation, Salisbury

Situated along the coast at the mouth of the Merrimack River, the campground offers campsites with water and electric hookups. The campsites have paved parking spurs and compacted stone dust camping areas. Beach mat provides access to an ocean beach at access point R1, near the campground. Ask park staff at the check-in station for beach wheelchairs to enjoy the beach beyond the mat. Two boat ramps are provided on the river.

• Site A25: Standard electric with water, 30 foot back-in.
• Site C14: Standard electric with water, 40 foot back-in.
• Site C35: Standard electric with water, 40 foot back-in.
• Site D15: Standard electric with water, 40 foot back-in.
• Site D35: Standard electric with water, 35 foot back-in.
• Site E2: Standard electric with water, 35 foot back-in.
• Site E23: Standard electric with water, 25 foot back-in.
• Site E25: Standard electric with water, 35 foot back-in.
• Site E50: Standard electric with water, 40 foot back-in.
• Site F1: Standard electric with water, 35 foot back-in.
• Site F47: Standard electric with water, 35 foot back-in.
• Site G2: Standard electric with water, 35 foot back-in.
• Site G50: Standard electric with water, 40 foot back-in.
• Site H1: Standard electric with water, 35 foot back-in.
• Site H49: Standard electric with water, 35 foot back-in.
• Site W21: Standard electric with water, 25 foot back-in.
• Site W27: Popup/tent with electric and water, 20 foot back-in.
• Site X16: Standard electric with water, 25 foot back-in.
• Site X18: Standard electric with water, 25 foot back-in.
• Site X20: Standard electric with water, 25 foot back-in.
• Site Y10: Tent only electric with water.
• Site Y30: Tent only electric with water.
   

Scusset Beach State Reservation, Sagamore

Five tent sites offer camping in the main season, and four RV/Trailer sites offer self-contained accessible camping through the off-season. For the RV/Trailer sites you are allowed to bring one tent along with your RV or trailer, but you can't reserve these sites solely for tent camping. Each of the RV sites has electricity and water hookups on an accessible route, a 20-foot wide paved parking area, and stone dust camping area. You can get to the beach via a boardwalk and beach mat, or use a beach wheelchair. The fishing pier on the Cape Cod Canal is also accessible.

• Site 1: Tent only. Crushed stone parking area and native soil camping area.
• Site 2: Tent only. Crushed stone parking area and native soil camping area.
• Site 3: Tent only. Crushed stone parking area and native soil camping area.
• Site 4: Tent only. Crushed stone parking area and native soil camping area.
• Site 5: Tent only. Crushed stone parking area and native soil camping area.
• Site 30: RV/Trailer only, 40 foot back-in.
• Site 40: RV/Trailer only, 40 foot back-in.
• Site 89: RV/Trailer only, 40 foot back-in.
• Site 98: RV/Trailer only, 40 foot back-in.

Shawme-Crowell State Forest, Sandwich

You'll find a mix of accessible campsites and yurts at Shawme Crowell State Forest. Each accessible campsite is equipped with a picnic table and a fire ring. The parking areas are crushed stone and the camping area is stone dust. The playground and pavilion located in Area 2 have accessible parking. There is a paved path leading to the playground, which is surfaced with poured in place rubber.

Area 1

Site C42 in Area 1 at Shawme-Crowell State Forest.

All comfort stations are accessible and have accessible parking. The path from each site to the closest comfort station is along a paved road with gentle to moderate hills.

• Site C55: Standard non-electric, 20 foot back in.
• Site C85: Standard non-electric, 20 foot back in.
• Site C17: Standard non-electric, 20 foot back in.
• Site D44: Standard non-electric, 30 foot back in.
• Site D47: Standard non-electric, 20 foot back in.

Area 2

Yurt A-17 in Area 2 at Shawme-Crowell State Forest.

The yurts are located near an accessible comfort station and reached by an unpaved road with moderate slopes. The yurt sites have a crushed stone parking area and a stone dust camping area.

• Yurt 1: Large
• Yurt 2: Small
• Yurt 3: Large
• Yurt 4: Large
• Yurt 5: Large
• Yurt 6: Small

Wellfleet Hollow State Campground, Wellfleet

A quiet, tent-friendly campground that does not accommodate RVs, trailers, or 5th-wheels. The campground is wooded and hilly, with a paved road. One comfort station is accessible and has accessible parking. Accessible sites are made of stabilized stone dust.

• Site 2: Popup/tent, 15 foot back in.
• Site 13: Popup/tent, 15 foot back in.
• Site 15: Popup/tent, 15 foot back in.
• Site 29: Popup/tent with electric, 15 foot back in.
• Site 40: Popup/tent, 15 foot back in.
• Site 42: Popup/tent, 15 foot back in.
• Site 72: Tent only.
• Site 100: Large yurt with crushed stone parking area and compacted stone dust camping area.

Wells State Park, Sturbridge

There are two campsites in the lower area and four accessible yurts in the upper area. The camper's beach is reached on a hilly paved road and has beach mat. The park also has an accessible trail. 

Lower Area 

These sites have a crushed stone parking area that is designed for vehicles only, and a stabilized stone dust camping area. The comfort station is accessible and has accessible parking. It is located on a paved road with moderate slopes.

• Site 18: Standard non-electric, 24 foot pull-through.
• Site 19: Standard non-electric, 24 foot pull-through.

Upper Area

Yurt 3 at Wells State Park.

The accessible comfort station has accessible parking and is reached on a steep, unpaved road.

• Yurt 1: Large, concrete walkway to door. Site and parking surface are firm, natural soils. 22 foot back in.
• Yurt 2: Large, concrete walkway to door. Site and parking surface are firm, natural soils. 30 foot back in.
• Yurt 3: Small, wooden ramp to door. Site and parking are compacted stone dust.
• Yurt 4: Large, wooden ramp to door. Site and parking are compacted stone dust.

Willard Brook State Forest, Townsend

One group yurt that sleeps 10 people. The yurt has a crushed stone parking area and a compacted stone dust surface. This location has an accessible portable toilet, but no accessible comfort station or showers.

Wompatuck State Park, Hingham

The park has a seasonally-available accessible kayaking dock and many miles of paved trails. The sites have paved parking and firm natural soils.

• Site E009: Standard non-electric, 35 foot back-in.
• Site Y003: Standard non-electric, 35 foot back-in.

Last updated:	April 3, 2024