Use of this facility is for camping, hiking and exploring the outdoors by registered campers only. If you would like to invite guests for special ceremonies or activities at some time during your stay, prior arrangements must be made with the facility supervisor. Very limited parking is available. Please call 781-231-1203 for additional information.
The following sites are MANAGEMENT sites and are not available through ReserveAmerica:
Peckham Cabin
Advanced reservations are NOT available on these sites.
Specific to this facility:
- Each group cabin or group tentsite must have an adult and/or counselor in attendance.
- Swimming, biking and mountain biking are not permitted at Camp Nihan.
- Potable water is available at the side of Sprague Lodge, and seasonally at the side of the Clarke Cabin. It is recommended that visitors bring one gallon of fresh water per person per day.
- No open flame cooking inside cabins or on the decks of cabins.
- Cabins offer access to electricity. Wattage is limited and service is not sufficiently reliable for use with medical devices.
Please read the important information below, prior to making a reservation.
Alcoholic beverages are prohibited in all Massachusetts state parks and campgrounds.
For 2021, camping at Camp Nihan is possible only through a Special User Permit. There is a $45 non-refundable application fee, a Certificate of Liability Insurance will be required and you will need to submit a Covid-19 Compliance Plan stating how you will meet the Governor’s guidelines. For more information, please visit: https://www.mass.gov/how-to/apply-for-a-state-parks-special-use-permit
Massachusetts prohibits the transportation of firewood into or out of any DCR campground. Firewood must be purchased at the campground. Transportation of firewood or other wood products, may result in eviction. PLEASE NOTE THAT FIREWOOD SALES ARE BY CREDIT CARD ONLY. EFFECTIVE 2021, THE COST IS $7 PER BUNDLE.
Check-in time is 1:00 to 8:00 pm; check out by 11:00 am. Quiet hours are 10:00 pm to 7:00 am. The use of generators is not permitted during quiet hours except for the purpose of operating a medical device.
Reservation and Occupancy:
Campers and/or camping equipment are limited to 14 cumulative days occupancy in any one park between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Violators of the 14-day limit may have their reservation cancelled and be asked to leave the park.
Reservations must be in the name of the primary occupant, who is at least 18 years of age. A photo ID is required at check- in and must match the name on the reservation. Campsite occupancy is limited to four adults, or two adults and the children in their care. Campsites are limited to two tents per site.
Reservations with departure dates outside the 6-month maximum window cannot be changed or cancelled until 18 days after the reservation was made. Cancellations and changes will incur a $10 fee. Day of arrival cancellations require a phone call to the campground and will result in the loss of the first nights camping fee, plus the $10 cancellation fee. Reserved campsites will be held until 8:00 am on the day after your scheduled arrival date. If we are not contacted, your reservation will be no-showed resulting in no refund.
Camping with Pets:
Pets are not permitted at Camp Nihan, at any time.
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