Lorraine Park Campground Entrance

Category: Campground in Andover, Massachusetts

Address: 133 Jenkins Rd, Andover, MA 01810, USA

Phone: +19784757972

Reviews

V Koneal

Jul 31, 2022

The park is nice but I don't like that they force reservations through Reserveanerica. They charge a fee of $5 and that is beyond the $60 non residential fee for a campsite, which is way too overpriced. It's a nice park but come on. A National Park campground which is usually very nice is cheaper.I hoped that I can get a walk-in reservation on a Sunday for an electric site. But the nice lady in the window said only through RA website. I also have to make the reservation by two or else I can't get one. It was 1:45. Quickly went on the website, but only one electric group site was available for one night only which then i reserved. The park was kind of empty, i see many open sites. Usually parks don't have much traffic during the week. I wonder if people arrive later or they are just blocked off on the website. So basically instead of paying for 3 nights as a walk in, I'm forced to stay one because I'm not willing to pay another $5 to reserve the next night. It seems like a pretty park but they are going to lose so much money if they won't allow same day drive in reservations for during the week. It will be just empty.

Denisa Dobrin

Jun 8, 2022

Cool place to go camping. We go there every year. The lake can be a bit murky and you should be ready for lots of mosquitoes, but otherwise we love the place!

Jenni James

Sep 6, 2021

What a great find! We were doing a quick Labor Day House Hunting trip up to Boston from Virginia. We were at site 111 which has power, water and is located across from the restrooms. We have a Thor Sequence 20A so it was a very convenient site for us. The restrooms were always clean and have a couple of showers with hot water and restrooms. The outside of restrooms also has a kitchen sink to wash your dishes that also includes hot water. The sites are spaced out perfectly. It can be a bit dirty/muddy depending on rain so plan knowing you will need to sweep your rugs/mats/tarps a few times or have a dirty shoe bin for the outside of your tent/RV. The campsite is a great place to stay if you want to do both city and nature adventures. I can't wait to return!

Sandy K. B.

Jun 27, 2021

We love this place. It is a great family campground that's becoming a family tradition. There's a playground, a swimming area, hiking and mountain biking in the surrounding state forest. It's great for our family of 5. Just learned that the campground is named for Harold Parker's daughter Lorraine. Seems fitting since my daughter is always stoked to be here.

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Questions & Answers

Are dogs allowed

laly torres | Aug 28, 2019
Milton Pollard | Aug 28, 2019

Yes... They must be leashed

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Is it year round stay?

Sarah Woods | Aug 27, 2020
Patrick Fallon | Aug 27, 2020

MA state parks are seasonal for most camping the exception would be yurt camp offerings. You must provide your own heat or purchase much wood for warmth in those scenarios.

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How's the swimming?

Patrick Durkan | Aug 28, 2018
Jordan Valentine | Aug 28, 2018

It's a small natural pond, but it's nice

How long can you stay at one time

Roger Bedard | Aug 27, 2021
Trek Reef | Aug 27, 2021

14 days.

Do they have canoes you can rent?

M H | Aug 28, 2019
Guillermo Teseira | Aug 28, 2019

Why yes, yes they do.

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Are dogs allowed?

Susan Powers | Aug 28, 2019
Milton Pollard | Aug 28, 2019

Yes.. You do need proof of Vaccines.

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Is there yearly sites

Mike Mosko | Aug 28, 2019
Henry Vaillancout | Aug 28, 2019

No we close Columbus day weekend

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How much is a camp site

Brodie Krell | Aug 28, 2019
Todd Randolph | Aug 28, 2019

pricing and other info on the website 17/night for ma residents.

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Is it possible to camp in a tent?

Alicia Solano (lapulga) | Jun 28, 2022
Andrey O | Jul 28, 2022

Yes, even on a "vehicle" site. Tent sites are smaller. If the only vehicle sites available are the ones with electricity, you'll have to pay $6 extra

how long the ponds water is poisoness for dogs and people after chemical treatment of the ponds in the Harold parker reservation

Arkady Beletsky | Aug 27, 2020
Jennifer Augustonovich | Aug 27, 2020

I've been going there my whole life and never heard of them chemically treating the ponds.i was just there last weekend for a camping trip and we all went in the water everyday!

Ok to go grilling here even if not camping?

Michael boykins sr | Aug 28, 2019
Daniel Green | Aug 28, 2019

100% need rent a site if you're gonna grill. Every site has a fire pit and grill. If you're from mass it's only 17 dollars

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Which website can I make a reservation through?

Thaly L | Aug 28, 2018
osubeav21 | Aug 28, 2018

ReserveAmerica

Do they have electric for campers?

Ronald Jarrard | Aug 28, 2018
osubeav21 | Aug 28, 2018

No electric hookups.

Does it have a spot where we can wash our clothes and electricity?

Crazyblue58 | Aug 28, 2018
Kristy Wright Kanode | Aug 28, 2019

There are about 11 sites with electric. I'm at one right now. It is new this season.

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Can we make reservations

Crazyblue58 | Aug 28, 2018
Benjamin Collins | Aug 28, 2018

Yes, they accept reservations about 6 months in advance. The waterfront camp sites are usually reserved very early, however you should be able to get a campsite elsewhere in the campground. Only certain cites are RV suitable, so make sure you take that into consideration if necessary. Also, I have seen the campground full often, so I would recommend making a reservation for your preferred dates ASAP, especially if a weekend stay is what you're looking for.

Are there any stores within walking distance

Donna Raymond | Aug 28, 2018
Benjamin Collins | Aug 28, 2018

Depends on how far you're willing to walk, but nothing is available in less than a hour round trip walk, if I had to estimate.

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Is there a boat launch for small boats? I have a 12' sailboat.

Charles Sutton | Aug 28, 2018
Henry Vaillancout | Aug 28, 2018

Yes we have a couple ponds that are good for kayaks

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What are the prices?

YourBeauty Santana | Aug 28, 2018
Henry Vaillancout | Aug 28, 2018

17 for mass residents 27 for out of state a night

When do you open and how much is the seasonal rent for a lot. Thank you

ABABYINTHEMAKING | Aug 28, 2018
Benjamin Collins | Aug 28, 2018

I don't believe they offer seasonal rentals, because this campground is run by the state park department.

Is there an option for off season camping? IE: Before the reservations open in May? Can't find an answer if the park is open or not and no one answers the phone.

Wayne Stadler | Aug 28, 2018
Benjamin Collins | Aug 28, 2018

No, the campground is closed in October and open again in May.

When does the campground close?

Vinicius Moura | Aug 28, 2018
Vinicius Moura | Aug 28, 2018

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