Hanscom AFB FamCamp

Category: Campground

Address: 499 South Rd, Bedford, MA 01730, USA

Phone: +17812253953

Reviews

jill caddell

Nov 7, 2018

First let me say to all the complainers out there...be thankful that the government is willing to provide RV sites, it is a privilege not a right to have it provided for active duty and retirees. They might not be perfect but most of the ones we've stayed in would get at least three stars from me and I am extremely picky. The famcamp is fairly close to Boston. It does not have amenities, so what, the price is great for what you get. I thought the sites were nice, we did stayed in a wider longer site which cost $3.00 more a day, well worth the extra money. The airport and planes did not bother us. They took off from 7:00 am to 10:00 pm so not a problem, we actually enjoyed watching them take off at sunset. Now for the negatives.... they don't allow small dog fences at the sites which is stupid, period. It's the only famcamp I've stayed at that has that rule. They don't have a reason for it either which makes it more stupid. Last negative, we needed propane the morning we left. I had to try and find the maintenance man because he did not have a cell or pager that alerts him when the office tries to contact him. This needs to be rectified. He finally noticed our RV at the propane tank and came over.

Angie White

Oct 6, 2018

Stayed almost a week. The site we had was level and neat and clean. We extended our stay twice. Once because there are so many historic things to see. And a second time because the u joint went out on the truck. The lady in the office is so nice and super helpful. She gave us info on how to get to the city and what to see. The camp grounds are right on an airport fence. But I like watching the planes and it's a smaller airport. We would for sure come back.

C Smoothsk8ter

Aug 4, 2018

Stayed here for a little over a month and enjoyed my visit. Ann Marie, Norm and Shannon who work in the office are very nice!! Nice laundry room and clubhouse although a pool table or something to do in the clubhouse would be nice. But great place to hang out and talk. Also enjoyed the fact that almost every night there's a Camp Fire with a circle of people visiting. And while I was here they had the potato bake which was awesome!! As with most campgrounds I've met very nice people here :)

Damaris Nevarez

Aug 4, 2017

I didn't personally stay here, but was working around the campsite for a few weeks and the place looks great. Dog friendly.

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Questions & Answers

I am a Navy Veteran and my wife is a retired Army civilian employee, do either of us qualify to stay at your campgound?

Douglas Lehman | Jun 2, 2022
Hanscom AFB FamCamp | Jun 2, 2022

Hello, Please visit the Fam Camp Website https://www.hanscomfss.com/famcamp or call Fam Camp 781-457-6956 for current and accurate information

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I am not in the National Guard, active duty or in the reserves, however, I am 100% disabled from the Marines. My wife and I both have valid government ID cards. Would we be able to camp in our RV there?

Rick Brewer | Sep 1, 2019
ELIYANA LeYFORD | Sep 1, 2019

Rick, Yes you can live in any Military FamCamp in all 50 States. I am 💯 percent disabled myself, and live in the Hanscom AFB FamCamp, in Bedford MA

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Do you have availability for this Friday night? Do you have to be military to stay?

John Nachtwey | Aug 31, 2021
Gail Wagner | Aug 31, 2021

These questions don't go to the company they just go out to answer the general public's question by the general public.. that said yes you do need to have a valid military ID to camp here, and availability is first come first serve absolutely no reservations.

Can anybody camp out at that location I am a traveler in a suv

Jonathan Phipps | Aug 31, 2021
Jonathan Phipps | Aug 31, 2021

Thank you for the info

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Can law enforcement stay here?

Samwise G | Aug 31, 2021
Tigran Petrosyan | Aug 31, 2021

No way. No surveillance

My husband is not officially "retired" but is an AF Veteran with an Honorable Discharge. Would we be able to camp at FamCamps?

Lisa Pellegrom | Aug 31, 2020
Hanscom AFB FamCamp | Aug 31, 2020

Thank you for your question, ma'am! As of now, eligible FamCamp guests include Active Duty and their families, Reserves, 20 year Retirees, and 100% Disabled Veterans.

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I was stationed at Hanscom 1975 - 1978 enlisted 1971. Can I tent camp all year? I was Law Enforcement.

Gary Finlayson | Aug 31, 2020
J C | Aug 31, 2020

The RV sites are only certain sites. The tent camping is in the back of the area. Outdoor recreation handles all the FamCamp during the off months. Contact them to ask.

Do you have to be military to rest a space and if not are there tent sites

Adria Castellano | Sep 1, 2019
Houseless Not Homeless | Sep 1, 2019

Yes, you have to be active duty or retired military to camp there. They may also accept DoD ID card holders, but you would have to ask that. They do have tent sites as well as RV sites. Reservations not accepted, first come, first served only.

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Is this military only?

Miekie Anton | Sep 1, 2019
Jim Schaarschmidt | Sep 1, 2019

Yes

is this camp ground open to the public .or just military personal

greg lombard | Sep 1, 2019
C Webb | Sep 1, 2019

I think you need a sponsor.

Are they closed part of the year? Can you stay there for an extended amount of time? Can you park your RV there for a few months?

Alex Briggs | Sep 1, 2019
ELIYANA LeYFORD | Sep 1, 2019

One third of the Camp is closed during the Winter, but the rest of the Camp open during Winter.

Is there tent plots available? If not here, does anyone have a recommendation for tent camping nearest to Boston?

Red Stone | Sep 1, 2019
Rdan Golden-Castaño | Sep 1, 2019

Yes, there are multiple tent sites at the famcamp, and set under the trees of the Hartwell Town Forest.

Will famcamp be closed for a few days end of April like last year? The reason I ask is my spot in Maine opens on May 13th and I need to be up there by April 26th.

Robert “Bob” Schleimer | Sep 1, 2018
Rdan Golden-Castaño | Sep 1, 2018

Yes, Apr 29-May 2. It's a biannual cleanup and weird Air Force regulation event.

How much to stay here for the weekend

Elisa Vieira | Sep 1, 2018
Woofer | Sep 1, 2018

I think last year we payed $22 a night

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