Nickerson State Park

Category: State park in Brewster, Massachusetts

Address: 3488 Main St, Brewster, MA 02631, USA

Phone: +15088963491

Opening hours

Sunday: 6:30AM–5PM

Monday: 6:30AM–5PM

Tuesday: 6:30AM–5PM

Wednesday: 6:30AM–5PM

Thursday: 6:30AM–5PM

Friday: 6:30AM–5PM

Saturday: 6:30AM–5PM

Reviews

Manuel Alvarez

Sep 14, 2022

Love this place The lake, bike path, playground, and basketball hoop means you do not need to leave the campground too have fun. If you do, there are beaches, a supermarket, and restaurants near by. Some camp sites have access to the lake. Showers are not coin operated. Bonus: walk to the lake at night

Anthony Pagliuso

Sep 13, 2022

I've camped all over Massachusetts and Nickerson is the best by far. Access to parking on awesome bayside beach, crystal clear sandy bottomed warm sweetwater ponds!! Beautiful, private campsites. The forest is beautiful. Close to everything if you want that, or nothing if you want to never leave the park. Camp store has everything you need, including great coffee. Always hard to leave.

Nathan Frazee

Sep 12, 2022

We made last minute plans the day before when we say a yurt open up. The park is really nice and the yurts were perfect. They have power and water so you can charge up devices. We stayed pretty close to a bathroom facility that was super clean and had showers. Outside was a sink which made doing dishes super easy. We did not bring our bicycles which I feel like almost everyone did because the park is set up perfect for them! Unfortunately for us, there was an open fire ban as well as Cliff Pond closed because water quality issue. Still the park was amazing and close enough to spend a day at Crosby Beach not far.

Nicholas Mcdonoough

Sep 9, 2022

Long driveways to get to camp but once there site I had was big it can be shady bathrooms old or dirty or both!! No fires when in a drought!🫡 this place was nice

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Questions & Answers

Are there any sites with electric hookup for a popup trailer?

David Sebestyen | Sep 17, 2018
David Earley | Sep 17, 2018

Yes

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Is there wifi in the park?

Grace Caplan | Sep 17, 2018
Michael J. Lowe II | Sep 17, 2018

No. Decent service for T-Mobile and good service for Verizon.

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Can you park 15 passenger van in your campsites?

Bernard Posadas | Sep 17, 2018
Rafael Zhadanovskiy | Sep 17, 2018

They have a special spot near the area

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Do the bathrooms have electrical outlets?

Ami Drumgool-Poeschl | Sep 17, 2018
Steve C | Sep 17, 2018

Very few, but yes, they do. Not for use in connecting to your rv or tent. Just for charging it bath appliance use.

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Is hunting allowed in the park?

Susan Akie | Sep 17, 2018
MadDog Rhody | Sep 17, 2019

ZOMBIES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE PARK..

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Is there winter camping for campers

Peter Christian | Sep 17, 2018
Tardisdoctor | Sep 17, 2018

Nope. Some state parks in MA have it, but none on cape cod do.

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can I park my boat there?

Vinh Phan | Aug 17, 2022
Marie Belin | Aug 17, 2022

I'm in area 4 rn come visit

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Are the ponds open foe swimming to Brewster residents?

Jared Daley | Jul 18, 2022
Jennifer | Jul 18, 2022

Yes, the park and ponds are open to everyone, residents and non residents alike, or whether you have camping reservations or not. You can buy a day parking pass at entrance, it might be credit/debit card only.

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Are there horse trails in the park, and are they shared with bikes?

Barbara C Vincent | Jun 18, 2022
Roger Peterson | Jun 18, 2022

Not that I know of but check with the office I'm sure they'll help.

Can you park before you check in, i.e. can we leave the car there early in the morning and return after 1 pm to set up camp?

Ariel Black | Jun 18, 2022
Sam Stevenson | Jun 18, 2022

You can park in the parking lot to the right of the check-in building. You'll have to ask or call someone inside the check-in building about how long you can park in the lot.

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Are pets allowed? In yurts?

pauline hunt | Oct 21, 2021
Matthew Adams | Oct 21, 2021

Reserve america site is saying they are not

can I check my reservation

Mary Foster | Oct 21, 2021
Matthew Adams | Oct 21, 2021

Yes at reserve america or in person at the gate

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Is there fishing allowed and do they sell bait

Shane Sleight | Sep 16, 2021
Jennifer Snider | Oct 21, 2021

Yes there are several lakes that have good fishing. They do sell bait at the park store.

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Are day trips permitted

Dennis Botelho | Sep 16, 2021
Jennifer Snider | Oct 21, 2021

Yes! We visit all the time for day use of trails & lakes. You just need to get a parking pass for the day.

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Are there any campers available to rent for 3-4 months in summer?

Judy Welch | Sep 16, 2020
QUINNY | Sep 16, 2020

I do not believe they rent campers. Check on MA State parks website. I think they rent yurts

Are dogs allowed on beaches and in water? Are dogs allowed?

Mary Keogh | Sep 17, 2019
Deana A | Sep 17, 2019

Yes, my dog loves it.

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What time on Sundays are you required to exit the park?

Edward Guzik | Sep 17, 2019
David Webster | Sep 17, 2019

If camping. 11am check out. If not, technically sunset.

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which site is recommended for privacy and access to rest rooms...planning a September visit

terry lieder | Sep 17, 2019
Isabelle Vachon | Sep 17, 2019

Loop 4, site 12! You can't see other tents !

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Check in time?

Gail Reddin | Sep 17, 2019
David Webster | Sep 17, 2019

1pm

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are there rv hook ups at Nickerson state park?

Patricia Bartlett | Sep 17, 2019
Paul White | Sep 17, 2019

No hook up

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When does the campground open?

Tim Pinkham | Sep 17, 2019
Paul Colucci | Sep 17, 2019

I don't go there. no hook ups facility is filthy. rather go to a really nice CLEAN campground off cape. you can do much better.

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is there any "flush"/" normal" toilet and running water restroom on this site ? Sorry if it's a dumb question I never went camping before . Would it be a Terrible Idea to go camping with a 2 1/2 year old ?

Magali Masson | Sep 17, 2019
Michael Franzino | Sep 17, 2019

Great place to for family. Some of the clearest fresh water ponds I have swam in. Beautiful!

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Is there room on tent/popup sites for 2 small tents

Pat Grant | Sep 17, 2019
Paul White | Sep 17, 2019

Yes

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Are there sites either on or very close to the water? (Pond)

Corey Young | Sep 17, 2019
Tardisdoctor | Sep 17, 2019

Area 5 and 2 have a few water view sites. But every site is "within" a short walk to the water. None of the sites are on the water.

When does the park close for the season?

Tom Perzan | Sep 17, 2019
Brian L | Sep 17, 2019

According to their website October 20th ends the season

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Are camp fires allowed? I heard there were no camp fires in the park but I’m not seeing anything on the website.

Tim Burns | Sep 17, 2018
Tardisdoctor | Sep 17, 2018

Fires are allowed. People get confused when they hear you can not bring firewood. That is only for the transportation of firewood though. Plenty for sale from the park store of certified, approved firewood. Fires allowed, firewood not allowed. :-)

Are dogs allowed on the trails?

Caroline Thayer | Sep 17, 2018
Ron O'Keefe | Sep 17, 2018

I believe they are, they have to be on a lease though

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How close is a beach from the park?

Markys Jimenez | Sep 17, 2018
Andrew Medvetsky | Sep 17, 2018

Walking dustince from enterence

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are the sites for popup campers

A Google User | Sep 17, 2018
Nina Dubinsky | Sep 17, 2018

Some of the sites.

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can one rent a kayak here?

Jenny Parker | Sep 17, 2018
Erik Svenson | Sep 17, 2018

There is a boat rental at Flas pond. I think there's one at Cliff Pond as well. They have canoes for sure and i think kayaks too

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When does Nickerson close for the season ?

Barbara Ramshur | Sep 17, 2018
Larry's UAS | Sep 17, 2018

Camping closes after Columbus day for camping. I thing they are open for day use after that.

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Is there camping in tents and cabins there?

Sabina Joshi | Sep 17, 2018
Jesse Fraser | Sep 17, 2018

Yep, you can camp in their facilities or bring your own tent

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Are dogs allowed

Herbert J. Segien | Sep 17, 2018
Andrew B | Sep 17, 2018

Yes dogs are allowed

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I read old reviews about sites having poison ivy . Has that problem been eradicated? Also, have the bathrooms and showers been clean or renovated?

Sweet Pea | Sep 17, 2018
Dennis Champagne | Sep 17, 2018

Restrooms are always in great shape. As far as poison ivy, you're in the woods. Leaves of three, leave them be.

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Is there any fishing here or near by?

Nathaniel Jezak | Sep 17, 2018
MR DAMNICK | Sep 17, 2018

Yes. With proper fishing permit you can fish her and deep sea fishing just down the road.

Is there swimming in the park?

Craig Coleman | Sep 17, 2018
Shawn Gillette | Sep 17, 2018

Yes there is. Plenty

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What do I need as far as paperwork for my dog for camping at Nickerson?

Traci Constantine | Sep 17, 2018
Sarah Dunholter | Sep 17, 2018

At least bring up to date rabies vaccine paperwork, but calling to check is not a bad idea.

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Can you bring dogs ?

Carla Mazgelis | Sep 17, 2018
Michaela Miteva | Sep 17, 2018

Yes, on a leash and not allowed in the ponds.

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Is there any discount for retired state empolyee

Elijah Swain | Sep 17, 2018
Deborah Dargaty | Sep 17, 2018

I really don't know.

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Do dogs need to be on leashes

Daniel A | Sep 17, 2018
Lorri Taylor | Sep 17, 2018

Yes,it is a state law that dogs be on a 6 foot "max"leash at all times .

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Are there any gypsy moth caterpillars in section 4 this year. We will be camping this coming weekend

Judy Atwood | Sep 17, 2018
Robin Levenson | Sep 17, 2018

How was it?

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Is there a place to fill my camper with water ?

Mike Nasso | Sep 17, 2018
Andrew Grisson | Sep 17, 2018

Yes there is a dump station that has facilities there and water spigots around the camp sites as well as at the bathrooms.

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Do you have cabins also

Barb Howard | Sep 17, 2018
Alisandra Wederich | Sep 17, 2018

$45 / night for yurts, plus a $60 security deposit and I think they are implementing an additional $5/night surcharge for out of state visitors.

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Minimum stay in a yurt

Sharon T | Sep 17, 2018
Tardisdoctor | Sep 17, 2018

During the high season it is a Sunday to Sunday stay. Max for the whole park is 2 weeks. On the off season (usually before July 4th and after labor day) those relax down to 1 day stay minimum.

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Are there basketball courts here ?

Nick Caviello | Sep 17, 2017
Jen Worth | Sep 17, 2018

There is a small basketball court at the playground

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