Massachusetts campground
Nickerson State Park reservations
Brewster, MA (Cape Cod)
Nickerson is the big Cape Cod campground, booked through Massachusetts DCR's ReserveAmerica site. Like every DCR campground, each night opens 4 months ahead, after DCR's season opening day each winter.
The booking rule here is Massachusetts's: see Massachusetts booking rules. Season: April 16, 2026 to October 25, 2026.
When does my date open?
Pick the date you want, and see the day and time it becomes bookable.
Rule from Mass.gov press release: 2026 camping season reservations (DCR), checked October 27, 2026. Confirm on the official site before you rely on it.
Sold out? What to do next
Book through ReserveAmerica first. It's the only place to reserve. If your date is gone:
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Watch for cancellations
Other campgrounds nearby
- Shady Knoll Campground, Brewster
- Sweetwater Forest, Brewster
Stay nearby instead
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Sources
- Mass.gov press release: 2026 camping season reservations (DCR), checked October 27, 2026.
- Mass.gov: Reserve a campsite, checked October 27, 2026.
- ReserveAmerica (MA DCR), Nickerson campground page — Availability Open Time, read by hand, checked October 17, 2026.
Rules change. Always confirm on the official site before you rely on a date.