Northshore magazine showcases the best that the North Shore of Boston, MA has to offer.
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108 ituated on 90 wooded acres just one mile from Wingaersheek Beach in Gloucester, the family-owned Cape Ann Camp Site is a convenient home base for exploring Cape Ann and is especially popular with European and Canadian travelers, says Robert Matz, who co-owns the campground with his wife Eileen. "People come with their bikes and kayaks and off they go," he says. e picturesque Jones Creek is right across the street, and everyone from big rig RVers to tent campers can find a great spot among the more than 200 campsites, each of which has a fireplace and picnic table. ere's also Wi-Fi, toilet and shower buildings, and a small camp store. capeanncampsite.com BLACK BEAR CAMPGROUND S A L I S B U R Y CAPE ANN CAMP SITE G L O U C E S T E R PINES CAMPING AREA S A L I S B U R Y SALISBURY BEACH STATE RESERVATION S A L I S B U R Y Above, Salisbury Beach State Reservation, Pines Camping Area, and Black Bear Campground are located near Salisbury Beach. Opposite page, Cape Ann Camp Site is a family-owned camp site with views of Gloucester and located near Wingaersheek Beach. ith miles of white sand, Salisbury Beach is a local favorite for beach- goers. While there are plenty of nearby hotels and motels to choose from, beach camping is also a beloved pastime, thanks to the sprawling 484-site Salisbury Beach State Reservation campground. "ey have camping but there's a beach experience along with it," Walsh says. "We welcome traditional camping with tents, but also a lot of motor homes and campers." Boardwalk beach access and boat ramps make it perfect for swimming, fishing, and boating, and a brand-new bathroom facility and store are scheduled to open in time for the summer season. Just a few miles away, Salisbury is also home to two other campgrounds: Pines Camping Area and Black Bear Campground, which each have amenities like swimming pools, playgrounds, and outdoor sports facilities. mass. gov/locations/ salisbury-beach-state-reservation, blackbearcamping.com , pinescampingarea.com The term "dumping station" refers to facilities for dumping human waste from trailers and RVs. PHOTOGRAPHS BY BY MARY CAPRIOLE/SHUTTERSTOCK, SCOTT MURRY (OPPOSITE PAGE)