What is there to do at Nickerson State Park?
Activities
- Camping. With over 400 campsites, Nickerson offers plenty of camping options.
- Fishing. You can visit 8 freshwater ponds, some stocked year-round with trout.
- Hiking. You may forget you’re on Cape Cod while hiking miles of trails through the woods and around ponds.
- Biking.
Does Nickerson State Park have electric sites?
Nickerson State Park has close to 400 campsites set in pine and oak forests with five fresh water ponds. There are no hookups for electric or water, but there are public bathrooms, showers, and a dumping station.
Are there showers at Nickerson State Park?
At Nickerson, we offer group campsites, standard sites and yurts! Each campsite is provided with a picnic table and fire ring; and comfort stations are located throughout the campground and offer hot showers and flush toilets. Accessible comfort stations are located in Area 1, Area 2, Area 3, Area 4, and Area 5.
Where is Nickerson State Park swimming?
There are several kettle ponds in Nickerson that are good for swimming….Flax Pond and Cliff Pond
- Can park directly at “Public Beach and Boat Rental”
- Can park in “Area I Parking Lot” approximately 5-minutes walk to “Area I Beach”
- Can bicycle directly to either lake (obtain bicycle path map at entrance)
How much does it cost to park at Nickerson State Park?
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. NO WALK-IN CAMPING ALLOWED. Campsite Fees at Nickerson State Park $22 MA resident / $70 non-resident; additionally, all non-resident campers will incur a legislated $5 per night surcharge for camping. The surcharge funds will directly benefit Nickerson State Park.
Do you have to pay to get into Nickerson State Park?
NO WALK-IN CAMPING ALLOWED. Campsite Fees at Nickerson State Park $22 MA resident / $70 non-resident; additionally, all non-resident campers will incur a legislated $5 per night surcharge for camping. The surcharge funds will directly benefit Nickerson State Park.
Where can I fish in Nickerson State Park?
Cliff Pond Situated in Nickerson State Park just a skip and a hop from Candleberry Inn, Cliff Pond is especially beneficial for those trout fishing. From brown trout to rainbow trout, Cliff Pond’s water has it all. This location gives visitors the option to fish from either the shore or a small boat.