Where to Take Camping Trips Around Norwood

Written by Kathleen Reilly

The simple life: Camping, with no television, no computers, no cellphones.

Well, maybe a cellphone.

While you might think throwing a sleeping bag in your yard counts as a campout, perhaps it’s time to consider a more adventurous exploit. Experiencing a night or two outdoors doesn’t necessarily warrant a lengthy car ride. It doesn’t even have to be an overnighter.

Nearby wilderness areas, nature preserves and hiking trails can supply your camping comrades with a full day of outdoor exploration, which may or may not include roughing it with outdoor cooking or an overnight stay in a tent or lean-to. Check out Circle C.G. Farm Family Campground & RV Park in Bellingham.

Snacks and desserts can range from homemade treats to small store-bought delicacies. Nostalgic campers will be tempted by the tried-and-true combination of cooked marshmallow, chocolate bar, and graham cracker, fondly known to most of us as s’mores. 

Brushing up on some scary ghost stories can add a dash of unexpected excitement to the evening. Even bad weather shouldn’t hamper the fun. Listen to the quiet fall of rain, a sound substantially more agreeable than local traffic. To avoid tent flooding, you can dig a trench (call it a moat, if you prefer) to divert any deluge. Zip the tent and play cards.

Don’t feel like purchasing the camping gear or even packing it? Rent a cabin in the woods or near a lake.

While a wooded excursion may deliver a varied fauna and flora experience, the lakeside or ocean retreat provides an aquatic equivalent, with the opportunity for some fishing and boating. Anyone can go to Lake Archer in Wrentham to go fishing.

If camping is in your near future, make sure to pack enough water to douse your fire before your departure. And consider establishing your camp spot before nightfall. It’s easier to pitch a tent during daylight.