Camp Nihan

Overview

Brochure InfoCamp Nihan is a gem of a campground nestled in the city of Saugus. It is an ideal facility for groups of friends and families to bunk together in group cabins. The location is great for outdoor exploration and for day trips to nearby historic sites in Saugus and Boston.Brochure Info - OrientationThe facility encompasses sixty-five acres of woodland forest, marsh, and a spring-fed pond. The Saugus River flows through the property providing ideal habitats for animals such as heron and mallards. A variety of mammals reside in and around the area, including fox, deer and river otter.Brochure Info - RecreationCampers can hike to nearby Breakheart Reservation for swimming, hiking, and Visitor Center services. Some other recreation opportunities include horseshoes, basketball (half-court), board games and books, which are available in the cabins. Please, no biking or mountain biking at this facility. Swimming is not permitted at Camp Nihan.Brochure Info - Facilities and RestrictionsThe cabins have bunk beds and tables with benches and accommodate 10-12 campers. Linens and eating utensils are not provided. Cabins have a refrigerator and are heated by pellet stove. No additional tents are permitted on cabin sites. Accessible flush toilets and showers are available nearby. Pets are prohibited from Camp Nihan. The use of this facility is for campers and their visiting guests only. All visitors must pay $8 per vehicle fee. Parking is very limited and may not be available. Please call the park to inquire: 781-231-1203. Pets are prohibited from Camp Nihan. The use of this facility is for campers and their visiting guests only. All visitors must pay $8 per vehicle fee. Parking is very limited and may not be available. Please call the park to inquire: 781-231-1203. Brochure Info - Nearby AttractionsWhile in the area, be sure to visit other state parks: Breakheart State Reservation, Rumney Marsh Reservation, Middlesex Fells Reservation, Harold Parker State Forest, Boxford State Forest and Saugus Iron Works National Landmark. For more recreational opportunities in the North Region please visit: State Parks and Forests in the North RegionKey InfoSpecific to this facility: Each group cabin or group tentsite must have an adult and/or counselor in attendance. Swimming, biking and mountain biking are not permitted at Camp Nihan. Potable water is available at the side of Sprague Lodge, and seasonally at the side of the Clarke Cabin. It is recommended that visitors bring one gallon of fresh water per person per day. No open flame cooking inside cabins or on the decks of cabins. Cabins offer access to electricity. Wattage is limited and service is not sufficiently reliable for use with medical devices. Please read the important information below, prior to making a reservation. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited in all Massachusetts state parks and campgrounds. For 2021, camping at Camp Nihan is possible only through a Special User Permit. There is a $45 non-refundable application fee, a Certificate of Liability Insurance will be required and you will need to submit a Covid-19 Compliance Plan stating how you will meet the Governor’s guidelines. For more information, please visit: https://www.mass.gov/how-to/apply-for-a-state-parks-special-use-permit Massachusetts prohibits the transportation of firewood into or out of any DCR campground. Firewood must be purchased at the campground. Transportation of firewood or other wood products, may result in eviction. PLEASE NOTE THAT FIREWOOD SALES ARE BY CREDIT CARD ONLY. EFFECTIVE 2021, THE COST IS $7 PER BUNDLE. Check-in time is 1:00 to 8:00 pm; check out by 11:00 am. Quiet hours are 10:00 pm to 7:00 am. The use of generators is not permitted during quiet hours except for the purpose of operating a medical device. Reservation and Occupancy: Campers and/or camping equipment are limited to 14 cumulative days occupancy in any one park between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Violators of the 14-day limit may have their reservation cancelled and be asked to leave the park. Reservations must be in the name of the primary occupant, who is at least 18 years of age. A photo ID is required at check- in and must match the name on the reservation. Campsite occupancy is limited to four adults, or two adults and the children in their care. Campsites are limited to two tents per site. Reservations with departure dates outside the 6-month maximum window cannot be changed or cancelled until 18 days after the reservation was made. Cancellations and changes will incur a $10 fee. Day of arrival cancellations require a phone call to the campground and will result in the loss of the first nights camping fee, plus the $10 cancellation fee. Reserved campsites will be held until 8:00 am on the day after your scheduled arrival date. If we are not contacted, your reservation will be no-showed resulting in no refund. Camping with Pets: Pets are not permitted at Camp Nihan, at any time.Important Information for Daily EntranceDirectionFrom Route 1 in Saugus, take Route 129 West, Walnut Street toward city of Wakefield. The entrance to the Camp will be on your left 2/10ths of a mile after the first traffic light. Look for a small green sign. Continue on the gravel road and park in the first parking lot or as instructed by DCR staff. Please drive slowly. From Route 129 take Route 1 South, Boston Exit and then follow the directions for Route 1 above. Campground Address: 131 Walnut Street Saugus, MA 01906 Campground Phone Number: 781-231-1203 Booking Window Product InfoFee Cancellation Desc Please read our Fees and Cancellation Policies Reservations must be in the name of the primary occupant. Reservations with departure dates outside the 6-month maximum window cannot be changed or canceled until 18 days after the reservation was made. If you choose to cancel or change your reservation, a $10 fee will be charged. The reservation transaction fee is non-refundable. Refunds of $5 or less cannot be processed. If you leave early, please checkout at the contact station. Cancellations made on the day of arrival must be made by calling the campground and will result in the loss of the first night's camping fee plus a $10 cancellation fee. If you are unable to arrive on your scheduled arrival date, you must call the campground and let them know. Failure to contact the park by 8 a.m. the morning following your scheduled arrival date may result in your campsite being reassigned to another camper and forfeiture of fees paid.