Hanscom AFB FamCamp

 
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28 June -02 Jul 2015
Overall rating
 
4.0
Location
 
4.0
Cleanliness/Hospitality
 
4.0
Amenities/Facilities
 
4.0
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4.0
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4.0
Stayed two nights. Called ahead months ahead and informed of "no reservations" policy. We were concerned, it being holiday up coming weekend, nothing would be available. Was informed that they had never had to turn anyone down. Arrived around 4:00 PM and was given a list of available sites to check out, found one close to laundry/showers/office. No problems at all. Host fantastic! Lot of permanent guest who have all the sites up front. No problem there, they are in the open and close to the fence. Our site was well shaded and back from the majority of the jet noise. Could use some updating (some going on towards front)Showers need repair, laundry room could be updated. They are building a (coffee room) on the rear of the office to accommodate the permanent crowd's morning get together, good thing, not complaining. Great location to tour Boston from, friendly staff and close to Exchange and commissary. Will definitely stay again when passing thru.
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September 2014
(Updated: October 19, 2014)
Overall rating
 
3.6
Location
 
2.0
Cleanliness/Hospitality
 
4.0
Amenities/Facilities
 
4.0
Value
 
3.0
Overall Experience
 
4.0
I have been here a couple weeks already. It is very loud with all the commercial leer jets taking off and landing all day long. Seems like weekends are worse! We are 3 to 400 yards from the runway with no noise barrier. Just a chain link fence. We are close to many attractions. We went to Fenway park to take in a game. Leave at least 4 hours before game time. Traffic sucks. Parking was $40.00. Unreal. We did take a whale sight seeing tour which was great 7 Seas Whale watching out of Gloucester. Prices only $38.00 for 4 hours. Saw several whales and many great photos! The campground could use improvements considering how much money is brought in from the campers! Also the Office staff was great as well as the Camp ground hosts. Potato night was fun. thanks guys. BIll W. site 44
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31 Jul-5 Aug 2014
Overall rating
 
4.7
Location
 
5.0
Cleanliness/Hospitality
 
4.0
Amenities/Facilities
 
4.0
Value
 
5.0
Overall Experience
 
5.0
Located off base across the airstrip from the entry to the base. CG has sites with just power and water $21 and P/W/S for $24. When we arrived all full hookup were taken so we were directed to the partial hookup sites. The partial hookup sites are located among the trees with dirt/grass pads, lots of shade and plenty of room. I'm glad a full hookup site was not available as they are closer to the airstrip, have nothing to block the noise and have no shade. It was fairly obvious that some folks spend the entire summer here and take up the full hookup sites for months at a time. The large bath house in the middle of the CG is well used and kept fairly clean but with the sand being tracked in the floors stay sandy. The bathroom next to the office is less used and stays much cleaner. This CG should take reservations especially during the summer months so that people with limited vacation time can use the facilities and explore Boston. WIFI was OK outside at our picnic table for about 3 hours the first day then nonexistent from that point on. I did read in the CG newsletter that MWR was spending money to work on improving the WIFI and that was going to happen in August sometime. It's about a 20 min drive to the Alewife subway station for the subway into Boston. Parking there about $7 all day, weekends are no problem at any time of day but during the workweek you need to get back and get out of the parking garage before 3:30 or it will take an hour or so just to get out of the garage (learned from experience). Nice Credit Union, Commissary and PX nearby. Not a lot of airfield noise but you know it's there. I would stay here again and would recommend it to anyone wanting to vacation in the Boston area.
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6 Aug 14
Overall rating
 
4.2
Location
 
4.0
Cleanliness/Hospitality
 
4.0
Amenities/Facilities
 
4.0
Value
 
5.0
Overall Experience
 
4.0
Nice place and would be great to stay and explore Boston. However, it appears all the choice sites are taken by long termers (seasonal seniors). Other sites are available. Even though the policy indicates that you can't stay in one spot for more than 30 days, I'm not sure the policy is applied. Was told by the camp manager that they have some people who have been there for 6 months and one individual who has been there 9 years. In fact, we ran into someone at another park who told us they had just spent 6 weeks there. The park should really consider taking reservations (it is more practical for families who are traveling) and maybe limiting length of stay in the choice sites (especially during the summer months) so others can come in and take advantage of the location to explore Boston. WIFI was nonexistent (and we were right next to the office). However, I read in the MWR newsletter that MWR was spending money to work on improving the WIFI and that was going to happen in August sometime.
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July 17-21 2014
Overall rating
 
5.0
Location
 
5.0
Cleanliness/Hospitality
 
5.0
Amenities/Facilities
 
5.0
Value
 
5.0
Overall Experience
 
5.0
The camp host were great people to work with. As with previous post reservations can not be made and your at the mercy of a spot being open. We were lucky they had plenty of w/e spots available for us to choose from. Both camp host were great with helping plan our trip into and around Boston and up towards Maine. The Outdoor Rec helped out the tickets and discounts so make sure you stop by there as well. Do not plan on having internet...its not there. When we come east again we will definitely stop by again. Hope the accept reservations by then.
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June 29-July 2, 2014
Overall rating
 
4.2
Location
 
5.0
Cleanliness/Hospitality
 
5.0
Amenities/Facilities
 
2.0
Value
 
5.0
Overall Experience
 
4.0
This camp was very nice. As said in previous reviews...the wifi is not an amenity. We could not log on, even when we went to the office and sat in a chair next to the router. When we commented, the host would pull out his computer and connect...then say, "See, it's working.". We had to go to the base (bowling alley) and log on there. Additionally, they have a 30-day stay policy. I feel that's too long to allow "long-termer's" to use the space, especially during peak summer vacation times. They don't take reservations. They have a waiting list. You check in to a whatever space they have for you, then, if you're staying long enough, when one of the full hookup, pull through's comes open, you can move. It's a good offer, but not practical if you're only staying a few days. Overall, the staff was super helpful in directions and suggestions. Some of the full-timers were also helpful in suggesting activities. Plane noise wasn't an issue, we were gone most of the day and there was no noise at night.
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12-16 June 2014
Overall rating
 
5.0
Location
 
5.0
Cleanliness/Hospitality
 
5.0
Amenities/Facilities
 
5.0
Value
 
5.0
Overall Experience
 
5.0
Moutainview's review is spot on. Will comment on a few other things. Wifi has been superb. Sometimes it bogs down in late afternoon but they reset and it is 5x5 for the next 24 hours. The staff is superb - they are a great help on getting around the area. It is an easy 20 min drive to the Alewife subway station. Parking there about $7 all day. Easy ride into the heart of Boston. Great facilities and they keep it nice. Nice Commissary and PX nearby. Airfield noise: yep, its there. The runway is right next to the CG. The good news is that it is 99% civilian aircraft: business jet and light prop. I heard 1 military aircraft (a C130) in the 5 days here. It gets real quiet between 2200-0600. We didn't mind the noise. Some people might. We'll be back. Thanks Famcamp staff for a great visit.
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May 30-June 4, 2014
Overall rating
 
5.0
Location
 
5.0
Cleanliness/Hospitality
 
5.0
Amenities/Facilities
 
5.0
Value
 
5.0
Overall Experience
 
5.0
We were very pleased with our stay here, in fact we stayed a couple extra days. We had a nice level pull through site with picnic table. Easy access to Concord, Minuteman National Park and Lexington. Close to base shopping facilities. The staff here is very helpful. They give you maps for getting to local attractions, getting to shopping, etc. Laundry facilities are good and less $ than most. Price much more reasonable than the previous park we were at. We will return when in the area.
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Aug 13-16 2013
Overall rating
 
3.9
Location
 
5.0
Cleanliness/Hospitality
 
4.0
Amenities/Facilities
 
2.0
Value
 
4.0
Overall Experience
 
4.0
Camped here several times times since 2002 (full timers from 2001-2007) and beyond, but had not been here since a month in summer 2009. Not much has changed except for the now non-existant WiFi! They really should not say that WiFi is provided and available as it is not! I camped very near the office complex and was never able to use internet during this entire 3 Day stay. Had read reviews here so was not unexpected, just wish that someone or something could be done to solve the problem. Feel sure that MWR pays someone to provide this service and they are definitely not getting much for their $$ spent.
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Aug 4 - 20, 2013
Overall rating
 
4.0
Location
 
4.0
Cleanliness/Hospitality
 
4.0
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4.0
Value
 
4.0
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4.0
We came here to see the sights of Boston and other historic towns. The office staff was very well versed in all things touring, getting around and good places to eat! We recommend; 2 days to visit Concord, 1 day for Lexington, 1 day for Gloucester, 2-3 days to see Boston using the Old Town Trolley ($28@, tickets avail at office), walk the Battle Road (5 miles) from the visitors center. We are plum worn out!
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August 2013
Overall rating
 
3.0
Location
 
4.0
Cleanliness/Hospitality
 
3.0
Amenities/Facilities
 
2.0
Value
 
3.0
Overall Experience
 
3.0
Average in most respects. Internet reception is sketchy at best. For three days in a row I had to wander down to the office and ask them to reset the router. They insisted in made no difference but doing so reestablished internet reception. Seems like they could have learned from my experience rather than assume it was just over used.
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June 2013
(Updated: October 13, 2013)
Overall rating
 
3.2
Location
 
5.0
Cleanliness/Hospitality
 
2.0
Amenities/Facilities
 
4.0
Value
 
5.0
Overall Experience
 
2.0
Well, I agree with the comment from the active duty family that has been prejudiced against. I don't think hanscom famcamp runs beautifully because of ***** and ******, absolutely not! The camp after you check in is pretty much do it yourself, thank you. I don't see any of the retired people playing move your RV. If you want to play by the rules, that goes for all. Let us start with ***** renting out his extra trailer in the past seasons and of course had it set to rent again this year for $300 plus $600 for spot, I am pretty sure that is against Air Force rules as in regulations. ***** and ***** aren't babysitting anyone especially the stalker that was peeping daily at woman sunbathing. So, I am telling everyone beware of strange man white truck parked in the 50s spot, for more info ask *****, ***** or recent new retired personnel in office, watch your family! Everyone has equal rights ! The park is not just for retired. I have no intention of using my wheels to leave, don't have to, have right to be here. Place is great except fr rude unprofessional help. (Editors note: names removed).
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April - Sep 2013
(Updated: July 05, 2013)
Overall rating
 
5.0
Location
 
5.0
Cleanliness/Hospitality
 
5.0
Amenities/Facilities
 
5.0
Value
 
5.0
Overall Experience
 
5.0
I agree with the previous reviewer that this is not a trailer park as some would want it to be. I have visited many FamCamps in my 10 years on the road and this one is excellent mainly due to ***** and *****. They care about everyone in the park regardless of status. RV's are on wheels so that if you do not like the park or neighbors you can find some other park where you would be happier.
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May - Oct 2013
(Updated: July 03, 2013)
Overall rating
 
5.0
Location
 
5.0
Cleanliness/Hospitality
 
5.0
Amenities/Facilities
 
5.0
Value
 
5.0
Overall Experience
 
5.0
Whoever did the previous review has to understand that this is a recreational campground and not a trailer park. There should be a length stay of about 6 months and then you are gone unless you stay for the money as this continues to make money. The Hosts are very nice and helpful. They are not here to babysit etc. We have been coming to this campground for several years and if it is your turn to rotate then so be it whether you are active or not. No favorites are played.
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2012-2013
(Updated: July 05, 2013)
Overall rating
 
1.0
Location
 
1.0
Cleanliness/Hospitality
 
1.0
Amenities/Facilities
 
1.0
Value
 
1.0
Overall Experience
 
1.0
!WARNING! IF YOU ARE YOUNG AND/OR ACTIVE DUTY STEER CLEAR OF THIS DECREPIT RETIREMENT FACILITY In the past year living at this camp my wife and I (and the 3 other full time active duty) have experienced nothing short of intense discrimination and rudeness without reproach from counselors ***** and *****. Despite remaining polite, we have all been badgered on a continual basis for 'gaming the system' by saving our BAH while residing in our 5th wheels. While nothing could be further from the truth, the counselors here have made every effort to exclude active duty personnel from using the camp facilities. Whether it is attempting to force us to rotate our trailers around so their retiree full timer friends can have the 'prime' spots, creating new rules on a consistent basis targeted at forcing us out of the camp, or creating a hostile atmosphere with neighbors who "complain" about you all day while you are at work, this has the be the poorest run military camp in the nation. My tipping point came it was noted that one of the retirees who has stayed here the longest, and with strong ties to the counselors messing with my wife. On several occasions this retiree would wait until I leave for work in the morning and then come park his truck with tinted windows behind our camper in the woods to observe my wife sunbathing in her suit. Although I reported this after 3 instances to the counselors (and their superior who is also a civilian), nothing was done. The issue was not even addressed with the retiree and no follow up was completed. There are many other examples that I could provide; however, my best word of advice is to stay away if you are an active duty troop with an RV. Spend the extra $500 to live off base without the headache. *If I could give negative points on this review I would.
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Sept 7-Oct 31
(Updated: November 13, 2012)
Overall rating
 
4.9
Location
 
5.0
Cleanliness/Hospitality
 
5.0
Amenities/Facilities
 
4.0
Value
 
5.0
Overall Experience
 
5.0
We found the location perfect to explore the Boston area. Sharon and Phil do a great job and the facilities were always clean. They are firm but fair with all the rules and apply them to everyone. The previous poster was wrong regarding the washing of vehicles being prohibited. I may have been the one he "saw" washing my vehicle. It is allowed or I would not be doing it. He was right about the dogs. The last few weeks we were there several people were not picking up after their dogs. Bottom line is a well run park in a good location and a nice price for the area.
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Sept 13 - 20 2012
Overall rating
 
3.6
Location
 
4.0
Cleanliness/Hospitality
 
3.0
Amenities/Facilities
 
3.0
Value
 
3.0
Overall Experience
 
4.0
T.M. left this review using the Directory software: - While all the comments below are correct & this is a nice camp, there seem to be a few homesteaders here. The camp host is strict about no dogs tied up on site, must walk dogs in designated areas, but saw several people who ignored the rules. Was a no washing of vehicles rule but saw at least one camper washing their car. Over all it is a nice camp, close to all historical sites, close to the train, large sites, good laundry, close to the base etc but the campers who ignore the rules make it just a average campground. If you plan on taking Boston trolley tour & need handicap access do not buy Old Town Trolley tickets at famcamp, use City View Trolley, the silver trolley, it is less expensive, all trolleys have a lift and you can go to all the sites, Old Town does not.
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1-16 Oct 2012
(Updated: October 20, 2012)
Overall rating
 
4.0
Location
 
3.0
Cleanliness/Hospitality
 
3.0
Amenities/Facilities
 
5.0
Value
 
5.0
Overall Experience
 
4.0
Arrived early afternoon on 1 Oct and found a full-hookup, pull-through site, one of five available. While setting up, Sharon, the park manager came by to check on us. She said that we should have checked in at the office before taking a site but we didn't know about that rule. More parks that are first come, first serve just say to take a site and then check-in. Our bad. My wife said she would walk over with her to do that and Sharon told us that the office was closed until 1:30 PM. OK, got that. The park sites are long and fairly well spaced. Water pressure and electric is good. Very nice laundry room; $1 to wash and $1 for dryers. Sharon has plenty of info for you about the local area and places to eat. Make sure you try Cafe Luigi's in Bedford! Amazing Italian food. You can call ahead and have your name put on the waiting list which helps with the long wait times on the weekends. The Park office sells Trolly Tour tickets for $32 which are good for 2 consecutive days and includes a couple of freebies including a harbor cruise. If you are a light sleeper, this is not the place for you. Air traffic starts before 6 AM and continues until 2AM the next morning, most of it corporate jets. Weekends are somewhat lighter but there is still considerable takeoffs and landings. I noticed several piles of dog droppings in different areas of the park.
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October 2012
(Updated: October 04, 2012)
Overall rating
 
1.9
Location
 
3.0
Cleanliness/Hospitality
 
1.0
Amenities/Facilities
 
3.0
Value
 
3.0
Overall Experience
 
1.0
My husband and I are both military combat veterans of Afghanistan and Iraq, both over %50 service connected VA and my husband is Retired-branch does not matter. First, we parked to go into the office to register and came out to find her looking into the windows of our MotorHomes. My seven year old was scared half to death. Our RVs are our HOMES-this isn't just a little camping trip-WE LIVE IN THEM! Then she asked very rudely to our none military friend, who we were sponsoring, why we didn't have military stickers on our vehicles. One, not all branches/bases give them, two, if your retired and not near a base or do not work on one, you don't get one, three, its NONE of her DAMN business-she isn't MILITARY POLICE. My husband and I have military IDs (and VA service connected IDs for that matter) which we showed when we checked in at the office AND showed the MPs at the check point when we went to the COMMISSARY! Then, we filled out the paperwork to register, it never asked for specific animals, etc it just said pets, I put the number down and the man working in the office didn't ask about anything else, we paid and left. We ended up having to to fix the registration paperwork when we walking to the office to do so, the manager rudely said to the man working, "make sure you find out about those dogs". The ones that she clearly saw when she was peeping in the windows of our homes! Our dogs HAVE ALL REQUIRED SHOTS and WE LISTED PETS-THEY NEVER ASKED FOR ANYTHING MORE!!! WE EVEN HAVE SHOTS FOR OUR CATS-we travel with 3 if the manager is curious!!! We have been traveling across this country staying at Fam Camps on Posts and Bases since August, each base security is different as is each Fam Camp and rules. One thing is for sure, we have NEVER had anyone be RUDE like this women! I'm not a PVT and she isn't a SGT MAJ so I expect to be treated like that!! In FACT, I am willing to bet that women never spent a day as a soldier or airman-its THAT obvious! Today we did laundry and the dryer was occupied so we were waiting-another camper was told by the office to take our laundry out of the washer-really? They have that authority too? This place is ridiculous! I found out that they tried to harass the campers next to us until they found out his rank used to be O6...then they apologized-so now it's rank?! I'll never camp here again!
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Early June 2012
(Updated: July 09, 2012)
Overall rating
 
4.9
Location
 
5.0
Cleanliness/Hospitality
 
5.0
Amenities/Facilities
 
4.0
Value
 
5.0
Overall Experience
 
5.0
We travel to the Boston area to attend doctors appointments. We've been doing this for years. We just this year found out about FAMCAMP. What a find it was. For almost a year now I have been seeing a specialist less then 3 miles from FAMCAMP. Normally we would drive up and back on the same day. That's not bad, but being able to stay at the FAMCAMP makes it so much better. So, our first stay was just last month. It was great. It was quiet, even with the run-way just on the other side of the fence. There weren't many kids, in fact, as far as I can remember, I don't think there were any at all. We slept quite well the entire time we were there, and plan on going back again and again.
Next stop though, 4th Cliff.
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