Campgrounds
Campgrounds - NH Statewide
Campgrounds with very reasonable rates for family vacations operate at state parks and state forests in all regions of New Hampshire (there is even one along New Hampshire’s small portion of Atlantic beach front, at Hampton Beach State Park). In addition, NH has several private campgrounds with nearby lakes, water sports, and fishing. Campgrounds offer a wide variety of amenities in terms of bathrooms, showers, dumping and hookups. Also, accessibility to nearby fishing, hunting and other outdoor sports varies widely. Be sure to contact individual campgrounds for detailed information on accommodations and nearby attractions.
14 places to visit
Huttopia - White Mountains
Cabins (and their wood stoves and electrical heating) the perfect way to go winter camping
57 Pine Knoll Road Albany, NH 03818 603-447-3131 Huttopia White Mountains redefines the camping experience with our premium ready-to-camp accommodations. 102 units spread across 50 acres of preserved forest, at the gates of White Mountain National Forest. Our wood & canvas ready-to-camp tents with wood stoves offer camping authenticity with modern comfort. Quality private or shared bathrooms, hotel quality beds, electricity and onsite amenities such as a restaurant and a campstore. Traditional camping spirit enriched by Huttopia services and amenities. Reconnect with nature without sacrificing your comfort, just 2 hours from Boston.
Morningside Flight Park
Stay at flight park’s expansive campground and extend your fun several days
357 Morningside Lane Charlestown, NH 03603 603-542-4416 Why just spend one day at the Morningside Flight Park when you can spend several? The park offers an expansive camping area amid an old-growth forest on the back side of the training hill. Bring your own tent and pitch it on a site with beautiful views of the Connecticut River Valley, with a kitchen and bathhouse close by. Or, stay in a platform cabin (perfect for two). For bigger groups, up to six people, ask about The Castle, the summit cabin with large windows and a deck for watching glider launches and gorgeous sunsets. Activities near the campground include swimming and fishing ponds, playing fields, a picnic area and fire pits. And, of course, there are laser-tag games, zip lines and plenty of hang gliding and paragliding!
Ellacoya State Park at Lake Winnipesaukee
Lake swimming and fishing; boat ramp; picnicking
266 Scenic Road (Route 11) Gilford, NH 03246 603-293-7821 Park on southwest shore of Lake Winnipesaukee has a campground for recreational vehicles (RV) only (tents are not allowed), with hookups for water, sewer and electric. Reservations are required. Fee is $47 per RV. Pets are prohibited from the park and campground. Park is open late May to mid-October.
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Hampton Beach State Park
Ocean swimming, fishing, RV camping on the shore
160 Ocean Blvd (Route 1A) Hampton, NH 03842 603-926-3784 This is a favorite location for RV camping directly on the ocean. Many RV vacationers come back year after year. Reservations required.
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Crawford Notch State Park
Mountain vistas, waterfalls, rivers, mountain hiking, campground
1464 US Route 302 Harts Location, NH 03812 603-374-2272 Beautiful location in the mountains includes the Dry River Campground, with three dozen wooded sites, restrooms, and other facilities.
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Franconia Notch State Park
Park in a mountain pass has a lake, bicycling, camping, daytime attractions
Route 93 Franconia, NH 03580 603-823-8800 This magnificent park within a mountain pass has the Lafayette Campground, open mid-May to Columbus Day. Campsites are wooded, with picnic tables and open fireplace. Campers can buy wood, charcoal, ice, milk, and snacks at the lodge. Lafayette Place campground information.
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Lake Francis State Park
Good for fishing, boating, paddling, and camping
439 River Road Pittsburg, NH 03592 603-538-6965 Lake Francis State Park lies on the shores of Lake Francis a 2,000 acre lake near the Connecticut Lakes. Popular for Swimming, fishing, camping, boating and hunting. Lake Francis campground provides 45 sites, including nine sites with hook-ups and nine sites for ATV camping. Open Memorial Day through Columbus Day. Camping with limited facilities is available starting April 24, and post-season through October.
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Moose Brook State Park
Jimtown Road (off Route 2) Gorham, NH 03581 603-466-3850 Moose Brook State Park offers gorgeous scenery and many outdoor activities, water sports, and hiking and biking trails. The variety of the 59 campground sites at Moose Brook State Park makes it a great destination for camping.
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Bear Brook State Park
Full service park has water sports, camping, archery, horseback riding
61 Deerfield Road Allenstown, NH 03275 603-485-9874 This 10,000-acres park has lots of camping space, along with water sports and miles of multi-use trails. The park has a 100-site campground. Campground map.
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Pawtuckaway State Park
Lake beach with boat launch, canoe & kayak rentals; campground; hiking trails
40 Pawtuckaway Road Nottingham, NH 03290 603-895-3031 Wooded campsites have lake views at this park. Campsites have amenities and there is a camp store.
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Greenfield State Park
Lake for water sports, boat rentals, camping, no hookups
973 Forest Road Greenfield, NH 03047 603-547-3497 Park on Greenfield Lake has 179 camping sites, allowing tents and RVs. - Campground Map (PDF) - Trail Flyer & Map (PDF)
Hours: Park is open weekends from late May to late June, and daily from late June to mid-October.
Hours: Park is open weekends from late May to late June, and daily from late June to mid-October.
Monadnock State Park
Hiking on Mount Monadnock; camping; cross country skiing; open year-round
169 Poole Road Jaffrey, NH 03452 603-532-8862 Camping is done year-round at this famous mountain park. Note that pets are not allowed in the park.
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White Lake State Park
Swimming, trout fishing, camping
94 State Park Road (Route 16) Tamworth, NH 03886 603-323-7350 The campground at this park has a variety of sites, with or without water views, including two large sites for families and youth group sites.
Camping fees: $25 (no hookups); $30 (water view, no hookups); and $50 to $75 for family sites.
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Camping fees: $25 (no hookups); $30 (water view, no hookups); and $50 to $75 for family sites.
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Mount Sunapee State Park
Year-round outdoor fun with lake and camping; near downhill ski resort
86 Beach Access Road Newbury, NH 03255 603-763-5561 Mount Sunapee State Park has a campground offers lean-to and platform sites in a natural setting. Camping costs $23 to $29 per night and the campground operates from late May to mid-October. | Campground map
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