Campgrounds
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.
Our picks
Albany, NH
Featured listing: Huttopia - White Mountains
57 Pine Knoll Road 603-447-3131Cabins (and their wood stoves and electrical heating) the perfect way to go winter camping
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.
Charlestown, NH
Morningside Flight Park
357 Morningside Lane 603-542-4416Stay at flight park’s expansive campground and extend your fun several days
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 is plenty of hang gliding and paragliding!
Gilford, NH
Ellacoya State Park at Lake Winnipesaukee
266 Scenic Road (Route 11) 603-293-7821Lake swimming and fishing; boat ramp; picnicking
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.
Campground map. Camping information.
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Hampton, NH
Hampton Beach State Park
160 Ocean Blvd (Route 1A) 603-926-3784Ocean swimming, fishing, RV camping on the shore
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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Harts Location, NH
Crawford Notch State Park
1464 US Route 302 603-374-2272Mountain vistas, waterfalls, rivers, mountain hiking, campground
Beautiful location in the mountains includes the Dry River Campground, with three dozen wooded sites, restrooms, and other facilities. Campground map. Camping information.
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Franconia, NH
Franconia Notch State Park
Route 93 603-823-8800Park in a mountain pass has a lake, bicycling, camping, daytime attractions
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. Lafayette Place campground map. Cannon Mountain RV park map.
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Pittsburg, NH
Lake Francis State Park
439 River Road 603-538-6965Good for fishing, boating, paddling, and camping
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.
Gorham, NH
Moose Brook State Park
Jimtown Road (off Route 2) 603-466-3850Moose 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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Allenstown, NH
Bear Brook State Park
61 Deerfield Road 603-485-9874Full service park has water sports, camping, archery, horseback riding
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. Campground information.
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Nottingham, NH
Pawtuckaway State Park
40 Pawtuckaway Road 603-895-3031Lake beach with boat launch, canoe & kayak rentals; campground; hiking trails
Wooded campsites have lake views at this park. Campsites have amenities and there is a camp store.
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Greenfield, NH
Greenfield State Park
973 Forest Road 603-547-3497Lake for water sports, boat rentals, camping, no hookups
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.
Jaffrey, NH
Monadnock State Park
169 Poole Road 603-532-8862Hiking on Mount Monadnock; camping; cross country skiing; open year-round
Camping is done year-round at this famous mountain park. Note that pets are not allowed in the park.
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Tamworth, NH
White Lake State Park
94 State Park Road (Route 16) 603-323-7350Swimming, trout fishing, camping
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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Newbury, NH
Mount Sunapee State Park
86 Beach Access Road 603-763-5561Year-round outdoor fun with lake and camping; near downhill ski resort
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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