Best Tent Camping near Hanover, ME

Recent Tent Reviews near Hanover, Maine

809 Reviews of 45 Hanover Campgrounds

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  Dan S.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 10, 2024

  Beach Camping Area

  Motorcycle camping

  Next to river and had a major flood this spring. I was tent camping on motorcycle and tent site are on dirt due to flood. Tent Site consists of picnic table. No water or sewer or electrical. $43 a night and bring quarters for shower. Clean restrooms and showers but I feel way over priced for what was offered. Should have looked for alternate.

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  Rachel P.

  Ranger

  

  Jun. 8, 2022

  Augusta / Gardiner KOA

  Endearing, but in need of a little love…

  BF and I wanted a last minute fall weekend getaway in Maine, and ended up at the Augusta-Gardiner KOA. Generally tough to accomplish during leaf-peeping season, but we worked it out. We stayed at site T5, which was wooded but pretty open. Size was decent enough.

  Overall, I’d say sites T8, T9, T10 are best if you’re tent camping. While all tent sites are tightly spaced next to one another, these 3 provide the most shade and privacy of the bunch.

  Owners are super nice, but the campground could use a little love. Bathrooms and amenities are a little tired. There’s potential though, and some really cute details, like a little fairy house and homemade, bear-carved benches around a KOA-community fire pit, that make the campground endearing. Also, there’s a bunch to do during prime season, particularly for the kiddies- pool, mini-golf, bounce house, playground and space to runaround.

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  Justin P.

  Legend

  

  Sep. 17, 2022

  Lake Francis State Park Campground

  Remote, scenic, quiet park

  I tent camped at site 6 for two nights in early September for a trail volunteer event for the Cohos Trail I and had an awesome stay.

  For facilities, there is a camp office (though hours were not consistent), basic camp store, coin op showers, coin op laundry, a big dish cleaning station, and clean bathrooms.

  For activities, this site is awesome for fly fishing folks since it’s a short walk from one of the best spots in NH.

  I saw lots of folks kayaking and canoeing and there’s a public boat ramp a short walk from the campground. There was a sign for rentals but I didn’t see any available. This may be for earlier in the season.

  The sites vary in terms of privacy. The lakefront sites were spectacular but you are close to your neighbors. I was in site 6, in one of the small loops off the waterfront drive. These spots were close together but were separated by some brush to make them feel more secluded. The tent sites in the outer loops looked to offer more privacy.

  This campsite was full the weekend I was there and very lively during the day but very quiet and peaceful in the evening.

  Lake Francis is way up in NH so this does feel remote. The main activities are hiking, fishing (both fly and from the boat), and I saw a host of folks ATVing.

  I would definitely come back on account of the great fishing and peacefulness at night.

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  Jordyn T.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 1, 2019

  Acres Of Wildlife Family Campground

  Great experience

  We went the last weekend they were open for the season (sometime in October) and it was a blast! Tent sites were spacious and had a decent amount of privacy. Electric and water hookups at tent sites. General store and amenities were clean and well taken care of! A lot of families around but it wasn’t distracting since the sites were private enough. Definitely recommend!

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  Melissa B.

  Traveler

  

  Mar. 25, 2021

  Jericho Mountain State Park Campground

  Beautiful!!

  First time tent camping in the most beautiful place! Would highly recommend if you are looking for a place to recharge.

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  Carrie T.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 4, 2018

  Papoose Pond Family Campground and Cabins

  Best Family Campground

  We have tent camped here for a week (if not twice) every summer for the last 5 years. Pond with rentals, pool, mini golf, daily activities, crafts....so family friendly. love the half moon and kitchen and bath sites.

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  Katie

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 6, 2024

  Stealth Site

  Stream side site

  Room for a few vehicles. Small sandy stream bank, right next to the road. More flat camping tucked in back... possibly a tent site or two.

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  Samantha M.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 23, 2020

  Covered Bridge

  Traditional Tent Camping

  Gread drive up tent sites with some within a few steps to the Kangamangus. Sites good distance apart but not entirety secluded. Great for little kids!

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  Karl M.

  Scout

  

  Mar. 15, 2024

  Along the River Campground

  Good friendly little campground

  Camped here twice in 2023. Once tent camping in July and the other was in our TT on Columbus day weekend. While the sites may be a bit close, they have everything to will need for a pleasant stay.

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  J G.

  Ranger

  

  Apr. 28, 2021

  Crawford Notch Campground

  Little bit of everything at Crawford Notch

  If you like yurts, cabins, or tent camping they have it all. The general store is stocked with your general food items and other camping needs items. Great for groups if you are getting/sharing a cabin. Bathhouse is large and nearby.

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  Mike K.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 30, 2018

  Moose Brook State Park Campground

  My new favorite campground in NH

  Large, new Adirondack shelters and tent sites. Get the shelter....only $4 more per day ahd huge! All the facilities are phenomenally well maintained.Clean bathrooms and awesome showers! Love this place!

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  Tracey S.

  Ranger

  

  Jul. 18, 2022

  Ammonoosuc Campground

  Camping in the woods

  This beautiful campground is located near many popular sight seeing locations, is well maintained, sites level and dirt/pine needle covered, full hookups available, tent camping available, large tree hugged sights. Tons of shade! Handles rain well. Bathrooms are immaculate! Owner is super sweet and helpful. I would absolutely stay here again and again!

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  Jennifer F.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 9, 2018

  Naples Campground

  Family fun

  We went RVing here, like the vast majority of people. I wouldn’t want to tent camp here. There were a lot of activities for kids and adults on the weekend. The bath houses were new and nice.

  The new area has no trees and just looks like a big RV parking lot, but the older part has plenty of trees.

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  Lexi R.

  Guide

  

  May. 30, 2019

  Guyot Shelter - Dispersed Camping

  Amazing Views

  Step walk in and out though most of the tent plat forms have amazing views. I have stayed here twice and had great experiences. A outhouse is located at this tent site as well as pump-able water, bear boxes and a shelter. Great place to stay on the Pemi Loop. It is a carry in carry out campsite.

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  Robert L.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 12, 2020

  Augusta West Kampground

  October 2020

  Really loved the scenery....canoe around the lake, visit 1Big Sustainable island. Lot of tent sites on the water, we had #24, with loud family of 6 children 10’ away. Friday night 3am train is loud. Sunrise on the water beautiful, which gives this site an extra star

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  Julienne I.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 29, 2021

  Crawford Notch Campground

  Lovely near the river

  Stayed in a yurt which was clean and well maintained on a nice site. Store is so convenient and bathrooms pretty clean. Cabins, RVs and yurts are all clustered near the highway which was loud day and night. Tent sites closer to the river are more desirable—quiet and relatively private.

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  Lexi R.

  Guide

  

  May. 30, 2019

  Garfield Ridge Campsite and Shelter — Appalachian National Scenic Trail

  Clean Shelter

  Great place to stay along the Pemi Loop. Water is pump-able at the intersection to the tent-sites. A outhouse is located near the shelter and platforms. A cooking area is provided. Bear boxes are right next to the cooking area for overnight use. Carry in carry out does apply here. Overall great place to stay.

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  Kathy L.

  Ranger

  

  Sep. 22, 2021

  Crawford Notch Campground

  Beautiful spot but road noise for RV sites

  Beautiful campground with fresh fall air, a trickle in the stream, and leaves turning colors. The sites are all nice. Cabins and RV sites with hookups are closer yo the entrance, store and road. That latter feature is a bit if a bummer bc the noise from cars and trucks zipping by on route 302 is loud. The tent sites are all further in, nestled in the forest and along the steam. They are quite beautiful - serene and peaceful. Bathhouse near the store and entrance is far away from the tent sites but there are some porta potties in tent zone. Lots of beautiful walking trails, including along the stream / river. NOTE that in The Dyrt app, this is listed as Crawford Notch State Park, however that proved confusing to us because the entrance to the state park is a bit further up route 302. There are other campgrounds in the state park but this one seems to be just outside the state park - and this one is privately owned. Google Maps picked it up with the name Crawford Notch General Store and Campground.

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  Justin P.

  Legend

  

  Nov. 14, 2021

  Rudys Cabins and Campground

  Great stop along a Cohos Trail thru-hike

  Rudy's looked mostly to be an RV park, so my stop was maybe not the usual for this campground. I stopped for one night while I was thru-hiking the Cohos Trail in New Hampshire and had a great experience. There seemed to be much more space at this campground for RV and van travelers, though I didn't check out that part of the facility

  I booked a tent site beforehand and on arrival had the choice of right next to Clarksville Pond or another area that I didn't check out since pondside sounded amazing, so my review is specific to the tenting experience.

  I stopped by Rudy's before my hike, and they held onto a food drop for me (in a sealed big plastic container) for free, and held onto some extra gear for me so that I didn't need to carry it 

  There are maybe ~3-4 tent sites right along the edge of the pond, in front of a few permanent cabins. They are basic tent sites right on the grass, with a fire ring and a picnic bench. The sites were flat and the views were amazing along the pond. 

  I was able to get in a morning fly fishing session 5 feet from my tent! The wind was a bit high so no luck for me, but I saw the fish jumping when I stopped by after my hike to pick up some gear I left. Kathleen, the owner of the property, offered a free fly fishing lesson during my stay, but I had to decline to keep up the pace of my hike.

  There was also access to the bathhouse with free heated showers, full bathrooms, and coin-op laundry. This was a great free amenity after 7 days on my hike for a necessary refresh.

  The owner and other residents of the campground were super friendly. This was a great stop along my hike to refresh and connect with a few folks along the way.

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  The Y.

  Guide

  

  May. 16, 2023

  Stony Brook Recreation and Campground

  Very clean, well maintained, and family friendly!!

  This place is amazing!! Nice tent sites. Rv sites. There are electric and water hook ups. Nice pool and clean bathrooms with showers!! Playground for the kids and a rec hall with games and TV. There is a volleyball net as well. They have tiny home rentals also through airbnb. My family loves this place!! They even have a small restaurant/store on site!! Amazing staff!!!!

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  Lane N.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 21, 2021

  Sugarloaf 2 Campground

  Sugarloaf 2 NH

  Located in the White Mountain National forest near the town of Twin Mountain NH. Small campground suitable for tent camping and small trailers, class B and smaller class C. Reserve sites thru Reserve America. Several pit toilets, water sources. Sites are private and well spaced. Most were shaded but if you need sun for solar there are spots the will work. River runs near the campground. Lots of hiking trails nearby. Rivers nearby are stocked by NHF&G.

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  Iris A.

  Ranger

  

  Jun. 26, 2022

  Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp-Resort, Glen Ellis

  New owners and updates, still same charm

  Bought by yogi bear campgrounds a few years ago. They’ve updated a lot of thing including new water park, camp store, mini golf course, jumping pad and more. Things that haven’t changed are the great views and the river that runs along the site for lazy river tubing and relaxing. New cabins look nice. Only negative change is that dogs are no longer allowed in tent sites

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  Brittany M.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 11, 2018

  Lantern Resort Motel & Campground

  Family-oriented, clean space

  The section for campers is huge and the section for tents is significantly smaller, essentially an open field with almost no privacy for the tent sites. In general, the campground is immaculate from the general store to the bathrooms to the pools. It's perfect for families, as they have many kids activities planned throughout the week. That being said, there's constantly children running around yelling and walking right through your campsite with no care in the world.

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  Joseph N.

  Guide

  

  May. 5, 2019

  Point Sebago Resort

  Nice for families

  This is what I would call camping for those that still want all the comforts of a resort, which is exactly what this place is. There a few tent sites and some RV sites, but Point Sebago is mainly full of their “cabins.” The “cabins” can be rented too. The sites have water and electricity which is nice and you have access to many of the resort amenities, of which there are lots. It wasn’t may favorite place to camp, but it wouldn’t be bad for families just starting to get into camping.

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  Jean C.

  Legend

  

  Apr. 29, 2020

  White Ledge Campground

  Rustic with road noise, but great location for hiking, climbing, exploring

  White Ledge Campground is in the White Mountain National Forest and should not be confused with nearby White Lake State Park. Located a few miles south of the Kancamagus and Conway, you have ready access to the Carter Ledge trail up Mt Chocurua or shorter loop trails. 

  The sites are generally large and wooded. Designated tent sites are not suitable for RVs/trailers because the site may require a short walk or steps. Facilities include potable water and vault toilets. There are no hookups and no dump station. The lack of amenities contributes to the low fee of$20/night, though online reservation fees will add somewhat to that. If you want a shower, they are available at Jigger Johnson campground along the Kancamagus Hwy, about 20 minutes away.

  If you head up on a holiday weekend, get an early start or be ready for traffic. The loop for sites 14-28 parallels NH16; you WILL hear and even see road traffic and Rte 16 is busy.  Sites 2-5 are more open, larger, and suitable for RV or tent. Site 10 is a nicely wooded, level site for tent or RV. About half the sites are reservable. The campground is open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.

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  STephanie C.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 1, 2018

  Umbagog Lake State Park Campground

  Pretty but crowded

  We went tent camping and seemed to be one of the few tenters. We stayed at base camp 1C. It was a very nice site near the water with water and electric. However not a lot (any) privacy. The bathrooms were very nice and there were showers, though not a lot of water pressure. The camp office folk were very nice. The site was large enough for my 10x12 tent and an ez up and to park the van. Site also had a picnic table and fire ring with Cook rack on it. Gorgeous view of the lake, just wished for more privacy

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  Miccal M.

  Legend

  

  Jan. 18, 2024

  Bethel Outdoor Adventure and Campground

  better for tents, tight for RVs

  I've stayed here a number of times and have enjoyed my stays.  This is a good campground to use as a base location when doing other things.  It is a small campground, but the tent sites are nicely dispersed in a small field.  In the late summer the grass will be 4' tall, it's a fun location. 

  The RV sites are stacked about as tight as I've ever seen them though.  Facilities are dated, but there are outhouses at the tent group sites.

  If you stay here check out the suspension bridge and the island.