Several campgrounds near Amesbury Town operate year-round, offering services when seasonal facilities close. The region experiences cold winters with average January temperatures around 22°F and mild summers averaging 70°F. Campers can find accommodations within a 30-minute drive of Amesbury's downtown area, with options ranging from primitive tent sites to luxury RV resorts.
What to do
Golfing access: Hidden Valley RV and Golf Park features a 9 or 18-hole golf course with cart rentals and a pro shop. "The main attraction of this campground is the golf course of 9 or 18 holes. There is a pro shop, golf cart rentals, etc."
Swimming options: Campgrounds with pools provide alternatives to beach swimming. At Cole's Mine RV Resort, "the pool is heated and has an amazing water slide and themed."
Entertainment events: Campgrounds host scheduled performances during summer months. "The live band was cool but we had golf carts & parked vehicles pretty much surrounding us & some right on our campsite. Then around 8, there was a gentleman that started setting up for a comedy show that they would be doing that night."
What campers like
Convenient beach access: Beach Rose RV Park offers easy transportation to nearby Salisbury Beach. "We rode bikes to Salisbury Beach and my young adult son rode his longboard to the beach. We thought the small campsites would bother us, but after one day we got used to it and it was fine."
Well-maintained facilities: Several campgrounds prioritize cleanliness and maintenance. "This is one of the cleanest, most meticulously maintained campground we have been to. So quiet and peaceful as well. Wifi service was excellent."
Family-oriented amenities: Activities for children are available at most locations. "The bathrooms are not free, but for a the money you get plenty of time to shower off. Bathroom is very clean and maintained. Owners and hosts where friendly and helpful with thing to do in the area."
What you should know
Site spacing varies dramatically: Many campgrounds position sites very close together. At Tuxbury Pond RV Campground, "there was a severely nauseating, strong smell of sewage coming from it; we went to the front desk the next day & asked to move to S5, as we were the only ones on any of the 6 tent field sites."
Seasonal operation limitations: Most facilities close during winter months. "Tuxbury Pond RV Campground in South Hampton features water, electric, and sewer connections with a seasonal schedule from late April through mid-October."
Reservation systems vary: Some campgrounds have confusing booking processes. "You do not get a choice during the online booking to choose the campsite to reserve & the site # is not included in the confirmation email."
Tips for camping with families
Playground options: Look for campgrounds with dedicated play areas. At Sea Coast Camping and RV Resort, "There are not too many amenities in the park which was fine for us since we really don't use them. There was a very large playground, horseshoe pits, shuffleboard, basketball, and camp store."
Entertainment scheduling: Check activity calendars when booking. "There is an 18+ comedy show but there was a children's movie being played on a big screen on the other side of the campground."
Privacy considerations: Some tent sites offer minimal separation from neighbors. "The tent sites are way too close to each other, thank god we just had one other guy next to us but was very uncomfortable being too close, no privacy at all, and lots of noise at night from kids staying in RVs, screaming until 11pm."
Tips from RVers
Site positioning challenges: Sandy Beach Campground and others have unique site arrangements. "The campground layout is quite unusual, with campers parked lengthwise along the road. This means that you share the space where you sit outside with the camper behind you, resulting in very little privacy."
Utility hookup considerations: Water pressure and electricity quality vary between locations. "Some sites in other sections are closer together. There are lots of seasonal campers so if you don't like that atmosphere this is probably not the place for you. It's a great base for sightseeing."
Cell service limitations: Many campgrounds have connectivity issues. "Forget about cellphone signal, it was 0."
