RV campgrounds near Haverhill, Massachusetts are typically located within a 30-minute drive radius, offering access to both coastal and inland recreation areas. The region experiences four distinct seasons with summer temperatures averaging 80°F and winter lows often below freezing. Most campgrounds in this area sit at elevations between 100-300 feet above sea level, with camping conditions varying significantly between the coastal sites and the more wooded inland locations.
What to do
Fishing opportunities: Tuxbury Pond RV Campground offers direct access to fishing on their boating pond. "We chose this campground because we got a booking discount on the Dyrt app... boating pond, Horse shoe & Basketball court," notes Sara D. in her review.
Golf and camp: Hidden Valley RV and Golf Park combines camping with golfing on their 1300-acre property. "The main attraction of this campground is the golf course of 9 or 18 holes. There is a pro shop, golf cart rentals, etc," according to Christy C., who appreciated the dual recreational options.
Beach access: Beach Rose RV Park provides easy beach access, just a mile from Salisbury Beach. As Ray C. mentions, "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."
What campers like
Clean facilities: Seacoast Camping and RV Resort receives consistent praise for cleanliness. "It was clean, very well cared for, supper nice people and a decent price ($43/night) for camping in coastal New England," reports Nancy W., who stayed at one of their newer sites.
Entertainment options: Many campgrounds offer scheduled activities. A camper at Tuxbury Pond notes, "Pros: Friendly staff, clean bathrooms, clean grounds, gated campground with card key access in/out of the grounds, 2 pools, pavilion, activities/entertainment, fairly quiet during quiet hours, laundromat, playground, dog park."
Heated pools: Cole's Mine RV Resort and Campground features temperature-controlled swimming. "This place is well payed out and very well taken care of. The pool is heated and has an amazing water slide and themed," shares Andrew G., highlighting one of the most popular amenities for campers during cooler months.
What you should know
Site spacing varies: RV sites at many campgrounds are positioned close together. At Beach Rose RV Park, a reviewer notes, "It's a 50 site campground and built 20 years ago, so it's cozy small sites in some spots. But for the money of your from out of state it's cheaper then the state park down the street."
Seasonal closures: Most RV campgrounds Haverhill, Massachusetts residents frequent close for winter. Seasonal operations typically run from April or May through mid-October, with some coastal parks like Beach Rose RV Park extending until mid-November.
Reservation requirements: Advance booking is essential, especially for weekend stays. Thousand Trails Moody Beach visitor Paulina B. suggests, "Consider the Thousand Trails membership when booking this site. Our annual membership fees basically covered what it would cost to camp here for two weeks."
Cell service fluctuations: Reception varies considerably by location. A camper at Tuxbury Pond RV Campground notes, "Forget about cellphone signal, it was 0," while coastal parks typically offer better connectivity.
Tips for camping with families
Look for kid-friendly activities: Family-oriented campgrounds offer structured entertainment. Laura C. from Cole's Mine RV Resort shares, "This place is perfect for small families or parents of younger kids. 2 amazing playgrounds, clean facilities and one amazing pool."
Consider playground access: Woodmore Family Campground and RV Park offers multiple recreational options for children. "Everything was clean, staff was friendly and attentive. Pool was clean, they have a great wiffleball park," reports Salvatore P., who tent camped with two other families.
Check pool availability: Many campgrounds close pools seasonally. A Tuxbury Pond visitor mentions, "2 pools (closed for the season during our stay)," highlighting the importance of verifying which amenities are operational during your planned visit.
Book sites away from pavilions: Event spaces can create noise issues for families with young children. One camper at Tuxbury Pond describes, "The live band was cool but we had golf carts & parked vehicles pretty much surrounding us & some right on our campsite, it was a little awkward."
Tips from RVers
Big rig accessibility: Not all campgrounds accommodate larger RVs equally. Mill Brook RV Park specializes in larger vehicles, while a Hidden Valley RV Park visitor notes their site had "very long grass, bare rock and mud. It was not a site we would have wanted to stay on any longer than the one night."
Full hookup availability: Most RV campgrounds near Haverhill offer full hookups, but amperage varies. Seacoast Camping recently added "new 50 amp full hook-up sites(some of which are pull-thrus) so there are plenty of options for big-rigs," according to a reviewer.
Site surface conditions: Be prepared for various pad surfaces. At Seacoast Camping, Nancy W. describes, "Our site (#124) was one of the new sites which they had just completed. It was a gravel back-in which was plenty long and level. They recently seeded the area so new grass was starting to grow."
Wi-Fi reliability: Internet access varies significantly between parks. At Beach Rose RV Park, visitors have noted decent Wi-Fi performance, while at Moody Beach, a camper reports, "The WiFi is awful away from the registration office. We were in the wooded area, but those camping on the outskirts seemed able to utilize their Starlink."
