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Friendly Beaver Campground

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Pool access draws a lot of families to Friendly Beaver Campground in New Boston, New Hampshire, and the setup delivers more than most expect: three outdoor pools (a sports pool, a regular pool, and a toddler pool) plus an indoor pool for rainy or cold days. The campground also has a small petting zoo with goats and a horse, a playground, hayrides, and organized activities that keep younger campers occupied across the weekend. Sites run $60 to $130 per night with full hookup options available for RVs up to 45 feet, including electric, water, and sewer connections.

The facilities are consistently the strongest point in reviews. Colleen C. describes "clean, well maintained, private bathrooms/showers," and that sentiment comes up across multiple reviews spanning several years. The general store is well-stocked, there's a small cafe serving breakfast, and laundry facilities are on-site. WiFi is available but costs $10 per device, so plan accordingly if you're expecting to connect multiple screens.

Site spacing is the most common source of friction. Many transient sites sit in open fields with little to no tree cover between neighbors, and reviewers note that some areas feel more like a parking lot than a campground. The pools, while a genuine draw, get crowded quickly on summer weekends given the volume of guests. Campers who walk the full property often find a few sites with more spacing, so it's worth requesting something away from the open RV fields when booking. The roads can turn muddy after rain, as there's limited gravel or sand on the interior routes.

Noise levels vary by night and by neighbor. Sara C. noted that "Saturday night was MUCH quieter" after a disruptive Friday, and that management responded quickly and asked problem campers to leave. A mix of short-term visitors and long-term seasonal residents means the atmosphere can shift depending on who's nearby. Cell service is not mentioned as reliable, so the paid WiFi may be worth factoring into your budget if connectivity matters. Reservations are accepted, and pets are allowed.

Campers wanting a quieter or more wooded experience might consider Autumn Hills Campground or Cold Springs Camp Resort as alternatives in the same part of southern New Hampshire.

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Map & DirectionsFriendly Beaver Campground is located in New Hampshire near New Boston

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Directions

From jct Hwy 77 & Hwy 136 & Hwy 13: Go 100 feet S on Hwy 13, then 2 mi W on Old Coach Rd.

Coordinates

42.97401014 N
71.72242036 W

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)
Group
Cabins
Tent Cabin

Features

For Campers

Market
ADA Access
Trash
Picnic Table
Firewood Available
Phone Service
Reservable
WiFi
Showers
Drinking Water
Electric Hookups
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Sanitary Dump
Sewer Hookups
Water Hookups
Pull-Through Sites
50 Amp Hookups
Big Rig Friendly

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General Info

Drive Time

28 min from Manchester, NH
1 hr 7 min from Worcester, MA
1 hr 14 min from Boston, MA
1 hr 46 min from Amherst Center, MA

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Campers regularly cited excellent facilities including clean bathrooms, well-stocked store, and family activities like pools and petting zoo. However, several reviews noted serious concerns about overcrowded sites, noise from partying guests, and lack of privacy between campsites.

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Irish M.

Scout

Reviewed Apr. 12, 2024

Not Recommendable

Unfortunately, this place is poorly run. The staff appears friendly at first, but if you need any help with anything, they run the other way. I agree with the previous review of the campground being underfunded. I suspect it is intentional so the greedy owner can put more money in his pocket because they charge and overcharge for everything. There are a lot of full-time, year-round rowdies that live and drink excessively here. If you want your kids exposed to that, then go for it. The outdoor pool is way too small for the number of seasonal and short-term guests. If it happens to rain while you're there, then prepare for roads to be 3 inches of mud. There is no gravel or sand on them. Sites are very close together, so there is no privacy. I do not recommend staying here. NH offers many very nice and well maintained rustic and resort style campgrounds. The only positive is decent showers.

FandDRVexperience

Traveler

Reviewed Aug. 25, 2022

Perfect for kids!

When we 1st got there everybody was very helpful be helpful, as th"e days went by seems like they're not so willing to help or accommodate. Family run large clean park, several restrooms and laundry, clean and spacious lot of events for the kids.. Very nice pool area and petting zoo.

We probably won't be going back, if I had children I probably would go back.

Site16 and 93, pretty sure 93

Month of VisitJuly

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Johnny W.

Guide

Reviewed Aug. 6, 2022

Tons of fun

Lots of activities, awesome shallow pool for the kids. Ice cream available for purchase. Really big campground though, like you almost need a golf cart to get to certain fields depending on where you get assigned.

Month of VisitJuly

Brandon C.

Guide

Reviewed Jul. 9, 2021

Would not come again

(As a Tent Camper)

Let me start this off with there are not many campgrounds I would rate this low. There are a lot of little detractors that add up quickly.

First, one of the pros, we enjoyed their small but nice petting zoo of a few goats and a horse. Their general store was adequate.

Now some of the cons we encountered.

The other campers were very loud and ruckus, especially in the safari field with the RVs.

The campsites have VERY little to no privacy, we had to hang up tarps in between us and our neighbor or else we would practically be looking straight at each other if we both had a camp fire at the same time.

Something I've never encountered before, but our fire pit was not the typical tire ring, it was some other type of ring I've never seen before. It was almost as if it was designed to not allow any air flow for the fire. We thought we were going crazy until our neighbors were having an issue too and had to plug in a hair dryer and every 5 minutes turn it on to keep the fire from going out. And our wood was pretty dry too.

The pools were very lack luster, they are quite small for the amount of guests in the campground. They get crowded way too fast, we had probably a 2 ft bubble around us in the pool and could not move around at all if we wanted too. The kiddie pool which is 2 ft deep was a waste, it is too big with very little amount of kids who actually use it.

It was the first time we thought we had actually wasted a weekend camping. Would not return.

Month of VisitAugust

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Leakhena R.

Scout

Reviewed Oct. 28, 2020

Family Memories and Peaceful Retreat

Our kids enjoy coming up and spending time with their camp friends. It’s very peaceful up here and I find that it is very much my happy place. The views outside our camper window is amazing. We’re surrounding be trees and it’s breathtaking when surrounded by freshly fallen snow. I’m recovering from surgery for thyroid cancer and it’s definately helped my mood and healing. Something about nature.

Site94

Month of VisitOctober

Sara C.

Ranger

Reviewed Aug. 24, 2020

Ok Campground, very small campsites

Pros: The campground itself is well kept up with, store was great, has plenty of room at the pool, bathrooms are in tip-top shape with free hot showers, Friendly staff & reasonably priced little cafe with decent breakfast ✔️ Cons: The campsite itself was squished in between two other sites so closely that we could hear others in their tent whispering during quiet hours, lol, no trees in between sites whatsoever where we were. You have to pay per device for internet. There were a lot of dogs barking, like a lot, all day off & on and all throughout the night, off and on. Pro & Con: the camper right across from our site @ midnight got into a screaming match with security and he was belligerent, woke my family & lots of other campers up. It took a long time to get back to sleep because he was slamming stuff around on his site & a lot of different dogs, i think including his own, were barking at him. I’m a runner that gets up at sunrise usually every morning. I was disappointed about being so tired the next day. I went to a manager following my morning run & he said they were asked to leave and they will be leaving prior to check out time that day. Manager apologized & asked that we don’t leave. He was very polite & accomodating. Saturday night was MUCH quieter. We poked around the whole campground and found a couple other sites that were a little more spaced out. We will definitely give it another shot next summer.

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Ripp D.

Traveler

Reviewed Aug. 10, 2020

Not really our scene

Mostly seasonal sites. Lots of golf carts and drunks (if that’s your thing, cool). Facilities were nice and clean. We didn’t feel like we were in nature. More like the parking lot of a Kid Rock festival. They charge for EVERYTHING (internet $10 per device). Will not be back.

Jessica D.

Guide

Reviewed Jun. 15, 2019

Nicely maintained

Sites are nice and the campground is nice and clean.

Steve E.

Traveler

Reviewed May. 29, 2019

99 % Seasonable Sites

All everyone does here is ride around in Golf carts with cases of beer and get drunk. Not my scene! It’s a underfunded trailer park.

Alicia M.

Scout

Reviewed Apr. 29, 2019

Different

ostly seasonal camping.

Colleen C.

Scout

Reviewed Oct. 30, 2018

Friendly is in the name for a reason!

Love the facilities. Clean, well maintained, private bathrooms/showers. Store is best I have ever seen. Well stocked with everything you could need. Stayed in cabin and tented, as well. Only negative is that there transient RV sites seem crowded, and many are out in open area. I prefer trees, but this wont keep us away from trying out RV sites this year.

Julia B.

Scout

Reviewed Aug. 16, 2018

Amazing

This campground was amazing. We went for a weekend and they let us stay later on sunday since it rained all weekend. They have 3 outdoor pools and 1 indoor pool. Lots of activities for the kids and the bathrooms were pretty clean for a campground. We will definitly be back.

Month of VisitJuly

Kate C.

Guide

Reviewed Jul. 16, 2018

Great for kids

We’ve been back her a few times because my girls love it. They have 3 outdoor pools(sports,toddler,regular) plus an indoor pool for rainy or chilly days. They have a few animals the kids can feed. They also have crafts, hayrides and games,playground and other events. Separate and Clean bathrooms with showers. Store has all you need. We’ll be going back again this year.

Month of VisitJuly

Frequently Asked Questions

What do visitors say about their experience at Friendly Beaver Campground?

Experiences at Friendly Beaver Campground vary widely. Many families appreciate the numerous activities for children, including multiple pools (three outdoor and one indoor), a petting zoo, crafts, hayrides, and playground areas. The facilities generally receive praise for being clean and well-maintained, particularly the private bathrooms/showers and the well-stocked store. However, some visitors note that the atmosphere can be quite lively with many golf carts and a party-like environment. The campground has a large proportion of seasonal campers, which influences its overall vibe. Some tent campers find the experience less enjoyable than RV campers.

How much does it cost to stay at Friendly Beaver Campground?

Friendly Beaver Campground has varied pricing depending on the type of camping you choose. They offer tent sites, RV sites, and cabin rentals. Some additional fees apply for certain amenities, such as internet access which costs $10 per device. For the most accurate and current pricing information, it's best to contact the campground directly or check their official website before planning your trip. Prices may vary by season and site location within the campground.

Are there photos available of Friendly Beaver Campground facilities?

Yes, photos of Friendly Beaver Campground facilities are available. You can view images of their amenities including their multiple swimming pools (three outdoor and one indoor), petting zoo with goats and a horse, campsite layouts, bathrooms, and store. Photos can be found on the campground's official website and various camping platforms including The Dyrt. These visual resources help potential visitors get a better sense of the swimming areas, playground, camping sites, and overall layout before booking.

Where is Friendly Beaver Campground located in New Hampshire?

Friendly Beaver Campground is located in New Boston, New Hampshire. It's situated in a wooded area that provides a natural setting with trees surrounding many of the sites, though some RV sites are in more open areas. The campground is family-run and quite large in size, requiring significant walking distances between some areas.

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