Best Cabin Camping near Alton, NH

Several campgrounds within driving distance of Alton, New Hampshire provide rustic cabin rentals with varying amenities. Pawtuckaway State Park Campground offers five cabins that each sleep six people and include electricity, fire rings, and picnic tables. Bear Brook State Park features lakeside cabins without electricity, requiring guests to bring their own lighting. According to a recent visitor, "Cabins are on a remote lake, perfect for star gazing! Rustic but comfy (beds) cabins." Gunstock Campground in Gilford provides cabin accommodations with small porches in wooded settings that offer privacy. The cabins at Spacious Skies Seven Maples include more deluxe options with kitchenettes and private bathrooms, eliminating the need to use communal facilities.

Pet policies vary significantly between cabin locations. While KOA campgrounds like Chocorua KOA and Strafford-Lake Winnipesaukee South KOA typically welcome pets in their cabin accommodations, state parks often restrict pets during peak season. Pawtuckaway State Park does not allow pets in the campground or beach areas at all. Cabin sizes range from small rustic units sleeping 2-4 people to larger family cabins accommodating 6-8 guests. Most locations require advance reservations, particularly during summer months when availability becomes limited. Westward Shores Camping Area offers camping cabins starting at $70/night during shoulder season, with peak season rates reaching $117/night.

Most basic cabins provide beds with mattresses but require visitors to bring their own bedding, pillows, towels, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities vary widely, from no cooking amenities in rustic state park cabins to basic kitchenettes with microwaves and mini-refrigerators in more developed units. Fire rings and outdoor grills are standard at most cabin sites for cooking. Camp stores at locations like Bear Brook State Park sell firewood, ice, and basic provisions until 8:00 p.m., though selection is limited. For more extensive grocery needs, the towns of Gilford and Belmont have supermarkets within a 15-20 minute drive of most cabin camping locations. Visitors staying in cabins without electricity should bring lanterns, flashlights, and extra batteries.

Best Cabin Sites Near Alton, New Hampshire (118)

    1. Gunstock Campground

    13 Reviews
    Gilford, NH
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 737-4355

    $35 - $80 / night

    "The open field rv area was really exposed but close to amenities. Our family stayed in the cabins and they are nicely situated for privacy."

    "The camp store has most everything you could need, and the campground is gated so you have to make sure you keep your key card with you whenever leaving in order to get back in."

    2. Granite State Campground

    7 Reviews
    Belmont, NH
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 393-6003

    "The tent site has water, electric, and a fire pit. They brought us a picnic table to use for the night. The tent was on a nice smooth spot, which was comfortable."

    "New bath houses, New hook-ups on many sites Close drive to Lake Winnisquam and Winnipesaukee, Close drive to Gunstock Mountain, not far from Laconia, wooded sites, The camp has some seasonal full timers"

    3. Pawtuckaway State Park Campground

    44 Reviews
    Raymond, NH
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 895-3031

    $35 - $140 / night

    "The park includes a large family beach on the lake."

    "Much of the lake is better suited to paddle craft rather than motor boats due to it's shallow nature and rocks. The an expansive beach as well, a camp store and boat rentals."

    4. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park™ Camp Resort, Lakes Region

    7 Reviews
    Milton, NH
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 652-9022

    $64 / night

    "Family and pet friendly, stocked store including adult beverages, very fun for kids, stuff to do like laser tag, float in pond, occasional live music in the field, overall the campground is well maintained"

    "Always clean, new store and food truck(smells delicious). 2 nice beaches on lake with boat ramp. Kayaks you can rent. Jump pad with 2 playgrounds and ball field for kids."

    5. Bear Brook State Park Campground

    28 Reviews
    Candia, NH
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 485-9869

    $35 - $45 / night

    "The park was easy to get to, only about half an hour from Manchester. It has kayak rentals and a very well stocked camp store, that was close to the camp sites."

    "Hard to find park, office and cabins! Once there, Looong drive to both campground and Cabins.

    Pro: cabins are on a remote lake. Perfect for star gazing! Rustic but comfy (beds) cabins."

    6. Salmon Falls / Lebanon KOA

    7 Reviews
    Rochester, NH
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 339-9465

    "We were able to book last minute and got a great tenting site, next to a running river that was great to sleep to. Very buggy, but it's outside, what do you expect?"

    "Very big campground with a nice water park for kids."

    7. Flat Rock Bridge Family Resort

    5 Reviews
    Rochester, NH
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 339-9465

    "Flat Rock Campground is hands down the best campground I've been to my life for family has a huge outdoor water slide for the kids as the bathrooms the pools gift shop it's basically the camping theme park"

    8. Long Island Bridge Campground

    3 Reviews
    Melvin Village, NH
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 253-6053

    $37 - $55 / night

    "Campground is right on the lake, very clean, pet friendly, employees are great, overall just a nice place to relax and enjoy yourself! People are awesome here!"

    "Love this campground. great views of the lake. Nice neighbors. Lots of space for my kids to run around. And the family who runs it is very friendly."

    9. Meredith Woods Four Season Camping

    9 Reviews
    New Hampton, NH
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 279-5449

    $44 - $135 / night

    "Great camping, very clean, pet friendly and workers are very helpful and nice!"

    "Utility sink for dishes available in heated bathhouse. Squeaky clean - and that’s not always easy especially in the winter when everyone drags snow, slush and mud into the bathroom."

    10. Strafford - Lake Winnipesaukee South KOA

    2 Reviews
    Center Strafford, NH
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 332-0405

    "Plenty to do here: from swimming to games and a playground. This place has a store and huge game room. Was here from May and staying through to Oct"

    "My only complaint is that the pool doesn’t open until 10am and the store doesn’t open until 9. Other than that, my family had a great weekend at KOA Strafford!"

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Cabin Reviews near Alton, NH

692 Reviews of 118 Alton Campgrounds


  • M.A.D. P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 1, 2023

    Pawtuckaway State Park Campground

    Large and friendly park with plenty of water activity opportunities

    My first time experiencing a park in the New Hampshire Park system. We went down with a group. Pawtuckaway State Park offers a variety of landscapes, with something to do and see for everyone. The park includes a large family beach on the lake. There are many opportunities for hiking, with trails leading to many special points of interest, including a mountaintop fire tower; an extensive marsh where beavers, deer, and great blue herons may be seen.

    The park lines the shore of beautiful Pawtuckaway Lake.  The 192 sites are wooded and many provide views of the lake.  Each campsite has an open fire ring, picnic table, flat areas for a tent, and a parking space. The bathhouses are equipped with running water, flush toilets, and 24 hour showers.  There are no hook-ups at any of the campsites. The park also has a camp store where canoe and kayaks are available, as well as a plublic canoe and kayak launch. Five cabins are available; each sleeps six people, has electricity, and includes a fire ring and picnic table. Pets are not allowed in the campground or beach area of the park.

  • Jean C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 1, 2019

    Westward Shores Camping Area and Marina

    Nice spot for a lakefront vacation

    Westward Shores is an expansive resort located on Ossipee Lake. It caters primarily to seasonal campers and those with RVs, but can accommodate tenters as well. There are a couple of camping cabins starting at $70/night shoulder season and cottages that sleep 8-20 (at significantly higher prices).

    The campground is so large that many people get around on golf carts. There are ongoing renovations and new areas, so it still looks a little rough around the edges in places. Lots are large and level with pea gravel and hookups; if you are in a tent, you’ll want to be sure to have adequate padding for sleeping. Additionally, you’ll want one of the more basic campsites located near a bathroom. Some of the loops do not yet have facilities (Aug 2019). The bathrooms are basic and clean.

    The primary appeal is the location on beautiful Ossipee Lake with beaches, a marina, and kayak and SUP rentals. There is plenty to entertain the children, with playgrounds, bounce pillows, gaga pit, basketball, and tennis to name just a few. Kids were everywhere on their bicycles.

    They didn’t offer up prices when we stopped at the office, so I was dreading the worst, but when I checked online, the RV sites range from $50-56 with hookups, picnic table, and fire ring and there are special rates/deals for extended stays. These rates are a significantly lower than a nearby resort campground that starts at $65/night... but then I discovered this is only true during the shoulder season. My fears have been realized... peak season will set you back $87-95/ night and the camping cabin is $117. These are slightly more expensive than a nearby resort that offers a few more/ different amenities, albeit not on Ossipee Lake.

  • Justin P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 28, 2022

    Baker Rocks

    Great location and amazing facilities

    I tent camped here while doing some fishing in the area.

    Baker Rocks had a host of different camping options onsite including tent platforms, yurts, and cabins. I booked one of the tent platforms.

    The site had a large tent platform they could fit multiple tents, a brand new picnic table, a fire ring (with a free bundle of firewood), two chairs by the fire ring, and even a few strings of solar lights around the camp area.

    The tent sites are within the wooded area around the property and felt very secluded. There was a bit of road noise overnight.

    The facilities here were great. There is a full bathhouse with individual rooms for showers and sink/toilets, with running water.

    Around the campground there was a little beach along the Baker river. I only caught a few minnows when fishing but that may have been more to do with the angler. Along another bend of the river were two chairs for taking in the scenery.

    Check-in was super easy with the camp hosts who were very flexible with timing and wanted to make sure I had a great stay. The property and individual sites are deliberately designed with guests in mind.

    I would definitely stay here again if I’m in the area and might try some of the glamping options as well.

  • Cassie G.
    Aug. 12, 2025

    Winding River Campground

    Fun laid back place. This campground has a lot of potential. Some info on their website and Facebook isn’t accurate.

    I would like to share my experience this past weekend at Winding River in Exeter NH. My family of 3 Stayed at tent site 523 in the Oak area. We also had family at 553 and 554 and Cabin 2.

    About site 523: I clearly had one of the largest and most private tent sites. It was set back with a long driveway tucked between 522 and 524. It’s a very steep drop into the river making most sites a little nerve wracking with a little one. Online it said water available nearby. Most sites had a hookup but there wasn’t a one on my site. It looked like there may have been one to share on the road, but I didn’t end up needing to figure that out.

    Tent sites 522 and 524: Along with most of the tent sites these sites were very close to each other, much smaller and closer to the road. I wished my family members had gotten 552 and 553 as they blended together nicely if you are tenting in side by side spaces. The ground was very rocky making staking tents down difficult. They were right next to the bathroom which was convenient but loud. Ventilation in the bathroom was not good so the doors were propped open much of the time and loud hand dryers.

    Shower:

    • This is the smaller of the two bathrooms in the campground. There are 2 showers there. Each with a single insufficient curtain and no hooks on the wall or bench to place things down. Water was hot enough, pressure was ok if you set it to the high power massage-like setting.
    • The showers in other bathroom (near the town center area) had a door and two curtains. Some had hooks (some of which were broken). I almost tripped going in and out of these bathroom stalls because they are raised up but there is no marking on the ground to indicate that.

    Cabin 2: Ac worked well. There was a good sized bed downstairs, smaller beds in two lofts. I was surprised the couch didn’t pull out. Fridge and all dishes were nice and clean. All the cabins seem to have different back porch setups. This porch was smaller than C1. There was a propane grill that smelled rancid with sooo much caked on The burners. The location of the ceiling fan under the other lights in the ceiling gave them a flashing effect that really bothered me.

    Pros:

    • Lower price compared to other campgrounds (but I don’t feel like I got everything advertised on the website)
    • Two playgrounds, both were nice.
    • Water slide was fun
    • We arrived Thursday at the gate and were told how to get to our site, to set up and then come over to the office which was nice.

    Cons:

    • The river is very low and yucky so none of the boating or fishing advertised was possible. likely causing the massive amount of mosquitos.
    • The whole arcade building was was “out of order”
    • The laundry room had two washers (one was broken) and two dryers 2.50 each per load. Not sufficient for a campground this size (especially when people leave their clothes in the machine for 30 mins after they’re done!)
    • Camp store was poorly stocked (multiple empty coolers).
    • Ice $3 per SMALL bag.
    • Wood $10 per bundle and rules say you can’t bring from off-site. I saw people with huge metal bins of wood but was never offered that option when I payed for multiple bundles.
    • Camp store closes at 3 on Sunday and doesn’t open until 11 am during the week (which is also checkout). This made it a little confusing when I wanted to return the golf cart. They have a small area with icecream that is scooped and maybe a kitchen. I never saw it open but I think the sign said open morning to 12 and then again in the evening.
    • The pool was green and cloudy on day 3. I called the office and was told they had just shocked it and that was a result of the copper. I am not informed enough on pool safety so I opted out of swimming on the hottest day of our stay. My son was bummed.
    • Planned activities were only scheduled for Friday and Saturday, when online mentions “daily”. During adult kareoke there were plenty of kids and really poor wifi (wasting so much time between songs).

    And just to add:

    • Staff I encountered was friendly enough, but It would be nice if they wore shirts to identify themselves.
    • Golf cart was great, but cost more than the site per night.
    • Pedal go-carts were available for rent (I didn’t ask a price).
  • V
    May. 26, 2019

    Sandy Pines Campground

    Pristine beautiful campground

    This is high end camping! Cleanest nicest bathrooms and showers I’ve ever seen camping. Also fun game areas and a beautiful store which has good food too! The sites are very nice and not too close together. We tent camp but they also offer small cabins which looked adorable and glamping tents. Easy access to local trails and tourist spots. A fantastic campground I hope to return to

  • Utshob A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 2, 2025

    Bear Brook State Park Campground

    Convenient and fun

    The park was easy to get to, only about half an hour from Manchester. It has kayak rentals and a very well stocked camp store, that was close to the camp sites. Our campsite was only about a hundred feet away from the camp store but still felt private.

    Our campsite also had a fire pit and a picnic table which were great.

    The size of the sites varies quite a bit though as well as their isolation, some were out in the open.

    For cell service: ATT seems to have pretty decent coverage but not Verizon.

  • Nancy W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 1, 2022

    Old Orchard Beach Campground

    Huge campground with lots of sites and amenities.

    Old Orchard Beach is a fun, family-oriented campground located in the fun little beach town of Old Orchard Beach. Old Orchard is known for their amusement park, arcade, pier, fun downtown, and expansive beach with seven miles of room to walk. Here you can stroll along the streets listening to the melodic sounds of an arcade, buy an airbrushed t-shirt and eat pier fries and fried dough. And the best thing is there is a trolley that takes you from the campground to the beach so you don’t have to deal with parking. 

    When the summer season is in full swing, there is lots to do in the campground and at the nearby Atlantic Ocean beach. There are lots of amenities in the campground like a basketball court, Wiffle ball field, horseshoes, badminton, playgrounds, arcade, swimming pools and hot tub, group bonfire, and dog park. The campground is quite large and divided into a variety of sections, some areas are all seasonal campers and others are for transients. The campground offers RV sites, cabin rentals, park model sites, and simple tent sites. We liked the sections in the back (Bear Brook and Black Forest) which are set away from the entrance and the majority of activities. We visited in the off-season but can only image the park gets pretty busy especially in the front section where the swimming pool, arcade, camp store, and other activities are located. The campground is gated which limits who can come into the park. If you want to have guests, plan on shelling out a bit of cash as it is $8/day for kids and $10 for adults and$12 for overnight guests. 

    Our gravel site was perfectly level with no potholes and the roads leading to our site were easy to navigate in our 45’ motorhome. The patio was gravel and there was some grass between campsites. Our picnic table was clean and not made of old rotten wood with sagging benches. There was not much shade at our site which was fine with us because it was October when we visited and wanted the sun. We were able to pick up wifi at our site because we were close to a tower. Our Verizon phone and hotspot worked great as did the parks cable television. The campground is just one mile from Old Orchard Beach and close to Route 1 which is the main corridor leading up and down the Maine coast. 

    The nearby town of Biddeford has some great restaurants(Palace Dinner, Run of the Mill Public House and Brewery, and Dunston Tab and Table). While the campground is large enough for a good long walk, we prefer to walk the wooded trails at Ferry Beach State Park. If you are looking for something for kids to do there is Funtown Splashtown which is a large water and amusement park and you can get discount tickets at the campgrounds camp store

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 18, 2025

    Clearwater Campground

    Now Hunter’s Run RV Park

    This is now called Hunter’s Run. Many seasonal campsites more than half the campground. Good site spacing. Store only open limited hours and staff on site only limited hours. Probably due to new corporate owners. Very quiet off season and during the week. No wood available during our visit, 2 bundles locked in cage area but nobody around to purchase from. Bathhouses and showers very clean at lakeside section of campground. Nice clean beach area at the lake. Looks like kayak and canoe rentals. This is on south side of NH route 104 which is a busy road. Some road noise noticed from our location near the lake. Gravel/dirt sites with fire pits ( rocks ) and picnic table. Called office to arrange for site and they called back. Staff very helpful to find a good site and making reservations.

  • Judy W.
    Oct. 4, 2024

    Bear Brook State Park Campground

    Bearbrook Pros and Cons

    Con: Signage is awful! Hard to find park, office and cabins! Once there, Looong drive to both campground and Cabins.

    Pro: cabins are on a remote lake. Perfect for star gazing! Rustic but comfy (beds) cabins. Bring all your own stuff. No electricity, so no lights. Our cabin had a steep path. Others did not.


Guide to Alton

Cabins near Alton, New Hampshire offer a variety of accommodations within the Lakes Region, where elevations range from 500 to 1,000 feet above sea level. The region experiences distinct seasons with summer temperatures averaging 75-85°F, making it ideal for lakeside camping from May through October. Winter cabin rentals often require advance booking due to limited availability during the snow season when temperatures can drop below freezing.

What to do

Outdoor water activities: At Gunstock Campground, visitors can enjoy swimming, kayaking, and fishing at nearby Lake Winnipesaukee. "Lots to do...places to swim, music festivals, hiking, etc." notes Kasey H. The campground serves as a base for exploring the 72-square-mile lake with 253 islands.

Mountain biking trails: Bear Brook State Park offers extensive mountain biking networks suitable for various skill levels. "We camped here to check out the mountain bike trails in the park and we're not disappointed on either count. The campground is nice and spacious, well kept and the staff is friendly," shares Eammon C. The park maintains over 40 miles of trails.

Tubing and river activities: Salmon Falls KOA provides river tubing opportunities with equipment rentals available on-site. "There's a nice river you can float down so that was nice! I would get a campsite by the river instead of where we stayed in an open field," recommends Samantha. The river runs along the campground boundary, providing easy access for water activities.

What campers like

Private wooded sites: Many campers appreciate secluded cabin locations at Pawtuckaway State Park Campground. "The sites are level and roomy. The bathroom was clean. The walk to the beach was along a public parking lot," shares Susan B. The park's 192 campsites spread across three camping areas including an island setting.

Family-friendly amenities: Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park receives praise for its child-oriented facilities. "Family and pet friendly, stocked store including adult beverages, very fun for kids, stuff to do like laser tag, float in pond, occasional live music in the field," notes Andrew P. The campground offers structured activities throughout summer weekends.

Peaceful lakefront settings: Long Island Bridge Campground provides tranquil water views that campers consistently mention. "This was an absolutely beautiful four day weekend spent at this campground. They had great rent spots, amazing employees, and perfect kayaks that we could rent for a Sunday on the water. The spot looked like a post card," writes Madison K. Cabins face west for sunset views over the lake.

What you should know

Variable cabin quality: Cabin accommodations differ significantly between locations near Alton. "Really enjoyed my time here and was impressed with many of the new updates they have done here. Looking forward to staying here again," shares Felicia about Granite State Campground's rustic cabins. Their cabins range from basic sleeping quarters to models with small kitchenettes.

Seasonal regulations: Many campgrounds near Alton restrict pet access during peak months. "What a beautiful location! If you plan ahead and get a water front site it's amazing... but all the sites are roomy and lovely to camp at! I went one summer on the way to Maine and loved everything! Tried to plan ahead this year and get a prime site to learn they don't allow dogs anywhere in the campground during summer months," reports Erin W. about Pawtuckaway State Park.

Advance reservations required: Waterfront cabins book quickly, especially for summer weekends. "The sites on the water book up quickly but they're perfect for fishing and boating. Also, the view!" notes J L. Reservations for prime cabins often open 6-11 months in advance depending on the campground.

Tips for camping with families

Look for cabins with kid activities: Flat Rock Bridge Family Resort offers water recreation facilities that children enjoy. "Flat Rock Campground is hands down the best campground I've been to my life for family has a huge outdoor water slide for the kids as the bathrooms the pools gift shop it's basically the camping theme park for adults and children," explains Mikey E. Their cabins include bunks for children and are located near the recreation areas.

Pack extra lighting: Cabins without electricity require additional illumination tools. "In 2013 site 25 was a little challenging since it was on a downgrade and we were hit with a an unexpected 36 hour downpour and there was only one suitable spot for our tent since the terrain is very rocky," shares Ellen C. about her experience at Bear Brook State Park. Headlamps and battery lanterns are essential for cabins without power.

Consider noise levels: Some cabin areas experience more activity noise than others. "The zip line course and a metal 'slide' or coaster behind the Breezy Knolls area which can get kind of noisy between the sounds of the gear and the kids screaming. Lol. But it didn't really bother me personally," comments Melissa B. about Gunstock Campground. Request cabins away from activity centers if seeking quiet.

Tips from RVers

Campsite selection strategies: When booking cabin accommodations, research specific site numbers. "We explored the grounds & noted some sites that were a smidge more secluded and plan to return again sometime!" advises Sara D. about Gunstock Campground. Cabins numbered in the K01-K17 range at Gunstock offer more privacy than open-field alternatives.

Bathroom availability: Not all cabin rentals include private facilities. "Working hard. Wifi is spotty and slow," notes Kurt C. about Strafford KOA, where cabins require use of central shower buildings. Check bathroom proximity before booking, especially with children or seniors.

Off-season opportunities: Consider cabin rentals during shoulder seasons for better availability and rates. "Very well kept and quiet grounds. The lot I was in was not wooded but still quiet. Check in was quick and friendly. All other guests were friendly as well. I'll be back for sure," shares Ryan F. about his experience at Gunstock Campground. Most cabins near Alton remain open from mid-May through mid-October.

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