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Best Tent Camping near Antrim, NH

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State parks and public lands surrounding Antrim, New Hampshire offer several tent camping options within a 30-mile radius. Monadnock State Park's HQ Campground, located 15 miles southeast in Jaffrey, provides tent-only sites with basic amenities. Tully Lake Recreation Area, approximately 25 miles southwest in Royalston, Massachusetts, features walk-in tent sites with lake access. For more primitive tent camping experiences, Lost Boys Hideout north of Antrim offers hike-in and walk-in tent sites with drinking water and fire rings. Cardigan Campsites, situated near Mount Cardigan about 30 miles northwest, provides basic tent camping facilities for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.

Most tent campgrounds in the region feature natural terrain with minimal site development. Walk-in tent sites predominate at several locations, requiring campers to park in designated areas and transport gear to their sites. Tully Lake provides wooden wheelbarrows for this purpose, while some locations like Maple Ridge Farm offer ATV transport assistance for more distant sites. Fire rings and picnic tables are standard at established sites, though amenities vary considerably. Barton Cove Campground features tent platforms rather than ground sites. Cell service is limited or non-existent at most locations, particularly at Tully Lake and more remote areas. Campers should download maps before arrival and bring sufficient water containers, as water sources may be limited to central locations.

Tent-only camping experiences in the region offer notable privacy and natural settings. At Tully Lake, campers report exceptionally spacious sites, particularly those farther from the water. One visitor noted that "Site 1 was huge and extremely private," while sites closer to the water, though less secluded, remain "peaceful and spread out." The absence of vehicles at campsites creates a quieter environment appreciated by families with children. Cardigan Campsites serves as an excellent base for hiking Mount Cardigan, with one camper describing it as "a great spot to spend the night before a climb." Backcountry tent camping options along the Appalachian Trail provide more primitive experiences with basic privies and unreliable seasonal water sources, suitable for experienced backpackers rather than weekend campers.

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  • Nancy R.
    Jul. 31, 2018

    Tully Lake Recreation Area (MA) — Tully Lake

    Tully Lake Campground is perfect to enjoy traditional family camping!

    Tully Lake Campground is located in Royalston, MA, which is a northern part of Central Massachusetts, near the New Hampshire border. It is a State managed campground, and reservations must be made through Massachusetts Trustees of Reservations. There are some prime camp sites with direct access to the lake, but suggest you be prepared to call early in the morning of the first day State Campground reservations can be made, if you want one of these!

    This is a "Carry In" campground. You park at the entrance, register with Ranger. Large wooden wheelbarrows are provided to bring your gear to your camp site. (This means no noise or disturbances from cars entering your camp sites.) There are individual sites, and 2 group sites, if you are camping with a group. Canoes are available to rent to explore Tully Lake. Most parts of the lake are suitable for swimming, and some camp sites offer direct entry into the lake for swimming, canoeing, or kayaking. If you'd like to hike with children, there is an easy hike close to the entrance, along Doane's Falls, a series of 5 waterfalls along an ascending path through a wooded area. The views are beautiful, and it's not unusual to spot professional nature photographers at various points along the waterfalls. Bring your cameras or smart phones to capture some of these breathtaking views! And of course there are longer, more challenging trails for more experienced hikers. There are family oriented programs offered, and dogs are allowed, on leash only. Cell service is spotty to non-existent for some providers within the campground. But a short walk or drive away from the campground you can get connected again.

    The bathrooms are located near the entrance to the Park, and include flush toilets as well as coin operated, hot showers, open 24/7. There are sinks beside the building, where campers are asked to wash their dishes, rather than at the camp site. A fire ring and picnic table are provided at each camp site. If you've forgotten any gear or need groceries, there's a Walmart just a 15 minute drive away, open until 12 midnight.

    The staff are quite friendly, helpful and informative. If you enjoy "old fashioned" family tent camping, without the noise and presence of cars and RV's near your camp site, (or cell phones!) this is the place for you. Enjoy!

  • Sa R.
    Jul. 7, 2019

    Tully Lake Recreation Area (MA) — Tully Lake

    Beautiful lake

    First time staying there. Two tents allowed per site, no alcohol although no one checked. No water or electricity at the sites. You park & walk in but they provide carts. You have to buy firewood from them. Canoe, kayak & padddleboard rental available. Showers & bathrooms by the parking area. Lots of islands & places to explore on the lake. Buggy in June so bring your repellent. Dogs allowed...that’s all I got for now :)

  • Emma N.
    May. 24, 2018

    Greenfield State Park Campground

    Secluded Sites

    The night before hiking Mount Monadnock, my husband and I camped here. Monadnock State Park is about a 25 minute drive from the campground, and provides a beautiful hike. The RV sites at Greenfield State Park were relatively secluded, as it is a very wooded area. We visited very early in the season, so the main tent camping loops were blocked off for maintenance. Our site had a picnic table and a fire ring. We drove by a shower facility and a building with restrooms. The restrooms were still locked for the winter, so there were a few port-a-potties right outside- these were absolutely disgusting. It looked as though they had not been cleaned out all winter. Otherwise, the campground seemed nice! Just don’t forget to bring some bug-spray for those New Hampshire mosquitos!

  • 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.

  • D
    Jun. 1, 2018

    Pillsbury State Park Campground

    Love this campground been going back almost every year for several years.

    Pillsbury is called a 'primitive' campground which means no showers or electric hookups. 

    Most of the campsites are accessable by car with space to park a car or two at the campsite. Many campsites are on the lake. None are very far from the lake. 

    There are also a few 'remote' campsites that are not accessable by car. They are accessable by a sort walk or boat. 

    There is at least one handicap accessible site, which I have used, near the toilet facilities. It provides a good sized very level area to set up a tent and park your car. There may be other handicap sites. I have only used this one and never checked for others. 

    Note: Not all New Hampshire State Parks are dog friendly. If you have a dog check which parks are as part of your trip planning.

    This web page  says this about Pillsbury.

    Pillsbury State Park is one of the more primitive and lesser known gems of the New Hampshire State Park system. Heavily wooded and sprinkled with several ponds and wetlands, its diversity of habitats makes it home to a great variety of wildlife, including moose and loons. Canoe and kayak rentals are available. Crossed by a network of hiking and mountain bike trails, the park is an important link in the Monadnock-Sunapee Greenway, a 51-mile hiking trail that connects Mount Monadnock with Mount Sunapee to the north.

    Pillsbury State Park

    100 Pillsbury State Park Rd

    Washington, Nh 03280

    Phone: 603-863-2860

  • Laura M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 28, 2023

    Greenfield State Park Campground

    Loved it here

    We stayed here for a night in mid October, as they were getting ready to close for the season, so more than half of the campground was closed off. But the part that we did see was awesome. Each site was huge, separated from its neighbor, private, mostly flat, and beautiful. No hookups in the campground, and sites are hit or miss with tree coverage, some sites may have enough opening for solar or starlink, but I wouldn’t count on it. 

    There are hiking trails throughout the campground, but our dog got covered in ticks so watch for that. There are water spigots throughout the campground and a dump station. Showers were free and nice and clean, and you can control the temperature and let the water run (no button to push). 

    The dump truck driver was there picking up garbage and I asked him about recycling and he said they have their own transfer station where the waste is sorted, so all recycling and garbage goes into the dumpster. 

    We paid $23 for a site because it was primitive season, but I think normally it’s $25. No other taxes or fees were charged. There’s a little store in the ranger office with basic supplies and gifts, ice cream, fire starters, ice, etc. There’s also a little free library exchange behind the office. And to top it off, we had cell service here. Great stay, highly recommend! Beware of ticks!

  • Justin P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 25, 2022

    Velvet Rocks Shelter Backcountry Campground on the AT — Appalachian National Scenic Trail

    Standard AT back country shelter on the limited site of tent camping

    Note this is a back country shelter along the Appalachian Trail, so it is 100% long hike in with no guaranteed water and a basic privvy.

    I tented along here for a night during a section hike of the AT from Lyme into Vermont.

    The shelter was the basic AT 3-sided wood structure and was generally in good shape.

    The water source here was dry during my trip which was expected during the drought (August 2022).

    The tent camping here was ok, with some slightly slanted spots around the main shelter area.

    There was no real view from the shelter.  There was also a basic privvy available.

    This was a decent shelter to stop at along the AT, but I would not consider it a weekend destination.

    There was no bear box onsite.

  • Jessica N.
    Sep. 13, 2021

    Greenfield State Park Campground

    Great Park, big sites

    Stayed for a weekend (1 night). Easy access to a bathroom (which was very clean). Quiet neighbors, everyone around us observed the quiet hours (10p-7a) and even during the day no one was super loud. Very respectful drivers made biking feel fun and safe for kids. Campers beach was lovely. Sure the water was a little weedy, but we didn’t mind. The lake is a great spot for kayaking (although it is a little bit of a walk from the parking lot with a heavy boat) and the sunset on the lake definitely didn’t disappoint. Nice partially shaded and level site with good access for backing in our small trailer. Playground, camp store, convenient check-in at office, firewood available for $6, lots of trails and fairly level for easy biking. State park camping (no hookups) but there’s a dump station near the exit and water spigots dispersed around the campsites. Absolutely would go again.

  • Jessica D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 21, 2023

    Molly Stark State Park Campground

    Quiet, secluded & nestled in the woods

    We stayed here as a stopover on our way home to NJ from Maine. It's 5 min down the road from Wilmington, one of our favorite towns to visit. There are no hookups at any Vermont state parks (Molly Stark included). We stayed at site T16. It's a pull through RV site with a fire ring & picnic table. T16 is right next to bathrooms- unfortunately the map shows showers there too (there are not). We boondocked- there's a spot up top near the other bathrooms where you can fill your fresh water tank. We had a slight issue with our fresh tank overflow valve & the park worker was INCREDIBLE, helpful and so kind. I think his name was Jerry?. He came right over and even rigged up a fix for it in his workshop. We got him a 12pack as a thanks before we left :). Campground is quiet & nestled in the woods. We didn't see any bear, but it is an active bear area. Some tent sites have lean to structures as well. There's a large pavilion at the top of the campground for eating etc. If we stayed longer we would have definitely done the Mt Olga Fire-tower trail. This is no frills, primitive & refreshing camping. And yes- we would stay again!!

Guide to Antrim

Tent camping near Antrim, New Hampshire offers sites across varied terrain from riverside platforms to wooded retreats. The region sits within the Monadnock Highlands, with elevations ranging from 400 to 3,000 feet creating diverse microclimates. Summer temperatures typically range from 50°F at night to 80°F during day, with higher humidity levels near water bodies.

What to do

**Paddle exploration: Tully Lake's interconnected waterways span 200 acres accessible from camp. "We take our canoe and spend the whole day at the lake. You can find lots of private areas to swim, pick blueberries and relax," notes Ben P. about Tully Lake Recreation Area.

**Waterfall hiking: Short trails under 2 miles connect multiple cascades. "The highlight was Doane's falls, a very quick walk from the campground area," reports Jean C. about the 4-mile loop around Tully Lake.

**Mountain summits: Access trails directly from campsites at some locations. "The climb is challenging but shouldn't take too long. Great fire tower views at the top too!" shares Madison G. about hiking from Cardigan Campsites.

What campers like

**Cart-assisted access: Campsites without vehicle traffic create quieter environments. "Large wooden wheelbarrows are provided to bring your gear to your camp site. This means no noise or disturbances from cars entering your camp sites," explains Nancy R.

**Site privacy levels: Distance between sites varies significantly by location. "We stayed at site 1, which was HUGE and extremely private," reports a Tully Lake camper, while another notes, "They have a common room that has games and eggs for sale" at Maple Ridge Farm.

**Varied terrain options: Choose from lakeside, forested, or elevated sites. "You can't swim unless you rent a canoe/kayak and swim while you're out on the water and sites are fenced in due to how steep it is to the water," explains Brie B. about Barton Cove Campground.

What you should know

**Variable bathroom access: Central facilities may require planning. "The bathrooms are located near the entrance to the Park, and include flush toilets as well as coin operated, hot showers, open 24/7. From some of the sites, this will be a long walk during the night," warns a Tully Lake reviewer.

**Site preparation requirements: Many sites have specific setup procedures. "Only real annoyance was dealing with set up and take down of the campsite - you check in at the office, grab a key to unlock the gate, drive to the campground, unload your stuff, return key, drive back to campground, walk to your site," notes a Barton Cove camper.

**Reservation timing: Popular sites book quickly during peak season. "The sites fill up weeks out and can completely fill the day registration opens, which is date-dependent each year. Booking for Memorial Day meant I booked in April," advises Kris M.

Tips for camping with families

**Game options: Look for campgrounds with built-in entertainment. "Volleyball and horseshoes are near the entrance," notes a Tully Lake visitor, while at Lost Boys Hideout a camper found "improvements to the firepit, area all mulched, even some games and water are provided!"

**Transport assistance: Some sites offer help moving gear for families. "They'll drive you in an ATV up to some of the sites that are further away from the parking lot," explains Les R. about Maple Ridge Farm.

**Car-free camping safety: No-vehicle sites provide safer environments. "No cars at all at the campsites, which was great for peace of mind as our toddler roamed around. It also made for a super quiet stay," shares Megan G.

Tips from RVers

**Platform limitations: Most tent sites have wooden platforms rather than ground placement. "Sites have tent platforms, grill, fire pit and picnic tables," notes Brie B. about Barton Cove, which affects the type of tent stakes and setup needed.

**Pack-in requirements: Prepare to carry gear significant distances. "The sites closer to the water that we saw were less private, but still very peaceful and spread out," reports a Tully Lake camper, indicating a tradeoff between access and privacy at many locations.

**Water access planning: Bring containers for central water sources. "There is 1 or 2 places to grab water so make sure to bring refillable containers," advises a New Boston Recreation Area visitor who found "great scenery with fresh air and freedom sunshine!"

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