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Calef Lake Camping Area houses elegant glamping accommodations in Auburn, New Hampshire's wooded landscape, just 30 minutes from Manchester. The property features upscale canvas tents with comfortable bedding, electricity, and private decks overlooking the scenic lake or creek areas. Guests appreciate the secluded setting while enjoying modern comforts not found in traditional camping. Bear Brook State Park Campground, located in nearby Deerfield, offers premium glamping options within its 10,000-acre forest preserve. These accommodations include furnished canvas structures with amenities like heating and dedicated outdoor living spaces. Both locations provide picnic tables, fire rings, and access to clean shower facilities. One guest shared, "Beautiful location in southern NH! Located beside a lake, the water is great for swimming, and the playground is absolutely perfect for kids and adults alike."
The pristine lake at Calef Lake Camping Area serves as a focal point for glamping activities, offering swimming, fishing, and canoeing opportunities directly from the property. Hiking trails wind through the surrounding woods, while organized weekend activities like painting sessions create memorable experiences for glampers of all ages. Bear Brook's extensive trail network appeals particularly to mountain bikers, with paths accessible directly from glamping sites. A dog-friendly pond adds to the appeal for those traveling with pets. During summer months, the camp store at Bear Brook provides essentials, snacks, and ice cream, eliminating the need to leave the peaceful setting. According to a camper, "The campground is tucked away in the woods so you really feel like you're away from the cities in the area. We didn't get on the water at Beaver Pond, but it looked like a nice small lake to float out on."
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1. Pawtuckaway State Park Campground
"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."
"Driving around this past weekend I did notice that some of the sites had damp spots; site 71 was the worst with deep mud on the long approach."
Check AvailabilityCampground full next weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $35 - $140 / night
2. Bear Brook State Park Campground
"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."
"Located in a 10000 acre forest preserve, the campground is heavily forested and very secluded from civilization. "
Check Availabilityfrom $35 - $45 / night
3. Calef Lake Camping Area
"Friendly, helpful staff. Quiet nights, easy check-in. Cons: Bathhouse was closed so we had to use Porta potties."
"Located in Alton, this quiet family owned campground is a favorite among our group! Lake access 24/7 and secluded campsites, perfect for everyone!"
Check Availabilityfrom $20 - $40 / night
4. Hidden Valley RV and Golf Park
"On site general store with grill. Fishing and swimming on property along with a club house."
"The amenities are state of the art, clean laundry center, restrooms, bath house, grocery store, bar & grill, playground & 2 swimming beaches."
5. Autumn Hills Campground
"Campground is peaceful and quiet; the lake is within close proximity to most sites; I wouldn’t say it’s the best place for swimming but overall a great place to launch a kayak or canoe and paddle about"
"It’s remotely located and the amenities and activities are amazing, something for everyone!"
Check Availabilityfrom $45 - $60 / night
6. Friendly Beaver Campground
"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."
"The views outside our camper window is amazing. We’re surrounding be trees and it’s breathtaking when surrounded by freshly fallen snow."
Check Availabilityfrom $60 - $130 / night
7. Wakeda Campground, LLC
"It still had beautiful trees surrounding it but not as secluded from neighbors. There are also many seasonal campers there but all of their sites were beautifully decorated with flowers and such."
"Lots of pine trees so pine needles and pine pitch can be a slight issue. Staff is friendly and good amenities but no pool."
Check Availabilityfrom $48 - $97 / night
8. Cold Springs Camp Resort
"All of the bathrooms, showers, site and other places were all clean and well cared for. We had a nice site by the pond. It was peaceful while still being busy withe plenty of kids."
"Beautiful, extremely clean bathrooms, reasonably priced little cafe, big camp store, very friendly staff, 4 outdoor pools & pretty big campground that has a gated entry/exit that needs a key card pass"
Check Availabilityfrom $69 - $130 / night
9. Tuxbury Pond RV Campground
"Pros: Friendly staff, clean bathrooms, clean grounds, gated campground with card key access in/out of the grounds, 2 pools (closed for the season during our stay), pavilion, activities/entertainment, fairly"
"We went just for one night with a tent because our 5 years old loooves camping, so we reserved this at the last minute, and when we get there, well, the tent sites are way too close to each other, thank"
10. Circle 9 Ranch Campground
Drive Time
- 3 min from Manchester, NH
- 50 min from Boston, MA
- 1 hr 5 min from Worcester, MA
- 1 hr 53 min from Amherst Center, MA
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Glamping Reviews near Auburn, NH
381 Reviews of 51 Auburn Campgrounds
Nancy W.
LegendWinter Island Park
Basically a parking lot but with great views!
I’m not going to lie this was a little tricky for big rigs to get to, but with lots of patience and skillful driving, it is doable. Salem is an old New England town so there are many narrow streets and some low clearances. Follow the directions on the parks website as they are designed for RVs– don’t use Google Maps unless you are a small camper. Even getting into the park is kind of challenging because of the way the entrance is laid out with the entrance booth and some low hanging trees. This campground is in a municipal park with a marina, beach, a short walking trail, and picnic areas. The campground has different sections and totally different feels to them. We arrived on a weekend and section we were in the section which is in the parking lot of a busy marina. The parking lot was half full which made for navigating our 45’ bus into our site pretty hard.
No sites have fire pits but you can have a fire if you bring your own above ground pit. Tent sites have picnic tables but nothing else. Some sites you can drive to and have a car onsite and others are non-vehicle access sites (11, 17, 18, 25, 26, 27& 38) in which you have to park in a parking lot. Some RV sites have great water views and others are in a back gravel lot. In my opinion, the best RV sites are 12-16(A-D) because they have a water view. Sites 16B-D are a little tricky for big-rigs to get into because of the tight space. Our site (#13) had a slight downhill slope. We pulled in forward so we could have a view of the harbor which meant the utilities (water electric only) were in the front of our site but we were able to reach without an extension cord. We loved watching the action in the harbor. There is a gazebo by the water which we enjoyed siting under and watching boats go in and out of the harbor while it rained.
There is a nice sandy beach onsite which attracts a lot of day use vistors. The grounds are interesting to walk around as the water views are nice and there is an old fort to explore. Nearby town of Salem Willows is(about½ mile away) is a cute old seaside town with restaurants and arcades. They have a Bluebike rental station which is an easy way to get downtown and explore the area if you don’t have a car.
- Nancy W.Legend
Sea-Vu West Premier RV Resort
Pleasantly surprised.
This campground is mostly seasonal, privately owned park models, but has 45 spaces for RV’s. I was a little skeptical about staying at this campground with so many park models and seasonals but was pleasantly surprised at how nice, clean, and tidy all the sites were. They obviously take pride in how things look because the grounds and campsites were very well-kept.
All campsites are 50/30-amp full hook-up with level gravel pads with grassy patios, a picnic table, and fire pit. We stayed in site#702 which was long enough for our 45’ motorhome and tow car. All the utilities were easy to reach and the electric worked well. The only problem was that we were parked under a large oak tree that was profusely shedding large acorns. There are some sites that are in the open which I would definitely choose, if I came back in the fall. The campground is gated which is a nice feature. It is located a mile or so off Route 1 which means you don’t get the road noise and traffic, but still conveniently located near shops and restaurants.
One nice feature are the shaded walking trails in the park. While they are not super long, it is a nice change from walking the roads (which are paved). Other amenities include a decent size swimming pool (closed while we were there), a basketball court, playground, laundry, and camp store. I thought it was a little expensive at $75/night (for full hook-up) at the end of the season, especially since the pool was closed.
- Nancy W.Legend
Seacoast Camping and RV Resort
Nice Campground, Love the area!
This is a nice, clean, well-maintained campground for RV and tenting. The campground is located on Route 1 which means you are convenient to a lot of things but there is lots of traffic. Half the campground is seasonal/long term campers and the other side is mostly transients. The roads and campsites are fine crushed gravel with nice grassy patios. The campground is very well maintained (the best part being that the mower collects they cut the grass so no clippings get tracked in your camper). There are some mature trees that provide shade but don’t impede navigating in and out of sites or impacting slide outs.
Campsites range from tent with water/electric to RV water/electric and RV full hook-up 50-amp and full hook-up 30-amp. There are three bathhouses on the property (one of which has a dishwashing sink) and laundry. Tent sites 50-55 are in an are set away from RV sites and more private. They are also close to a large bathhouse with multiple toilets and showers. Tent sites 90-100 are across from a large playground which can be quite chaotic, but if you have kids, this is a great spot.
Our site (#147) was a long pull-thru with a descent amount of space between our neighbors. We got about half a dozen over-the-air channels (one being a major network station) and were able to connect with eastern arc satellites with our Dish Satellite. The 50A electric was good as was the water pressure.
The campground does not have much in the way of amenities except for a game room, basketball court, and playground. The game room is pretty cool with lots of arcade-style games, a pool table, foosball, and table tennis. While we were there, they just finished putting in all new playground equipment and enlarged the size making it really big and a hit with the kids in the park. Once convenience is that maintenance picks up garbage at your site (between 8am– 3pm). Unfortunately, people leave them out after hours and animals got into them and scattered garbage everywhere. We've stayed here before and always enjoy being in the area as it is close to the fun cities of Portsmouth and Newburyport.
Devon B.
ScoutCrow's Nest Campground
Play Games
The recreation hall was a nice surprise. We had some rainy weather one afternoon and the kids were able to play games while we relaxed for a bit. Saved the day honestly😂
Riley B.ScoutCrow's Nest Campground
Spend A Few Days
We came up looking for a campground where we could actually spend a few days without constantly driving somewhere. Ended up fishing, swimming, walking along the river and exploring the area. The campground gave us plenty to do, but it was also nice having the option to just sit at the campsite and do nothing. Would definitley come back.
- RRachel J.Scout
Crow's Nest Campground
A Longer Stay
We have a big RV and had no trouble getting settled in. Having the full hookups made things super easy, especially for a longer stay.
- BBrett N.Scout
Crow's Nest Campground
Really Convenient
Nothing beats sitting by the river after a long day of exploring. We visited a few places around the Lake Sunapee area and this was a really convenient home base.
Renee R.
GuideWinter Island Park
Cool location!
Hard to beat being right on the water with a lighthouse! But it's kind of a kooky campground.
Pros:
- Gorgeous views.
- Cute little trails.
- Super friendly staff.
- The bathrooms were always being cleaned (which is nice), but the bathrooms are dilapidated, so it's kind of like putting lipstick on a pig.
Cons:
- It's just an odd arrangement of sites. The RV area is a parking lot. Some tent sites don't allow cars on them. Our site #37 was cool, but right by the busy entrance.- As we stayed in October, the entire area is Halloween central. There were tour trolleys coming in all day, and since we were near the entrance we felt like animals in a zoo.
- As mentioned previously - the bathrooms could use a serious upgrade.
Guide to Auburn
Pawtuckaway State Park Campground sits 15 miles northeast of Auburn, New Hampshire at an elevation of 550 feet, offering diverse camping experiences in the southern region of the state. The area features multiple lakes and ponds surrounded by mixed hardwood forests. Temperatures can range dramatically in this region, with summer highs reaching the 80s and nighttime lows dropping to the mid-50s even in peak season.
What to do
Mountain biking trails: Bear Brook State Park Campground in Deerfield provides extensive trail networks accessible directly from camping areas. "I've used it twice just as a stopover between the coast and a vacation in VT, both times coming in dusk and leaving after dawn, using a tent site to van camp. Chosen because I travel with dogs," notes Paula W. The park's 10,000-acre forest preserve offers varied terrain for cyclists of all skill levels.
Fishing opportunities: Pawtuckaway State Park Campground features multiple water bodies ideal for anglers. "The sites on the water book up quickly but they're perfect for fishing and boating. Also, the view!" explains J L. Morning and evening hours typically yield the best results for catching bass and panfish.
Winter camping options: Several area campgrounds remain open during colder months, providing unique off-season experiences. "We stayed in site 45, a small tent/pop-up site along that same loop, but in the shade. If you are tenting and don't mind a short walk, reserve site R1 for a raised site overlooking the pond," suggests Jean C. Winter visitors should prepare for temperatures that can drop below freezing.
What campers like
Private waterfront sites: Calef Lake Camping Area offers secluded campsites along a creek. "We had such a fun time and our dog loves it! The only bad part is we were very far from the bathrooms and tons of mosquitoes," notes Rachel P. Waterfront sites typically book 3-6 months in advance during summer season.
Multiple swimming areas: Cold Springs Camp Resort features diverse aquatic facilities. "Great campground. The pools are amazing. Kid pools. Adult pools! Adult hot tub," says Rick C. Most swimming facilities operate from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, with some extending into September depending on weather.
Family-oriented activities: Friendly Beaver Campground offers organized events throughout the camping season. "We've been back here 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," shares Kate C. Weekend activities typically include crafts, games, and hayrides.
What you should know
Seasonal restrictions: Some parks limit dog 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! 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," explains Erin W. at Pawtuckaway State Park.
Limited tent sites: Many area campgrounds cater primarily to RVs with fewer options for tent campers. "The campground is nice and spacious, well kept and the staff is friendly. The biking trails were a blast. We'll definitely be back again," reports Eammon C. Reservations for tent sites should be made 2-3 months in advance for weekend stays.
Bathroom maintenance varies: Facility cleanliness differs significantly between campgrounds. "It was the final weekend of the season, so that may explain the lack of attention to cleaning and upkeep of the restrooms. Several of the stalls were lacking toilet paper and, although it was nearly empty when I arrived, the bathrooms had little bits of debris scattered on floors," notes Jean C.
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Autumn Hills Campground offers child-friendly recreation areas. "They do have a pool, park, dog park, lake and food trucks visits at times. They have community fires and dances. Pet friendly," explains Jen. The playground is centrally located near sites 90-93.
Off-peak timing: Weekday camping provides a quieter experience with fewer crowds. "We hadn't camped here in the past 8 years, so decided it was time to revisit; it helped that it was one of the campgrounds still open after Columbus Day weekend. Although reservations are available online, I didn't need them for closing weekend," shares Jean C.
Pet-friendly options: Many campgrounds welcome dogs but have specific rules. "The park is very dog friendly for camping as well as hiking. The trails were very well marked and really conveniently close by to the campsites," notes Gabby M. Most sites require leashes no longer than 6 feet and proof of current vaccinations.
Tips from RVers
Hookup locations: Wakeda Campground offers full-service sites but with varying configurations. "Great employees, clean reliable power. No issues great spread out sites," reports Zachary W. Sites feature 30/50 amp electrical service, water, and sewer connections, though location of hookups may require longer hoses.
Seasonal options: Many campgrounds near Auburn offer long-term stays. "Autumn Hills Campground is AWESOME! It's remotely located and the amenities and activities are amazing, something for everyone! The staff is so friendly and helpful and I can't say enough how clean the bathrooms, laundry room and store are!" shares Tracy W. Seasonal rates typically run $2,000-$3,500 for the May-October season.
Site selection considerations: Hidden Valley RV and Golf Park provides varied camping experiences. "The staff were friendly and helpful. We spent one night and did not visit any of the facilities, but all looked clean and well staffed. Unfortunately, I can't give high marks to our campsite," explains Carry M. Full-hookup RV sites average $45-$65 per night depending on location and season.
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