Several RV parks and campgrounds operate within 20 miles of Auburn, New Hampshire, providing access to central New England's mix of forests and small towns. Summer temperatures typically range from 65°F to 85°F with higher humidity levels. Fall camping reservations generally require 2-4 weeks advance booking as leaf-peeping season attracts significant visitation to the region.
What to do
Lake activities and fishing: Tuxbury Pond RV Campground in South Hampton offers a small boating pond popular with seasonal campers. A visitor noted, "The sandy beach is nice but the swimming area is quite weedy," while another mentioned enjoying the "two pools (closed for the season during our stay)."
Family recreation amenities: Woodmore Family Campground features "a great wiffleball park" and "lake access with kayaks," plus a volleyball area. The campground is situated "at the bottom of the beautiful mountain in New Hampshire" providing scenic surroundings.
Golf access: Hidden Valley RV and Golf Park in Derry centers around its golf course as the primary attraction. A reviewer described it as "1300 acres owned and operated by the Simonsen family" with "a pro shop, golf cart rentals" available on site. The location is convenient for visitors primarily interested in golfing during their stay.
What campers like
Accessible beach proximity: Beach Rose RV Park in Salisbury Beach offers easy access to coastal areas. As one camper shared, "We rode bikes to Salisbury Beach and my young adult son rode his longboard to the beach." Another noted it's "only about a mile from the beach," making it convenient for day trips.
Family-friendly environments: Pine Acres Resort in Raymond offers "countless outdoor activities" including "swimming, fishing, hiking, climbing (near by), biking... Volleyball, softball, tent sites, cabins, RV sites." A reviewer highlighted its location near Pawtuckaway State Park, which "adds to the whole experience" with "displaced boulders from last the ice age as well as a really unique landscape."
Clean facilities: Several RV parks near Auburn prioritize cleanliness. At Seacoast Camping and RV Resort, visitors appreciate that it's "clean, very well cared for, supper nice people and a decent price." One camper described it as "a very nice park" with "super nice staff" and "well-maintained" grounds.
What you should know
Site spacing and privacy: Most RV parks in the Auburn area feature relatively close site placement. At Tuxbury Pond RV Campground, a camper observed "no separation between some tent sites" and mentioned feeling "a little awkward" with "golf carts & parked vehicles pretty much surrounding us."
Seasonal camper concentration: Many campgrounds have high percentages of seasonal residents. Seacoast Camping notes that "half of the park is seasonal campers (which is a lot more cramped and more junked up) and the other half is for transients." Another reviewer mentioned facilities being "mostly seasonal" with "everyone very considerate on site privacy."
Bathroom conditions: Facility quality varies across parks. One visitor mentioned "no hot water for showers" and "strong sewer smell in woman's restroom" at a local campground. At another facility, "bathrooms are not free, but for the money you get plenty of time to shower off."
Tips for camping with families
Activity planning: Schedule morning activities during summer as afternoons can be humid. One camper at Sandy Beach Campground mentioned "the sandy beach is nice" and appreciated that the "playground is on the beach," making it convenient for families with children of different ages.
Campground entertainment: Many RV parks near Auburn offer organized activities. At Tuxbury Pond, a visitor appreciated "activities/entertainment" including "a children's movie being played on a big screen" while adult programming happened elsewhere. Another mentioned "a comedy show" where performers were "aware that there was a child in the audience" and kept content appropriate.
Swimming options: Evaluate swimming amenities before booking. At Moody Beach RV Campground, one family noted "the pool area and hot tub are open until 8pm and are at a comfortable temperature," while another mentioned "the beach is a short 15-minute walk." For younger children, several parks offer playground equipment near water features.
Tips from RVers
Site selection: Several RV parks provide full hookups with varying quality. At Hidden Valley RV Park, a visitor mentioned their "campsite was unimpressive" with "very long grass, bare rock and mud" and noted challenges with utilities placement: "water and electric were between our site and the next on one side and sewer between our site and the one on the other side."
Navigation challenges: GPS directions may be unreliable when locating campgrounds. At Tuxbury Pond, a camper warned about arrival: "if you're using Apple Maps, it will likely take you to a turn that is not the campground entrance, there's even a hand-written sign on someone's lawn that has directions."
Winter storage: Most RV parks near Auburn close between mid-October and early May. For winter storage, Hidden Valley RV Park offers options for seasonal campers, though several facilities do not provide off-season storage. Advance planning is necessary as most parks in the region close completely during winter months.
