RV camping near Barrington, New Hampshire offers wooded settings within reach of both coastal and lake recreation areas. The region sits at the junction of New Hampshire's coastal lowlands and the Lakes Region, with most campgrounds operating seasonally from spring through mid-fall. Weather patterns typically bring warm summer days with cool nights, making proper bedding essential even during summer camping trips.
What to Do
Fishing opportunities: At Pine Acres Resort in Raymond, campers can take advantage of the fishing spots mentioned by reviewers. "Swimming, fishing, hiking, climbing (near by), biking. What ever you're into its here," notes Daniel S., who also recommends exploring nearby Pawtuckaway State Park "with displaced boulders from last the ice age as well as a really unique landscape."
Water recreation: Cole's Mine RV Resort and Campground in Lebanon, Maine provides water activities for families just across the state line. "There was a nice pool for the kiddos, as well as kayaks and water toys for the pond, which looks like a lake," explains Sarah A. The heated pool features "an amazing water slide" according to Andrew G.
Beach access: Wild Acres Sun RV Resort in Old Orchard Beach provides coastal recreation options. Bryan notes it's "the closest campground to the beach around. Quick walk to the sand and just a little further to the pier." The resort also offers on-site activities with "a heated pool for the kids" that Daria mentions was a highlight of their stay.
What Campers Like
Outdoor activities: Thousand Trails Moody Beach in Moody, Maine receives positive reviews for its range of recreation options. "The pool area and hot tub are open until 8pm and are at a comfortable temperature," reports Laura C., who found it "a great campground in a great location."
Entertainment options: Tuxbury Pond RV Campground in South Hampton schedules regular entertainment for guests. Sara D. recounts, "There was a large canopy tent set up right in between us & the bathrooms that we were now much closer to & there was a band setting up for their afternoon show." She adds that "the band was good & the stand up comedy was awesome."
Central location for exploring: Beach Rose RV Park places campers near regional attractions. "It's a great base for sightseeing," explains a reviewer identified as 69seacoast, who adds "Boston and Salem are very close and you can take a train which is only 5 minutes away from the campground." The location allows visitors to explore coastal areas while maintaining a home base.
What You Should Know
Cell service reliability: Seacoast Camping and RV Resort in North Hampton provides consistent connectivity. Nancy W. reports, "Most of the park is seasonal campers and the other half is for transients. The two sides are separated by a tree line where the tent sites are located."
Reservation systems: Campgrounds in the region often require advance booking during peak season. At Tuxbury Pond, Sara D. cautions about their reservation process: "You do not get a choice during the online booking to choose the campsite to reserve & the site # is not included in the confirmation email." This differs from some other parks that allow site selection.
Noise considerations: Several RV parks have seasonal events that affect noise levels. At Pine Acres Resort, LL J. describes arriving to find "a large crowd of people gathered yelling and karaoke started until 11:20." Weekends are typically busier, as Daria notes about Wild Acres: "We stayed a weekday night and over the weekend and the weekend was crazy busy."
Tips for Camping with Families
Pool amenities: Sandy Beach Campground in Contoocook receives positive feedback for family amenities. "We enjoyed our stay," reports nicole, mentioning, "Playground is on the beach" and noting that "Showers are free."
Playground access: Campgrounds in the region typically offer playground facilities. Kristen L. found Tuxbury Pond to be a "beautiful campground" where "the pool, playground, bathrooms, and basketball court were all open and well maintained."
Activity programming: Many campgrounds schedule family events. Sun Outdoors Saco Old Orchard Beach offers regular children's entertainment as Erin M. explains: "Lots of activities for the kids" including outdoor movies which "were fun." The campground provides scheduled recreation throughout the day.
Tips from RVers
Site spacing considerations: RV sites vary significantly in size and privacy. At Thousand Trails Moody Beach, Paulina B. notes, "The spots are pretty tight, and the WiFi is awful away from the registration office," suggesting requesting sites near the office for better connectivity.
Site selection strategy: Turtle Kraal RV Park in Alton offers different camping areas. "This campground is huge - there is a lower loop and an upper loop with the bathhouse and pool right in the center," explains Kirsten J., who recommends the campground for its well-maintained amenities.
Entrance navigation: Some RV parks have challenging approaches. For Turtle Kraal RV Park, Kirsten J. mentions, "There is a long approach after you see the sign, and even a sharp turn before you see the gate," which is important for larger motorhomes to note when planning arrival.
