Camping opportunities in Belmont, New Hampshire expand beyond established campgrounds into the surrounding Lakes Region of central New Hampshire, which sits at elevations ranging from 500 to 900 feet. The region experiences distinct seasonal variations with summer temperatures averaging 70-85°F during peak camping season, making water activities particularly popular from June through August. Winter camping requires specialized gear and preparation as temperatures frequently drop below freezing from December through March.
What to do
Boating access: Silver Lakes Park Campground in Belmont offers convenient lake access with boat launching facilities and equipment rentals. "Silver Lake Park Campground and Cabins was an incredibly well maintained campground off Jamestown Road in Belmont NH. This is a very clean, quiet, gated campground, with easy beach access for the kids (and launching space for pontoon or bass boats)," notes Kirsten J.
Mountain adventures: Gunstock Campground in nearby Gilford (7 miles from Belmont) provides direct access to mountain recreation. "I was lucky to receive a tranquil, secluded spot next to a brook - perfect. This campground has nothing to do, or plenty you can do - walking, hiking, biking, and close access to all Gunstock's adventures," reports Carolyn S.
River activities: For campers seeking flowing water activities, several options exist within 20 miles of Belmont. "The river offers a beach and tubing without having to drive anywhere; the water was on the low side late in the season, but there were still people tubing," explains Jean C. about Lazy River Family Campground in Epsom.
What campers like
Year-round options: Unlike many seasonal facilities, several campgrounds near Belmont maintain winter operations. "We stayed for a winter weekend, they have a few transient sites that can accommodate RV's year round. There are a ton of full time seasonal RV's as many people use this campground as a base for snow machining," shares Andrew P. about Meredith Woods Four Season Camping.
Clean facilities: Cleanliness receives consistent praise across multiple campgrounds. "Squeaky clean - and that's not always easy especially in the winter when everyone drags snow, slush and mud into the bathroom. Thank you for sticking to such high standards," commends Mara S. about Meredith Woods.
Peaceful environment: Quiet atmosphere rates highly among campers visiting the best places to camp near Belmont, New Hampshire. "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," writes Ryan F. about Gunstock Campground.
What you should know
Reservation requirements: Most campgrounds within 20 miles of Belmont require advance bookings during peak season. "Our site was nice and level, right next to a river (with free canoe use!) and even had hammock trees," explains Molly G. about Epsom Valley Campground, which accommodated a last-minute booking.
Site variations: Campsite quality and privacy vary significantly across and within campgrounds. "This campground overall is very nice. Most of the sites are out in the open though, or very close together. I recommend the sites back in Breezy Knolls (K01-K17 I think?) and then I believe sites 203 and 205 were nice and tucked away in the trees as well," advises Melissa B. about Gunstock Campground.
Accessibility considerations: Some campgrounds have challenging terrain or access roads. "My biggest complaint is the narrow roads in the campground. The location is great, and the campground does seem to have quite a bit to offer," notes Kasey M. about Paugus Bay Campground in Weirs Beach.
Tips for camping with families
Indoor alternatives: Clearwater Campground in Meredith offers indoor facilities for poor weather days. "The indoor pool on the other side of the road at the sister campground Meredith Woods (both campgrounds accessible for campers) was splendid. I love the idea of being able to go swimming even if the weather is a bit crummy. Good size pool too with hot tub," explains Brandon C.
Playground options: Some campgrounds offer better playground facilities than others. "The camp has some seasonal full timers and many transient sites. I stayed with my sons Boy Scout troop and we loved it. Boys rode around on bikes, facilities were clean," reports Andrew P. about Granite State Campground in Belmont.
Beach areas: Lake access varies in quality and safety for children. "The lake beach was fantastic, very nicely maintained," shares Brandon C. about Clearwater Campground, while another camper notes, "Brent and Dee offer both wifi and laundry facilities available to campers, and while most campers are seasonal campers, they do offer around 10 overnight sites for both tent campers and RV's."
Tips from RVers
Site levelness: Many RVers report variable site conditions. "Large campsites, clean amenities, nice dog park, great store with everything you need and located near like Winni," states Ryan P. about Gunstock Mountain Resort, though other campers note some sites require careful leveling.
Hookup access: Water and electric placement can be challenging at some locations. "We pulled in and went right to the office. The man was very nice and gave us a map to our tent site. We bought some wood from the campground. The tent site has water, electric, and a fire pit. They brought us a picnic table to use for the night," shares Jeremiah C. about Granite State Campground.
Access roads: Harbor Hill Camping Area receives positive reviews for RV accessibility. "Has all the hook-ups you need with free wifi and cable TV. Quiet, clean with super clean bathrooms and showers. The camp is well maintained," writes David D., while Pat adds, "Sites were okay with trees all around. Most of the sites were seasonal sites. Sites are easy to get in to with an RV and level."
