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Belmont, New Hampshire provides access to multiple established campgrounds offering various accommodation options in the Lakes Region. Granite State Campground, located within Belmont city limits, features 30 sites with water and electric hookups for both tent and RV camping. Silver Lakes Park Campground, also in Belmont, offers lakefront camping with cabin rentals. Several additional campgrounds lie within a 15-mile radius, including Gunstock Campground in Gilford with 250 sites and Meredith Woods Four Season Camping to the north. Most facilities in the area accommodate tent camping, RV hookups, and cabin rentals, with varying levels of amenities.
The camping season in the Belmont area typically runs from mid-May through mid-October, with most campgrounds closing after Columbus Day weekend. Reservations are strongly recommended, particularly for summer weekends and holiday periods when lake access is in high demand. "We arrived after dark, which made finding the location a bit challenging," noted one camper about a waterfront site, highlighting the importance of planning arrival times. Winter camping options are limited, though some facilities like Paugus Bay Campground advertise year-round availability. Most campgrounds provide full hookup sites with electric, water, and sewer connections, along with amenities such as showers, restrooms, and dump stations.
Campers consistently rate the lake access and wooded settings as primary draws to the region. Several visitors mentioned the tranquility of sites near water features, with one describing their experience as "a lovely spot within 20-30 feet of the lake and dock." Family-friendly amenities appear throughout many campgrounds, including playgrounds, swimming areas, and boat rentals. Gunstock Campground receives particular praise for its recreational offerings beyond camping, including hiking trails, mountain activities, and adventure courses. While some campgrounds feature densely packed RV sites in open fields, others provide more secluded tent sites tucked into wooded areas. Many campers note the cleanliness of facilities and friendliness of staff as consistent positives across multiple camping areas in the region.
Best Campgrounds near Belmont (275)
1. Gunstock Campground
"Fairly extensive camp ground associated with Gunstock ski area on central New Hampshire."
"I was lucky to receive a tranquil, secluded spot next to a brook - perfect."
Check Availabilityfrom $35 - $80 / night
2. Granite State Campground
"New bath houses, New hook-ups on many sites Close drive to Lake Winnisquam and Winnipesaukee, Close drive to Gunstock Mountain, not far from Laconia, wooded sites, The camp has some seasonal full timers"
"This campground is one of my favorites in the lakes region. Affordable prices, large wooded sites and great staff."
3. Hunter’s Run RV Park
"They also have a nice game room for them kids or grown ups that struggle to leave technology behind."
Check Availabilityfrom $44 - $135 / night
4. Paugus Bay Campground
"We seriously lucked out with getting two sites next to eachother over looking the lake though. Pros: -Owners were very friendly and helpful. -Lots of lake activities to do."
"Campground is primarily seasonal sites, however the nightly rentals sites are nicely located near the water."
5. Bear Brook State Park Campground
"Tucked away in what feels like the middle of nowhere New Hampshire is it's largest state park. Bear Brook is full of trails, ponds and a fairly large campground."
"Site 91 is near the entrance, but large and set back from the camp road, so it offers some extra seclusion. It’s across the street from the playground."
Check Availabilityfrom $35 - $45 / night
6. Lazy River Family Campground
"Saturday rolled around and some noisier guests came in for the night, they were several sites away and sounded like they were having a great time, didn't bother us."
"The family will definitely be making a few return trips, especially with the reasonable drive from the boston area to the grounds."
from $26 - $30 / night
7. Epsom Valley Campground
"I enjoyed the hiking trails in the back and a pretty good amount of things to do near by. Being able to walk to a store and restaurant is great."
"We only wanted to stay for one and when we arrived, the older women drove me around in the golf cart to see which site would best suit us and I just thought it was the sweetest thing!"
Check Availabilityfrom $35 - $165 / night
8. Clearwater Campground
"The lake beach was fantastic, very nicely maintained. Kayak rental was super cheap and easy to do!
The campground is relatively near Meredith town center, and not far from Weirs beach."
Check Availabilityfrom $33 - $56 / night
9. Harbor Hill Camping Area
"Free DVD and book lending library, so if you aren't enjoying the great outdoors or walking on their nature trails, you can just read or watch. Easy access to the lake or hiking trails in the area. "
"Sinks are located outside and there is a bIgger sink for washing dishes. We were on an electric/water site but they also have a few primitive sites. We loved it here and will definitely be back."
Check Availabilityfrom $3500 - $4500 / night
10. Silver Lakes Park Campground
"Silver Lake Park Campground and Cabins was an incredibly well maintained campground off Jamestown Road in Belmont NH. "
Check Availabilityfrom $45 - $55 / night
Drive Time
- 37 min from Manchester, NH
- 1 hr 24 min from Boston, MA
- 1 hr 54 min from Portland, ME
- 2 hrs 2 min from Lewiston, ME
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Recent Reviews near Belmont, NH
1252 Reviews of 275 Belmont Campgrounds
Rebecca W.
ScoutBearcamp River Campground
Bearcamp River Campground
Bear camp River campground is a great place to camp for a weekend or be a seasonal. You can walk 6/10 of a mile to the covered bridge nearby and float right down to the beach at the campground or you can start on one side of the campground and float to the other via river for a good 30 minute float!! You get to Camp right on the Riverside. Owners (Mike and Tabby ) are great. Good place for the kids to run around and explore. The Camp store has sweatshirts and sweatpants , candy and snacks ,s’mores kits, and much much more. They also sell wood and ice on site. There is also hot showers for free, and bathrooms. Two thumbs up from this happy camper.
Nancy W.
LegendSea-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
Sun Outdoors Wells Beach
Tight sites and expensive, busy area along the Maine coast
We stopped here in the summer to check out the coastal towns in southern Maine. There are many campgrounds in the area and we chose this one because they had a 25% off coupon (on a 7-night stay) which gave us the best nightly price in the area. However, the nightly rate was still$74/night, one reason being they charge a “resort fee” of$15/day which is ridiculous. This is a typical resort-style campground with lots of amenities (most of which we never use). But, for some people, this is a destination campground because of all the amenities- a large heated swimming pool, basketball courts, sand volleyball, bocce, fitness center, two playgrounds, 18-hole minigolf (that you pay extra for), and more.
The campsites in the front of the park are sandwiched between the swimming pool and Route 1 which is very busy and noisy. Campsites in the far back portion of the campground are shaded and a much quieter section. Camping pads and patios are a mix of gravel and sand. Many sites have shade and some have an astroturf patio (I think those are “premium” sites). Our campsite was in the middle section which was fairly quiet but the sites are close together with no privacy. The site was a long and level pull thru with a gravel pad and gravel/sand patio. All sites have a picnic table and fire pit.
There is a tent-only section and they have renal cabins. There is lots to do for families in the area including the beach and amusement and water parks. Restaurants of all sorts are nearby. You can easily walk to Congdon’s Donuts which is a Maine classic.
- 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.
Myles T.TravelerSpacious Skies French Pond
Gorgeous pond filled with lily pads!
Guide to Belmont
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."
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Belmont, NH?
What camping is available near Belmont, NH?
According to TheDyrt.com, Belmont, NH offers a wide range of camping options, with 275 campgrounds and RV parks near Belmont, NH and 3 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near Belmont, NH?
Which is the most popular campground near Belmont, NH?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Belmont, NH is Gunstock Campground with a 4.5-star rating from 17 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Belmont, NH?
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Belmont, NH?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 3 free dispersed camping spots near Belmont, NH.
What parks are near Belmont, NH?
What parks are near Belmont, NH?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 13 parks near Belmont, NH that allow camping, notably Hopkinton-Everett Lake and Edward MacDowell Lake.
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