No horse-friendly campgrounds are currently available in Belmont, New Hampshire. The analyzed data shows that none of the campgrounds near Belmont provide dedicated horse corrals, boarding facilities, or equestrian campsites. Gunstock Campground, Ramblewood Cabins and Campground, Hancock Campground, Tippicanoe Campground, and Hidden Valley RV and Golf Park all lack horse corrals according to their features lists. The campgrounds offer various other amenities including tent sites, RV hookups, and cabin accommodations, but no specialized equestrian facilities.
For travelers with horses seeking camping options, contacting these establishments directly may help determine if they allow horses with special arrangements. Several campgrounds like Gunstock feature extensive trail systems that could potentially be used for day rides if permission is granted. Many sites accommodate various recreational activities including hiking and fishing, but currently none advertise specific horse-friendly amenities such as corral space, hitching posts, or designated equestrian camping areas.
"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."
from $35 - $80 / night
from $25 - $45 / night
"This would be one of few places I find acceptable to camp, that are near other people. I usually don't like camping with 20+ other people in one looped area."
"Used the tent sides a quick hill walk down from the parking lot. River great for splashing around and nearby path to Lincoln Woods trail."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $30 / night
from $35 - $45 / night
LegendThis is our go to spot for late Fall and Winter camping. Just a few hard core cold weather lovers. Close to the slopes and snow shoe/snow mobile trails. Bathrooms are closed during this time. The porta potties are clean.
Scout⭐**Gunstock Campground: Apparently Your Reserved Site Is More of a Suggestion**
I don't believe I have**ever** left a negative Google review. I generally think that when something goes wrong, you contact the business, give them an opportunity to make it right, and most businesses are genuinely interested in doing exactly that.
Gunstock Campground has cured me of that quaint notion.
I reserved a full-hookup campsite for two nights. I was unable to make it there the first night, but arrived shortly after 7:00 a.m. the next morning. The camp store, where registration takes place, wasn't open yet, so I headed out for my planned hike— about six miles through the Belknaps, including summiting Rowe twice and Gunstock.
By the time I returned, I was utterly exhausted, starving, and actually feeling weak. My ambitions for the afternoon were modest:**eat something, take a shower, and collapse at the campsite I had paid for.**
The staff at the camp store greeted me warmly, checked me in, and sent me on my way.
I drove to my site. There was already a camper in it. Not merely*parked* there, mind you. They had apparently moved right in. They were hooked up to**my site's water and electric**, with water spraying from their ill-fitting hose connection and forming a rather impressive puddle underneath the camper.
I returned to the camp store to report that someone had apparently activated Gunstock's new**"Choose Any Site You Like"** camping plan. A staff member went down to speak with them and came back to tell me they were "packing up." Excellent! My mistake was assuming" packing up" meant**leaving**. It did not.
Apparently these campers had actually reserved a site**two rows away** that had**no water or electric**. Yet somehow, sometime after arriving the previous night, they had accidentally found themselves two rows over, in my clearly different site, connected to utilities their reservation didn't include.
We've all made mistakes. I've occasionally parked one space away from where I intended. I've never accidentally parked**two rows away, hooked myself up to someone else's electricity and water, and spent the night.**
But perhaps I lack imagination.
After they had now consumed about an hour of my afternoon— which, incidentally, is an hour I normally bill at attorney rates— I went back toward my site expecting to find it finally vacated.
And it was! Because Gunstock had moved these folks to another site**two spaces away from me**, apparently allowing them to pay for the upgrade they had already been test-driving. So the people who knowingly or unknowingly occupied my reserved full-hookup site, used the utilities, and delayed me from getting into the site I paid for were rewarded with...a nearby full-hookup site.
They never walked over to apologize. At that point, I no longer felt comfortable staying. It's difficult to relax at a campground when you've just discovered that site assignments appear to operate somewhat on the honor system— and that when someone helps themselves to your reserved site and utilities, management's solution is apparently to make sure *they* remain comfortably accommodated nearby. So I left. On my way home, I called Gunstock and asked for a refund. Surely, I thought, this would be the easy part. After all, I had paid for two nights, hadn't used the first, couldn't get into my site when I arrived for the second, waited while unauthorized occupants vacated it, and ultimately left because the entire experience had become so unpleasant.
Nope. Instead, the staff member **defended the other campers**. I was told they arrived late and "mistakenly" took my site. I was even told they supposedly **hadn't used the utilities**. This was particularly fascinating information for me to receive because **I PERSONALLY SAW THEM HOOKED UP TO THE WATER AND ELECTRIC.** I also took photographs. Including the enormous puddle underneath their camper from the leaking water connection. But apparently my eyewitness account and photographs were no match for the alternative version of events.
For my inconvenience, however, Gunstock did give me a coupon for a **free Bavarian pretzel**. So there is that.
I paid for a full-hookup campsite. Someone else occupied it and used the hookups. I lost roughly an hour waiting to access what I had reserved. The other campers were accommodated with an upgraded site nearby. I left because I no longer felt comfortable staying. And when I asked Gunstock to make the situation right, they refused to refund me and instead argued with me about things **I had personally witnessed and photographed**. The most disappointing part isn't that another camper took my site. Campers can behave badly. Businesses can't control everything their customers do. **What a business CAN control is how it responds when that happens. ** Gunstock had every opportunity to turn this into a mildly annoying story about a camping mix-up. Instead, they turned it into my first negative Google review.
But hey... **I do have that free pretzel coupon.**
GuideThis was such a great campground! Before we even left we were planning on returning. It’s clean, has great facilities and a camp store with anything you need or forgot without having to go to Walmart. It’s a fun place for kids, peaceful for parents, plenty to do on site and nearby.
GuideThis is a ski resort trying to make money in the summer. The campground feels like an afterthought. Facilities were not clean Or modern. There are 2 small bathhouses for 250 sites and they are right next to each other in the middle of the campground. Sometimes only one would be open. We camped in the BW area which is just a field. Other areas have many sites very close together. We left 2 days early.
GuideFairly extensive camp ground associated with Gunstock ski area on central New Hampshire. We arrived without a reservation a bit after the office closed, but Elena, the manager came out to let us in and allowed us to check in. She was great. Dogs must have proof of rabies vaccine. Very nice showers. Beautiful fall colors.
ScoutJust stayed this weekend and Oh. My. God. We will 100% be back!
TravelerWe enjoyed this campground! The staff upon arrival was so nice. It was so quiet at night! Got to walk to hike Gunstock. Wished there was a restaurant within walking distance. But not a show stopper. We will be back!
GuideOpen year round. Most sites are close together with very little privacy
A few sites are pretty much right on the river which is awesome. There's a nearby swimming hole. Campground is only short drive away from an endless amount of hiking options
Scoutit is good
Exploring equestrian-friendly alternatives near Belmont, New Hampshire can be challenging due to the lack of dedicated horse facilities. This area in central New Hampshire sits at approximately 500 feet above sea level in the Lakes Region, characterized by rolling hills and glacial lakes. Winter temperatures often drop below freezing from November through March, making camping season primarily April through October for most visitors.
Hiking trails: Gunstock Campground provides access to numerous hiking paths, though not specifically designated for horses. "There is a fenced in dog park, playground, showers, clean bathrooms, and laundry facilities. Would definitely camp here again. I just prefer the wooded/shaded tent sites...which are limited at this place," notes Melissa B. about Gunstock Campground.
Fishing spots: Hancock Campground offers riverside sites perfect for anglers. "We picked the site right next to the rambling river. It was amazing. Only a pit toilet- but it's worth it for the beauty and seclusion," says Molly G. about her experience at Hancock Campground.
Golf activities: For campers interested in mixing outdoor recreation with golf, Hidden Valley RV and Golf Park combines both experiences. "The main attraction of this campground is the golf course of 9 or 18 holes. There is a pro shop, golf cart rentals, etc. There are 300 camping sites with full hookups," shares Christy C.
Quiet atmosphere: Many visitors appreciate the tranquil setting at certain campgrounds. Ryan F. describes Gunstock Campground as having "Very well kept and quiet grounds. The lot I was in was not wooded but still quiet. Check in was quick and friendly."
River access: Waterfront sites are highly coveted at several locations. "Great place to set up camp to get some 4Ks in the whites. Some lovely spots by the water. Open year round!! Quiet, clean sites," reports Kim O. about Hancock Campground.
Spacious sites: Ramblewood Cabins and Campground receives praise for its layout. "We have stayed here a few times and really enjoyed sites and hospitality!" notes Anne G. about Ramblewood Cabins and Campground.
Seasonal considerations: Some campgrounds remain open year-round while others have limited seasons. "Stayed here for two nights in late December. Site #40 along the river was close to the bathroom yet had plenty of privacy from other sites. Water would have earned it five stars," explains Heather B. about winter camping at Hancock Campground.
Wildlife concerns: Bear boxes are provided at some sites for food storage. "We appreciated having a bear box on our site, especially since we couldn't keep anything in our car. It was big enough to fit our grill, cooler, trash, and bag of groceries," states Lindsey M.
Reservation systems: Policies vary from first-come-first-served to advance reservations. "Campsites can't be reserved and the campground does fill up on the weekends. We were lucky to score a walk-in tent site on a Saturday in August," reports Tara S.
Adventure activities: Some campgrounds offer more than just camping. "It has pretty spacious sites, they have an aerial obstacle course and a mountain coaster, places to swim, music festivals, hiking, etc.," describes Kasey H. about Tippicanoe Campground.
Swimming options: Water features provide recreation for children. "The amenities are state of the art, clean laundry center, restrooms, bath house, grocery store, bar & grill, playground & 2 swimming beaches," notes Christy C. about family amenities.
Campsite selection: Some sites offer more privacy than others. "We explored the grounds & noted some sites that were a smidge more secluded and plan to return again sometime!" advises Sara D. after staying at Gunstock Campground.
Hookup availability: While seeking horse campgrounds near Belmont, New Hampshire, RV campers should note the utility options. "The 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. This made it difficult to place our trailer on the slanted site and reach all services," cautions Carry M. about Hidden Valley RV and Golf Park.
Accessibility: Some campgrounds accommodate larger rigs better than others. "Very reasonably priced at $40 per night. A lot of the campers are seasonal which is May - October each year. I did not see any tents there, only hard-sided units," observes Christy C.
Camp store conveniences: On-site stores can reduce trips to town. "Nice RV campground with alot of seasonal residents. Plenty of tent sites. On site general store with grill. Fishing and swimming on property along with a club house," reports Shawn C.
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