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Very nice campground! Some sites right on the lake. Have camped there several times. Lots of space between sites.
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Granite State Campground's pet-friendly sites accommodate tent, RV, and cabin campers just minutes from Belmont's town center. Dogs receive a warm welcome at this 30-site facility where campers can enjoy full hookups while their pets explore designated exercise areas. Wakeda Campground features a spacious dog park complete with agility equipment, providing ample space for pets to run off-leash after a day of hiking. The bathrooms remain spotlessly clean despite the campground's pet-friendly status. Gunstock Campground in nearby Gilford maintains a fenced dog park within its 250-site property, allowing pets to socialize safely while their owners enjoy the campground's extensive amenities. Most sites require pets to remain on leash outside designated areas, with typical restrictions limiting campers to 2-3 pets per site. Campgrounds enforce quiet hours to minimize barking disturbances, particularly important at more densely populated facilities.
The White Mountains trail system offers numerous pet-friendly hiking options within a short drive of Belmont's dog-friendly campgrounds. Dogs particularly enjoy the water access at Paugus Bay Campground, where the shoreline provides swimming opportunities during summer months. Meredith Woods Four Season Camping welcomes pets year-round, making it suitable for dog owners seeking off-season camping options when temperatures moderate. Bear Brook State Park's extensive trail network provides excellent dog walking opportunities, though pets must remain leashed on all trails to protect wildlife. The park's large, wooded sites offer natural shade important for keeping pets comfortable during summer camping trips. Veterinary services can be found in nearby Laconia and Concord for emergency care. Most campgrounds require proof of current rabies vaccination upon check-in, and campers should bring waste bags as not all facilities provide pet waste stations.
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1. Gunstock Campground
"Large campsites, clean amenities, nice dog park, great store with everything you need and located near like Winni."
"Fairly extensive camp ground associated with Gunstock ski area on central New Hampshire."
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. 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."
4. 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."
"The park is very dog friendly for camping as well as hiking. The trails were very well marked and really conveniently close by to the campsites. Will definitely be returning!"
Check Availabilityfrom $35 - $45 / night
5. Lazy River Family Campground
"Having the river right there for the kids to fish and dogs to swim was great. We were all alone at the end of the field, and that was ok with 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
6. Epsom Valley Campground
"First of all, as we were driving we were passing all these other campgrounds that looked pretty run down and trashed. Enter Epsom Valley. What an awesome spot!!"
"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."
Check Availabilityfrom $35 - $165 / night
7. 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
8. 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
9. Pawtuckaway State Park Campground
"My first time experiencing a park in the New Hampshire Park system. We went down with a group. Pawtuckaway State Park offers a variety of landscapes, with something to do and see for everyone."
"Driving around this past weekend I did notice that some of the sites had damp spots; site 71 was the worst with deep mud on the long approach."
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $35 - $140 / night
10. Sun River Campground
"The facilities, which include bathhouses, a laundry room, and a beach situated along a tranquil river, contribute to a harmonious and enjoyable experience for all."
"Pros=rustic tent sites available on a River, very quiet nights, secluded campsites (however the 5 sites near us were empty so that likely has a little to do with noise level & space), playground available"
Check Availabilityfrom $30 / 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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- PPatrick
TravelerPawtuckaway State Park Campground
Great spot with all types of different campsites.
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.
Guide to Belmont
Camping near Belmont, New Hampshire offers access to a diverse landscape where the foothills of the White Mountains transition to the Lakes Region. Elevations range from 500 to 800 feet above sea level, creating moderate summer temperatures typically reaching 75-85°F during peak camping season. Late May through early October provides the most comfortable camping conditions, with occasional overnight temperature drops into the 40s even in summer months.
What to Do
Kayaking on Pawtuckaway Lake: The water access at Pawtuckaway State Park Campground provides excellent kayaking opportunities. "This a a fantastic little camp for if you want to go canoeing or kayaking or boating of any kind! It's set up of three islands and a large majority of the campsites are right on the water," notes Matt R.
Mountain biking on extensive trails: The trail system at Bear Brook State Park Campground offers some of the best mountain biking in the region. "We camped here to check out the mountain bike trails in the park and we're not disappointed on either count. The campground is nice and spacious, well kept and the staff is friendly. The biking trails were a blast," shares Eammon C.
River tubing for cooling off: Summer temperatures make water activities essential, and Lazy River Family Campground offers accessible river tubing. "Whether you're floating down the river (with return transport provided), swimming in the well maintained pool (or chasing your toddler back and forth in the kids pool), enjoying the large wooden playground and field, or sitting back with a drink at your site, there is never a moment of worry or stress," explains Dan M.
What Campers Like
Secluded waterfront sites: Many campers appreciate the privacy of waterfront camping at Pawtuckaway. "We stayed in sites 110 and our friends stayed in 109 on Big Island. Those were wonderful sites, level with great views of the lake and are situated right across from the bath/shower," says Ellen C.
Clean facilities year-round: Meredith Woods Four Season Camping maintains high standards throughout all seasons. "Snow ploughing happens regularly and reliably. Indoor pool and hot tub are amazing on a snowy frigid winter day. Utility sink for dishes available in heated bathhouse. Squeaky clean - and that's not always easy especially in the winter when everyone drags snow, slush and mud into the bathroom," writes Mara S.
Wilderness sites with hookups: Some campgrounds offer the best of both worlds. "But my FAVORITE part was what was called the 'wilderness area'. AMAZING little tent sites! They were secluded but still had full hookups," explains Molly G. about Epsom Valley Campground.
What You Should Know
Reservation timing matters: For waterfront access at popular spots, plan months ahead. "Sites on the water book up quickly but they're perfect for fishing and boating. Also, the view!" advises J L. about Pawtuckaway State Park.
Off-season changes: Some campgrounds operate differently outside peak months. "I am disappointed that the new owners have changed the campground to seasonal instead year round. My children are grown but would think not much for them to do there. For children I would think Clearwater campground across the street would be better (same owners)," shares allura about Meredith Woods.
Site privacy varies significantly: At Harbor Hill Camping Area, site selection impacts your experience. "Pretty solid campsite, 20 minutes from an awesome hiking trail at Mt. Shaw. Drive-in site has firepit, picnic table, and ample tent space. This campsite is ideal for more social campers, but may not be as isolated or woodsie for those looking to be able to stay up late talking or be alone with the trees," explains Kyle R.
Tips for Camping with Families
Indoor recreation options: For unpredictable weather days, Clearwater Campground offers alternatives. "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," notes Brandon C.
Playground considerations: Check playground heights when traveling with younger children. "Family with kids the only down, wish the playground was bigger, and height smaller. Not a structure for small children," advises Dennis O. about Meredith Woods.
Multi-generational activities: Look for campgrounds with activities for different ages. "They have an aerial obstacle course and a mountain coaster, places to swim, music festivals, hiking, etc.," says Kasey H. about Gunstock Campground, noting its variety of options for different skill levels.
Tips from RVers
Site leveling challenges: RVers should prepare for varied terrain at Granite State Campground. "The tent site has water, electric, and a fire pit. They brought us a picnic table to use for the night. The tent was on a nice smooth spot, which was comfortable. The camp sites were very close together, but there was enough space to fit everything," mentions Jeremiah C.
Narrow access roads: Several campgrounds have tight roadways that require careful navigation. "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," explains Kasey M. about Paugus Bay Campground.
Seasonal upgrades: Many pet-friendly campgrounds near Belmont have been upgrading facilities. "Been camping here for years and the place has great management and has been getting better each year. Nice clean sites and easy going staff," reports Bill D. about Granite State Campground, which continues to improve its amenities for both seasonal and weekend campers.
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