Bennington and surrounding areas offer RV campers over 10 established campgrounds within a 40-mile radius, with many open from May through October. Winter camping options are limited, with Field and Stream RV Park in Brookline being one of the few year-round facilities. The region sits within New Hampshire's Monadnock Valley, characterized by rolling hills and abundant water features that provide natural recreational opportunities.
What to do
Hiking near Hamilton Falls: Jamaica State Park Campground provides immediate access to the West River Trail leading to Hamilton Falls. "The west river trail leads right out of the campground to Hamilton falls which is a gravel closed road that follows the west river upstream 2 miles to Hamilton falls trail which then leads up hill for another mile to the falls," notes one visitor who advises caution with children around the falls.
Fishing opportunities: Seven Maples Campground offers an on-site fishing pond. According to a reviewer, the campground features "fishing pond and great fishing spots nearby" and various trails accessible from the main grounds. Another camper mentioned, "We were right on the pond, so the kids could fish whenever."
Golfing while camping: Hidden Valley RV and Golf Park combines camping with golf on its large 1,300-acre property. A reviewer noted, "The main attraction of this campground is the golf course of 9 or 18 holes. There is a pro shop, golf cart rentals, etc." The family-owned operation provides unique recreational diversity not commonly found at standard campgrounds.
What campers like
Clean facilities: Woodmore Family Campground earns praise for maintenance standards. "The grounds were beautiful and the sites were a good size. Very happy with the facility," wrote one tent camper. Others noted the campground is "clean" with "very friendly" seasonal campers creating a welcoming community atmosphere.
Water recreation: Tuxbury Pond RV Campground offers multiple water options. "Beautiful campground, clean facilities, decently priced. The pool, playground, bathrooms, and basketball court were all open and well maintained," reports one visitor. The campground features both pond access and swimming pools, though some note the pond can be "unusable" during certain times.
Children's amenities: Spacious Skies Seven Maples receives consistent praise for its family facilities. "The pool is amazing for kids of all ages with water slides and a splash area," states one camper. Another adds, "Great family oriented campground with fishing pond and great fishing spots nearby. Lots of great kids events around the holidays, basketball court, swimming, etc."
What you should know
Seasonal popularity: Most campgrounds in the region operate from May through mid-October with limited winter options. "Field and Stream RV Park in Brookline remains open year-round with water and electric hookups for travel trailers, though winter rates are higher from October through May," according to information about rv sites near Bennington, New Hampshire.
Electrical service variations: Some campgrounds report inconsistent electrical service. One camper at Seven Maples noted, "Had issues with 30 amp service at site was not providing enough power, could not run all my campers amenities While my 20 amp designated outlet at home runs my entire camper with no issue."
GPS navigation challenges: Finding some campgrounds can be difficult with standard GPS. At Tuxbury Pond, "If you're using Apple Maps, it will likely take you to a turn that is not the campground entrance, there's even a hand-written sign on someone's lawn that has directions to the entrance (seems to happen frequently, I guess)."
Tips for camping with families
Site selection for privacy: Choose sites carefully for family camping. At Seven Maples, "The Grove and Hemlock Heights are particularly nice areas with more spacious, wooded and quiet sites. The Safari Field and more central full hook-up sites were pretty crammed."
Playground access: Jamaica State Park Campground provides family-friendly facilities. "For us, they also had a playground to play at, and a boat dock to kayak. The bugs were not fun in the summer. At night, we all had a great sleeping night with no crazy neighbors or dogs," reports a family with children.
Off-season benefits: Visiting outside peak periods offers advantages. "We stayed late in the season during a chilly damp weekend and had the best time," writes a Seven Maples visitor. Another family staying midweek noted, "Our stay was during the week so it wasn't very crowded. Our son liked the playground."
Tips from RVers
Sewer hose length: Some RV sites near Bennington, New Hampshire require extended equipment. At Tuxbury Pond Campground, sites provide full hookups but may need extra preparation. "Lots are a good size" but some sites require "a very long sewer hose," according to experienced RVers.
Hookup locations: Hidden Valley RV Park presents hookup positioning challenges. One RVer noted, "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."
Seasonal RV considerations: Pine Acres Resort offers RV accommodations from mid-April through October with 50-amp service for larger motorhomes. Field and Stream RV Park provides year-round options with one visitor confirming, "They offer all year round camping. Great site right next to the water. Sites are clean and well equipped."
