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Pawtuckaway State Park Campground and Bear Brook State Park Campground house upscale glamping accommodations within 15 miles of Candia, New Hampshire. These glamping campgrounds feature safari-style canvas tents with raised wooden platforms, providing a blend of outdoor immersion and modern comfort. Glamping units include electricity, comfortable queen beds with premium linens, and private decks overlooking the surrounding forest or water features. One guest shared, "Sandy Pines is high end camping with the cleanest nicest bathrooms and showers I've ever seen camping. They offer small cabins which looked adorable and glamping tents." Wakeda Campground and Calef Lake Camping Area also provide boutique camping experiences with climate-controlled accommodations, rustic-chic furnishings, and dedicated fire pits for evening relaxation. Most glamping campsites include private bathrooms or premium access to recently renovated shower facilities.
The natural setting surrounding these glamping destinations creates opportunities for diverse outdoor activities while maintaining comfort. Hiking trails wind through Pawtuckaway's extensive marsh areas where, according to a camper, "beavers, deer, and great blue herons may be seen." Water activities dominate the summer experience with glamping sites strategically positioned near lakes and ponds for swimming, fishing, and paddling. Tuxbury Pond RV Campground provides glamping guests access to two pools, pavilion entertainment, and organized activities throughout the season. Many properties offer on-site dining options or are positioned within short drives of local restaurants. Autumn Hills Campground hosts weekend events including beach dances and community fires. Most glamping campgrounds near Candia require advance reservations, especially during the peak season from May through October, with rates typically ranging from $120-240 per night depending on accommodation type and amenities.
Best Glamping Campgrounds near Candia (52)
1. 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
2. Bear Brook State Park Campground
"It has kayak rentals and a very well stocked camp store, that was close to the camp sites. Our campsite was only about a hundred feet away from the camp store but still felt private."
"Located in a 10000 acre forest preserve, the campground is heavily forested and very secluded from civilization. "
Check Availabilityfrom $35 - $45 / night
3. Calef Lake Camping Area
"Friendly, helpful staff. Quiet nights, easy check-in. Cons: Bathhouse was closed so we had to use Porta potties."
"Located in Alton, this quiet family owned campground is a favorite among our group! Lake access 24/7 and secluded campsites, perfect for everyone!"
Check Availabilityfrom $20 - $40 / night
4. Wakeda Campground, LLC
"It still had beautiful trees surrounding it but not as secluded from neighbors. There are also many seasonal campers there but all of their sites were beautifully decorated with flowers and such."
"Lots of pine trees so pine needles and pine pitch can be a slight issue. Staff is friendly and good amenities but no pool."
Check Availabilityfrom $48 - $97 / night
5. Hidden Valley RV and Golf Park
"On site general store with grill. Fishing and swimming on property along with a club house."
"The amenities are state of the art, clean laundry center, restrooms, bath house, grocery store, bar & grill, playground & 2 swimming beaches."
6. Circle 9 Ranch Campground
7. Tuxbury Pond RV Campground
"Pros: Friendly staff, clean bathrooms, clean grounds, gated campground with card key access in/out of the grounds, 2 pools (closed for the season during our stay), pavilion, activities/entertainment, fairly"
"We went just for one night with a tent because our 5 years old loooves camping, so we reserved this at the last minute, and when we get there, well, the tent sites are way too close to each other, thank"
8. Autumn Hills Campground
"Campground is peaceful and quiet; the lake is within close proximity to most sites; I wouldn’t say it’s the best place for swimming but overall a great place to launch a kayak or canoe and paddle about"
"It’s remotely located and the amenities and activities are amazing, something for everyone!"
Check Availabilityfrom $45 - $60 / night
9. Great Meadow Campground
"Everyone is so friendly, they have bathhouses with toilets, showers and laundry facilities. An in-ground pool with a great shallow area for the littles. A pond to fish or kayak or canoe or boat."
10. Friendly Beaver Campground
"Clean, well maintained, private bathrooms/showers. Store is best I have ever seen. Well stocked with everything you could need. Stayed in cabin and tented, as well."
"The views outside our camper window is amazing. We’re surrounding be trees and it’s breathtaking when surrounded by freshly fallen snow."
Check Availabilityfrom $60 - $130 / night
Drive Time
- 11 min from Manchester, NH
- 58 min from Boston, MA
- 1 hr 13 min from Worcester, MA
- 1 hr 32 min from Portland, ME
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Glamping Reviews near Candia, NH
391 Reviews of 52 Candia Campgrounds
Nancy W.
LegendWinter Island Park
Basically a parking lot but with great views!
I’m not going to lie this was a little tricky for big rigs to get to, but with lots of patience and skillful driving, it is doable. Salem is an old New England town so there are many narrow streets and some low clearances. Follow the directions on the parks website as they are designed for RVs– don’t use Google Maps unless you are a small camper. Even getting into the park is kind of challenging because of the way the entrance is laid out with the entrance booth and some low hanging trees. This campground is in a municipal park with a marina, beach, a short walking trail, and picnic areas. The campground has different sections and totally different feels to them. We arrived on a weekend and section we were in the section which is in the parking lot of a busy marina. The parking lot was half full which made for navigating our 45’ bus into our site pretty hard.
No sites have fire pits but you can have a fire if you bring your own above ground pit. Tent sites have picnic tables but nothing else. Some sites you can drive to and have a car onsite and others are non-vehicle access sites (11, 17, 18, 25, 26, 27& 38) in which you have to park in a parking lot. Some RV sites have great water views and others are in a back gravel lot. In my opinion, the best RV sites are 12-16(A-D) because they have a water view. Sites 16B-D are a little tricky for big-rigs to get into because of the tight space. Our site (#13) had a slight downhill slope. We pulled in forward so we could have a view of the harbor which meant the utilities (water electric only) were in the front of our site but we were able to reach without an extension cord. We loved watching the action in the harbor. There is a gazebo by the water which we enjoyed siting under and watching boats go in and out of the harbor while it rained.
There is a nice sandy beach onsite which attracts a lot of day use vistors. The grounds are interesting to walk around as the water views are nice and there is an old fort to explore. Nearby town of Salem Willows is(about½ mile away) is a cute old seaside town with restaurants and arcades. They have a Bluebike rental station which is an easy way to get downtown and explore the area if you don’t have a car.
- Nancy W.Legend
Sea-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
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.
- BBrett N.Scout
Crow's Nest Campground
Really Convenient
Nothing beats sitting by the river after a long day of exploring. We visited a few places around the Lake Sunapee area and this was a really convenient home base.
Renee R.
GuideWinter Island Park
Cool location!
Hard to beat being right on the water with a lighthouse! But it's kind of a kooky campground.
Pros:
- Gorgeous views.
- Cute little trails.
- Super friendly staff.
- The bathrooms were always being cleaned (which is nice), but the bathrooms are dilapidated, so it's kind of like putting lipstick on a pig.
Cons:
- It's just an odd arrangement of sites. The RV area is a parking lot. Some tent sites don't allow cars on them. Our site #37 was cool, but right by the busy entrance.- As we stayed in October, the entire area is Halloween central. There were tour trolleys coming in all day, and since we were near the entrance we felt like animals in a zoo.
- As mentioned previously - the bathrooms could use a serious upgrade.
Guide to Candia
Pawtuckaway State Park Campground and Bear Brook State Park Campground offer tent, RV, and rustic cabin options within 15-20 miles of Candia, New Hampshire. The region encompasses multiple water bodies with elevations ranging from 200-900 feet, creating diverse camping environments across the Merrimack River Valley. Summer temperatures typically reach highs of 80-85°F, while spring and fall camping seasons experience cooler 50-70°F days with overnight lows occasionally dropping to 40°F in late season.
What to do
Paddling activities: Kayaking and canoeing are popular at Pawtuckaway State Park Campground, where multiple water access points connect to the park's island system. "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 camper Matt R.
Hiking trails: The extensive trail network at Bear Brook State Park Campground offers day hikes ranging from 1-10 miles through varied terrain. "Located in a 10000 acre forest preserve, the campground is heavily forested and very secluded from civilization," reports Ellen C. The park contains multiple ponds connected by well-marked walking paths.
Fishing opportunities: Multiple ponds and lakes within the camping area contain bass, perch, and trout depending on season. "The sites on the water book up quickly but they're perfect for fishing and boating. Also, the view!" mentions J L. about Pawtuckaway's waterfront sites.
What campers like
Lakefront access: Calef Lake Camping Area provides direct water access with swimming areas separate from fishing zones. "Located Beside a lake, The water is great for swimming, and the playground is absolutely perfect for kids and adults alike," writes Alyse-Beast F. The campground maintains separate dog-friendly water areas.
Weekend activities: Autumn Hills Campground organizes structured weekend events throughout the camping season. "They do have a pool, park, dog park, lake and food trucks visits at times. They have community fires and dances," notes Jen in her review. The campground schedules activities primarily on Friday and Saturday evenings.
Privacy options: Some sites offer more seclusion than others at various campgrounds. "Lots of small people powered boats on the lake," mentions Susan B. about Pawtuckaway, while another camper explains how Bear Brook offers "spacious and private from the other sites on either side."
What you should know
Booking windows: Reservations open January 1st for most campgrounds, with waterfront sites booking 4-6 months in advance. At Pawtuckaway, a camper notes, "If you plan ahead and get a water front site it's amazing... but all the sites are roomy and lovely to camp at!"
Pet policies: Rules vary significantly between campgrounds. According to Erin W., "Tried to plan ahead this year and get a prime site to learn they don't allow dogs anywhere in the campground during summer months. I would of hoped for one loop but NH state parks are anti-dog I guess." Always confirm pet policies before booking.
Site variations: Wakeda Campground has sites with significant differences in privacy and amenities. "We were overwhelmed by the beautiful massive forest. The campground was splendid with old tall, pine trees everywhere," explains Pawsfuradventure T., though noting some sites are more exposed than others.
Tips for camping with families
Swimming options: Multiple swimming areas exist across different campgrounds, each with unique features. "They have 3 outdoor pools and 1 indoor pool. Lots of activities for the kids and the bathrooms were pretty clean for a campground," shares Julia B. about Friendly Beaver Campground.
Noise considerations: Campgrounds have varying enforcement of quiet hours, typically 10pm-7am. "Campers aren't respectful of other campers and very noisy here," mentions one Pawtuckaway reviewer, while another notes Bear Brook remains "quiet even on closing weekend."
Playground access: Several campgrounds feature playground equipment for children ages 3-12. "We've been back her a few times because my girls love it. They have 3 outdoor pools(sports,toddler,regular) plus an indoor pool for rainy or chilly days. They also have crafts, hayrides and games,playground and other events," shares Kate C.
Tips from RVers
Hookup locations: Site layouts vary significantly, affecting convenience for larger rigs. As noted about Tuxbury Pond RV Campground, "We stayed here for a week, our site was large with full hookups and the area was very clean, some sites in other sections are closer together."
Dump station access: Not all campgrounds offer on-site dump stations. Those that do may have limited hours (typically 9am-7pm) and weekend congestion. "Bathhouses offer coin-operated showers; I noticed a price difference between the two of them, so went with the less expensive option!" mentions Jean C. about Bear Brook.
Winter accommodations: Some RV sites remain open year-round with varying levels of winter service. "Open in the winter for $400/mo. + elec." mentions Kiarra M. about one campground, though noting that full services may not be available during off-season months.
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