RV camping near Canterbury, New Hampshire offers multiple options within a 30-mile radius. The area sits in the Merrimack River Valley, with elevations ranging from 300 to 700 feet above sea level. Most campgrounds operate seasonally, typically closing by late October when temperatures begin to drop below freezing at night.
What to do
Golfing access: Hidden Valley RV and Golf Park combines camping with a 9 or 18-hole golf course, complete with pro shop and cart rentals. "The main attraction of this campground is the golf course of 9 or 18 holes. There is a pro shop, golf cart rentals, etc," writes Christy C.
Water recreation: Sandy Beach Campground offers waterfront activities with boat rentals available on site. "Sandy beach by the water has plenty of room to relax out in the sun as well as launch areas to set out in a paddle boat, canoe or row boat, all available on site," notes Robert M.
Nature trails: Newfound RV Park features walking paths with stream access. "A fun plus to the campground was the nature walk and stream on the property. This was a great place to take our dog for a quick walk. There's even a little 'wishing' bridge that crosses the stream," describes Luis F.
What campers like
Secure facilities: Silver Lakes Park Campground provides controlled access for added security. "This is a very clean, quiet, gated campground, with easy beach access for the kids (and launching space for pontoon or bass boats)," shares Kirsten J.
Family activities: Recreational amenities keep children entertained at many parks. "They have a playground, rentable kayaks and canoes, a basketball goal, frisbee golf, corn hole, horseshoes, yard darts etc.," according to a Silver Lakes Park review.
Store conveniences: On-site stores eliminate trips to town for necessities. At Sandy Beach, one visitor appreciated "the store on site was so convenient," while another camper at Hidden Valley mentioned the "clean laundry center, restrooms, bath house, grocery store, bar & grill, playground & 2 swimming beaches."
What you should know
Site spacing varies: Some campgrounds place units close together, while others offer more privacy. At Tuxbury Pond RV Campground, "Our site was in a field that was near the bathrooms... We were the only ones on any of the 6 tent field sites," reports Sara D.
GPS navigation issues: Some campground entrances can be difficult to locate. "A little tip about GPS: 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," warns a Tuxbury Pond visitor.
Campground size differences: Properties range from intimate to expansive. At Turtle Kraal, "This campground is huge - there is a lower loop and an upper loop with the bathhouse and pool right in the center. Kids can ride their bikes around both loops, walk the dogs, play cornhole or horseshoes, etc."
Tips for camping with families
Entertainment options: Look for campgrounds with dedicated children's facilities. "Two amazing playgrounds, clean facilities and one amazing pool," writes Laura C. about Cole's Mine RV Resort, adding it's "perfect for small families or parents of younger kids."
Swimming facilities: Pools provide safe swimming alternatives to natural bodies of water. "Super fun pool and a small campground so not many people crowding the pool," notes Samantha N., while another camper appreciated Cole's Mine's "amazing pool" with its "amazing water slide and themed" design.
Scheduled activities: Many parks organize events throughout the season. At Tuxbury Pond, "there is an 18+ comedy show but there was a children's movie being played on a big screen on the other side of the campground," providing options for different age groups.
Tips from RVers
Cell service reliability: Mobile connectivity varies significantly between properties. At Riverbrook RV & Camping Resort, "the wifi worked great...especially when compared to other campgrounds we've been to," according to Corby M.
Site layout challenges: Hookup placement can complicate parking. At Hidden Valley, 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."
Owner interactions: Management quality significantly impacts the camping experience. At Riverbrook, "the owners are super friendly and accommodating," while at Hidden Valley, the owners "were so helpful and treated us like family" when campers experienced mechanical problems.
