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    Center Strafford and the surrounding area in New Hampshire feature several established campgrounds catering to various camping preferences. Within a 15-mile radius, campers will find popular destinations like Strafford - Lake Winnipesaukee South KOA and Barrington Shores Campground, both offering tent sites, RV hookups, and cabin rentals. The region includes a mix of waterfront camping options on local lakes and rivers, particularly at Ayers Lake Farm Campground and Sun River Campground, where visitors can enjoy water recreation alongside camping facilities.

    Camping facilities throughout the region typically operate from May through October, with most closing after Columbus Day. Many campgrounds require advance reservations, particularly for weekend stays during peak summer months. A camper noted, "The spots are clean and roomy, bathrooms are always clean and showers hot." Road access to most developed campgrounds is suitable for standard vehicles, though some tent sites may require short walks from parking areas. Cell service is generally reliable throughout the region, allowing for easy communication while camping. Weather conditions remain mild in summer with occasional thunderstorms, while spring camping may encounter muddy conditions during seasonal thaws.

    Waterfront access represents a significant draw for many campgrounds in the Center Strafford area. Several visitors mentioned shoreline views and swimming opportunities as highlights of their stays. According to one visitor, "This family-oriented campground fosters a sense of community and camaraderie among its guests." Families with children particularly appreciate campgrounds with recreational amenities like water slides, playgrounds, and game rooms. Most developed campgrounds in the region provide clean shower facilities, laundry options, and on-site firewood sales. Proximity to small towns allows for convenient supply runs, with a review mentioning "Dunk's is a 7 minute drive if you are a must-have-dunkin's every day person." Wildlife sightings are common at more secluded campgrounds, adding to the natural experience while staying within comfortable distance of modern conveniences.

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    Best Campgrounds near Center Strafford (224)

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      1. Pawtuckaway State Park Campground

      4.2(44)14mi from Center Strafford189 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "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."

      "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."

      from $35 - $140 / night

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      2. Bear Brook State Park Campground

      4.4(29)15mi from Center Strafford100 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "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."

      "Site 91 is near the entrance, but large and set back from the camp road, so it offers some extra seclusion. It’s across the street from the playground."

      from $35 - $45 / night

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      3. Old Stage Campground

      4.3(9)12mi from Center StraffordRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "Walking distance to rest rooms and showers. Great owners. 1st trip in a hurricane."

      "Learning to get away from the bad campers."

      from $43 - $47 / night

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      4. Salmon Falls / Lebanon KOA

      3.9(7)10mi from Center StraffordRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "We were able to book last minute and got a great tenting site, next to a running river that was great to sleep to. Very buggy, but it's outside, what do you expect?"

      "Staff was very friendly and extremely cautious about their surroundings. Plenty of things to do to stay busy during the rainy days."

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      5. Epsom Valley Campground

      4.5(8)12mi from Center StraffordRVs, Tents

      "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."

      "We only wanted to stay for one and when we arrived, the older women drove me around in the golf cart to see which site would best suit us and I just thought it was the sweetest thing!"

      from $35 - $165 / night

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      6. Lazy River Family Campground

      3.8(8)12mi from Center StraffordRVs, Tents

      "Saturday rolled around and some noisier guests came in for the night, they were several sites away and sounded like they were having a great time, didn't bother 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

      7. Ayers Lake Farm Campground and Cottages

      5.0(2)4mi from Center StraffordRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "Ayers lake campground in New Hampshire is a well kept secret. Small and family owned and operated, this campground offers some of the greatest vistas of a small New Hampshire pond we have seen."

      "On lake site. Great management and owner."

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      8. Sun River Campground

      3.8(4)8mi from Center StraffordRVs, Tents

      "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"

      from $30 / night

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      9. Strafford - Lake Winnipesaukee South KOA

      4.5(2)3mi from Center StraffordRVs, Tents, Cabins
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      10. Barrington Shores Campground

      4.3(3)8mi from Center StraffordRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "Lots of things to do in surrounding towns and easy access to the river."

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    • Richard P.
      Aug. 17, 2026

      Sebago Lake Family Campground

      Find a better place!

      We just came back from a big family weekend there. We had 5 sites with 19 people(including children). This is by far the most rundown campground I've stayed! Only 1 bathroom facility was functioning. Of the 3 times I tried taking a shower, I only succeeded 1 time. The other 2 times(once at night and once the following morning at 6am) I only got drops coming out of the hot and cold faucets. I tried the only 2 stalls. Speaking of bathrooms...these have not been updated since the 60s-early 70s when I was camping with the same style bathroom facilities. The children's playground should be condemned!!! At least 25% of the wood is rotted. Some steps are missing from ladders. My granddaughter was swinging in the childs swing, the bottom unlatched and she fell through the bottom. If she wasn't monkey like in holding on she would have done a face plant to the ground. After looking at the swing, I found the plastic latch broken! 2 positives: the campsites are very nice! and the beach is great! Bottom line, these owners are not putting any money back into the campground and it's facilities. They are running it into the ground. I won't be coming back again!

    • c
      Aug. 16, 2026

      Hemlock Grove Campground

      Great stay! :)

      Wonderful stay! Clean bathrooms/showers. Woodsy and quiet. Clean campsites with water and electric. The people were super helpful and friendly! Wonderful stay, would easy stay here again :)

    • Isaiah D.
      Aug. 15, 2026

      Berry's Grove Campground

      Getting Settled Was Quick And Easy

      Berry’s Grove was exactly what we were looking for. It is small, peaceful, and right on the water. We brought our RV and had everything we needed at the site, so getting settled was quick and easy. We especially liked being able to spend the afternoon by the lake without having to drive anywhere. It feels tucked away but you are still close enough to town if you need groceries or want to grab something to eat. Really nice campground for a relaxing weekend.

    • David B.
      Aug. 13, 2026

      Berry's Grove Campground

      Really Enjoyed Our Stay

      We really enjoyed our stay at Berry’s Grove. It is a smaller campground, which gave it a much quieter and more relaxed feel than some of the bigger RV parks we have stayed at. Being right on the lake was definitely the highlight for us. We spent a lot of time sitting by the water and fishing off the dock. Our site was clean and the full hookups made everything easy. It was a nice place to slow down for a few days and we would definitely stay again.

    • Sandy G.
      Aug. 10, 2026

      Autumn Hills Campground

      Autumn hills

      Beautiful campground. Private spaces. Staff is very friendly.

    • V
      Aug. 10, 2026

      Hampton Beach State Park Campground

      RV camping

      We booked three nights of dry camping and arrived Friday excited to start our weekend. Unfortunately, we barely made it 24 hours before deciding to leave because of the way we were treated. We were told by another man at the campground that we were permitted to run our quiet generator overnight. The posted cutoff time was 9:00 AM, and we fully intended to shut it off by then. At approximately 8:50 AM the following morning, a woman who lives on-site who is named Karen(no pun intended)- and appeared to run the facility came pounding on our RV door, yelling at us about running the QUIET generator all night. We tried to explain that we had been told we were allowed to do so and that we were going to shut it off at the required time. Instead of having a reasonable conversation, we felt that we were essentially pushed out and harassed during the short time we were there. We also had our baby with us, and it was a hot summer night. Being told that we should have simply opened the windows was incredibly frustrating and felt completely dismissive of our situation. We came to enjoy a three-night camping weekend and instead left after barely 24 hours because of how uncomfortable and unwelcome we were made to feel. We have never experienced this kind of treatment at a campground before. Unfortunately, based on this experience, we will never be returning to Hampton State Park RV Camping. The way we were treated was completely unacceptable and left us extremely disappointed and disgusted with the experience. She told us and I quote“this is a campground, not a prison” But clearly it wasn’t.

    • J
      Aug. 9, 2026

      Pine Acres Resort

      Developmentally disabled adult daughter experienced discrimination here.

      I am writing because I am deeply concerned about the treatment of my disabled adult daughter: today and last week at Pine Acres. She loved the campground and sent me literally 100s of pictures of the wildlife and activities.

       She had a friendly connection with Brendan and some other staff; she had a terrible Christmas last year, and she told me how doing a Christmas craft and attending your Christmas party healed that for her. She was happy, and I can’t imagine she was an issue other than the crying.

      She sent me pictures of the“ neighborhood” she was moving into for the rest of the season. She was happy. She’s been struggling so much since the loss of that dog. I felt like she had found a place to heal, was having fun, and was going to be ok. She mentioned wanting to be friendly( greeting people is hard for her) and make the park a better place, like picking up others' trash. I was shocked to hear she was asked to leave simply for having an autistic meltdown, a neurological event she will experience for the rest of her life, like a seizure. Even if this made others uncomfortable, she didn’t damage any property, threaten anyone, or do anything that could possibly warrant this treatment. It seems that someone was uncomfortable with the intensity of autistic emotions, and she and I now faced devastating consequences, including additional costs. Moreover, I also have a traumatized daughter who is scared to settle again kicked out for crying. 

      This never needed to be handled like this. She tried to advocate for herself and ask for one more night to prepare, but she never refused to leave; she was packing well, advocating. She was also advocating, believing that the people who had been so kind would be reasonable. Then she was retaliated against for that advocacy. Grace is reasonable, and a resolution could have been reached to address any non-discriminatory concerns; instead, you chose violence. Grace is kind; I realize she is a bit awkward, but that doesn’t mean she wanted this mistreatment.

    • TERRY P.The Dyrt Pro User
      Aug. 9, 2026

      Cape Ann Camp Site

      Gloucester & Rockport close

      Beautiful rural setting w/ open & tree shaded sites. Full, partial & no hook-up sites for rv’s & tent camping. Grocery shopping at Market Basket (great store) & laundry in Gloucester.

    • Amy D.
      Aug. 8, 2026

      Ellacoya State Park Campground

      Pretty ok!

      No major complaints. Beautiful location, easy to get to, convenient RV hookups. Goose poop everywhere so watch your step. Showers are relatively expensive. Sites are very very close together.

    Guide to Center Strafford

    Center Strafford, New Hampshire and surrounding communities feature a range of established campgrounds serving both seasonal and short-term visitors. The area includes several campground options within a 20-mile radius, with notable locations like Strafford-Lake Winnipesaukee South KOA and Barrington Shores Campground providing accommodations for tents, RVs, and cabins. Many camping areas in the region are situated near lakes and rivers, offering water recreation opportunities alongside traditional camping experiences.

    Campgrounds in the Center Strafford region typically operate from May through October, with most closing after Columbus Day weekend. "This is a very casual and low key campground, with RVs and vans parked here and there and every which way," noted one visitor about a nearby location. Access roads to most developed campgrounds are well-maintained and suitable for standard vehicles. Weather considerations include occasional summer thunderstorms and cooler fall temperatures, particularly in September and October. Many camping areas provide basic amenities such as drinking water, toilets, and fire rings, while developed campgrounds typically offer electric hookups, showers, and dump stations. Reservations are highly recommended during summer weekends and holiday periods.

    The waterfront campgrounds near Center Strafford receive particularly positive reviews from visitors. Ayers Lake Farm Campground and Cottages earns praise for its peaceful setting, with one camper describing it as offering "some of the greatest vistas of a small New Hampshire pond we have seen." Family-friendly amenities are common throughout the region's developed campgrounds. The KOA in Strafford features water recreation facilities including a water slide, pool, and pond for swimming and fishing. Some campgrounds provide organized activities for families, particularly on weekends and holidays. Visitors frequently mention the balance between natural settings and convenient facilities as a strength of the mixed-use campgrounds in the area, though some note that sites can fill quickly during peak summer months.

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    Which is the most popular campground near Center Strafford, NH?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Center Strafford, NH is Pawtuckaway State Park Campground with a 4.2-star rating from 44 reviews.

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