Leighton O.
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GuidePawtuckaway State Park Campground
Very nice campground! Some sites right on the lake. Have camped there several times. Lots of space between sites.
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Bear Brook State Park Campground accommodates pet owners with designated dog-friendly sites and access to nature trails suitable for dog walking. Pets must be leashed at all times, with a maximum of two pets per site at most locations. Pawtuckaway State Park Campground provides similar pet policies with additional waterfront sites where dogs can cool off during summer months. The campground is popular with seasonal visitors who appreciate the balance of wooded privacy and pet accessibility. Epsom Valley Campground maintains clean facilities while welcoming pets of all sizes with no breed restrictions, though a pet fee applies at check-in. Sandy Beach Campground restricts pets from beach areas but offers designated pet exercise zones away from swimming locations. Many pet-friendly campgrounds near Concord require proof of current vaccinations and implement quiet hours that apply to barking dogs.
Several miles of hiking trails surrounding these campgrounds provide excellent dog walking opportunities with varying difficulty levels. Leashed dogs can access most trails in Bear Brook State Park, though some conservation areas may have seasonal restrictions during wildlife nesting periods. Circle 9 Ranch Campground received mixed reviews regarding pet policies, with some mentioning inconsistent enforcement of leash rules. Riverside sites at Lazy River Family Campground attract families with dogs who enjoy water access, though sites along the river experience some road noise from nearby Highway 28. During peak summer months, early morning or evening walks are recommended to avoid hot pavement and potential paw injuries. Most campgrounds provide waste stations throughout the property, and veterinary services are available within a 15-20 minute drive from most camping locations.
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1. 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."
"During the peak season, I’m sure it’s a different story given it’s proximity to Concord and Manchester and the variety of activities available. "
Check Availabilityfrom $35 - $45 / night
2. 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
3. Spacious Skies French Pond
"Campground is nice, clean, has a pond, playground, pool, Canoeing, sites are decent size, entertainment on some nights offered in pavilion, friendly staff, pet friendly & quiet nights."
"I had a view of the beautiful pond, which is really a lake, and wished I had more time to rent a kayak. The bathrooms were clean and easy to access, since I do not have sewer in my small pop-up."
2 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $24 - $149 / night
4. 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
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. Sandy Beach Campground
7. 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"
"Lake access, inground pool, ball field, and lots of activities for the kids makes this a great place to relax with the family."
Check Availabilityfrom $45 - $60 / night
8. Cold Springs Camp Resort
"Beautiful, extremely clean bathrooms, reasonably priced little cafe, big camp store, very friendly staff, 4 outdoor pools & pretty big campground that has a gated entry/exit that needs a key card pass"
"They have hundreds of sites, mostly seasonal but gives you nice walk to see the place. The pools were really nice and again clean. They have a snack shack with breakfast, lunch and dinner."
Check Availabilityfrom $69 - $130 / night
10. Circle 9 Ranch Campground
Drive Time
- 17 min from Manchester, NH
- 1 hr 4 min from Boston, MA
- 1 hr 18 min from Worcester, MA
- 1 hr 49 min from Portland, ME
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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Concord, NH
1009 Reviews of 172 Concord Campgrounds
- Leighton O.Guide
Salisbury Beach State Reservation
Great location if you find a site within walking distance of the beach. Sites are very close together and get pretty noisy. You have to really like people to enjoy this camping area. Bathrooms and shower are very clean though.
- PPatrick
TravelerPawtuckaway State Park Campground
Great spot with all types of different campsites.
- kkevinTraveler
Spacious Skies Minute Man
Beautiful place about an hour from Salem Boston and Plymouth. Be careful getting in Sharp Hill coming up and down lots of scrapes on the ground tight navigation through sites lots of beautiful trees.
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😂
Guide to Concord
Camping options around Concord, New Hampshire range from state parks to family-oriented resorts within a 30-minute radius. The region sits at approximately 300 feet above sea level with temperatures averaging 81°F in summer and 16°F in winter. Most campgrounds operate seasonally from early May through October, with limited year-round options due to New England's harsh winters.
What to do
Paddling opportunities: Bear Brook State Park offers pond access for kayaking and canoeing. "The kayaking trails were amazing and I would definitely visit this spot again, especially with how accessible the campground is," notes a visitor at Pawtuckaway State Park Campground.
Mountain biking trails: Explore extensive trail networks designed for all skill levels. "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," reports one reviewer at Bear Brook State Park Campground.
Fishing spots: Multiple ponds and lakes offer fishing opportunities throughout the area. "The sites on the water book up quickly but they're perfect for fishing and boating. Also, the view!" mentions a camper at Pawtuckaway State Park Campground.
What campers like
Privacy variations: Site layouts differ significantly across campgrounds. "Mostly level sites sit under towering pines and vary greatly in size. Many of the sites are separated from their neighbors by large, downed pine trees," explains a camper at Bear Brook State Park.
Clean facilities: Well-maintained bathrooms are consistently mentioned. "The bathhouses are probably the best maintained of any campground I've stayed at. They're cleaned multiple time a day," notes a visitor at Autumn Hills Campground.
Waterfront camping: Lakeside sites provide direct water access. "There are at least three campground areas, one of which is on an island and has tent sites along the water. If possible, reserve those to ensure the best spots (the sunrise!), but all of the campground sites are nice," shares a camper at Pawtuckaway State Park.
What you should know
Reservation timing: Waterfront sites book months in advance during peak season. "If you plan ahead and get a water front site it's amazing... but all the sites are roomy and lovely to camp at!" reports a visitor to Pawtuckaway State Park.
Noise considerations: Highway proximity affects some locations. "Our site was right along the river. Be aware that the sites along the river, while waterfront and nice, do suffer from road noise coming from NH28," warns a camper at Lazy River Family Campground.
Site limitations: Space constraints impact larger setups. "Sites are very small, and extremely close together. My 28 foot travel trailer barely fit into the site, and our friends in the tent sites were basically on top of each other," notes a visitor at Autumn Hills Campground.
Tips for camping with families
Multiple pool options: Some resorts offer extensive water features. "Great campground. The pools are amazing. Kid pools. Adult pools! Adult hot tub," mentions a visitor at Cold Springs Camp Resort.
Playground access: Check for play areas when booking. "I was in site 38 and found that the little loop to my campsite was tight to exit and I had to be careful to swing wide at the corner. This site backed onto an open field with a backstop for baseball/softball," notes a Bear Brook visitor.
Pet-friendly policies: Many campgrounds welcome dogs with specific rules. "I went in early May, when it was still a bit cold at night (in the low 40s) and not many people were around. The campground, though we had neighbors in every adjoining site, was pretty quiet," reports a visitor to Epsom Valley Campground, which welcomes pets of all sizes.
Tips from RVers
Dump station availability: Not all locations offer full hookups. "The campground has a gravel area at the sites where the fire ring and picnic tables are. Where we parked our trailer was some gravel sand and dirt," reports an RV camper at Spacious Skies French Pond.
Site leveling challenges: Prepare for uneven terrain. "Our site was on a downgrade and we were hit with a an unexpected 36 hour downpour and there was only one suitable spot for our tent since the terrain is very rocky," shares a visitor at Pawtuckaway State Park Campground.
Hookup locations: Position matters for connection lengths. "We stayed at site 14 needed a very long sewer hose. The staff was very nice," notes an RVer at Autumn Hills Campground.
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