Many campgrounds near Danville, New Hampshire remain open from April through October, with the region experiencing average summer temperatures in the mid-70s and significant fall foliage during September and October. The area sits within the Merrimack Valley region, creating a mix of woodland and pond-adjacent camping opportunities within a 30-minute drive of coastal beaches.
What to do
Pond activities at Tuxbury Pond: The campground offers boating opportunities with a pond for fishing and recreation. "Beautiful campground, clean facilities, decently priced. The pool, playground, bathrooms, and basketball court were all open and well maintained. We really enjoyed our stay!" noted a camper at Tuxbury Pond RV Campground.
Beach access from North Hampton: Located about 5 miles from Hampton Beach with easy access to coastal activities. According to a visitor at Seacoast Camping and RV Resort, "About 5 miles to the east is Hampton Beach and a little farther is the town of Rye which are worth the drive. There we discovered Ray's Seafood and Petey's Summertime Seafood where you can get a great meal right next to the water."
Golf opportunities: Some campgrounds offer direct access to golf courses. One camper described Hidden Valley RV and Golf Park as having "1300 acres owned and operated by the Simonsen family in Derry, NH. The main attraction of this campground is the golf course of 9 or 18 holes. There is a pro shop, golf cart rentals, etc."
What campers like
Heated pools and water recreation: Many campgrounds feature well-maintained swimming areas. A guest at Cole's Mine RV Resort reported, "This place is well payed out and very well taken care of. The pool is heated and has an amazing water slide and themed. We had a blast and plan on visiting again next year!!"
Clean facilities: Campgrounds in the area generally maintain high standards of cleanliness. One camper at Sea Coast described it as "one of the cleanest, most meticulously maintained campground we have been to. So quiet and peaceful as well. Wifi service was excellent."
Entertainment options: Several parks offer organized activities and entertainment. A visitor at Sandy Beach Campground shared, "I really loved the weekend we spent there lots to do clean bathrooms and the store on site was so convenient definitely would go back."
What you should know
GPS navigation issues: Multiple campgrounds report problems with mapping applications. One visitor at Tuxbury Pond warned, "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."
Variable cell service: Cell phone coverage can be spotty depending on location. A tent camper noted, "Forget about cellphone signal, it was 0" when staying at Tuxbury Pond.
Site variations within campgrounds: The quality of sites can vary significantly within the same facility. At Pine Acres Resort, a visitor mentioned, "Stopped for the night on our way to Maine. Site was across from the pavilion. Arrived at 6:30 pm and there had to be about 30 or more golf carts parked in front of our site."
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Look for campgrounds with multiple play areas. A visitor to Cole's Mine RV Resort noted, "This place is perfect for small families or parents of younger kids. 2 amazing playgrounds, clean facilities and one amazing pool."
Movie nights: Some campgrounds offer evening entertainment for children. At Tuxbury Pond, a parent described how "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."
Off-season benefits: For quieter family experiences, consider camping during shoulder seasons. A visitor to Beach Rose RV Park shared, "We rode bikes to Salisbury Beach and my young adult son rode his longboard to the beach. We thought the small campsites would bother us, but after one day we got used to it and it was fine."
Tips from RVers
Hookup locations: Pay attention to utility placement when selecting sites. One RVer at Carry M. noted about Hidden Valley, "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."
Site surface quality: Site foundations vary across campgrounds. At Sea Coast, a camper reported, "Hard gravel access roads, level gravel sites. No issues with electric, sewer or water hookups. Some of the best clear, clean, drinking water at high pressure we have come across."
Seasonal vs. transient areas: Many RV parks separate long-term and short-term campers. One RVer at Tuxbury Pond observed, "There are lots of seasonal campers so if you don't like that atmosphere this is probably not the place for you. It's a great base for sightseeing."
