Glamping options near Deerfield, New Hampshire offer more diverse accommodations than standard tent sites. The White Mountains region sits at elevations ranging from 1,200 to 4,800 feet, with summer temperatures averaging 70-80°F during day and dropping to 50-60°F at night. Fall brings earlier frost to higher elevation campsites, with overnight temperatures often dropping below 40°F by late September.
What to do
Hike to Zealand Falls: Access the trail from Zealand Campground, where you can begin a relatively flat 2-mile trek to Zealand Falls Hut. "You can hike a short 2+ miles into the Zealand Falls Hut (managed by the Appalachian Mountain Club) if you would like to see and/or stay in one of those facilities," shares a camper. The terrain passes through scenic beaver bogs before reaching the falls.
River activities: Many glamping sites offer direct river access for cooling off during summer months. One visitor at Country Bumpkins Campground notes, "Sites on the main part of the river are close but still felt private. Very close to downtown North Woodstock for great food and drinks, the Flume Gorge, and other great trails."
Winter exploration: Unlike many seasonal sites, some campgrounds remain open year-round. "This is one of the rare New Hampshire campgrounds that is open year round," explains a camper about Ammonoosuc Campground. "While the campground is closed in the winter, the trails are open to fat biking, snowshoeing and cross country skiing!" adds another visitor about the trails near Moose Brook State Park.
What campers like
Quiet riverside settings: Many glamping accommodations sit alongside peaceful rivers. "We stayed in a 5th wheel, sites are on the small side on the back in side, but plenty of room on the pull in sites. Very friendly and helpful staff and beautiful views of the river," reports a guest at Littleton/Franconia Notch KOA Holiday.
Backcountry glamping options: For those seeking more remote luxury, options exist deeper in the wilderness. A visitor to Guyot Shelter describes the experience: "Bond cliff trail wooden platforms and a three sided cabin (fills up quickly) at 4360 ft. Getting to the sites is pretty strenuous, but totally worth it! We got to the site, claimed our platform and hiked over to West Bond to catch a beautiful sunset."
Swimming and boating facilities: Several glamping locations offer water activities on-site. At Mountain Lake Camping Resort, visitors appreciate the "heated pool with water slides that even adults can enjoy, a lake for swimming and boating with rentals available, activities for the kids, a playground and giant life-size checker/chess boards."
What you should know
Seasonal limitations: While luxury camping options exist, weather dictates availability. "This is a roadside campground with several large, grassy sites that wasn't my first choice, but it was late at night and my other option hadn't panned out," shares one camper about Zealand Campground. Many glamping facilities close by mid-October.
Road noise concerns: Some glamping sites near main roads experience traffic noise. "It is located right beside US302 and you'll hear vehicles and see their lights driving by all night," warns a visitor about roadside camping options.
Reservation requirements: Most upscale glamping accommodations require advance booking. "For more desirable sites, they require a longer stay. It's not ideal if you're camping with friends who are all driving up separately because parking for extra vehicles is limited and you may need to park off-site," explains a camper about Country Bumpkins Campground.
Tips for camping with families
Select sites with kid-friendly amenities: When glamping with children, choose locations with built-in activities. A visitor to Moose Brook State Park Campground confirms it's "Perfect for family camping! Fishing, swimming, river walks, biking and movie nights!"
Consider noise restrictions: Some luxury campgrounds enforce strict quiet hours. "Strict quiet hours at 1030 make it very quiet in the evening with no worry of loud parties keeping you up," reports a camper at Mountain Lake Camping Resort.
Look for riverside accommodations: Water features provide natural entertainment for children. "We had a river site. It was huge! But tight getting our 30 ft camper in the site but after setting up camper and 2 10 men tents we still had so much room," shares a visitor from Maple Haven Campground.
Tips from RVers
Check site accessibility: Some glamping locations have limited access for larger rigs. "Sites are wooded, generally moderately sized, though the seasonal sites are much larger. Tent sites do not have hook-ups, but they have small shelters that provide additional protection from the weather," notes a camper at Ammonoosuc Campground.
Consider hookup availability: Full-service sites can be limited. "The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is that the main bathroom, while clean, tends to be dark and crowded," explains a camper about Country Bumpkins Campground.
Verify leveling requirements: Some White Mountains sites require significant leveling. "It was slightly uphill, so we had to pull the RV all the way to the front of the site to be able to level," shares an RVer about their experience.
