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Hidden Valley RV and Golf Park offers premium glamping accommodations on their sprawling 1300-acre property in Derry, New Hampshire. While traditional camping options exist, their luxury canvas tents feature comfortable queen beds with plush linens, private decks, and electricity. Sunset Park Campground, located just 12 miles from Derry, provides glamping yurts with climate control systems, rustic wood furnishings, and full bath facilities. Both locations include fire pits, picnic tables, and access to modern shower facilities. Many glamping sites feature eco-friendly amenities like solar charging stations and environmentally conscious waste systems. The Calef Lake Camping Area offers additional glamping options with lakefront views and stylish interior furnishings. One guest shared, "The staff were friendly and helpful. We spent one night and did not visit any of the facilities, but all looked clean and well staffed."
Pawtuckaway State Park's glamping domes and pods sit just a short drive from Derry, giving visitors easy access to the park's 5000+ acres of natural beauty. On-site activities include kayaking and canoeing on Pawtuckaway Lake with equipment rentals available at the camp store. Hiking trails wind through unique boulder fields containing glacial erratics, while wildlife viewing opportunities abound in the park's marsh areas. Hidden Valley adds golf to the glamping experience with a 9 or 18-hole course adjacent to luxury accommodation sites. Most glamping locations in the Derry area remain open from May through October, with peak season reservations requiring booking well in advance. The region's proximity to Boston (less than an hour's drive) makes these sites popular weekend getaways. According to a camper, "The main attraction of this campground is the golf course. There is a pro shop, golf cart rentals, and very reasonably priced accommodations."
Best Glamping Campgrounds near Derry (43)
1. 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 next weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $35 - $140 / night
2. Bear Brook State Park Campground
"It has kayak rentals and a very well stocked camp store, that was close to the camp sites. Our campsite was only about a hundred feet away from the camp store but still felt private."
"Located in a 10000 acre forest preserve, the campground is heavily forested and very secluded from civilization. "
Check Availabilityfrom $35 - $45 / night
3. Calef Lake Camping Area
"Friendly, helpful staff. Quiet nights, easy check-in. Cons: Bathhouse was closed so we had to use Porta potties."
"Located in Alton, this quiet family owned campground is a favorite among our group! Lake access 24/7 and secluded campsites, perfect for everyone!"
Check Availabilityfrom $20 - $40 / night
4. Tuxbury Pond RV Campground
"Pros: Friendly staff, clean bathrooms, clean grounds, gated campground with card key access in/out of the grounds, 2 pools (closed for the season during our stay), pavilion, activities/entertainment, fairly"
"We went just for one night with a tent because our 5 years old loooves camping, so we reserved this at the last minute, and when we get there, well, the tent sites are way too close to each other, thank"
5. Hidden Valley RV and Golf Park
"This campground is 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."
"On site general store with grill. Fishing and swimming on property along with a club house."
6. Wakeda Campground, LLC
"It still had beautiful trees surrounding it but not as secluded from neighbors. There are also many seasonal campers there but all of their sites were beautifully decorated with flowers and such."
"Lots of pine trees so pine needles and pine pitch can be a slight issue. Staff is friendly and good amenities but no pool."
Check Availabilityfrom $48 - $97 / night
7. Sunset Park
"Very helpful staff, beautiful grounds covered in grass, unique setting."
Check Availabilityfrom $32 - $40 / night
8. Friendly Beaver Campground
"Clean, well maintained, private bathrooms/showers. Store is best I have ever seen. Well stocked with everything you could need. Stayed in cabin and tented, as well."
"The views outside our camper window is amazing. We’re surrounding be trees and it’s breathtaking when surrounded by freshly fallen snow."
Check Availabilityfrom $60 - $130 / night
9. Winding River Campground
"River is not much to look at but the pool was great and there were great events like foam parties, DJ at the pool, pancake breakfast and live music to name a few. Staff were friendly and helpful."
"Most of the staff is okay but there are some that are a little rude. It can get loud at times but it's mostly chill"
10. Sea Coast Camping and RV Resort
"The two sides are separated by a tree line where the tent sites are located. The park is in a good location and pretty close to the beach, restaurants, shopping and access to Route 1."
"Their location is close to Hampton Beach and Rye sea walk and good restaurants including a doughnut shop within walking distance."
Drive Time
- 13 min from Manchester, NH
- 45 min from Boston, MA
- 59 min from Worcester, MA
- 1 hr 48 min from Amherst Center, MA
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Glamping Reviews near Derry, NH
337 Reviews of 43 Derry Campgrounds
Nancy W.
LegendWinter Island Park
Basically a parking lot but with great views!
I’m not going to lie this was a little tricky for big rigs to get to, but with lots of patience and skillful driving, it is doable. Salem is an old New England town so there are many narrow streets and some low clearances. Follow the directions on the parks website as they are designed for RVs– don’t use Google Maps unless you are a small camper. Even getting into the park is kind of challenging because of the way the entrance is laid out with the entrance booth and some low hanging trees. This campground is in a municipal park with a marina, beach, a short walking trail, and picnic areas. The campground has different sections and totally different feels to them. We arrived on a weekend and section we were in the section which is in the parking lot of a busy marina. The parking lot was half full which made for navigating our 45’ bus into our site pretty hard.
No sites have fire pits but you can have a fire if you bring your own above ground pit. Tent sites have picnic tables but nothing else. Some sites you can drive to and have a car onsite and others are non-vehicle access sites (11, 17, 18, 25, 26, 27& 38) in which you have to park in a parking lot. Some RV sites have great water views and others are in a back gravel lot. In my opinion, the best RV sites are 12-16(A-D) because they have a water view. Sites 16B-D are a little tricky for big-rigs to get into because of the tight space. Our site (#13) had a slight downhill slope. We pulled in forward so we could have a view of the harbor which meant the utilities (water electric only) were in the front of our site but we were able to reach without an extension cord. We loved watching the action in the harbor. There is a gazebo by the water which we enjoyed siting under and watching boats go in and out of the harbor while it rained.
There is a nice sandy beach onsite which attracts a lot of day use vistors. The grounds are interesting to walk around as the water views are nice and there is an old fort to explore. Nearby town of Salem Willows is(about½ mile away) is a cute old seaside town with restaurants and arcades. They have a Bluebike rental station which is an easy way to get downtown and explore the area if you don’t have a car.
- Nancy W.Legend
Sea-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
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.
Renee R.
GuideWinter Island Park
Cool location!
Hard to beat being right on the water with a lighthouse! But it's kind of a kooky campground.
Pros:
- Gorgeous views.
- Cute little trails.
- Super friendly staff.
- The bathrooms were always being cleaned (which is nice), but the bathrooms are dilapidated, so it's kind of like putting lipstick on a pig.
Cons:
- It's just an odd arrangement of sites. The RV area is a parking lot. Some tent sites don't allow cars on them. Our site #37 was cool, but right by the busy entrance.- As we stayed in October, the entire area is Halloween central. There were tour trolleys coming in all day, and since we were near the entrance we felt like animals in a zoo.
- As mentioned previously - the bathrooms could use a serious upgrade.
gary C.GuideWinter Island Park
Good view
Best part of our Salem trip by far. We spent Sunday evening out here after walking around downtown and this was a completely different experience. Kids loved the playground and just running around exploring the beach and rocks. Way more interesting than the shops.
Quiet, actual waterfront, old fort and lighthouse right there. The young lady in the office was really nice and super helpful too.
A couple things to know: the RV field spots are really close together. Like 15-20 feet from my trailer to the neighbor. In my opinion the parking lot spots with the ocean view are better. And when they warn you about the raccoons, they’re not joking. They shredded my trash.
If you’re in Salem with kids, still worth coming out here. This is the part they’ll remember.
- jjeanne A.Guide
York Beach Camper Park
Cozy and clean
Get a site in the back with the trees if possible. They are much bigger sites and more secluded. Cash only ($61) but there is an ATM in the office. The manager was very helpful giving me a local map and telling me the sites to see. She recommended a few restaurants for great food.
Cynthia M.TravelerGreat Meadow Campground
Great seasonal campground
This is our 2nd year as seasonal campers and it is wonderful. The seasons sites are very spacious and most have plenty of shade/sun. The transient site are not as spacious but have grassy areas and plenty of sun. There are no tent sites at this time
Maria A.GuidePawtuckaway State Park Campground
Amazing park!
Beautiful park! Real contact with nature, super safe... get ready to walk.
Guide to Derry
Pawtuckaway State Park sits about 20 miles east of Derry, New Hampshire, encompassing over 5,000 acres of natural terrain with unique geological features including glacial erratics and boulder fields. Campsites at state parks near Derry typically open from May through October, with waterfront locations booking up months in advance. Weekend availability during summer months can be scarce at most campgrounds within a 30-minute drive of Derry.
What to do
Hike to fire towers: Pawtuckaway State Park features trails leading to observation points with panoramic views. "Pretty serious trail up and around some mountains, to a fire tower, ponds. There are at least three campground areas, one of which is on an island and has tent sites along the water," notes Harry H. from Pawtuckaway State Park Campground.
Explore mountain biking trails: Bear Brook State Park offers extensive trail networks for cycling enthusiasts. "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," shares Eammon C. from Bear Brook State Park Campground.
Visit petting areas: Some campgrounds provide small animal interaction opportunities for children. "We enjoyed their small but nice petting zoo of a few goats and a horse," writes Brandon C. about Friendly Beaver Campground.
What campers like
Waterfront campsites: Many sites at Pawtuckaway offer direct water access. "The sites on the water book up quickly but they're perfect for fishing and boating. Also, the view!" explains J L. about Pawtuckaway.
Seasonal variety: Camping near Derry provides different experiences throughout the open season. "We 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," shares Kris M. about her experience at Pawtuckaway.
Proximity to attractions: Wakeda Campground offers access to regional points of interest. "The location is great being 10 minutes or so from Hampton beach. Lots of little farms in the area too," notes Kris S., highlighting the convenient location for day trips.
What you should know
Seasonal restrictions: Some parks have limitations during peak times. "Tried to plan ahead this year and get a prime site to learn they don't allow dogs anywhere in the campground during summer months," advises Erin W. about Pawtuckaway State Park.
Noise considerations: Campground atmosphere varies by location and timing. "This campground is beautiful and in a nice location in the state park but is really crowded in the summer months with large groups of loud children," Madison G. cautions about Pawtuckaway.
Facility hours: Sea Coast Camping and RV Resort maintains seasonal schedules. "The park is in a good location and pretty close to the beach, restaurants, shopping and access to Route 1. You are also just twenty minutes or so to Portsmouth and Newburyport which are some of our favorite New England coastal towns," says Nancy W.
Tips for camping with families
Check playground locations: Evaluate site proximity to play areas when booking. "The playground was close to the camp road, so it offers some extra seclusion. It's across the street from the playground. I'd avoid site 93 because it is so close to the playground and the fire ring placement makes it seem like families enjoying the playground will be tempted to walk through your site," advises Jean C. about Bear Brook State Park.
Schedule around campground activities: Luxury glamping close to Derry, New Hampshire often includes planned entertainment. "We had a great time here camping with our kids and grandkids. River is not much to look at but the pool was great and there were great events like foam parties, DJ at the pool, pancake breakfast and live music to name a few," shares Lisa H. about Winding River Campground.
Visit during shoulder season: May and September offer smaller crowds. "We've been back her a few times because my girls love it. They have 3 outdoor pools (sports, toddler, regular) plus an indoor pool for rainy or chilly days. They have a few animals the kids can feed," explains Kate C. about Friendly Beaver Campground.
Tips from RVers
Site placement matters: At Hidden Valley RV and Golf Park, connections can be challenging. "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," notes Carry M.
Check power reliability: "Great employees, clean reliable power. No issues great spread out sites," shares Zachary W. about Wakeda Campground, highlighting the importance of stable electrical service.
Consider laundry access: Campgrounds vary in washing facilities. "The laundry was very nice, clean and had big front-loading machines. Check-in was super easy and fast. All the staff were very nice," reports Nancy W. about Sea Coast Camping and RV Resort.
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