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Best Campgrounds near Dover, NH

816 Reviews

Dover, New Hampshire and the surrounding area feature a variety of campground options within a short drive of the city. Old Stage Campground, located directly in Dover, provides tent, RV, and cabin camping with wooded sites near a small river. Pawtuckaway State Park Campground, situated about 20 miles west of Dover, offers lakeside camping with tent, RV, and cabin accommodations in a forested setting. Several mixed-use campgrounds in the region accommodate multiple camping styles, with most facilities operating seasonally from May through September or October.

Most campgrounds in the Dover area require reservations, particularly for weekend stays during the peak summer season. The camping season typically runs from May through October, with many facilities closing after Columbus Day weekend. Water and electric hookups are common at developed campgrounds, though sewer connections are less prevalent. Weather conditions remain favorable for camping throughout the summer months, with cooler temperatures in spring and fall. Cell phone coverage varies throughout the region, with spotty service in more remote areas. A visitor noted that "sites are narrow but wooded. Bathrooms are modern and spotless. The pond is tranquil and our site was right on the pond."

Waterfront camping represents a significant draw for visitors to the region, with several campgrounds offering lake or pond access. Beaver Dam Campground in nearby Berwick, Maine provides tranquil pond-side sites approximately 15 miles from Dover. Bear Brook State Park Campground, located about 25 miles west, features multiple ponds, extensive trail systems, and diverse recreational opportunities. Campers frequently mention the clean facilities and family-friendly atmosphere at many of the developed campgrounds. A review highlighted that "the park includes a large family beach on the lake. There are many opportunities for hiking, with trails leading to many special points of interest, including a mountaintop fire tower." The proximity to coastal areas and urban centers like Portsmouth provides additional recreational options for campers based near Dover.

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Best Camping Sites Near Dover, New Hampshire (183)

    1. Pawtuckaway State Park Campground

    44 Reviews
    Raymond, NH
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 895-3031

    $35 - $140 / night

    "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."

    2. Old Stage Campground

    9 Reviews
    Madbury, NH
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 742-4050

    $43 - $47 / night

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

    "Learning to get away from the bad campers."

    3. Beaver Dam Campground

    8 Reviews
    North Berwick, ME
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 698-2267

    "Small quiet campground not too far from Dover, NH. Sites are narrow but wooded. Bathrooms are modern and spotless. Owners on site are wonderful."

    "Campground is superior in its warmth, cleanliness, dog friendly and access to points of interest."

    4. Wakeda Campground, LLC

    16 Reviews
    Exeter, NH
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 772-5274

    $48 - $97 / night

    "We had bathrooms located near our site. They were four separate bathrooms that had a sink and toilet and were clean. They did offer showers in another area but I did not use them."

    "Our full hookup site was very close to other sites, so unfortunately we had to deal with some noise issues."

    5. Wellington Camping Park

    5 Reviews
    Lee, NH
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 659-5051

    $45 - $55 / night

    "Had to walk around to find signal for phone call."

    "Sites are wide I parked my truck next to camper and still had enough space for a safe fire in the pit."

    6. Sea Coast Camping and RV Resort

    10 Reviews
    North Hampton, NH
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 964-5730

    "So clean, friendly staff and plenty to do here or close by. Minutes away from some very nice beaches"

    "Their location is close to Hampton Beach and Rye sea walk and good restaurants including a doughnut shop within walking distance."

    7. Barrington Shores Campground

    4 Reviews
    Barrington, NH
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 664-9333

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

    8. Bear Brook State Park Campground

    28 Reviews
    Candia, NH
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 485-9869

    $35 - $45 / night

    "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."

    9. Libbys Oceanside Camp

    8 Reviews
    York Harbor, ME
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 363-4171

    $50 - $125 / night

    "Love the location & the town of York!

    The views are beautiful!"

    10. Salmon Falls / Lebanon KOA

    7 Reviews
    Rochester, ME
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 339-9465

    "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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816 Reviews of 183 Dover Campgrounds

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 6, 2025

    Beach Rose RV Park

    Nice park

    Owners were helpful on arrival, level concrete pad full hookups. Sites close together but quiet.

  • Utshob A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 2, 2025

    Bear Brook State Park Campground

    Convenient and fun

    The park was easy to get to, only about half an hour from Manchester. 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.

    Our campsite also had a fire pit and a picnic table which were great.

    The size of the sites varies quite a bit though as well as their isolation, some were out in the open.

    For cell service: ATT seems to have pretty decent coverage but not Verizon.

  • Julie C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 26, 2025

    Wassamki Springs Campground

    Great Family campground!

    The amenities here make it a wonderful place for kids and adults!!   Nice,  clean and quiet!    I stayed on a spot by the water, that was totally worth the upgrade.

  • Kaileigh K.
    Aug. 25, 2025

    Sandy Pines Campground

    Amazing location and campground amenities

    We had an amazing long weekend at Sandy Pines and will definitely plan to return. I loved that there was a tent only area that felt a little more secluded and quiet with some nice privacy between sites. The playground and pool were a hit with the kids. The bathrooms were always clean and single user, some had showers as well. The proximity to goose rocks beach was a major plus!

  • S
    Aug. 23, 2025

    Cold Springs Camp Resort

    All Around Exceptional

    This place is just great! They have clean, flat sites, easy to navigate and get our fifth wheel in. The facilities are spotless. There are numerous pools and hot tubs, activities and the people that work there are just the nicest! Our kids were never scolded for being loud and neither were the adults. We have booked our return trip already and can't wait to go back!

  • d
    Aug. 19, 2025

    Cape Ann Camp Site

    25 cents for a shower

    The aerial photos of this place are very deceiving. This camp ground is the foreground of the main house which, is situated on the top of the hill. The sites are all dirt. There is no concrete pads. There is no WIFI. There is no sewer hook up however, near the street there is a "dump station."  The camp ground is run down and unmaintained. Our site had a fire ring which, was filled with ash. Our first night we woke up to a trailer filled with smoke because, someone near by had a fire in 92 degree heat. Most campers are full time residents. There is no sight of them during the day light hours but, at night they are up and about on bikes and mingling with each other. 

    25 cents per 5 minute hot shower is offered in the public restroom. Some shady people immediate started to hover near the public restroom once we drove up the hill to use the public restrooms. For $70/nite for a view it's not worth it. I was glad to leave- very creepy.

  • R
    Aug. 15, 2025

    Sun Outdoors Wells Beach

    Zero wifi or cell signal

    Stayed back in 2023 with travel trailer and experienced almost zero wifi signal as well as verizon cell signal. Returned this past week and found no improvement whatsoever. This on back half of property. Manager stated they are awar and working on it. (For 2 years?). Could not plan anything, check weather unless you walked or drive up front. Light globes at various sites next to campers lit all night and were annoying so covered with bag. Some sites are just bad..huge pine tree at 428 caused camper to park his angled. Fire wood being sold is all pine & burns up immediately.

  • Cassie G.
    Aug. 12, 2025

    Winding River Campground

    Fun laid back place. This campground has a lot of potential. Some info on their website and Facebook isn’t accurate.

    I would like to share my experience this past weekend at Winding River in Exeter NH. My family of 3 Stayed at tent site 523 in the Oak area. We also had family at 553 and 554 and Cabin 2.

    About site 523: I clearly had one of the largest and most private tent sites. It was set back with a long driveway tucked between 522 and 524. It’s a very steep drop into the river making most sites a little nerve wracking with a little one. Online it said water available nearby. Most sites had a hookup but there wasn’t a one on my site. It looked like there may have been one to share on the road, but I didn’t end up needing to figure that out.

    Tent sites 522 and 524: Along with most of the tent sites these sites were very close to each other, much smaller and closer to the road. I wished my family members had gotten 552 and 553 as they blended together nicely if you are tenting in side by side spaces. The ground was very rocky making staking tents down difficult. They were right next to the bathroom which was convenient but loud. Ventilation in the bathroom was not good so the doors were propped open much of the time and loud hand dryers.

    Shower:

    • This is the smaller of the two bathrooms in the campground. There are 2 showers there. Each with a single insufficient curtain and no hooks on the wall or bench to place things down. Water was hot enough, pressure was ok if you set it to the high power massage-like setting.
    • The showers in other bathroom (near the town center area) had a door and two curtains. Some had hooks (some of which were broken). I almost tripped going in and out of these bathroom stalls because they are raised up but there is no marking on the ground to indicate that.

    Cabin 2: Ac worked well. There was a good sized bed downstairs, smaller beds in two lofts. I was surprised the couch didn’t pull out. Fridge and all dishes were nice and clean. All the cabins seem to have different back porch setups. This porch was smaller than C1. There was a propane grill that smelled rancid with sooo much caked on The burners. The location of the ceiling fan under the other lights in the ceiling gave them a flashing effect that really bothered me.

    Pros:

    • Lower price compared to other campgrounds (but I don’t feel like I got everything advertised on the website)
    • Two playgrounds, both were nice.
    • Water slide was fun
    • We arrived Thursday at the gate and were told how to get to our site, to set up and then come over to the office which was nice.

    Cons:

    • The river is very low and yucky so none of the boating or fishing advertised was possible. likely causing the massive amount of mosquitos.
    • The whole arcade building was was “out of order”
    • The laundry room had two washers (one was broken) and two dryers 2.50 each per load. Not sufficient for a campground this size (especially when people leave their clothes in the machine for 30 mins after they’re done!)
    • Camp store was poorly stocked (multiple empty coolers).
    • Ice $3 per SMALL bag.
    • Wood $10 per bundle and rules say you can’t bring from off-site. I saw people with huge metal bins of wood but was never offered that option when I payed for multiple bundles.
    • Camp store closes at 3 on Sunday and doesn’t open until 11 am during the week (which is also checkout). This made it a little confusing when I wanted to return the golf cart. They have a small area with icecream that is scooped and maybe a kitchen. I never saw it open but I think the sign said open morning to 12 and then again in the evening.
    • The pool was green and cloudy on day 3. I called the office and was told they had just shocked it and that was a result of the copper. I am not informed enough on pool safety so I opted out of swimming on the hottest day of our stay. My son was bummed.
    • Planned activities were only scheduled for Friday and Saturday, when online mentions “daily”. During adult kareoke there were plenty of kids and really poor wifi (wasting so much time between songs).

    And just to add:

    • Staff I encountered was friendly enough, but It would be nice if they wore shirts to identify themselves.
    • Golf cart was great, but cost more than the site per night.
    • Pedal go-carts were available for rent (I didn’t ask a price).
  • Rae Y.
    Aug. 11, 2025

    Saddleback Campground

    Uncomfortable feeling for my girls

    I made everyone stay in the trailer every night , we just didn’t feel comfortable with our girls being out after dark. There was def a lot of questionable rif raf that were definitely on something and it was obvious that there were a few girls there that were working.   Always men working on vehicles.  Family will not go back. Don’t want my daughter around that

Guide to Dover

Camping near Dover, New Hampshire, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are several campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Kayaking and Canoeing: Many campers enjoy the easy access to water activities. At Pawtuckaway State Park Campground, one reviewer mentioned, "Lots of great spots on the water, easy to put a kayak in from." This makes it a perfect spot for water lovers.
  • Hiking: Explore the trails around Bear Brook State Park Campground. A visitor shared, "There are many opportunities for hiking, with trails leading to many special points of interest."
  • Beach Days: If you prefer sandy shores, check out Salisbury Beach State Reservation. One camper said, "Great location. Perfect for a beach weekend or week."

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A review for Wakeda Campground noted, "Restrooms were clean and centrally located."
  • Spacious Sites: Many enjoy the roomy campsites. A visitor at Gunstock Campground mentioned, "Large campsites, clean amenities, nice dog park."
  • Family-Friendly Activities: Campgrounds like Bayley's Camping Resort offer plenty for kids. One happy camper said, "The kids activities are top notch."

What you should know:

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places with playgrounds and activities. Bayley's Camping Resort has "several playgrounds, two stores, a mini golf course."
  • Plan for Quiet Hours: Respect the quiet hours to ensure everyone has a good night’s sleep. A camper at Tuxbury Pond RV Campground mentioned, "Lots of noise at night from kids staying in RVs."
  • Pack Entertainment: Bring games or outdoor activities to keep kids engaged. A visitor at Sandy Pines Campground appreciated the "beautiful pool with very natural landscaping."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at Tuxbury Pond RV Campground warned about "sites that did not fit our fifth wheel."
  • Look for Full Hookups: Many RVers prefer campgrounds with full hookups. Gunstock Campground offers "electric hookups, water hookups."
  • Consider Off-Peak Visits: To avoid crowds, try camping during weekdays or off-peak seasons. A visitor at Wild Duck Adult Campground & RV Park enjoyed a "very quiet" stay in late April.

Camping around Dover, NH, has something for everyone, whether you're a family looking for fun or an RV enthusiast seeking adventure.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best campgrounds near Dover, NH for tent camping?

For tent camping near Dover, Pawtuckaway State Park Campground offers a lovely wooded setting with large, level sites. Many sites have water access, and the park provides swimming, hiking, kayaking, and fishing opportunities. Nature enthusiasts will appreciate the variety of landscapes and extensive trail system. Another excellent option is Bear Brook State Park Campground, New Hampshire's largest state park. This secluded campground features trails, ponds, play structures, a camp store, beach, and even a baseball diamond. Both parks are popular during peak season, so advance reservations are recommended for securing the best sites.

What family-friendly camping options are available in and around Dover, NH?

Families camping near Dover have several excellent options. Beaver Dam Campground offers a quiet, wooded setting with modern, spotless bathrooms and tranquil pond-side sites. The on-site owners provide exceptional service, making it perfect for families seeking a peaceful retreat. Another great choice is Ayers Lake Farm Campground and Cottages, a small family-owned property offering stunning views of a New Hampshire pond. Families wanting more amenities might consider Wellington Camping Park, which features reservable sites with water and toilet facilities, suitable for both tent and RV camping. Most family-friendly campgrounds in the area provide fire rings, picnic tables, and access to hiking trails or water activities.

Are there any RV rental options available in Dover, New Hampshire?

While Dover itself has limited RV rental services, nearby campgrounds offer RV accommodations that can be more convenient than traditional rentals. Beach Rose RV Park provides a simple, clean RV setup with a pool and proximity to the New Hampshire coastline. For those seeking more amenities, Danforth Bay Camping & RV Resort offers a massive 300-site property on nearly 200 acres along a beautiful lake. Located between the Lakes Region and White Mountains, this resort provides plenty of activities both within and outside the campground. For RV rentals, check with these campgrounds directly or look into RV sharing platforms that connect owners with renters in the Dover area.

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