Top Tent Camping near Durham, NH

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Best Tent Sites Near Durham, NH (17)

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678 Reviews of 17 Durham Campgrounds


  • Camper-submitted photo from Lorraine Park Campground — Harold Parker State Forest
    September 16, 2024

    Lorraine Park Campground — Harold Parker State Forest

    Quiet but expensive for out of state

    Need to make reservations before 2pm!! This campground is nice and calm with a lot of space and bathrooms. There are water hookups at tent sites. Didn’t have any issues, just it is a little expensive for someone from out of state. We paid $54 because we are from Ohio

  • Camper-submitted photo from Sea Coast Camping and RV Resort
    September 12, 2024

    Sea Coast Camping and RV Resort

    Small, clean, quiet campground close to NH beaches and Portsmouth NH

    Friendly staff, 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. Great access to beaches, numerous eateries and shopping minutes away. This is our second time we have been here and here for the month of September.

    I would reccomend Seacoast RV Park to other campers.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Lorraine Park Campground — Harold Parker State Forest
    September 5, 2024

    Lorraine Park Campground — Harold Parker State Forest

    Wonderful

    This is one of the best places we saw. We were here during a quiet period in August. The pitches are spacious and shaded.

    The sanitary building is clean with good showers.

    There is a lovely pond in which you can swim. It is somewhat small when crowded but nevertheless very lovely.

    The water in the pond is not streaming so be prepared for mosquitoes when camping close to the water.

    There is a well maintained playground for kids and there are activities planned for kids and adults.

    We would definitely return.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Riverside Park Campground
    August 31, 2024

    Riverside Park Campground

    What you get in southern Me

    A friendly place but very crowed campground and tight getting a 21’ trailer in. About 1/2 of the sites are seasonal. Lots of beach traffic in the area and while we are glad we stoped by we wouldn’t go back

  • Camper-submitted photo from Sun Outdoors Wells Beach
    August 19, 2024

    Sun Outdoors Wells Beach

    Huge campground

    I only stayed one night because I couldn’t find a spot anywhere close to 95 . The campground is huge and the spaces are very tight ,not to mention $148 for a full hook up pull thru site that my 42 ft 5w barley fit. I would not go back .

  • Camper-submitted photo from Winding River Campground
    August 18, 2024

    Winding River Campground

    Great time with kids

    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. Staff were friendly and helpful.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Old Orchard Beach Campground
    August 17, 2024

    Old Orchard Beach Campground

    Great Community Park

    This is a great campsite. So many amenities that work. Great sense of community. Overly friendly people at the front desk that are accommodating. The spaces are very close to each other. The Wi-Fi does not work very well (WFH employees trying to see the world). Other than the Wi-Fi, everything exceeded our expectations.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Beaver Dam Campground
    August 17, 2024

    Beaver Dam Campground

    Excellent campground

    Beautiful and very well maintained. The staff is awesome. There are SO many amazing activities for the whole family. Would absolutely recommend!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Bayley's Camping Resort
    August 12, 2024

    Bayley's Camping Resort

    Best campground on earth!

    This is my favorite campground by a mile! The people here are so friendly and accommodating, the campground facilities are clean and well kept, the kids activities are top notch, and the free trolly to Old Orchard Beach and Pine Point Beach is so convenient and the drivers are AMAZING. The nightly entertainment is also outstanding, especially the hypnotist. There are three nice pools, several playgrounds, two stores, a mini golf course, several ponds for fishing, and a really great restaurant with a huge selection of foods and decent prices. There’s also an adult pool with its own bar and restaurant that’s also very good! They serve a yummy brunch too. I really can’t say enough about Bayley’s. We travel 9.5 hours to come here each year and when we arrive, it simply feels like home. Old Orchard Beach is beautiful and is just a 5 minute trolly ride away. Just come! And don’t forget to bring your boogie boards!!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Thousand Trails Moody Beach
    August 8, 2024

    Thousand Trails Moody Beach

    Nice for one or two nights

    The 30 amp sites are very close together.

    The campground layout is quite unusual, with campers parked lengthwise along the road. This means that you share the space where you sit outside with the camper behind you, resulting in very little privacy. It feels cramped, and you’re constantly close to your neighbors. If you’re looking for a peaceful, secluded camping experience, this setup might not be ideal.

    The facilities are ok but dated and could be cleaner. The beach is a short 15-minute walk.

    For children, there is a swimming pool, a basketball court and a small playground

    All in all, this is a good campground if you are on the road and want to spend a night or two exploring the area.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Circle 9 Ranch Campground
    August 4, 2024

    Circle 9 Ranch Campground

    Dirty and uninviting

    This is one of the dirtiest camp grounds I’ve been to.  It smelled of septic gas and trash.  The bathrooms were disgusting, the pool and playground were a slimy mess.  Camp sites are small and buggy.  Open septic line everywhere.  Picnic tables were all rotten.  Not a pleasant stay at all.  This is a trailer park not a camp ground.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Autumn Hills Campground
    July 31, 2024

    Autumn Hills Campground

    Enjoyable and memorable experience

    Autumn Hills Campground is AWESOME! It’s remotely located and the amenities and activities are amazing, something for everyone! The staff is so friendly and helpful and I can’t say enough how clean the bathrooms, laundry room and store are! The super nice owners, Adam& Jennifer are constantly making upgrades and changes and have really created a beautiful, family oriented campground! I recommend you take the virtual tour online so you can pick a sight that works for you and book it soon.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Wild Duck Adult Campground & RV Park
    July 31, 2024

    Wild Duck Adult Campground & RV Park

    Quiet campground on Scarborough Marsh

    We stayed for 3 nights in late July.   The campground is peaceful and quiet, with the sounds of birds and the trees being the main thing you hear - it is quite relaxing.   The trees are quite tall and create a lovely canopy overhead.   There is some road traffic noise, but it’s minimal.  The sites that face the marsh are the best sites - they have some grass and lovely views.  We were in site 5, which faces the woods and was dirt.  It had a slight bump in it which made hooking and unhooking our travel trailer a little difficult.   The sites are close together, and do not have any foliage buffers between them.  The bathrooms were very clean.   The people we met who worked at the camp were friendly and helpful.   It is within a mile of the Audubon center, where you can either put in your own kayak/canoe or rent one.   The Eastern Trail is 1.3 miles away,  and good for walking, running or gravel biking.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Bear Brook State Park Campground
    July 22, 2024

    Bear Brook State Park Campground

    Nice, Clean but crowded, and most sites are close together

    This was my first time staying at Bear Brook, it's an easy campground to get to, once you get to the west gate it's about a 4-mile drive to the campground, if you're coming from the east it's about 1.5 miles.

    The first impression was impressed by the size and how organized everything was. Check-in was easy, then driving to my site (#7) took a minute.

    That's when I realized the sites were 4' apart in the section I was staying in. Other sites on each end are further apart.

    The campground has a beach, a playground, a Ball field, and a store. The roads are all easy to drive on but narrow.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Gunstock Campground
    July 15, 2024

    Gunstock Campground

    Peaceful and great location

    We enjoyed this campground! The staff upon arrival was so nice. It was so quiet at night! Got to walk to hike Gunstock. Wished there was a restaurant within walking distance. But not a show stopper. We will be back!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Saddleback Campground
    July 9, 2024

    Saddleback Campground

    If I could do negative I would

    So my fiance and I we had called and asked if they had tent sites they put us at 9T ( which to any other campground T with the number means tent) but the owner comes up this morning being a complete ass saying that it wasn’t a tent site & that we requested to move sites and now all of a sudden it was a problem so paid 60?which was supposed to be paid for two nights & basically told that we had to pack up and leave with no refund & a very sour taste in my mouth from that campground. I will never return

  • Camper-submitted photo from Circle 9 Ranch Campground
    July 9, 2024

    Circle 9 Ranch Campground

    Terrible

    So I had gotten a tent site for 4 days and Roxanne the old bag in the office does nothing but talk about everyone & everytime you put in for a reservation she says I can’t give you a tent site 🤔🤔 but yet I’ve been nothing polite and

  • Camper-submitted photo from Thousand Trails Moody Beach
    July 8, 2024

    Thousand Trails Moody Beach

    It was just ok.

    It was an ok experience. We don’t like the campsites being sideways or parallel to the road, it feels strange. Bathrooms were down for cleaning but when they opened they smelled of bleach and still had gobs of hair in the drains of multiple shower stalls.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Danforth Bay Camping & RV Resort
    July 5, 2024

    Danforth Bay Camping & RV Resort

    Great experience!

    This was our first trip out with our new RV. We had a great time! Staff was super friendly and helpful. The whole campground was clean. Loved the saltwater pool and beach with our grand babies. Would definitely come back!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Keyser Pond Campground
    July 4, 2024

    Keyser Pond Campground

    Fun time

    Me and my fiancé last minute booked a 4th of July trip last minute and had a wonderful time! Our site was all rocks and we were tenting but we made it work knowing we booked the trip last minute! Brought our dog and he had fun!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Salmon Falls / Lebanon KOA
    June 29, 2024

    Salmon Falls / Lebanon KOA

    Big and Friendly campground

    This campground is pretty big, sprawled out with lots to do, like tubing, cornhole, arcade, pools with slide and more. Customers service was great both at check in as well as later when getting wood delivered. Sites are descent and bathrooms are nice and modern. I would recommend this campground to my friends and family and will come back.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Thousand Trails Moody Beach
    June 21, 2024

    Thousand Trails Moody Beach

    Consider Thousand Trails Membership for Better Value

    Consider the Thousand Trails membership when booking this site. Our annual membership fees basically covered what it would cost to camp here for two weeks.

    The campground has good proximity to Orchard Beach and Portland. However, the spots are pretty tight, and the WiFi is awful away from the registration office. We were in the wooded area, but those camping on the outskirts seemed able to utilize their Starlink.

    The dog park and pool were small but nice. The bathroom facilities were pretty good, though they weren't cleaned as often as they should be.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Hanscom AFB FamCamp
    June 19, 2024

    Hanscom AFB FamCamp

    Recreation camping close to Lexingtin and Concord

    The HanscomField Fam Camp is a wooded recreational camp for military families and retirees, as well as for RV camping for active duty military on temporary orders. The campground offers RV sites, some with hookups, as well as more walk-in secluded tent sites as well as one yurt tent. The campground is peaceful and quiet, although adjacent to a very busy AFB. Proximity to the base provides access to the base exchange and other facilities, but the quiet location is a recreational retreat centered around several indoor and outdoor gathering spaces such as basketball and outdoor sports, and an indoor game and recreation room complete with crafts supplies for the kiddos and tourism info for the lical area. In the immediate vicinity are the villages of Lexington and Concord as well as the Minute Man National Park and Walden Pond, so the campground makes a great basecamp for exploration of the area’s rich culture and history. You are also not too far from Cambridge, and can easily access Boston from there if you like.

    There are several clean modern bath houses, with hot showers and flush toilets. The office staff is very helpful and friendly!

    Dogs are welcome too.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Lazy River Family Campground
    May 30, 2024

    Lazy River Family Campground

    Amazing😍🤩

    Let me just start by saying I come here every year and I absolutely love the friendliness of the staff, the other campers and or people who tent. I bring my kids here every year the first camping trip kids always ask can we go to Lazy River Campground!! I enjoy every second of being here!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Squam Lakes Association
    May 28, 2024

    Squam Lakes Association

    Lovely Slice of Nature

    We really enjoyed our stay here - we prefer tent camping and like to be secluded; we are not into RV parks. This was fantastic. Beautiful trails, excellent kayaking, quiet and serene. We will revisit again soon.

    ETA: The composting toilets were clean



Guide to Durham

Camping near Durham, NH, offers a fantastic mix of outdoor fun and beautiful scenery. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a family-friendly adventure, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do

  • Kayaking and Canoeing: Many campgrounds, like Pawtuckaway State Park Campground, have easy access to water. One reviewer mentioned, "Lots of great spots on the water, easy to put a kayak in from."
  • Hiking: Trails abound in the area. A visitor to Bear Brook State Park Campground noted, "There are many opportunities for hiking, with trails leading to many special points of interest."
  • Swimming: Campgrounds like Sebago Lake State Park Campground offer swimming areas. One camper said, "The swimming area is unbeatable. Soooo refreshing during the hot weather."

What campers like

  • Scenic Views: Campers love the beautiful surroundings. A review for White Lake State Park Campground highlighted, "The lake water is crystal clear and warm."
  • Clean Facilities: Many campgrounds pride themselves on cleanliness. A visitor at Lorraine Park Campground remarked, "The sanitary building is clean with good showers."
  • Family-Friendly Atmosphere: Campgrounds like Salisbury Beach State Reservation are great for families. One reviewer mentioned, "This is a very family-oriented place... everything you need is right there."

What you should know

  • Pet Policies: Some campgrounds have strict pet rules. At Pawtuckaway State Park Campground, pets are only allowed on hiking trails, not in the campground or beach area during summer.
  • Crowded During Peak Season: Popular spots like Sebago Lake State Park Campground can get busy. A camper noted, "Don’t expect peace and quiet...lots of young children running around."
  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, such as Winslow Park And Campground, may have fewer amenities. A visitor said, "There is only one shower house located at one end of the campground."

Tips for camping with families

  • Choose Campgrounds with Playgrounds: Look for campgrounds that have playgrounds and activities for kids. Sandy Pines Campground has two playgrounds and a pool, making it a hit with families.
  • Plan for Mosquitoes: Some areas can be buggy, especially near water. A camper at Lorraine Park Campground advised, "Be prepared for mosquitoes when camping close to the water."
  • Bring Entertainment: Campgrounds like Minute Man Campground have games and activities, so pack some fun stuff for downtime.

Tips from RVers

  • Check Site Sizes: Some sites can be tight. A reviewer at Minute Man Campground mentioned, "Some of the FHU sites are pretty tight, but overall the campground is nice."
  • Look for Electric Hookups: If you need power, make sure to choose a campground that offers electric hookups. Bear Brook State Park Campground has no electric hookups, so plan accordingly.
  • Book Early: Popular campgrounds fill up fast, especially in summer. A visitor at Winslow Park And Campground noted, "Difficult to get weekend reservations."

Camping near Durham, NH, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!

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  • Which is the most popular tent campsite near Durham, NH?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Durham, NH is Lorraine Park Campground — Harold Parker State Forest with a 4.5-star rating from 30 reviews.

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