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Best Campgrounds near Eaton Center, NH

1,476 Reviews

Nestled in the White Mountains region of New Hampshire, camping near Eaton Center provides a mix of well-developed RV resorts and rustic tent sites in scenic woodland settings. The area features notable campgrounds like Danforth Bay Camping & RV Resort in Freedom and White Lake State Park Campground in Tamworth, both within a short drive of Eaton Center. Established campgrounds typically offer full hookup sites, while dispersed camping options can be found on public lands in the surrounding area. The region blends lakeside camping with forest sites, attracting both RV travelers seeking amenities and tent campers looking for more secluded experiences.

Most campgrounds in the area operate seasonally from May through October, with limited availability during winter months due to New Hampshire's snowy conditions. Road access generally remains open during the primary camping season, though spring rain can sometimes create muddy conditions at campgrounds near water. Several campgrounds require advance reservations, particularly for holiday weekends and summer months when tourism peaks. Water-adjacent sites tend to book well in advance, especially at popular destinations like Danforth Bay. A visitor noted, "Really liked this campground, large sites with full hookups. Beach and boat ramp with some cabins on the water."

Waterfront camping receives consistently high ratings from visitors, with lakes and rivers serving as focal points for recreation. Danforth Bay Camping & RV Resort garners praise for its beach access and amenities, with a camper commenting that it has "two big beautiful pools and a larger one with a kids slide. Large campsites and well maintained." Tent sites in the area range from basic to more developed options with water and electric hookups. Family-friendly campgrounds predominate, often featuring playgrounds, organized activities, and water recreation opportunities. Many campgrounds provide convenient access to hiking trails in the White Mountains, making them ideal basecamps for outdoor exploration. Flooding can occasionally impact riverside campgrounds, with some visitor reviews mentioning weather-related disruptions during heavy rain periods.

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Best Camping Sites Near Eaton Center, New Hampshire (319)

    1. White Lake State Park Campground

    24 Reviews
    West Ossipee, NH
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 323-7350

    $35 - $105 / night

    "Last weekend, our family stayed at White Lake State Park for four days."

    "I’ve stayed here a few times and love the location and access to White Lake."

    2. Danforth Bay Camping & RV Resort

    15 Reviews
    Freedom, NH
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 539-2069

    $40 - $85 / night

    "This campground is huge with over 300 sites set on nearly 200 acres and along a beautiful lake!"

    "We love the golf carts and sandy beaches as well as the proximity to North Conway and Lake Ossipee.  Staff are nice, quiet time is a bit over enforced."

    3. Eastern Slope Camping Area

    17 Reviews
    Conway, NH
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 447-5092

    "A large wooden shelter stood over our picnic table, with a decent amount of space next to it for tents or a small camper."

    "Great location with easy ride to all North Conway attractions. Nice hay ride and playground. The beach is sandy and lots of room to spread out. We visited Story Land and Mt."

    4. Covered Bridge

    13 Reviews
    Albany, NH
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 447-2166

    $30 / night

    "He absolutely loved it and there was plenty of space in the tent site for him to roam around."

    "Our site was spacious and backed up to a little ravine so it was fairly private even though it was right next to the bathrooms (also convenient). We weren’t far from a hand pump water spigot, either."

    5. White Ledge Campground

    10 Reviews
    Albany, NH
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 447-5448

    $30 / night

    "White Ledge Campground is in the White Mountain National Forest and should not be confused with nearby White Lake State Park."

    "Water spigot and vault toilets, dumpsters all within easy walking distance of all sites. Great spot to start Carter Ledge Trail to hike Three Sisters and Mount Chocorua."

    6. Saco River Camping Area

    10 Reviews
    North Conway, NH
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 356-3360

    "They have bike rentals, disc golf, ping pong table, outside big chess game, pool, outlet shopping was near by, near by historic sites, like kangamangus Highway, diana’s Bath, cathedral ledge, we went"

    "People to our left and the ones behind us were annual vistors to this campground. We are new to Rving it was refreshing to be around such nice people."

    7. Chocorua KOA

    8 Reviews
    Chocorua, NH
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 323-8536

    $45 - $110 / night

    "There were some rules in place in order to ensure social distancing and reduce risk to ourselves and to the staff."

    "They were wooded and in a central location close to the playgrounds, pavilion, beach and nature trails."

    8. Town Hall Road Dispersed

    19 Reviews
    Chatham, NH
    17 miles

    "Awesome boondocking in New Hampshire, what a treat in the east coast! Just beautiful scenery, with trees, rivers, creeks, hiking trails with a pond- we absolutely loved our time here. "

    "There were plenty of sites to choose from and most (not all) had access to the river as well as a fire ring. Sites were on a dirt road, but it was quiet for the most part."

    9. Jellystone Park™ Glen Ellis

    14 Reviews
    Glen, NH
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 383-4567

    "Located between the Ellis River and the Saco River, this campground offers so many fantastic amenities."

    "Plenty to do at the campground and around the surrounding area for people

    of all ages.

    Remember you are in the mountains... you will see wildlife."

    10. Dry River Campground — Crawford Notch State Park

    31 Reviews
    Bartlett, NH
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 374-2272

    $35 - $40 / night

    "Cool location right on the edge of the Dry River Wilderness. Great Basecamp for lots of hikes in the area. Some spots are right on the highway with not much tree cover in between so can be loud."

    "This state park campground located between Rte 302 and the Dry River in Crawford Notch is a great location for exploring family friendly trails to (Sawyer Pond, Arethusa Falls, Willard Cliffs to name a"

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  • M
    Oct. 31, 2025

    Crawford Notch Campground

    Wanted to love it

    Pros: Cleanliness, spacious sites, location,

    Cons: will change your site for no reason, I booked site 43 and 44 they ended up giving my site 43 to someone else when they could have accommodated them at another site (mind you 3 more sites were available that day) - I actually paid for my site, I just feel like it’s a total crooked way of charging people and upon arrival your desperate to set up and they just threw this info at me stating that they changed my site. So disrespectful and rude and they don’t refund!

    They charge extra for “lock in” site, not worth the money or the headache, they need better management. Showers are near the entrance (very long walk) or you’ll have to drive to the bathroom

  • Marc D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 16, 2025

    Crawford Notch Campground

    Beautiful area

    Beautiful campground. Large secluded sites. Forested. Beautiful fall colors. Coin operated showers. Access to nearby trails.

  • Marc D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 16, 2025

    Gunstock Campground

    Great Spot

    Fairly extensive camp ground associated with Gunstock ski area on central New Hampshire. We arrived without a reservation a bit after the office closed, but Elena, the manager came out to let us in and allowed us to check in. She was great. Dogs must have proof of rabies vaccine. Very nice showers. Beautiful fall colors.

  • Panvira T.
    Oct. 14, 2025

    Fransted Family Campground

    Good location

    The place so nice and cleaned,quite also close to you must see and things to do. The price reasonable too. Highly recommended

  • R
    Oct. 10, 2025

    Riverside Camping & RV Resort

    Impeccibly Maintained

    Easily one of the most well maintained sites we have visited. The host was attentive and gracious. Beautiful nature trails behind the campground. I found one that lead to a beach by the river, perfect for reading and relaxing.

  • Oksana S.
    Oct. 8, 2025

    Jellystone Park™ Glen Ellis

    Read before booking

    PLEASE READ BEFORE GOING We went to Jellystone Park at in Glen NH. We originally booked from Sunday to thursday. We left on Tuesday due to several issues with the cabin that the office staff refused to fix. Issues we had was 1. Cabin was filthy and had bugs inside. 2. Stove top wasnt working. 3. Fridge smelled so bad I had to wash it with warm water and dish soap. 4. Our cabin reeked like cigarettes to the point I couldn't bath my kids because when the bathroom got steamy the smell got sooo bad. I tried to adress the issues and was told they had a no smoke policy so its not their issue if it smelled because they did their part in putting a policy down. For it being filthy I was told they trust their cleaner so it qas me that made it filthy..(attached is one picture that I have this is just the bathroom on our first day their. Everything was covered in dirt, sand and soo dusty and bugs everywhere). I first spoke to James who yelled and was saying ridiculous excuses as to why its ok. Then the manager(dont remember name but she was older and blonde hair) screamed at me while I had my 2 year old with me. I was telling her calmly and very nice my concerns to which she was yelling to get out of the office. Then I was threatened to have the cops called if I complained again. I lost alot of money I cant afford to loose. But most important I was want to make people aware. I told them the website should state these things to be fair cause if I knew this i wouldn't have paid since they said its normal for stoves not to work and its out of their controll if someone smokes in the cabin. They said no one would stay if they posted those things. I left litterally shaking and crying because I couldn't believe it. They are nice if you dont complain. Discusting customer service horrendous management. Will be reporting everywhere already let my friends know so they dont go next year.

Guide to Eaton Center

Dispersed camping options near Eaton Center, New Hampshire are limited within the immediate area, but expand significantly within a 30-minute drive radius. The White Mountains region sits at elevations ranging from 400 to 6,288 feet, with summer temperatures averaging 70-80°F during peak camping months. Several campgrounds remain open through mid-October when fall foliage creates dramatic color displays across the mountain landscape.

What to do

Hiking at White Ledge Campground: Access trails directly from your campsite with options for all skill levels. The White Ledge Loop trail covers 4.1 miles with mountain vistas. One camper noted, "We hiked the White Ledge Loop which was 4.1 miles and got amazing views. The brooks running through are beautiful."

River recreation at Eastern Slope Camping Area: Located on the Saco River, this campground offers excellent water access for swimming and tubing. A visitor shared, "The river is right there and you can splash around in it" while another mentioned they have "two beaches" and are "right on the Saco river."

Mountain exploration at Dry River Campground: Use this campground as a base for exploring Crawford Notch State Park. "Hiked the Arethusa Falls and Frankenstein Cliff Trail right from the campground!" reported one visitor. The park's network of trails connects to scenic waterfalls and mountain lookouts.

What campers like

Spacious, natural sites at White Lake State Park Campground: Sites feature natural surroundings with amenities. "The sites were fairly standard- dirt floor with gravel packed in around the circle fire rings. We grilled right on the grate provided. Big picnic tables are provided on each site. All sites are wooded with plenty of trees to get a good tarp, and lots of options for hammock placement."

Wildlife viewing opportunities: Multiple campgrounds in the area offer chances to observe local wildlife. At Dry River Campground, "Chipmunks surround you at all times, which was pretty epic and magical!" At other area campgrounds, you might spot loons, deer, and occasionally bears (safely observe from a distance).

Water features at Chocorua KOA: This campground offers multiple water activities. "Waking up to the sound of the loons in the morning was wonderful," shared one camper. Another noted, "There's a nice beach with lots of room and a big Sandy swimming area. You can rent canoes, hike around the lake."

What you should know

Wildlife precautions: Black bears are active in the region. At one campground near Conway, a visitor reported, "We spent 5 days and wished it was longer. The campground was clean, staff was wonderful and the amenities were great! There were 2 active bears while we were there. They circled our camper at night."

Varying levels of privacy: Site spacing differs significantly between campgrounds. A camper at White Lake State Park noted, "tent site are way too close together, not much privacy," while another stated the "sites were pretty spacious and there were enough suitable trees to hang two hammocks."

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Eaton Center, NH?

According to TheDyrt.com, Eaton Center, NH offers a wide range of camping options, with 319 campgrounds and RV parks near Eaton Center, NH and 10 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Eaton Center, NH?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Eaton Center, NH is White Lake State Park Campground with a 4.4-star rating from 24 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Eaton Center, NH?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 10 free dispersed camping spots near Eaton Center, NH.

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