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Camping in the Enfield, New Hampshire area spans several developed campgrounds and backcountry sites across both New Hampshire and neighboring Vermont. The region includes established facilities like Quechee State Park Campground and Quechee-Pine Valley KOA in Vermont, both within 15 miles of Enfield. Accommodations range from primitive tent sites to full-hookup RV camping, cabin rentals, and glamping options. Backcountry shelters along the Appalachian Trail, including Moose Mountain and Velvet Rocks, provide wilderness camping opportunities for hikers seeking more remote experiences.
Seasonal camping periods vary by location, with most developed campgrounds operating from mid-May through mid-October. Appalachian Trail shelters remain accessible year-round but may have limited seasonal water availability. Many campgrounds require reservations, particularly during peak summer months and fall foliage season. The area experiences typical New England weather patterns with warm summers and cold winters, making shoulder seasons ideal for avoiding crowds. Cell coverage can be spotty in more remote areas, especially along the Appalachian Trail corridor. A visitor noted, "The shelter was a standard three-sided shelter with a host of large, flat tent sites around it, making it a great place to stop along the Appalachian Trail."
Campers report high satisfaction with the area's clean facilities and natural surroundings. Quechee State Park receives praise for its proximity to Quechee Gorge, though some mention it can become crowded during peak fall weekends. The KOA campground garners positive reviews for its amenities and staff. One camper commented that it's "pristine, quiet and the staff are wonderful," while another described the Rest N Nest Campground's bathrooms as "cleaner than mine at home." Backcountry shelters offer more solitude but fewer amenities, with water sources sometimes unreliable during dry periods. For those seeking a balance between convenience and nature, several campgrounds offer well-maintained facilities within easy reach of hiking trails, covered bridges, and other local attractions.
"Got there close to the time the rangers left for the night, Nick was really kind to make sure I got situated before he left."
"There is a “campers only” access trail to Quechee Gorge that we took advantage of, which then gave us access to the Dewey Pond trail."
from $38 / night
Check Availability"While staying here I could enjoy some fishing, taking the dog for a nice walk, enjoy the evening with a nice fire, camp side, and go swimming on those hot summer days."
"Our site, was located in the back of the park in a quieter section because it was away from most of the activities and park entrance."
"I had site 1 which is near office but away from all other sites so it was very quiet. It's a large site with a nearby brook on 2 sides."
from $30 - $40 / night
Check Availability"Both times were very different experiences, but overall very positive. Just because there are a few, I will mention the cons first."
"Plenty of walking for dogs with a natural pool for them to swim in and the large pool with pirate ship is perfect for little kids with the beach entry. easy location to get to with a travel trailer too"
from $49 - $129 / night
Check Availability"The state park had everything we were looking for: close proximity to mountain bike trails, beautiful hiking trails, available leantos, and less than two hours from our home."
"Whether it’s a hike or a drive, I highly recommend it! Just note, the road closes after dusk and a barrier goes down."
"Note: This is a back country shelter site that is hike-in only on the Appalachian Trail. There can be seasonal water sources but water is not guaranteed."
"Note this is a back country shelter along the Appalachian Trail, so it is 100% long hike in with no guaranteed water and a basic privvy."
"Wilgus state park has amazing campsites, very friendly staff, and great access to the Connecticut River. This campground was beautiful and very quiet even though it was full."
"A walking path runs in front of all the sites. Most sites have an obstructed water view of the Connecticut river. There is a vegitation barrier between the sites and the river."
from $20 - $30 / night
Check Availability"I took off a star because when we came back to our campsite on Saturday afternoon, there was an ongoing loud motor noise of ATVs racing, as there is a race track nearby."
"The sites near the river are really nice, a big of a steep slope down to the river. The river is about thigh deep and you can easily walk in it/swim at potions. The pool is small but nice. "
from $38 - $100 / night
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ScoutThis 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
GuideSimply said, if you like a well maintained place with a swim beach, floating dock, grass galore, space to stretch out, and more, this is the place. It’s beautiful. As a bonus, it’s cost effective over other RV parks. If you want free, nope. If you want wild open spaces, nope. You a great lush big clean park that feels like your Owen estate, then come check this place out. We will be back.
TravelerNo toilet, no showers, no Wi-Fi, no electricity Love it I’ve been primitive camping since before I could walk and def glad this app exist
First use of the app and found the perfect spot away from my friends Airbnb and still close enough to go hangout with them. The site is the perfect size for a single or couple and it gives off the right kind of privacy
Thanks Dyrt
ScoutWent on a weekend and it was still very peaceful! Lots to do on such a beautiful back road. We stayed at two different sites each night we were there and both were equally beautiful and peaceful
ScoutWe spent several days here during the summer and had a really good experience. Some days we stayed busy swimming and exploring, while other days we barely left our campsite. That was probably what we enjoyed most.
ScoutReally enjoyed the setting at Crow’s Nest. There are lots of trees and having the Sugar River running alongside the campground gives the whole place a nice New Hampshire feel. We were mostly looking for somewhere to disconnect for a couple of days, cook outside, fish a little, and enjoy being away from home. Crow’s Nest was a great fit for that.
ScoutWhat we liked most about Crow’s Nest was being able to choose between doing absolutely nothing or heading out and exploring. One day we stayed around the campground, went swimming and relaxed by the river. The next day we got out and explored more of the Lake Sunapee area. It made a really good home base and it was always nice coming back to our campsite at the end of the day.
ScoutVery Disappointed With the Changes
Crown Point Campground used to be a wonderful place to camp. Unfortunately, since Happy Grounds purchased the campground, we have seen a significant decline in the overall experience.
I do want to make one thing very clear: the woman managing the campground is absolutely wonderful. She genuinely cares about the campers, is kind, helpful, and does her best to make people feel welcome. Our frustrations are not directed toward her. She deserves recognition for the effort she puts in, especially given the circumstances.
Unfortunately, there are serious concerns with the direction the campground has taken. There is no reliable Wi-Fi or cell service, which is especially concerning because there is no dependable way to call out in the event of an emergency. We have also seen a significant change in the atmosphere and clientele. Drugs have been found on the premises, including needles, which is extremely concerning for the safety of campers, especially families with children.
The campground has also become increasingly overcrowded. Tent sites have had upwards of 10 people on a single site, creating a very different camping experience from what many long-time campers originally signed up for.
Seasonal campers were told that there would be a gradual increase over two years to bring rates up to the new “going rate.” However, when the new contracts came out for next year, the price had increased by approximately $900. That is a substantial increase for a campground that, in our opinion, has continued to decline rather than improve.
What was perhaps most disappointing was how campers' concerns were handled. When people questioned the increase and expressed their frustrations, the response from the corporation was, and I quote:
“Get out and leave. I’ve heard enough complaints. Just leave if you don’t like it.”
That is an incredibly disappointing way to speak to people who have supported this campground for years.
It is heartbreaking to see what Crown Point Campground has become. There are good people here, and the campground itself has so much potential. Most importantly, the manager genuinely cares about the campers, and she deserves credit for that.
Our hope is that Happy Grounds will listen to the people who have invested years of their time and money here, address the safety and overcrowding concerns, and bring back the sense of community that once made Crown Point such a wonderful place to camp.
Scout⭐**Gunstock Campground: Apparently Your Reserved Site Is More of a Suggestion**
I don't believe I have**ever** left a negative Google review. I generally think that when something goes wrong, you contact the business, give them an opportunity to make it right, and most businesses are genuinely interested in doing exactly that.
Gunstock Campground has cured me of that quaint notion.
I reserved a full-hookup campsite for two nights. I was unable to make it there the first night, but arrived shortly after 7:00 a.m. the next morning. The camp store, where registration takes place, wasn't open yet, so I headed out for my planned hike— about six miles through the Belknaps, including summiting Rowe twice and Gunstock.
By the time I returned, I was utterly exhausted, starving, and actually feeling weak. My ambitions for the afternoon were modest:**eat something, take a shower, and collapse at the campsite I had paid for.**
The staff at the camp store greeted me warmly, checked me in, and sent me on my way.
I drove to my site. There was already a camper in it. Not merely*parked* there, mind you. They had apparently moved right in. They were hooked up to**my site's water and electric**, with water spraying from their ill-fitting hose connection and forming a rather impressive puddle underneath the camper.
I returned to the camp store to report that someone had apparently activated Gunstock's new**"Choose Any Site You Like"** camping plan. A staff member went down to speak with them and came back to tell me they were "packing up." Excellent! My mistake was assuming" packing up" meant**leaving**. It did not.
Apparently these campers had actually reserved a site**two rows away** that had**no water or electric**. Yet somehow, sometime after arriving the previous night, they had accidentally found themselves two rows over, in my clearly different site, connected to utilities their reservation didn't include.
We've all made mistakes. I've occasionally parked one space away from where I intended. I've never accidentally parked**two rows away, hooked myself up to someone else's electricity and water, and spent the night.**
But perhaps I lack imagination.
After they had now consumed about an hour of my afternoon— which, incidentally, is an hour I normally bill at attorney rates— I went back toward my site expecting to find it finally vacated.
And it was! Because Gunstock had moved these folks to another site**two spaces away from me**, apparently allowing them to pay for the upgrade they had already been test-driving. So the people who knowingly or unknowingly occupied my reserved full-hookup site, used the utilities, and delayed me from getting into the site I paid for were rewarded with...a nearby full-hookup site.
They never walked over to apologize. At that point, I no longer felt comfortable staying. It's difficult to relax at a campground when you've just discovered that site assignments appear to operate somewhat on the honor system— and that when someone helps themselves to your reserved site and utilities, management's solution is apparently to make sure *they* remain comfortably accommodated nearby. So I left. On my way home, I called Gunstock and asked for a refund. Surely, I thought, this would be the easy part. After all, I had paid for two nights, hadn't used the first, couldn't get into my site when I arrived for the second, waited while unauthorized occupants vacated it, and ultimately left because the entire experience had become so unpleasant.
Nope. Instead, the staff member **defended the other campers**. I was told they arrived late and "mistakenly" took my site. I was even told they supposedly **hadn't used the utilities**. This was particularly fascinating information for me to receive because **I PERSONALLY SAW THEM HOOKED UP TO THE WATER AND ELECTRIC.** I also took photographs. Including the enormous puddle underneath their camper from the leaking water connection. But apparently my eyewitness account and photographs were no match for the alternative version of events.
For my inconvenience, however, Gunstock did give me a coupon for a **free Bavarian pretzel**. So there is that.
I paid for a full-hookup campsite. Someone else occupied it and used the hookups. I lost roughly an hour waiting to access what I had reserved. The other campers were accommodated with an upgraded site nearby. I left because I no longer felt comfortable staying. And when I asked Gunstock to make the situation right, they refused to refund me and instead argued with me about things **I had personally witnessed and photographed**. The most disappointing part isn't that another camper took my site. Campers can behave badly. Businesses can't control everything their customers do. **What a business CAN control is how it responds when that happens. ** Gunstock had every opportunity to turn this into a mildly annoying story about a camping mix-up. Instead, they turned it into my first negative Google review.
But hey... **I do have that free pretzel coupon.**
Camping near Enfield, New Hampshire spans locations with elevations ranging from 750 to 3,200 feet across the Connecticut River Valley region. The camping season typically runs from mid-May through mid-October with overnight temperatures varying from 50°F in summer to below freezing in spring and fall. Site terrain varies from flat riverfront locations to hillier woodland settings requiring leveling equipment.
Hiking Mt. Ascutney: Explore multiple trail options at Mount Ascutney State Park Campground with four different routes to the summit. "There are also other trails that lead to the summit of Mt. Ascutney. We decided to drive up Mt. Ascutney to see the sunset our first night," notes a visitor who adds that cabins partway up the auto road offer special summit access privileges.
Mountain biking: Several trail networks accommodate beginners to advanced riders. "The state park maintains its own mountain biking trail loop, which is accessible directly from the campground. It is a 3 mile beginner friendly loop, with some nice rollers and moderate terrain," reports one rider who also found "a whole network of mountain biking trails that range from novice to expert" at the Mt. Ascutney Outdoor Center nearby.
Water activities: Cool off during summer months at creeks and swimming areas. "We were able to walk to the gorge as well as to the Antique mall. The ice cream was really close and really good," mentions one camper at Quechee State Park, while another Pine Haven visitor explains, "This campground is a great place to bring a dog, especially if they enjoy running/playing in a river. The river is about thigh deep and you can easily walk in it/swim at portions."
Private, wooded sites: Many campgrounds offer secluded camping spaces with natural screening. A Rest N Nest Campground visitor describes it as a "beautiful campground and peaceful place," while another mentions, "The bathrooms were cleaner than mine at home." This campground features a swimming pond, pool, and playground.
Clean facilities: Bathroom cleanliness receives consistent praise across multiple campgrounds. At Quechee State Park, one camper states it "might be the nicest bathrooms I've seen in decades of camping," while another notes, "The bathroom is very clean. They offer showers that cost you a few quarters."
Natural features: Proximity to water and scenic spots ranks highly with visitors. At Pine Haven, a camper shares, "We had a site right on the river and the view was amazing. The sites are pretty well spaced apart and well kept." Another mentions, "The night sky is lovely to look at in the middle of the field they have."
Road noise: Several campgrounds experience traffic sounds due to proximity to highways. At Mount Ascutney, a visitor explains, "The road nearby is noisy. Because of its location, you can hear both the local highway and I91. If being in the quiet wilderness is important to you, this campground might not work out."
Cell service limitations: Connectivity varies widely throughout the region. At Pine Haven, campers report, "Our cell service was completely gone here, and it felt like we were in the middle of nowhere." Similarly, a Moose Hillock visitor notes, "No WiFi or cell service except by the pool which can be hard if you need to be contacted."
Seasonal water sources: Backcountry shelters often have unreliable water availability. A Velvet Rocks Shelter visitor explains, "The water source here was dry during my trip which was expected during the drought (August 2022)," adding that this is "a back country shelter along the Appalachian Trail, so it is 100% long hike in with no guaranteed water and a basic privvy."
Pool amenities: Several campgrounds feature swimming areas specifically designed for children. One Quechee-Pine Valley KOA visitor shares, "Saturday you can go for a Hay Ride which is so much fun!" while another notes, "This campground offers so much, even for people who don't like to camp. There are campgrounds for all types of camping and they have Cabins for people who act like they enjoy camping but would rather be in a cabin then on the ground."
Ranger programs: Look for educational activities led by park staff. At Quechee State Park, a family reports, "Rangers also run fun programs for children- my children churned butter and made popcorn over the campfire one night, and made tie dyed T-shirts the next (for no fee)."
Terrain considerations: Campground layout affects accessibility for young children. One reviewer of Moose Hillock cautions, "The hilly terrain is insaneeee! If you have never been before, book a sight as close as possible to the pool and office, because the further you get, the higher the altitude. We chose bottom of the hill sites so we lucked out but it could've been very difficult to navigate with two/three very young kids."
Hookup variations: Available utilities differ significantly between campgrounds. A Quechee State Park Campground visitor explains, "There are no hookups but they do have a dump station if you are in an RV. They also have several lean tos that you can rent."
Site orientation: Some campgrounds have unconventional site layouts. One RVer at Storrs Pond Recreation Area notes, "Only complaint is the site is set up 'backwards' - the electric hookups are on door side of rv and the picnic table/main area of site is on non door side."
Site size and leveling: Many of the best places to camp near Enfield have varying capacities for larger rigs. At Quechee-Pine Valley KOA, a camper describes, "There is the range of sites from pull-thrus, pull-ins and back-in sites and can accommodate RVs of any size. Some sites are full hookup while others are not and that is reflected in the cost."
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Enfield, NH?
According to TheDyrt.com, Enfield, NH offers a wide range of camping options, with 241 campgrounds and RV parks near Enfield, NH and 19 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near Enfield, NH?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Enfield, NH is Quechee State Park Campground with a 4.6-star rating from 24 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Enfield, NH?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 19 free dispersed camping spots near Enfield, NH.
What parks are near Enfield, NH?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 14 parks near Enfield, NH that allow camping, notably North Hartland Lake and Union Village Dam.
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