Camping options near Enfield, New Hampshire range from riverside tent spots to rustic yurt accommodations nestled in the White Mountains foothills. The region sits at elevations between 700-1,300 feet, experiencing distinct seasonal changes with warm summer days around 80°F and cool nights dropping to the 50s. Most campgrounds in this area operate from mid-May through mid-October, with several sites offering water access along the Baker River and Connecticut River watersheds.
What to do
River swimming: Baker River access Several campgrounds offer direct water access for cooling off during summer months. At Baker River Campground, one camper notes, "There is a beach with great fishing! Highly recommend this campground." Another visitor highlights the riverside amenities: "Me and my family stayed right on the river, site 10. It was very shaded, clean, private walkway to the river... We ended tubing down the river one day."
Hiking: Gorge and forest trails The area features moderate hiking trails connecting to natural attractions. At Quechee State Park Campground, campers can access direct trails to Quechee Gorge. As one visitor explains, "We were able to walk to the gorge as well as to the Antique mall. 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."
Climbing: Rumney Rocks access Rock climbers frequently use campgrounds near Rumney as base camps for climbing excursions. One visitor to Baker River Campground shared: "Great campsite for climbers... We have stayed here on multiple occasions when in the Rumney area for climbing and biking." Another noted: "This place was a great option for staying close to Rumney for climbing. They have a group campsite specifically for climbers, which was $10 a person when we stayed there."
What campers like
Private wooded sites: Many campers value the privacy between sites in this region. A visitor to Plymouth Sands Camping Area appreciated the layout: "Very peaceful and relaxing... The owners are wonderful people and go out of their way for their guests. The river is the highlight of the campground, we loved hanging in the water and the sandy beach."
Waterfront camping options: Direct river and lake access ranks high among camper preferences. A visitor to Plymouth Sands described their experience: "My favorite activity was putting in a couple miles up river and floating back to camp over the course of a few hours, ultimate lazy river." Baker River Campground offers similar experiences with one camper noting: "The campground has a nice beach along the Baker River with a cozy beach."
Yurt accommodations: Yurt camping near Enfield, New Hampshire provides comfortable alternatives to traditional tent camping. At Baker Rocks, visitors praised these structures: "Baker Rocks had a host of different camping options onsite including tent platforms, yurts, and cabins... The tent sites are within the wooded area around the property and felt very secluded." Another family mentioned: "Our family of 4 visited Baker Rocks during a very rainy week and still had an amazing time... We stayed 2 nights in the double bell tent with two clean full size beds and a 3rd night in the yurt both were spacious and wonderful, among tall trees and pines."
What you should know
Site layouts and terrain: Many campgrounds in this region feature hilly terrain, which affects accessibility. At Moose Hillock Camping Resort, one camper noted: "The campground is very hilly and kids are ripping around in pedal and motorized bikes and scooters which is fine but no control at all in regards to speed and helmets." Another advised: "Very expensive. 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."
Limited cell service: Many campgrounds in this region have poor cellular connectivity. A camper at Moose Hillock mentioned: "No WiFi or cell service except by the pool which can be hard if you need to be contacted." Similarly, at Pine Haven, a visitor noted: "We didn't have much cell service at the campground, which didn't bother us."
Seasonal operations: Most campgrounds operate only during warmer months. Quechee State Park Campground runs from "May 19 to October 16," while Moose Hillock operates from "May 16 to Oct 12," restricting yurt camping near Enfield, New Hampshire primarily to the summer and early fall seasons.
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: When camping with children, select sites with play facilities. Meredith Woods Four Season Camping offers year-round options with recreation areas, though one parent noted: "Family with kids the only down, wish the playground was bigger, and height smaller. Not a structure for small children." For winter camping, they also offer "heated indoor pool and hot tub."
Educational programs: Some parks provide ranger-led activities for children. At Quechee State Park, one visitor explained: "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.)"
Swimming options: Water features remain popular with families. Plymouth Sands Camping Area features "a nice beach on the river with a rope swing and ability to swim. We were there while the water was fairly low, so it was great for kids." At Baker Rocks, a visitor mentioned the property includes "a little beach along the Baker river" perfect for younger campers.
Tips from RVers
Utility hookups: Most RV sites offer varied hookup options. At Quechee State Park Campground, one RVer noted: "They have no hookups but they do have a dump station if you are in a RV. They also have several lean tos that you can rent." Another mentioned: "There are 2 bathrooms with coin operated showers."
Navigating narrow roads: Despite hilly terrain, many campgrounds accommodate larger rigs. At Quechee State Park, a visitor explained: "The sites are nicely spaced and seem to accommodate big rigs rather well. We have seen all shapes and sizes come and go, as well as tent campers, and they offer lean to's as well."
Level site considerations: RVers should research specific site conditions. A camper at Moose Hillock observed: "Some of the sites were not really level." At Quechee State Park, someone suggested: "It looks like the state has spread out RCA on the sites, which probably could have spread out better and made more level. Also tough to drive a stake into."
