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ScoutField and Stream RV Park
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Amazing place and community, unfortunately very expensive.
Best Campgrounds near Epping, NH
Campgrounds for various types of camping can be found in multiple areas near Epping, New Hampshire. The region includes established campgrounds like Pawtuckaway State Park and Bear Brook State Park, both within a 15-mile radius of Epping. Pawtuckaway offers 192 wooded sites, many with views of Pawtuckaway Lake, while Bear Brook provides camping under towering pines with varying site sizes. These state parks accommodate tent camping, RV camping, and cabin rentals. Several private campgrounds like Wakeda Campground and Sea Coast Camping and RV Resort expand the options with full hookup sites and additional amenities for RVs and trailers.
Many sites require advance reservations or permits, especially during the peak season from Memorial Day through Columbus Day. The camping season in this region typically runs from early May through late October, with some private campgrounds closing by October 1. A visitor commented, "Pawtuckaway State Park offers a variety of landscapes, with something to do and see for everyone." Campground facilities vary significantly, with state parks offering more rustic experiences and limited hookups, while private campgrounds provide electric, water, and sometimes sewer connections. Cell phone coverage can be spotty in the state parks, with Pawtuckaway noted for poor Verizon coverage where "can usually get texts out" according to one camper.
Campers report high satisfaction with sites near lakes and rivers. Pawtuckaway State Park features waterfront sites that are particularly popular, with one reviewer noting that sites on Horse Island cost $5 more than those on Big Island, but many are directly on the water. Bear Brook State Park includes access to ponds and trails, making it suitable for families seeking outdoor activities. The developed campgrounds in the area maintain clean facilities, with most offering showers and flush toilets. Private campgrounds like Wakeda provide additional amenities such as swimming pools, game rooms, and miniature golf. Several visitors mentioned the proximity to beaches as a key advantage of camping in this region, with Sea Coast Camping and RV Resort located just minutes from Hampton Beach and the New Hampshire coastline.
Best Camping Sites Near Epping, New Hampshire (175)
1. Pawtuckaway State Park Campground
44 ReviewsRaymond, NH5 milesWebsite+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. Bear Brook State Park Campground
28 ReviewsCandia, NH13 milesWebsite+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."
3. Wakeda Campground, LLC
16 ReviewsExeter, NH11 milesWebsite+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."
4. Tuxbury Pond RV Campground
15 ReviewsSouth Hampton, NH13 milesWebsite+1 (888) 707-1477"entrance (seems to happen frequently, I guess)."
"We went just for one night with a tent because our 5 years old loooves camping, so we reserved this at the last minute, and when we get there, well, the tent sites are way too close to each other, thank"
5. Salisbury Beach State Reservation
27 ReviewsSalisbury, MA20 milesWebsite+1 (978) 462-4481$28 - $38 / night
"We love that it is right on the water, and we can walk to the beach. We also appreciate that it is pet friendly, and our dogs love it too."
"The electrical post and water hookup were placed way behind our site and we could not reach even with our 40’ electrical cord."
6. Wellington Camping Park
5 ReviewsLee, NH7 milesWebsite+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."
7. Sea Coast Camping and RV Resort
10 ReviewsNorth Hampton, NH14 milesWebsite+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."
8. Old Stage Campground
9 ReviewsMadbury, NH13 milesWebsite+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."
9. Exeter Elms Campground
7 ReviewsExeter, NH9 milesWebsite+1 (603) 778-7631$45 - $59 / night
"Site across the path was a little loud, but we were too I imagine... bet it'd be lots of fun for the kiddos."
"Sites weren’t bad, clean campground, pool & canoe rentals, family activities offered, short drive to the beaches. Primitive camping, waterfront sites & cabins available :)"
10. Calef Lake Camping Area
7 ReviewsAuburn, NH12 milesWebsite+1 (603) 483-8282$20 - $40 / night
"Beautiful location in southern NH! Located Beside a lake, The water is great for swimming, and the playground is absolutely perfect for kids and adults alike."
"They originally booked us on a site so small, our tent wouldn’t even fit so we weren’t going to be able to have a fire because our tent was so close to it."
Recent Camping Photos near Epping, NH
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Winding River Campground
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Wakeda Campground, LLC
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Saddleback Campground
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Calef Lake Camping Area
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Recent Reviews near Epping, NH
804 Reviews of 175 Epping Campgrounds
JimmyScoutOld Orchard Beach Campground
Prejudice owners
I have never come across a more prejudice, morally wrong and bad business situation in my life than my most recent experience with this campground. I am 40, am an engineer and my mother is 70 and a retired high school teacher. I have a five year old and live with my mom. I have owned three properties over the years. I say all this background because it’s necessary for this story. Oh and I am very quiet, have held a security clearance, a marathon runner blah blah blah. My mom sold her condo and we have a move out date on June 15. We decided to get an rv for the season and stay at a campground. We picked this one. They said we were all set to move our rv to the site for May 21st. Then on May 20th in the afternoon they call and basically say our family dynamic is unacceptable and we can’t move in. Yes I have a girlfriend. She doesn’t live with us but stays often. She has been an Americore worker plus worked with homeless for years. Apparently we would look to out of place. First- to tell us this about 16 hours before move in is unacceptable, after a couple weeks of saying you’re fine. To be that judgmental and prejudiced is unacceptable. I have zero respect for this campground and wish all who read this to boycott. Mary Ellen you are not a good person. In one voicemail to my mom you state how she’s anxious and also say it will be fine! Turns out she had good reason to be anxious. To treat others like you do is not ok. I found that anxious comment very off at the time and in retrospect it is telling on many levels. Be ashamed! What you have done to good people is wrong on many levels. I state all this personal stuff to highlight how ridiculous being turned away from a campground is. I have owned nice homes in very nice communities and never thought a pathetic campground would turn me away, what a joke.
Sue B.
RangerSalisbury Beach State Reservation
Love camping here!
The first time we camped here was on Columbus Day weekend a number of years ago, and we got to see seals sun bathing on the beach. Are kids thought it was the greatest thing ever! The sites are a little close together and many of them are in direct sunlight , so that isn't the greatest , but if you have an awning, you should be good. We love that it is right on the water, and we can walk to the beach. We also appreciate that it is pet friendly, and our dogs love it too. Write down the street from camp, there is a street setup almost like a boardwalk, with arcades, live music, ice cream, food, and a carousel! There is also a bigger beach, and you are one twin away from New Hampshire. Lots to see and do here!
DevinScoutWinding River Campground
Close Sites, Loved the River!
My husband and I had a great time here! We went early in the season, so there were not many people there. We met the new owners/managers and they were very friendly. David was attentive and very helpful!
We stayed in the Oak Section at 317. The sites are pretty close together, which is why I gave a 4. We didn’t have neighbors, but I can imagine on a busy weekend, it might get crowded. The Utilities at this site were in an awkward spot, compared to where we wanted the camper.
- SS W.Scout
Oxbow Campground
Clean, Spacious & Friendly
Oxbow Campground in Deering has a helpful and friendly staff. The bathrooms are kept clean although should be updated.
The campsites are spacious, trash picked up and very quiet at night promoting a good night's sleep.
They sell their own fire wood, an employee who services campers is also available.
They have a propane fill station for your convenience too!
Dogs must be kept on leashes for safety.
Owners live right there within the park.and take pride in their facility.
A nice family owned and run park promoting peacefulness.
- DevinScout
Spacious Skies Minute Man
The Road is Loud
My husband and I had a great time here! The owners and managers are amazing. Kind, friendly, attentive! We really appreciated them!
The reason for the 4/5 is due to the road noise, and the neighbors noise. The residents that boarder the campground are a bit loud. We camped at spot 72. If you are tent camping, I would recommend not camping at the 70’s spots. It’s just close to the road, and it can get noisy at times. It quiets down at night, but during peak travel times is a little loud. Head to the back of the camp ground. The bathroom looks further away than it is, but everything is very convenient!
Adam B.RangerBeach Rose RV Park
Nice people
Needed a spot to dump. They were one of only a very few places open in March. $20 to dump our tanks.
- MMatthew L.Scout
Forest Glen
Forest Glenn campground
Forest Glenn campground is a very nice campground on Wheelwright pond in Lee New Hampshire! Not well kept up but makes you feel like you’re still camping and not glamping ( glamorous camping ) besides some of the very nice campers here with 2 stories on them! Anyway cutting to the chase, just to let any new comers know that are looking for camping in the Lee area if you so choose to camp at forest Glenn depending who you are or how you approach this place dictates if you will have to feel like your stepping on eggshells your entire stay… the owner is a angry Drunk who is sometimes very nice to others or very nasty, and I personally mostly see him being nasty. A couple years back I wanted to look at the campground to see if this would be a place I wanted to stay at so I walked into the office and asked them if we could look around and the lady was in the process of writing us a pass to drive through. This man comes in and said whats going on so I politely told him that we were interested in his campground and we wanted to look around. He completely flipped out said he doesn't understand, said his campground is his back yard, we can't allow this how would you like if I just walked around your back yard etc etc.... yelling at us the whole time and spitting while screaming and then told us to get out of his sight…. This place mind you is overrun by golf carts and I have heard of incidents where people get hit by them because who cares about the posted 5mph speed limitations if your in a golf carts right? Right! And CLEARLY this place is a Double standard place so you will not be treated equal… and as far as I know this place has secret people who camp supposedly working at camp like the manager and security and the plumber or electrician who look like their helping but while helping they gather information about you to spread it around to others or to cause problems with you and the owner!! Oh how thoughtful… one Morning I was in the office and the owner pulled me into the rec room to have a talk with me about my string lights suggesting I shut them off at night and I’m not allowed to use them anymore. I said “sir why would I do that there are 50 other sites with spot lights and string lights Who are these lights bothering that I need to take them down for? “ he said use them inside the trailer I don’t want to see them on again! “ now tell me how that makes any sense… so I shut them off and it became like a minefield on my site at night with no lights while the campers down a different street get to have theirs on. There is no privacy at this place, things keep going missing, and the sites are packed like sardines with no room for Jesus. There are also people staying here over winter and it’s a seasonal campground tell me how that makes any sense. Anyway definitely an experience to be at where drama hits too close to home and the golf cart parking spots are rolling a little to close to my feet. “ oh sorry my foot slipped “ #welp time to search for another place. Seems to be a trend with almost every campground. Angry owners who automatically cause problems or can’t run their own business place without drug addicts for help ( to say the least me and my wife WILL NOT BE COMING BACK )
Sandra P.ScoutHarbor Hill Camping Area
Best Seasonal Campground in the Lakes Region!
This is a great campground to be a seasonal at! 1 mile from a beautiful beach on Lake Winnipesaukee. 1 mile from town with cute shops and nice restaurants. Friendly staff. Seasonals are very friendly and welcome new seasonals. Campground is taken care of. It is family owned and they really care. I love the fact it is all seasonal- it has a wonderful community feel.
Guide to Epping
Camping options near Epping, New Hampshire include sites within a 15-20 mile radius with varying terrain from woodlands to riverside locations. The region experiences typical New England seasonal shifts with camping season running May through October, though some private campgrounds close earlier. Most campgrounds in this area sit at elevations below 500 feet, making them accessible in various weather conditions.
What to do
Water activities at Pawtuckaway: At Pawtuckaway State Park Campground, campers can rent canoes and kayaks during summer months. "This a a fantastic little camp for if you want to go canoeing or kayaking or boating of any kind! It's set up of three islands and a large majority of the campsites are right on the water," notes Matt R.
Mountain biking trails: Bear Brook State Park Campground offers extensive trail networks specifically designed for mountain bikers. "We camped here to check out the mountain bike trails in the park and we're not disappointed on either count. The biking trails were a blast. We'll definitely be back again," shares Eammon C.
Beach access from inland campgrounds: Staying at private campgrounds like Wakeda offers convenient beach access without coastal prices. "Its a nice no frills campground. The location is great being 10 minutes or so from Hampton beach. Lots of little farms in the area too," mentions Kris S.
What campers like
Well-maintained facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness at Sea Coast Camping and RV Resort. "This is one of the cleanest, most meticulously maintained campground we have been to. So quiet and peaceful as well. Wifi service was exellent. We will definitely come back," reports Rebecca S.
Waterfront tent sites: Many campgrounds in the region offer premium waterfront locations. At Wellington Camping Park, "the tent sites are set up right on the water. They have a special beach for your dog if you're a puppy owner like me this is one of the only campgrounds that is very pet friendly," notes Alley H.
Spacious campsites: Several campgrounds offer generous site dimensions. At Bear Brook State Park, "Mostly level sites sit under towering pines and vary greatly in size. Many of the sites are separated from their neighbors by large, downed pine trees," according to Jean C.
What you should know
Seasonal variation in amenities: Many campgrounds reduce services in shoulder seasons. "It was the final weekend of the season, so that may explain the lack of attention to cleaning and upkeep of the restrooms. Several of the stalls were lacking toilet paper," observed a visitor at Bear Brook.
Variable cell service: Connectivity differs significantly between campgrounds. At Calef Lake Camping Area, reception can be adequate, while at Wellington Camping Park, one visitor noted: "Wi-Fi is barely usable after 8am. And phone signal is spotty at best. Had to walk around to find signal for phone call."
Pet policies vary significantly: Not all state parks allow dogs during peak season. One Pawtuckaway visitor mentioned: "Tried to plan ahead this year and get a prime site to learn they don't allow dogs anywhere in the campground during summer months. I would of hoped for one loop but NH state parks are anti-dog I guess."
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Exeter Elms Campground provides activities specifically for children. "Sites weren't bad, clean campground, pool & canoe rentals, family activities offered, short drive to the beaches. Primitive camping, waterfront sites & cabins available," according to Sara D.
Look for recreational variety: Multiple activity options keep children engaged. Wellington Camping Park offers "free DVD rentals for those rainy days and some games up by the office if you have kids its also a wonderful campground."
Consider swimming options: Many campgrounds offer swimming areas of varying types. At Calef Lake Camping Area, families enjoy "family activities, playground, swimming pond that you can canoe in that looked fairly clean. Campsite was on a little creek," notes a visitor.
Tips from RVers
Campsite access challenges: Some campgrounds have tight turns that can be difficult for larger rigs. At Bear Brook, one camper noted: "I found that the little loop to my campsite was tight to exit (I was towing a 14' teardrop, not a big trailer) and I had to be careful to swing wide at the corner."
Full hookup availability: For those requiring complete services, Wakeda Campground offers reliable utilities. "Great employees, clean reliable power. No issues great spread out sites," according to Zachary W.
Seasonal site considerations: Many campgrounds near Epping have a high percentage of seasonal campers. At Sea Coast Camping, "Half of the park is seasonal campers (which is a lot more cramped and more junked up) and the other half is for transients. The two sides are separated by a tree line where the tent sites are located."
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best campgrounds in Epping, NH?
What are the best campgrounds in Epping, NH?
While Epping itself has limited camping options, there are excellent campgrounds nearby. Exeter Elms Campground is a short drive from Epping, offering drive-in access, reservable sites, water, and toilet facilities that accommodate both tents and RVs. For a more secluded experience, Roots and Wings Homestead provides a peaceful retreat in rural New Hampshire, perfect for those seeking a quieter camping experience close to Epping.
Are there camping options near Epping, New Hampshire for groups?
Are there camping options near Epping, New Hampshire for groups?
Pawtuckaway State Park Campground is excellent for groups, offering numerous activities like swimming, hiking, kayaking, and fishing. The park has large, level sites that can accommodate group camping, though reservations should be made well in advance for peak season. Another great option is Bear Brook State Park Campground, New Hampshire's largest state park, which features family-friendly amenities including trails, play structures, a camp store, beach, and even a small baseball diamond, making it perfect for group activities.
What RV rental options are available in Epping, New Hampshire?
What RV rental options are available in Epping, New Hampshire?
While there aren't dedicated RV rental companies in Epping itself, RV enthusiasts have several nearby options. Beach Rose RV Park is a clean, quiet option close to the New Hampshire coastline with a perfect pool setup. For those seeking full amenities, Tuxbury Pond RV Campground near South Hampton offers reservable sites with water, toilets, and is big-rig friendly. Many campers also recommend checking peer-to-peer RV rental platforms where local RV owners rent their vehicles directly to travelers, often with delivery options to your chosen campground.
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