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 Reviews
    Raymond, NH
    5 miles
    Website
    +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 Reviews
    Candia, NH
    13 miles
    Website
    +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 Reviews
    Exeter, NH
    11 miles
    Website
    +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 Reviews
    South Hampton, NH
    13 miles
    Website
    +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

    26 Reviews
    Salisbury, MA
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (978) 462-4481

    $28 - $38 / night

    "The electrical post and water hookup were placed way behind our site and we could not reach even with our 40’ electrical cord."

    "The feel here is electric, and positive. Lots of RV’s that stay here all summer long. Feels like you are in a tight-knit community, very friendly folks, packed tightly together."

    6. Wellington Camping Park

    5 Reviews
    Lee, NH
    7 miles
    Website
    +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 Reviews
    North Hampton, NH
    14 miles
    Website
    +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 Reviews
    Madbury, NH
    13 miles
    Website
    +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 Reviews
    Exeter, NH
    9 miles
    Website
    +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 Reviews
    Auburn, NH
    12 miles
    Website
    +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."

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  • M
    Feb. 17, 2026

    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.
    Feb. 16, 2026

    Harbor 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.

  • L
    Feb. 5, 2026

    Tuxbury Pond RV Campground

    This camping trip truly exceeded my expectations

     The campground was clean, peaceful, and surrounded by wide open views. During the day, the natural landscape felt refreshing and expansive, and at night, the sky was filled with stars, creating a calm and almost magical atmosphere. The layout of the campsite was well planned, making it easy and comfortable for both beginners and experienced campers to enjoy their stay. One fun thing I did after the trip was use Idea To Image to recreate some of the moments that stood out to me—sunrise over the tents, the warmth of the campfire, and the quiet starry night. It helped me turn those memories into beautiful visuals that really captured the peaceful vibe of the experience. Looking back at them now feels like being transported right back to the campsite. Highly recommend this place if you’re looking to slow down and reconnect with nature.

    One fun thing I did after the trip was use Idea To Image to recreate some of the moments that stood out to me—sunrise over the tents, the warmth of the campfire, and the quiet starry night. It helped me turn those memories into beautiful visuals that really captured the peaceful vibe of the experience. Looking back at them now feels like being transported right back to the campsite. Highly recommend this place if you’re looking to slow down and reconnect with nature.

  • Alexander H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 29, 2025

    Hanscom AFB FamCamp

    Nice Campground near Boston

    This is a nice campground near historic Lexington and Boston.

  • GThe Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 26, 2025

    Little Ossipee Lake Campground

    Great location

    This cpground is full of seasonal sp no transient sites. Has good owners who keep the park clean and well maintained. Very friendly campground.

  • cThe Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 17, 2025

    Cape Neddick Oceanside Campground

    Two week stay

    Read reviews on google. That’s the experience we had. The signs no everything. Cash only. The management is very weird acting and riding around on a bicycle. I feel so weird making this review because this place is odd . The tenants are fun and the scenery is great. But but but you’ve been warned. Turn your blue tooth off and your WiFi so that your cellphone privacy is protected.

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 21, 2025

    Spacious Skies French Pond

    Helpful staff

    The staff was friendly. Don't forget the flashlight. There is very little lighting to find your way around the winding roads of the campground which adds to the charm.

  • 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.


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?

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?

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?

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.