Seasonal camping options surround Epping, New Hampshire, with most facilities operating from April through October. The region features both wooded and open campgrounds, with elevations ranging from 150-300 feet above sea level. Most camping areas experience warm summers with occasional thunderstorms, while spring and fall campers should prepare for temperature fluctuations and increased precipitation.
What to do
Kayaking at nearby ponds: Tuxbury Pond RV Campground provides access to boating areas with kayak rentals available. "Our site was in a field that was near the bathrooms... there was a band setting up for their afternoon show. The live band was cool," notes Sara D. about unexpected entertainment options during her stay.
Golfing opportunities: Hidden Valley RV and Golf Park combines camping with golf activities on their 1300-acre property. "This campground is 1300 acres owned and operated by the Simonsen family in Derry, NH. The main attraction of this campground is the golf course of 9 or 18 holes. There is a pro shop, golf cart rentals, etc.," explains one camper about the comprehensive golfing amenities.
Beach activities: Thousand Trails Moody Beach offers easy beach access within walking distance. "The beach is a short 15-minute walk," mentions Arno W., while Laura C. adds, "There are activities and food within walking distance. The mini golf and go cart place has bright lights in their parking area."
What campers like
Clean facilities: Many campgrounds maintain well-kept bathrooms and grounds. "Beautiful campground, clean facilities, decently priced. The pool, playground, bathrooms, and basketball court were all open and well maintained," shares Kristen L. about her experience at Tuxbury Pond.
Family-friendly amenities: Sandy Beach Campground offers water access with additional recreation options. "Really loved the weekend we spent there lots to do clean bathrooms and the store on site was so convenient," reports Stacy T. about the comprehensive amenities.
Transportation options: Sun Outdoors Saco Old Orchard Beach provides shuttle service to nearby attractions. "There was a trolley to the beach but lots to do at the campground too," mentions Erin M., while another camper points out, "In the summer there is a shuttle that takes you to the beach which is convenient."
What you should know
Site variations: Campgrounds near Epping offer diverse site types with varying levels of privacy. "Most of the grounds were dense- comprised primarily of RVs and various cabins. Though there were a few tent sites. My sister and I lucked out with our cabin and the cul-de-sac it was in. It overlooked the woods and was a bit more secluded than many of the other sites," explains Rachel P. about site selection at Saco Old Orchard Beach.
Navigation challenges: Some RV parks have access issues or GPS confusion. "A little tip about GPS: if you're using Apple Maps, it will likely take you to a turn that is not the campground entrance, there's even a hand-written sign on someone's lawn that has directions to the entrance," warns a camper about reaching Tuxbury Pond.
Cell service limitations: Cell connectivity varies significantly across the region. "Forget about cellphone signal, it was 0," reports Ana about Tuxbury Pond, indicating campers should prepare for limited connectivity at certain locations.
Tips for camping with families
Activity planning: Wild Acres Sun RV Resort offers numerous family-oriented facilities. "It has resort camping with all of the amenities, pool, hot tub, mini golf, adults only area, group fire ring and more," Claire T. explains, while Daria adds, "It has walkable beach access, and the kids loved the heated pool."
Noise considerations: Weekend camping differs significantly from weekdays at many RV parks near Epping. "We stayed a weekday night and over the weekend and the weekend was crazy busy. A little too much," reports Daria about Wild Acres, while another camper notes, "Sun night was way quieter than Fri and Sat night."
Seasonal timing: Family activities vary based on when you visit. "We love going in the fall to enjoy the leaves and sit in the hot tubs," mentions Claire T., suggesting alternative seasons for family visits when summer crowds diminish.
Tips from RVers
Site selection: Seacoast Camping and RV Resort offers various hookup options and site layouts. "Our site (#124) was one of the new sites which they had just completed. It was a gravel back-in which was plenty long and level," reports Nancy W., adding, "Half of the park is seasonal campers (which is a lot more cramped and more junked up) and the other half is for transients."
Hookup accessibility: Site layouts affect the ease of connecting to utilities. "The water and electric were between our site and the next on one side and sewer between our site and the one on the other side. This made it difficult to place our trailer on the slanted site and reach all services," notes Carry M. about Hidden Valley RV Park.
Membership considerations: Some RV parks offer cost benefits through camping networks. "Consider the Thousand Trails membership when booking this site. Our annual membership fees basically covered what it would cost to camp here for two weeks," advises Paulina B. about Moody Beach, providing financial insight for frequent campers.
