Best Tent Camping near Exeter, NH

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Best Tent Sites Near Exeter, NH (18)

    Camper-submitted photo from Lorraine Park Campground — Harold Parker State Forest
    Camper-submitted photo from Lorraine Park Campground — Harold Parker State Forest
    Camper-submitted photo from Lorraine Park Campground — Harold Parker State Forest
    Camper-submitted photo from Lorraine Park Campground — Harold Parker State Forest
    Camper-submitted photo from Lorraine Park Campground — Harold Parker State Forest
    Camper-submitted photo from Lorraine Park Campground — Harold Parker State Forest

    1. Lorraine Park Campground — Harold Parker State Forest

    31 Reviews
    380 Photos
    310 Saves
    North Reading, Massachusetts

    The campground, also known as Lorraine Campground, has 91 campsites that are spread out sufficiently to provide a real "forest" camping experience. Each campsite is equipped with a picnic table, fire ring and a pedestal grill. A water spigot is located on each campsite and a dumping station is available. We are pleased to inform you that we now have eleven campsites with 20/30/50 AMP hookups! The comfort stations have showers and flush toilets. Comfort station 3 and 4 are accessible.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $17 - $54 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Cape Ann Camp Site
    Camper-submitted photo from Cape Ann Camp Site
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    2. Cape Ann Camp Site

    14 Reviews
    21 Photos
    246 Saves
    Gloucester, Massachusetts
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents

    $36 - $44 / night

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    3. Winter Island Park

    14 Reviews
    79 Photos
    324 Saves
    Salem, Massachusetts
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents

    $35 - $50 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Greenfield State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Greenfield State Park Campground
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    Camper-submitted photo from Salmon Falls River RV Resort and Family Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Camp Nihan Education Center
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    6. Camp Nihan Education Center

    2 Reviews
    9 Photos
    49 Saves
    Saugus, Massachusetts

    Camp Nihan is the perfect place for your next group camping experience. There's plenty of opportunities to learn about the local habitat. Explore a variety of nature and wildlife across 65 acres.

    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Cabins
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    Camper-submitted photo from Huttopia Southern Maine
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    7. Huttopia Southern Maine

    1 Review
    38 Photos
    18 Saves
    Sanford, Maine

    There’s nothing quite like the southern coastal area of Maine. It may be a relatively short drive from most of New England, but it’s far from ordinary. There are beaches and inlets to explore, thick pine forestsone-of-a-kind treasures and crafts, and much more – and located in the heart of it all is Huttopia Southern Maine.

    deep freshwater pond and mature forest set the stage. Choose from a variety of wood and canvas tents to fit your needs, or select a Vista tiny house and enjoy the surroundings through large glass walls and screened porches. Relax and breathe deep. Everything you need is here.

    Our bistro is available with fresh, handmade foods throughout the day, so you can enjoy a paddle, a swim in the heated pool, a yoga class or game, or hop in the car for a beach excursion to nearby Kennebunkport or Ogunquit.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $300 - $350 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Boston Harbor Islands State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Boston Harbor Islands State Park Campground
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    8. Boston Harbor Islands State Park Campground

    8 Reviews
    67 Photos
    88 Saves
    Hull, Massachusetts

    Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park welcomes campers to one of many campsites located on Peddocks Island.

    Enjoy a night under the stars at Boston Harbor’s second largest island, featuring wooded campsites, miles of trails, and scenic beaches. Campers can reserve a tent site or one of many newly installed yurts featuring bunk beds and electricity.

    Peddocks Island can be accessed by park ferry from Hingham or by private boat.

    Experience the ultimate urban escape with an overnight camping stay on the Boston Harbor Islands!

    Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park welcomes campers to one of many campsites located on Peddocks Island.

    2023 camping reservations open on Wednesday, April 19!

    Enjoy a night under the stars at Boston Harbor’s second largest island, featuring wooded campsites, miles of trails, and scenic beaches. Campers can reserve a tent site or one of many newly installed yurts featuring bunk beds and electricity.

    Peddocks Island can be accessed by park ferry from Hingham or by private boat. Island Campgrounds

    Peddocks Island tent campsites can accommodate up to 4 adults or 2 adults and their dependent children. Group sites are also available and can accommodate up to 30 people.

    Yurt campgrounds are also available on Peddocks Island. Yurts accommodate up to 6 people and feature bunk beds and electricity.

    All campsites feature composting toilets and picnic tables. Running water and flush toilets are available at the Visitor Center near the ferry dock. Grills and shade shelters are available within close walking distance of most sites.

    Resident staff live on the Island during the visiting season and provide Island supervision, emergency communication, park and campground management

    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Yurts
    • Glamping

    $8 - $70 / night

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      Camper-submitted photo from Lost Boys Hideout
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      10. Lost Boys Hideout

      3 Reviews
      21 Photos
      79 Saves
      Weare, New Hampshire

      Platform and Back-country Sites are available. Sunset Ridge is hammock preferred and small tent friendly, however Only the signature site has a provided tent and stove ( this listing is for weekday rentals only) … see our separate listing for the signature Lost Boys Hideout Rock'n Summer for weekend rentals of the campsite {which does have pictures here on this page). Different sites have different parking areas and different levels of access ease. Sunset Ridge is the most difficult, think rural and rugged. While the Hideout, our main signature site, is the easiest and has the most amenities. Sleepy Hollow is the middle ground to walk in, with provided summer tents & some comforts, but is closest to the local public road. This is your perfect escape to the woods with a private seasonal pond and plenty of marked private hiking trails. A short drive down to the beach and a full-service boat ramp for Horace Lake, so bring your boat, water skis and ice fishing gear! You can rent our canoes for Horace Lake or Turkey Pond for great fishing. Don't forget your mountain bike for trails or area specialty adventure centers. Off site ATV trails, snowmobile trails, and other seasonal adventure locations are within easy reach. Be at peace and stay by the campfire soaking in calm with nature surrounding you. I'll have some fresh drinking water ready for you. We are excited to meet you! One night stays will be considered on a case-by-case basis- don't hesitate to ask! If we don't have a prior multi-day reservation one week ahead of time, we will do our best to accommodate you! Lots of extras available for rent for those folks who are not stocked up on camping gear. Bedding, tents, cooking gear, gas stove top, etc etc!

      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • Tents
      • Trash

      $49 - $149 / night

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    Recent Tent Reviews in Exeter

    701 Reviews of 18 Exeter Campgrounds


    • R M.
      Camper-submitted photo from Lorraine Park Campground — Harold Parker State Forest
      Nov. 1, 2024

      Lorraine Park Campground — Harold Parker State Forest

      Hidden jewel in Andover Ma

      I use up my two weeks allotted here at Harold Parker every year. A great place to enjoy family in the outdoors .clean sites. clean bathrooms and friendly staff. I live in a neighboring town to Andover. It’s so easy to get to.

    • Megan S.
      Camper-submitted photo from Winter Island Park
      Oct. 31, 2024

      Winter Island Park

      Good way to stop in Salem for October

      I stayed one night here to experience Salem during Halloween at a tent site. Positives are access to Salem, Uber and Lyft are available though scarcer as the night gets later (10:30 pm), it is also on the trolley line if you need transportation during their business hours, great view for sunrise. Negatives are there is no privacy at the sites, everything is very open, fires must be off the ground, and the bathrooms are old and may not be stocked.

    • Judy W.
      Camper-submitted photo from Bear Brook State Park Campground
      Oct. 4, 2024

      Bear Brook State Park Campground

      Bearbrook Pros and Cons

      Con: Signage is awful! Hard to find park, office and cabins! Once there, Looong drive to both campground and Cabins.

      Pro: cabins are on a remote lake. Perfect for star gazing! Rustic but comfy (beds) cabins. Bring all your own stuff. No electricity, so no lights. Our cabin had a steep path. Others did not.

    • Jacob D.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Lorraine Park Campground — Harold Parker State Forest
      Sep. 16, 2024

      Lorraine Park Campground — Harold Parker State Forest

      Quiet but expensive for out of state

      Need to make reservations before 2pm!! This campground is nice and calm with a lot of space and bathrooms. There are water hookups at tent sites. Didn’t have any issues, just it is a little expensive for someone from out of state. We paid $54 because we are from Ohio

    • C
      Camper-submitted photo from Sea Coast Camping and RV Resort
      Sep. 12, 2024

      Sea Coast Camping and RV Resort

      Small, clean, quiet campground close to NH beaches and Portsmouth NH

      Friendly staff, hard gravel access roads, level gravel sites. No issues with electric, sewer or water hookups. Some of the best clear, clean, drinking water at high pressure we have come across. Great access to beaches, numerous eateries and shopping minutes away. This is our second time we have been here and here for the month of September.

      I would reccomend Seacoast RV Park to other campers.

    • AThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Lorraine Park Campground — Harold Parker State Forest
      Sep. 5, 2024

      Lorraine Park Campground — Harold Parker State Forest

      Wonderful

      This is one of the best places we saw. We were here during a quiet period in August. The pitches are spacious and shaded.

      The sanitary building is clean with good showers.

      There is a lovely pond in which you can swim. It is somewhat small when crowded but nevertheless very lovely.

      The water in the pond is not streaming so be prepared for mosquitoes when camping close to the water.

      There is a well maintained playground for kids and there are activities planned for kids and adults.

      We would definitely return.

    • JThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Riverside Park Campground
      Aug. 31, 2024

      Riverside Park Campground

      What you get in southern Me

      A friendly place but very crowed campground and tight getting a 21’ trailer in. About 1/2 of the sites are seasonal. Lots of beach traffic in the area and while we are glad we stoped by we wouldn’t go back

    • Ronald C.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Sun Outdoors Wells Beach
      Aug. 19, 2024

      Sun Outdoors Wells Beach

      Huge campground

      I only stayed one night because I couldn’t find a spot anywhere close to 95 . The campground is huge and the spaces are very tight ,not to mention $148 for a full hook up pull thru site that my 42 ft 5w barley fit. I would not go back .

    • L
      Camper-submitted photo from Winding River Campground
      Aug. 18, 2024

      Winding River Campground

      Great time with kids

      We had a great time here camping with our kids and grandkids. River is not much to look at but the pool was great and there were great events like foam parties, DJ at the pool, pancake breakfast and live music to name a few. Staff were friendly and helpful.

    • Jonathan J.
      Camper-submitted photo from Old Orchard Beach Campground
      Aug. 17, 2024

      Old Orchard Beach Campground

      Great Community Park

      This is a great campsite. So many amenities that work. Great sense of community. Overly friendly people at the front desk that are accommodating. The spaces are very close to each other. The Wi-Fi does not work very well (WFH employees trying to see the world). Other than the Wi-Fi, everything exceeded our expectations.

    • JThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Beaver Dam Campground
      Aug. 17, 2024

      Beaver Dam Campground

      Excellent campground

      Beautiful and very well maintained. The staff is awesome. There are SO many amazing activities for the whole family. Would absolutely recommend!

    • E
      Camper-submitted photo from Bayley's Camping Resort
      Aug. 12, 2024

      Bayley's Camping Resort

      Best campground on earth!

      This is my favorite campground by a mile! The people here are so friendly and accommodating, the campground facilities are clean and well kept, the kids activities are top notch, and the free trolly to Old Orchard Beach and Pine Point Beach is so convenient and the drivers are AMAZING. The nightly entertainment is also outstanding, especially the hypnotist. There are three nice pools, several playgrounds, two stores, a mini golf course, several ponds for fishing, and a really great restaurant with a huge selection of foods and decent prices. There’s also an adult pool with its own bar and restaurant that’s also very good! They serve a yummy brunch too. I really can’t say enough about Bayley’s. We travel 9.5 hours to come here each year and when we arrive, it simply feels like home. Old Orchard Beach is beautiful and is just a 5 minute trolly ride away. Just come! And don’t forget to bring your boogie boards!!

    • AThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Thousand Trails Moody Beach
      Aug. 8, 2024

      Thousand Trails Moody Beach

      Nice for one or two nights

      The 30 amp sites are very close together.

      The campground layout is quite unusual, with campers parked lengthwise along the road. This means that you share the space where you sit outside with the camper behind you, resulting in very little privacy. It feels cramped, and you’re constantly close to your neighbors. If you’re looking for a peaceful, secluded camping experience, this setup might not be ideal.

      The facilities are ok but dated and could be cleaner. The beach is a short 15-minute walk.

      For children, there is a swimming pool, a basketball court and a small playground

      All in all, this is a good campground if you are on the road and want to spend a night or two exploring the area.

    • Jeremy T.
      Camper-submitted photo from Circle 9 Ranch Campground
      Aug. 4, 2024

      Circle 9 Ranch Campground

      Dirty and uninviting

      This is one of the dirtiest camp grounds I’ve been to.  It smelled of septic gas and trash.  The bathrooms were disgusting, the pool and playground were a slimy mess.  Camp sites are small and buggy.  Open septic line everywhere.  Picnic tables were all rotten.  Not a pleasant stay at all.  This is a trailer park not a camp ground.

    • Tracy W.
      Camper-submitted photo from Autumn Hills Campground
      Jul. 31, 2024

      Autumn Hills Campground

      Enjoyable and memorable experience

      Autumn Hills Campground is AWESOME! It’s remotely located and the amenities and activities are amazing, something for everyone! The staff is so friendly and helpful and I can’t say enough how clean the bathrooms, laundry room and store are! The super nice owners, Adam& Jennifer are constantly making upgrades and changes and have really created a beautiful, family oriented campground! I recommend you take the virtual tour online so you can pick a sight that works for you and book it soon.

    • H
      Camper-submitted photo from Wild Duck Adult Campground & RV Park
      Jul. 31, 2024

      Wild Duck Adult Campground & RV Park

      Quiet campground on Scarborough Marsh

      We stayed for 3 nights in late July.   The campground is peaceful and quiet, with the sounds of birds and the trees being the main thing you hear - it is quite relaxing.   The trees are quite tall and create a lovely canopy overhead.   There is some road traffic noise, but it’s minimal.  The sites that face the marsh are the best sites - they have some grass and lovely views.  We were in site 5, which faces the woods and was dirt.  It had a slight bump in it which made hooking and unhooking our travel trailer a little difficult.   The sites are close together, and do not have any foliage buffers between them.  The bathrooms were very clean.   The people we met who worked at the camp were friendly and helpful.   It is within a mile of the Audubon center, where you can either put in your own kayak/canoe or rent one.   The Eastern Trail is 1.3 miles away,  and good for walking, running or gravel biking.

    • Miccal  M.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Bear Brook State Park Campground
      Jul. 22, 2024

      Bear Brook State Park Campground

      Nice, Clean but crowded, and most sites are close together

      This was my first time staying at Bear Brook, it's an easy campground to get to, once you get to the west gate it's about a 4-mile drive to the campground, if you're coming from the east it's about 1.5 miles.

      The first impression was impressed by the size and how organized everything was. Check-in was easy, then driving to my site (#7) took a minute.

      That's when I realized the sites were 4' apart in the section I was staying in. Other sites on each end are further apart.

      The campground has a beach, a playground, a Ball field, and a store. The roads are all easy to drive on but narrow.

    • c
      Camper-submitted photo from Gunstock Campground
      Jul. 15, 2024

      Gunstock Campground

      Peaceful and great location

      We enjoyed this campground! The staff upon arrival was so nice. It was so quiet at night! Got to walk to hike Gunstock. Wished there was a restaurant within walking distance. But not a show stopper. We will be back!

    • k
      Camper-submitted photo from Saddleback Campground
      Jul. 9, 2024

      Saddleback Campground

      If I could do negative I would

      So my fiance and I we had called and asked if they had tent sites they put us at 9T ( which to any other campground T with the number means tent) but the owner comes up this morning being a complete ass saying that it wasn’t a tent site & that we requested to move sites and now all of a sudden it was a problem so paid 60?which was supposed to be paid for two nights & basically told that we had to pack up and leave with no refund & a very sour taste in my mouth from that campground. I will never return

    • k
      Camper-submitted photo from Circle 9 Ranch Campground
      Jul. 9, 2024

      Circle 9 Ranch Campground

      Terrible

      So I had gotten a tent site for 4 days and Roxanne the old bag in the office does nothing but talk about everyone & everytime you put in for a reservation she says I can’t give you a tent site 🤔🤔 but yet I’ve been nothing polite and

    • Nate & His Reina Puertorriqueña H.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Thousand Trails Moody Beach
      Jul. 8, 2024

      Thousand Trails Moody Beach

      It was just ok.

      It was an ok experience. We don’t like the campsites being sideways or parallel to the road, it feels strange. Bathrooms were down for cleaning but when they opened they smelled of bleach and still had gobs of hair in the drains of multiple shower stalls.

    • A
      Camper-submitted photo from Spacious Skies Walnut Grove
      Jul. 7, 2024

      Spacious Skies Walnut Grove

      Great Stopover for Maine Hotspots

      I was on a long road trip and only stayed a few days mainly to see the nearby Maine hotspots - Kennebunkport and Portland. The campground is not fancy, but clean and well maintained. Many of the sites were used by long-term campers, which turns the campground into a nice little neighborhood - everyone I greeted waved or said hello. I travel solo, and felt very safe.

    • A
      Camper-submitted photo from Spacious Skies French Pond
      Jul. 7, 2024

      Spacious Skies French Pond

      Plenty of room

      I only stayed a few nights, but enjoyed it thoroughly. I had a view of the beautiful pond, which is really a lake, and wished I had more time to rent a kayak.  The bathrooms were clean and easy to access, since I do not have sewer in my small pop-up. I spent most of my time exploring the area since there are a lot of things to do very close to this campground.



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    • Which is the most popular tent campsite near Exeter, NH?

      According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Exeter, NH is Lorraine Park Campground — Harold Parker State Forest with a 4.5-star rating from 31 reviews.

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