Best Cabin Camping near Farmington, NH

Several cabin rentals near Farmington, New Hampshire provide year-round accommodation options with varying levels of amenities. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park in Milton offers "brand new cabins" as alternatives to tent or RV camping, while Strafford-Lake Winnipesaukee South KOA features family-friendly cabin rentals with access to waterfront activities. Many cabins include basic furnishings with beds, electricity, and sometimes heating units, though amenities vary significantly between locations. Most campground cabins are positioned within established camping areas, providing access to shared facilities like bathrooms, showers, and recreation areas. According to one visitor, "The campground was clean, including the bathhouse. It was super kid-friendly - there's a water slide, pool, pond to swim, fish and boat."

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. KOA-style cabins at Salmon Falls/Lebanon KOA and Strafford typically include more amenities than basic models found at state parks. Most campground cabins require reservations, particularly during peak season from May through October when availability becomes limited. Many locations have pet policies that vary by cabin type and campground—some properties like Salmon Falls/Lebanon KOA and Flat Rock Bridge Family Resort explicitly welcome pets in designated cabins. One review notes: "Flat Rock Campground is hands down the best campground I've been to my life for family has a huge outdoor water slide for the kids as the bathrooms the pools gift shop it's basically the camping theme park for adults and children."

Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Cooking facilities range from basic fire rings with grates to cabins equipped with small refrigerators and microwaves, depending on the property. Campers should verify what kitchen supplies are provided before arrival. On-site camp stores at locations like Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park and the KOA properties stock essential items, firewood, and some grocery basics. Visitors planning extended stays should bring supplies from larger stores in Rochester or Dover, as on-site options may be limited and priced at a premium. The standard operating season for most cabin rentals in the region runs from early May through mid-October, though select properties offer year-round availability.

Best Cabin Sites Near Farmington, New Hampshire (104)

    1. Pawtuckaway State Park Campground

    44 Reviews
    Raymond, NH
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 895-3031

    $35 - $140 / night

    "The park includes a large family beach on the lake."

    "Much of the lake is better suited to paddle craft rather than motor boats due to it's shallow nature and rocks. The an expansive beach as well, a camp store and boat rentals."

    2. Salmon Falls / Lebanon KOA

    7 Reviews
    Rochester, NH
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 339-9465

    "We were able to book last minute and got a great tenting site, next to a running river that was great to sleep to. Very buggy, but it's outside, what do you expect?"

    "Very big campground with a nice water park for kids."

    3. Jellystone Park™ Lakes Region

    7 Reviews
    Milton, NH
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 652-9022

    $64 / night

    "Family and pet friendly, stocked store including adult beverages, very fun for kids, stuff to do like laser tag, float in pond, occasional live music in the field, overall the campground is well maintained"

    "Always clean, new store and food truck(smells delicious). 2 nice beaches on lake with boat ramp. Kayaks you can rent. Jump pad with 2 playgrounds and ball field for kids."

    4. Gunstock Campground

    14 Reviews
    Gilford, NH
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 737-4355

    $35 - $80 / night

    "The open field rv area was really exposed but close to amenities. Our family stayed in the cabins and they are nicely situated for privacy."

    "The camp store has most everything you could need, and the campground is gated so you have to make sure you keep your key card with you whenever leaving in order to get back in."

    5. Flat Rock Bridge Family Resort

    5 Reviews
    Rochester, NH
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 339-9465

    "Flat Rock Campground is hands down the best campground I've been to my life for family has a huge outdoor water slide for the kids as the bathrooms the pools gift shop it's basically the camping theme park"

    6. Bear Brook State Park Campground

    28 Reviews
    Candia, NH
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 485-9869

    $35 - $45 / night

    "The park was easy to get to, only about half an hour from Manchester. It has kayak rentals and a very well stocked camp store, that was close to the camp sites."

    "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."

    7. Beaver Dam Campground

    8 Reviews
    North Berwick, ME
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 698-2267

    "Driveway is hard to see and difficult to get in and out of.  Owners were responsive."

    "Campground is superior in its warmth, cleanliness, dog friendly and access to points of interest."

    8. Old Stage Campground

    9 Reviews
    Madbury, NH
    17 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. Pine Ridge Campground

    4 Reviews
    Shapleigh, ME
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 850-1001

    $44 - $68 / night

    "It was great to add this RV park going into their 3rd season! Minutes away from scenic hiking, fruit orchards and more. Check them out and leave them some love."

    10. Strafford - Lake Winnipesaukee South KOA

    2 Reviews
    Center Strafford, NH
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 332-0405

    "Plenty to do here: from swimming to games and a playground. This place has a store and huge game room. Was here from May and staying through to Oct"

    "My only complaint is that the pool doesn’t open until 10am and the store doesn’t open until 9. Other than that, my family had a great weekend at KOA Strafford!"

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Cabin Reviews near Farmington, NH

588 Reviews of 104 Farmington Campgrounds


  • M.A.D. P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 1, 2023

    Pawtuckaway State Park Campground

    Large and friendly park with plenty of water activity opportunities

    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. The park includes a large family beach on the lake. There are many opportunities for hiking, with trails leading to many special points of interest, including a mountaintop fire tower; an extensive marsh where beavers, deer, and great blue herons may be seen.

    The park lines the shore of beautiful Pawtuckaway Lake.  The 192 sites are wooded and many provide views of the lake.  Each campsite has an open fire ring, picnic table, flat areas for a tent, and a parking space. The bathhouses are equipped with running water, flush toilets, and 24 hour showers.  There are no hook-ups at any of the campsites. The park also has a camp store where canoe and kayaks are available, as well as a plublic canoe and kayak launch. Five cabins are available; each sleeps six people, has electricity, and includes a fire ring and picnic table. Pets are not allowed in the campground or beach area of the park.

  • Jean C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 1, 2019

    Westward Shores Camping Area and Marina

    Nice spot for a lakefront vacation

    Westward Shores is an expansive resort located on Ossipee Lake. It caters primarily to seasonal campers and those with RVs, but can accommodate tenters as well. There are a couple of camping cabins starting at $70/night shoulder season and cottages that sleep 8-20 (at significantly higher prices).

    The campground is so large that many people get around on golf carts. There are ongoing renovations and new areas, so it still looks a little rough around the edges in places. Lots are large and level with pea gravel and hookups; if you are in a tent, you’ll want to be sure to have adequate padding for sleeping. Additionally, you’ll want one of the more basic campsites located near a bathroom. Some of the loops do not yet have facilities (Aug 2019). The bathrooms are basic and clean.

    The primary appeal is the location on beautiful Ossipee Lake with beaches, a marina, and kayak and SUP rentals. There is plenty to entertain the children, with playgrounds, bounce pillows, gaga pit, basketball, and tennis to name just a few. Kids were everywhere on their bicycles.

    They didn’t offer up prices when we stopped at the office, so I was dreading the worst, but when I checked online, the RV sites range from $50-56 with hookups, picnic table, and fire ring and there are special rates/deals for extended stays. These rates are a significantly lower than a nearby resort campground that starts at $65/night... but then I discovered this is only true during the shoulder season. My fears have been realized... peak season will set you back $87-95/ night and the camping cabin is $117. These are slightly more expensive than a nearby resort that offers a few more/ different amenities, albeit not on Ossipee Lake.

  • Justin P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 28, 2022

    Baker Rocks

    Great location and amazing facilities

    I tent camped here while doing some fishing in the area.

    Baker Rocks had a host of different camping options onsite including tent platforms, yurts, and cabins. I booked one of the tent platforms.

    The site had a large tent platform they could fit multiple tents, a brand new picnic table, a fire ring (with a free bundle of firewood), two chairs by the fire ring, and even a few strings of solar lights around the camp area.

    The tent sites are within the wooded area around the property and felt very secluded. There was a bit of road noise overnight.

    The facilities here were great. There is a full bathhouse with individual rooms for showers and sink/toilets, with running water.

    Around the campground there was a little beach along the Baker river. I only caught a few minnows when fishing but that may have been more to do with the angler. Along another bend of the river were two chairs for taking in the scenery.

    Check-in was super easy with the camp hosts who were very flexible with timing and wanted to make sure I had a great stay. The property and individual sites are deliberately designed with guests in mind.

    I would definitely stay here again if I’m in the area and might try some of the glamping options as well.

  • Cassie G.
    Aug. 12, 2025

    Winding River Campground

    Fun laid back place. This campground has a lot of potential. Some info on their website and Facebook isn’t accurate.

    I would like to share my experience this past weekend at Winding River in Exeter NH. My family of 3 Stayed at tent site 523 in the Oak area. We also had family at 553 and 554 and Cabin 2.

    About site 523: I clearly had one of the largest and most private tent sites. It was set back with a long driveway tucked between 522 and 524. It’s a very steep drop into the river making most sites a little nerve wracking with a little one. Online it said water available nearby. Most sites had a hookup but there wasn’t a one on my site. It looked like there may have been one to share on the road, but I didn’t end up needing to figure that out.

    Tent sites 522 and 524: Along with most of the tent sites these sites were very close to each other, much smaller and closer to the road. I wished my family members had gotten 552 and 553 as they blended together nicely if you are tenting in side by side spaces. The ground was very rocky making staking tents down difficult. They were right next to the bathroom which was convenient but loud. Ventilation in the bathroom was not good so the doors were propped open much of the time and loud hand dryers.

    Shower:

    • This is the smaller of the two bathrooms in the campground. There are 2 showers there. Each with a single insufficient curtain and no hooks on the wall or bench to place things down. Water was hot enough, pressure was ok if you set it to the high power massage-like setting.
    • The showers in other bathroom (near the town center area) had a door and two curtains. Some had hooks (some of which were broken). I almost tripped going in and out of these bathroom stalls because they are raised up but there is no marking on the ground to indicate that.

    Cabin 2: Ac worked well. There was a good sized bed downstairs, smaller beds in two lofts. I was surprised the couch didn’t pull out. Fridge and all dishes were nice and clean. All the cabins seem to have different back porch setups. This porch was smaller than C1. There was a propane grill that smelled rancid with sooo much caked on The burners. The location of the ceiling fan under the other lights in the ceiling gave them a flashing effect that really bothered me.

    Pros:

    • Lower price compared to other campgrounds (but I don’t feel like I got everything advertised on the website)
    • Two playgrounds, both were nice.
    • Water slide was fun
    • We arrived Thursday at the gate and were told how to get to our site, to set up and then come over to the office which was nice.

    Cons:

    • The river is very low and yucky so none of the boating or fishing advertised was possible. likely causing the massive amount of mosquitos.
    • The whole arcade building was was “out of order”
    • The laundry room had two washers (one was broken) and two dryers 2.50 each per load. Not sufficient for a campground this size (especially when people leave their clothes in the machine for 30 mins after they’re done!)
    • Camp store was poorly stocked (multiple empty coolers).
    • Ice $3 per SMALL bag.
    • Wood $10 per bundle and rules say you can’t bring from off-site. I saw people with huge metal bins of wood but was never offered that option when I payed for multiple bundles.
    • Camp store closes at 3 on Sunday and doesn’t open until 11 am during the week (which is also checkout). This made it a little confusing when I wanted to return the golf cart. They have a small area with icecream that is scooped and maybe a kitchen. I never saw it open but I think the sign said open morning to 12 and then again in the evening.
    • The pool was green and cloudy on day 3. I called the office and was told they had just shocked it and that was a result of the copper. I am not informed enough on pool safety so I opted out of swimming on the hottest day of our stay. My son was bummed.
    • Planned activities were only scheduled for Friday and Saturday, when online mentions “daily”. During adult kareoke there were plenty of kids and really poor wifi (wasting so much time between songs).

    And just to add:

    • Staff I encountered was friendly enough, but It would be nice if they wore shirts to identify themselves.
    • Golf cart was great, but cost more than the site per night.
    • Pedal go-carts were available for rent (I didn’t ask a price).
  • V
    May. 26, 2019

    Sandy Pines Campground

    Pristine beautiful campground

    This is high end camping! Cleanest nicest bathrooms and showers I’ve ever seen camping. Also fun game areas and a beautiful store which has good food too! The sites are very nice and not too close together. We tent camp but they also offer small cabins which looked adorable and glamping tents. Easy access to local trails and tourist spots. A fantastic campground I hope to return to

  • Nancy W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 1, 2022

    Old Orchard Beach Campground

    Huge campground with lots of sites and amenities.

    Old Orchard Beach is a fun, family-oriented campground located in the fun little beach town of Old Orchard Beach. Old Orchard is known for their amusement park, arcade, pier, fun downtown, and expansive beach with seven miles of room to walk. Here you can stroll along the streets listening to the melodic sounds of an arcade, buy an airbrushed t-shirt and eat pier fries and fried dough. And the best thing is there is a trolley that takes you from the campground to the beach so you don’t have to deal with parking. 

    When the summer season is in full swing, there is lots to do in the campground and at the nearby Atlantic Ocean beach. There are lots of amenities in the campground like a basketball court, Wiffle ball field, horseshoes, badminton, playgrounds, arcade, swimming pools and hot tub, group bonfire, and dog park. The campground is quite large and divided into a variety of sections, some areas are all seasonal campers and others are for transients. The campground offers RV sites, cabin rentals, park model sites, and simple tent sites. We liked the sections in the back (Bear Brook and Black Forest) which are set away from the entrance and the majority of activities. We visited in the off-season but can only image the park gets pretty busy especially in the front section where the swimming pool, arcade, camp store, and other activities are located. The campground is gated which limits who can come into the park. If you want to have guests, plan on shelling out a bit of cash as it is $8/day for kids and $10 for adults and$12 for overnight guests. 

    Our gravel site was perfectly level with no potholes and the roads leading to our site were easy to navigate in our 45’ motorhome. The patio was gravel and there was some grass between campsites. Our picnic table was clean and not made of old rotten wood with sagging benches. There was not much shade at our site which was fine with us because it was October when we visited and wanted the sun. We were able to pick up wifi at our site because we were close to a tower. Our Verizon phone and hotspot worked great as did the parks cable television. The campground is just one mile from Old Orchard Beach and close to Route 1 which is the main corridor leading up and down the Maine coast. 

    The nearby town of Biddeford has some great restaurants(Palace Dinner, Run of the Mill Public House and Brewery, and Dunston Tab and Table). While the campground is large enough for a good long walk, we prefer to walk the wooded trails at Ferry Beach State Park. If you are looking for something for kids to do there is Funtown Splashtown which is a large water and amusement park and you can get discount tickets at the campgrounds camp store

  • Utshob A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 2, 2025

    Bear Brook State Park Campground

    Convenient and fun

    The park was easy to get to, only about half an hour from Manchester. It has kayak rentals and a very well stocked camp store, that was close to the camp sites. Our campsite was only about a hundred feet away from the camp store but still felt private.

    Our campsite also had a fire pit and a picnic table which were great.

    The size of the sites varies quite a bit though as well as their isolation, some were out in the open.

    For cell service: ATT seems to have pretty decent coverage but not Verizon.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 18, 2025

    Clearwater Campground

    Now Hunter’s Run RV Park

    This is now called Hunter’s Run. Many seasonal campsites more than half the campground. Good site spacing. Store only open limited hours and staff on site only limited hours. Probably due to new corporate owners. Very quiet off season and during the week. No wood available during our visit, 2 bundles locked in cage area but nobody around to purchase from. Bathhouses and showers very clean at lakeside section of campground. Nice clean beach area at the lake. Looks like kayak and canoe rentals. This is on south side of NH route 104 which is a busy road. Some road noise noticed from our location near the lake. Gravel/dirt sites with fire pits ( rocks ) and picnic table. Called office to arrange for site and they called back. Staff very helpful to find a good site and making reservations.

  • Judy W.
    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.


Guide to Farmington

Cabin rental options surround Farmington, New Hampshire in the foothills of the Belknap Mountains, where elevations range between 500-1,000 feet. The area sits within a 30-minute drive of Lake Winnipesaukee and experiences typical New England seasonal transitions with summer highs in the 80s and winter lows frequently below freezing. The region's mix of state parks and private campgrounds offers various cabin accommodations ranging from rustic single-room structures to multi-room units with private bathrooms.

What to do

Hiking trails access: Pawtuckaway State Park Campground offers extensive hiking options just 25 minutes from Farmington. "There are at least three campground areas, one of which is on an island and has tent sites along the water. Pretty serious trail up and around some mountains, to a fire tower, ponds," notes Harry H.

Water activities: The area's ponds and lakes provide swimming, fishing, and boating opportunities. At Gunstock Campground, "Kayaking, swimming area and hiking were all 5 stars! Tried to plan ahead this year and get a prime site," shares Erin W. from Pawtuckaway State Park.

Winter recreation: While most campgrounds operate seasonally through October, Gunstock Campground transitions to winter operations with ski slopes. "The campground is gated so you have to make sure you keep your key card with you whenever leaving in order to get back in," explains Melissa B.

What campers like

Cabin accommodations: Salmon Falls/Lebanon KOA offers various cabin types about 20 minutes from Farmington. "This Campground is family friendly and has a lot to offer. Our camping group consisted of children from the ages of 8-17 yrs old. No one was bored," says J B.

Beach access: Several campgrounds feature waterfront access. Susan B. from Pawtuckaway State Park notes, "The sites are level and roomy. The bathroom was clean. The walk to the beach was along a public parking lot. The beach was clean."

Pool and water features: Many campgrounds include pools and water recreation. At Beaver Dam Campground, "The pond is tranquil and our site was right on the pond. Bathrooms are modern and spotless," reports Pat.

What you should know

Reservation timing: Most cabin rentals require advance booking, particularly for waterfront locations. "The sites on the water book up quickly but they're perfect for fishing and boating. Also, the view!" advises J L. at Pawtuckaway State Park.

Seasonal differences: Weather varies dramatically through the camping season. "We went in early May, when it was still a bit cold at night (in the low 40s) and not many people were around," says Kris M., noting that "on Friday afternoon from about 1pm til 5 the ranger station was closed, so we couldn't check in or get wood."

Campground personality: Each property has a distinct atmosphere. Pine Ridge Campground is "peaceful and quiet all the time. While not an adult only campground, it's mostly comprised of adults only," according to Becca H., making it suitable for those seeking less activity.

Tips for camping with families

Children's activities: Bear Brook State Park Campground includes family-oriented facilities. "The tent sites were large which was great as we had two tents at ours. The park is very dog friendly for camping as well as hiking. The trails were very well marked and really conveniently close by to the campsites," says Gabby M.

Site selection for families: Choose sites based on proximity to amenities. Jean C. recommends Bear Brook sites: "If you are tenting and don't mind a short walk, reserve site R1 for a raised site overlooking the pond. Sites 13-25 back up against a hill."

Busy periods: School vacation weeks bring higher occupancy. "This campground is beautiful and in a nice location in the state park but is really crowded in the summer months with large groups of loud children," cautions Madison G. about Pawtuckaway.

Tips from RVers

Site accessibility: Old Stage Campground provides varied RV sites. "The sites were spacious in wooded area near a small river. The road in is dirt but is mostly level," notes Erin S., though she cautions that "the bugs, however, really prevented us from enjoying spending time outdoors."

Hookup availability: Many campgrounds offer partial and full hookup sites. Ben M. from Salmon Falls/Lebanon KOA reports, "This campground is pretty big, sprawled out with lots to do, like tubing, cornhole, arcade, pools with slide and more."

Off-season options: Shoulder seasons provide quieter experiences. According to Randy R. at Bear Brook, "A few modifications. The bathrooms are family style. One family at a time. Check in is at the beginning of the 3-mile road to the campground and the camp store is a walk-up window only."

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