Top Tent Camping near Gilford, NH
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Best Tent Sites Near Gilford, NH (40)
1. Town Hall Road Dispersed
19 Reviews•62 Photos•608 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Tents
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
2. Squam Lakes Association
2 Reviews•11 Photos•74 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Tents
- Group
$50 - $110 / night
3. Greenfield State Park
19 Reviews•41 Photos•98 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
4. Baker Rocks
3 Reviews•30 Photos•51 SavesBaker Rocks is a boutique nature experience nestled between New Hampshire's Lakes and White Mountains Region. Located along 3,000 feet of the Baker River and across from well-known Rumney Rocks climbing area, we offer unique accommodations, event spaces, store, and farm stand. In addition we provide such amenities as a nature-based playground, CrossFit and yoga space, private trails, and river/beach access.
We encourage you to view our site, at Baker Rocks, for additional information and booking options.
- Pets
- Fires
- Reservable
- Tents
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
$60 - $325 / night
5. Sawyer Pond
7 Reviews•54 Photos•174 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Tents
- Dispersed
- Toilets
- Alcohol
6. AAC Rattlesnake Campground
2 Reviews•5 Photos•23 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Tents
- Cabins
$12 - $33 / night
7. Cardigan Campsites
2 Reviews•8 Photos•7 Saves- Tents
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
8. Salmon Falls River RV Resort and Family Campground
2 Reviews•1 Photo•13 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
9. Fourth Iron Campground
6 Reviews•53 Photos•136 SavesLocated at the confluence of the Sawyer and Saco Rivers, 4th Iron is a walk-in tent site.
- Pets
- Fires
- Tents
- Group
- Trash
- Picnic Table
$15 / night
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Recent Tent Reviews In Gilford
1150 Reviews of 40 Gilford Campgrounds
Meghan B.
Ranger
Blackberry Crossing
Blackberry Crossing Campground
Your typical first-come first-served National Forest campground with vault toilets and handpump water. The Albany Covered Bridge is a short walk away.
RebornBeast 9.
Scout
Town Hall Road Dispersed
Amazing campsite
Had everything we needed
Laura G.Scout
Jigger Johnson Campground
27$ x night for an RV
Very nice place. Lots of spots for tents and RV, I believe all of them with fireplace. Quiet and clean.
Nickolas H.ScoutTown Hall Road Dispersed
Great dispersed sites
Great sites. Some right.on water. First come first serve, can get busy.
- Judy W.
Traveler
Bear Brook State Park
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.
- Ioan P.
Legend
Riverside Family Campground
Just ok
Bit expensive
- Ioan P.Legend
Riverside Family Campground
Just ok
Bit expensive
- DDaniel B.Traveler
Campton Campground
Awesome Campground
I found this place on The Dyrt app, so I came to check it out, I made a reservation online just to make sure I guaranteed my spot when I arrived, which I didn’t had to worry about either way because there was lots of empty spaces, but you never know, even though I made my reservation my spot didn’t have my name on it or any information about when I was suppose to arrive and leave, there was nobody there, but made me wonder if there was someone already there, besides that, it’s a great place to camping, clean, quite, bathroom was close by, shower and everything, besides all that I was able to use my phone with no problems, I have AT&T btw, there is a Dunkin, General store and a gas station like 3 minutes driving, which is great in case you forgot to buy something or are too lazy to make coffee and breakfast, I stayed for 2 night, can’t complain, and will come back for sure, I highly recommend this place, although I recommend to get the side from 33 to 57 it’s on the other side and not too close from the highway.
Jeffrey S.
Guide
Lost River Valley Campground
Two stays up on Harley road sites
August stay very nice site 210 facing east with views of loon mountain area. These sites are w/E/S. Second stay mid September site 225 good easterly view. Quiet and peaceful. Lower sites by river with wooded sites of all categories. Tenting to small RV’s.
- Jeffrey S.Guide
Lost River Valley Campground
Really rustic feel with modern convenience
Stayed here in August for a few nights now booking in September for three nights. Like sites on Harley road, with views of loon mountain and surrounding vistas. Very nice campground with lots of wooded sites some with river frontage. Very well appointed store. Lots of sites have electric and water. No RV over 32’ in lower sites over lost river bridge. Also cabins available throughout the grounds for those without RV/Tent. Close to town with stores , restaurants, gas stations
Eric H.Scout
Moose Hillock Camping Resort
Mixed Feelings
My family and friends were drawn to this campground for its exciting pool and convenient location, and those aspects definitely lived up to expectations. However, our campsite was not level, and the sites were very close together with little privacy. We were tent camping but the area we were in, while a tent site, is best for RVs.
The bathroom facilities could also use some attention– a loose toilet and a broken hand dryer weren't ideal. Overall, we enjoyed our stay, but these conditions kept it from being great.
- CChuck H.Scout
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.
- Meghan B.Ranger
Sugarloaf 1 Campground
Ideal base camp
I was lucky to snag one of the couple remaining campsites on a Saturday afternoon. The sites are spacious, the bathrooms with flush toilets are clean enough, and the river nearby is a great spot to rock-hop if you're not too busy hiking the many amazing trails in the area.
- Alexandre R.Traveler
Guyot Shelter
Awesome campsite
Great campsite!
Bear box, food area, water source, cabin, Privy, and platforms.
Ashley O.Scout
Rest N Nest Campground
Great, clean site!
Owners were very welcoming and helpful. The bathrooms were cleaner than mine at home. Nostalgic feel with playground, pool, and rec hall.
- JJohn C.Traveler
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.Guide
Wells Beach Resort Campground
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 .
Kaileigh K.Traveler
White Lake State Park
Great Lake with nice campground amenities and feel
We had a great stay at white lake state park. I was surprised that there was only a large log separating our site from the next one but luckily it was just my brothers family so it wasn’t awkward. Our sites (2-11 and 2-11a) survived a 2 hour monsoon with some water running through but other sites had some major flooding so just something to be cognizant of.
- LLisa H.Traveler
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.
Julie R.Scout
Northstar Campground
Just okay
The owners are very nice but the sites are super close together. We had neighbors that had a large party 4 ft from our camper for two days. The showers cost .50 and are luke warm, definitely not hot. Only 4 shower stalls (2 men 2 female) for the whole campground. The bathrooms weren't cleaned during the 2 days we were there. The country side is beautiful and Newport is a cute little town. We won't stay at the campground again.
- Jonathan J.Traveler
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.
- JJoseph I.Guide
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!
- BBob G.Traveler
Town Hall Road Dispersed
Good dispersed camping
The road was not as bad as I anticipated. There was room for my Jeep Grand Cherokee towing a squaredrop camper to pass the very few oncoming vehicles we encountered. There is a good mix of tent and small/medium camper sites. Many of the sites are right on the side of the road.
We went to the end of Town Hall Road and camped at the last site before you leave the WMNF. It was a very spacious site, set back from the road, a little bumpy getting into it.
Liat G.Scout
Beaver Hollow Campground
great Pool, alot of woods and nature
great Pool, alot of woods and nature feel
frindly staff
quite
- SSomadNomad M.Guide
Town Hall Road Dispersed
no entry
no entry 🚫
- AArno W.Guide
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.
Dana M.Guide
Sugarloaf 2 Campground
Great Spot!
This is an old style campground which we love. Pit toilets are clean and stocked. Campground was very quiet even though most sites were occupied. Great hiking nearby as well as some shorter hiking trails straight out from the campground. We would definitely stay there again!
Guide to Gilford
Camping near Gilford, New Hampshire, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.
What to do:
- Hiking: Explore the numerous trails in the area. Many campers enjoy the trails at Pawtuckaway State Park Campground, where one reviewer said, "So many lovely waterfront sites, clean facilities, camp store and beach are great."
- Water Activities: Kayaking and swimming are popular at White Lake State Park Campground. One visitor mentioned, "The lake water is crystal clear (and warmer than expected)."
- Wildlife Watching: The area is rich in wildlife. A camper at Dry River — Crawford Notch State Park noted, "Great Basecamp for lots of hikes in the area."
What campers like:
- Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A visitor at Moose Brook State Park Campground said, "Bathrooms were clean and there is a nice wash station to do dishes."
- Friendly Staff: Many campgrounds have helpful staff. One reviewer at Franconia Notch State Park - Lafayette Place mentioned, "Helpful staff and good facilities."
- Scenic Views: Campers love the beautiful surroundings. A guest at Bear Brook State Park Campground shared, "Set back deep in the woods, I’d call the sites semi-private."
What you should know:
- Site Proximity: Some campgrounds have sites that are close together. A camper at Crawford Notch Campground noted, "The sites are all nice, but they are packed together."
- Limited Amenities: Not all campgrounds have full amenities. A visitor at Hancock Campground mentioned, "There was no running water at any of the pumps and the pit toilets were quite full."
- Noise Levels: Some areas can be noisy due to nearby roads. A camper at Lafayette Place Campground said, "There is a bit of noise from Rt. 93."
Tips for camping with families:
- Choose the Right Campground: Look for family-friendly campgrounds like Lost River Valley Campground, where one family shared, "The bathrooms are always clean, the staff in the office and store has been friendly."
- Plan Activities: Make sure to have a list of activities. A camper at Bear Brook State Park Campground mentioned, "The campground has a beach, a playground, a ball field, and a store."
- Pack for Comfort: Bring items that make camping easier for kids. A visitor at Pawtuckaway State Park Campground noted, "Fire pits and picnic tables at every site."
Tips from RVers:
- Check Site Size: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at Dry River — Crawford Notch State Park mentioned, "Some of the sites have a view of the road, which isn’t too pleasant."
- Look for Hookups: Not all campgrounds have electric hookups. A camper at Lost River Valley Campground said, "The hookups look new."
- Be Prepared for Weather: Check the forecast before you go. A visitor at Moose Brook State Park Campground noted, "This is a no electric hookup and no dump station park, but it's still worth your time."
Camping near Gilford, New Hampshire, offers a variety of experiences for everyone. Whether you're looking for a quiet spot or a place with lots of activities, there's something for you in this beautiful area.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular tent campsite near Gilford, NH?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Gilford, NH is Town Hall Road Dispersed with a 4.5-star rating from 19 reviews.
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