Best Camping near Gilsum, NH

Gilsum is an ideal place for camping adventures of all kinds. There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in. Experience some of the most stunning views that New Hampshire camping has to offer. Find the best campgrounds near Gilsum, plus reviews and photos from other campers like you.

Best Camping Sites Near Gilsum, NH (162)

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    1. Ashuelot River Campground

    16 Reviews
    42 Photos
    85 Saves
    West Swanzey, New Hampshire
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $47 - $70 / night

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    2. Monadnock State Park Campground

    19 Reviews
    198 Photos
    201 Saves
    Jaffrey, New Hampshire

    Monadnock State Park is located in and around the 3,165-ft. Mount Monadnock. The park is surrounded by thousands of acres of protected highlands. In 1987, Mount Monadnock was designated a National Natural Landmark. The park offers year-round recreational opportunities.

    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $18 - $35 / night

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    6. Spacious Skies Seven Maples

    8 Reviews
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    34 Saves
    Hancock, New Hampshire

    Spacious Skies Seven Maples offers a variety of campsites and hookups to accommodate every type of camping unit. The well landscaped campground has 2 modern bathhouses, a campground store, propane filling, and dump station. A combination of facilities, recreation and southern New Hampshire's many eco-tourist attractions make Spacious Skies Seven Maples a great place to get away from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Please join us this year and discover why our campers return year after year.

    We are proud to announce our partnership with Black Folks Camp Too and are now the first “unity blaze certified” collection of private campgrounds!

    Being Unity Blaze Certified confirms that all 15 of our campgrounds and our team are committed to making sure all campers know “You are Invited and Welcomed” — the Unity Blaze motto. While Spacious Skies has always firmly held this belief, we wanted to go one step further in partnering with BFCT to make sure all campground staff completed the Unity Blaze training program.

    Please navigate to our website for up to date information regarding our amenities.

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

    $54 - $159 / night

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    7. Kampfires

    8 Reviews
    8 Photos
    34 Saves
    West Chesterfield, New Hampshire
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $30 - $50 / night

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    8. Fort Dummer State Park Campground

    10 Reviews
    22 Photos
    60 Saves
    Brattleboro, Vermont

    Fort Dummer State Park, located in the Connecticut River Valley just outside of Brattleboro, has 217 acres of forest land.

    The park was named after Fort Dummer, the first permanent European settlement in Vermont. Built on the frontier in 1724, it was initially the gateway to the early settlements along the banks of the Connecticut River. Forty-three English soldiers and twelve Mohawk Indians manned the fort in 1724 and 1725. Later, the fort protected what was then a Massachusetts colony from an invasion by the French and Indians. Made of sturdy white pine timber, stacked like a log cabin, Fort Dummer served its purpose well.

    The park overlooks the site of Fort Dummer which was flooded when the Vernon Dam was built on the Connecticut River in 1908. This site can be seen from the northernmost scenic vista on the Sunrise Trail. It is now underwater near the lumber company located on the western bank of the river.

    Located in the southern foothills of the Green Mountains, the forest is more like those of southern New England than like a typical Vermont forest. Southern tree species such as white, red, and chestnut oaks, dominate the hardwood forest, which also contains beech, maple, yellow birch, and white birch.

    An abundance of oak trees provides food and shelter for gray squirrels, turkeys, and deer. Ruffed grouse also inhabit these woods, attracted by its dense woody cover and open understory.

    Facilities / Amenities The campground has 50 tent/trailer sites and 10 lean-to sites. These are located in two adjacent areas and are served by two toilet buildings, both with coin-operated hot showers. There is a sanitary dump station, but there are no hookups. Also located within the park is a small picnic area, hiking trails (one of which leads to a swimming hole) and a large open field.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
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    9. Tree Farm Campground

    7 Reviews
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    52 Saves
    Springfield, Vermont

    140 acres white pine forest. Large pullthrough RV sites, full hookup RV and tent sites, quiet, cool, relax atmosphere. Cable and wifi available. Dogs welcome

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

    $26 - $36 / night

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Pet-friendly camping near Gilsum

Recent Reviews in Gilsum

659 Reviews of 162 Gilsum Campgrounds


  • SJ W.The Dyrt PRO User
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    Nov. 1, 2024

    NFR 273 Dispersed Camping Spot

    Beautiful but surprisingly crowded

    Went on a Wednesday night late October and had to drive about 4 miles down the dirt road to find a suitable spot. After what was very quiet and a peaceful place to be. Many pull offs but a lot were too wet for my van and I was afraid of getting stuck. The road itself was in great condition though.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
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    Oct. 15, 2024

    Greenwood Lodge & Campsites

    Beautiful and Well Maintained CG

    What a beautiful and well maintained CG! Great owners, facilities, and amenities. Gravel roads and relatively level gravel sites. There are W/E sites, dry sites, and many secluded tent sites. There are two lakes and another nearby. It is close to many hiking trails. We arrived an hour after the water was turned off due to freezing temps. We were allowed to fill the fresh tank from the lodge. We woke the next day to heavy fog. We would definitely stay here again - for longer than an overnight stay!

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
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    Oct. 13, 2024

    NFR 273 Dispersed Camping Spot

    Nice Spot

    The entrance to the road had a sign that said “road closed ahead”. We chanced it and was able to find a really nice open spot right before the road closure. Was a great spot!

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    Oct. 13, 2024

    Coolidge State Park Campground

    A very quiet and accommodating location

    It was a very quiet location.  There was plenty of room between sites. The roads going in and leaving were well maintained. I accidently booked a tent site, and my popup camper and truck almost didn't fit.  We will have to go back and get a shelter site. This way we can get the beautiful views of the mountains. We both enjoyed the Coolidge State Park

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
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    Oct. 5, 2024

    Emerald Lake State Park Campground

    A Lot of Camping Sites at this State Part

    There are a lot of camping sites for tents at this location. Quite a few lean-tos to rest . Restrooms with coin operated showers. Every site has a picnic table.

  • Lorrie W.
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    Oct. 5, 2024

    Ashuelot River Campground

    Ashuelot campground

    Site 47 pull thru. Nice clean campground ! No neighbors left and right. Staff very nice. Very noisy tho in sites by the river due to Rte 10. We enjoyed the campground. Small and cozy. Nice size sites

  • Judy W.
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    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.

  • Janeth C.
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    Sep. 22, 2024

    Getaway Mountain Campground

    Avoid Getaway Mountain Campground

    I strongly urge anyone considering Getaway Mountain Campground to stay far away. Our experience here was nothing short of appalling. From the moment we checked in, the owners were extremely rude and unwelcoming. After staying for the weekend, we extended our stay due to the campground’s cleanliness, thinking it would be perfect for our family, including our three children with special needs and our service animals.

    Unfortunately, the owner’s behavior quickly escalated. One day, the man running the office drove by on his golf cart and began yelling and swearing at me, accusing us of not picking up after our dogs. I explained that we always clean up after them, but he refused to listen. We decided to leave for the weekend to avoid further conflict, but when we returned, we found piles of dog poop deliberately placed near our motorhome. Things worsened when one of our children, who is nonverbal, picked up a pile of the mess.

    When we addressed the issue with the office, the owner’s wife not only refused to acknowledge their behavior but also accused us of lying. The man’s hostile behavior escalated again, yelling and swearing at us in front of our children. He threatened to have us thrown out by the police, which he followed through on. The officers who responded could see that this was a personal issue and were baffled as to why they had been called. We were told to leave, but not before being denied a refund for the remaining days we had already paid for.

    To make matters worse, we’ve since learned that the owners of Getaway Mountain Campground have been actively calling around to other campgrounds, slandering our name. They falsely claim we don’t pick up after our dogs and that my husband chased the owner with a 2x4—an outright lie. The current campground we’re staying at informed us of this and has stated that they’ve seen no issues with us or our pets. In fact, the surrounding campers have no complaints, and the campground owner is willing to write a statement about the situation, including notifying the authorities of this baseless harassment.

    The entire experience left us feeling targeted and mistreated. We have traveled extensively throughout the U.S. and have never encountered anything like this. Save yourself the trouble and avoid this campground at all costs.

    Verdict: AVOID Getaway Mountain Campground.

  • katherine B.
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    Sep. 17, 2024

    Forest Lake Campgrounds

    People who run it are rude and of their word

    Paid in full for a week in July, we stay here every year. Learned in May that I had cancer and would need surgery and weekly chemo until the end of September. Contacted Forest Lake Campground in May to cancel reservation, discussed options and was told we could carry our week over for later. Just received the all clear from my Dr today. Called to make reservations and was told they would not honor our already paid week. They said we would not get our money back either. Won’t stay here again as they are not people of their word.

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

    Tree Farm Campground

    4 Day getaway

    Nicely spaced sites, level and welcoming hosts. There are a few trails around the campground and it is close to Mt Ascutney which if you are feeling a bit lazy there is an auto rd that goes about 3/4 of the way up. 3 mi. Away Springfield as all the services you might need.

  • Kevin C.The Dyrt PRO User
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    Aug. 30, 2024

    Somerset Airfield

    Good stopover location

    Only the first section of the campground was open due to flooding. As a result, there were puddles everywhere.

    Campsites are listed as disbursed but there are only 7 trees to separate 9 camp sites. The campsites are all next to the road and have fire circles.

    There is a single pit toilet at the end of the camping area. No garbage service, no water, no cell service. Basically a camp site where you can share a fire with the neighbors.

  • J
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    Aug. 19, 2024

    Woodford State Park Campground

    3 night getaway

    Had a pleasant stay at Woodford State Park. Sites near T38 have a great elevated view of the reservoir. Also a nice loop trail for those looking to do a little bit of hiking.

  • Julie R.
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    Aug. 18, 2024

    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.

  • Jeremy T.
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    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.
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    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.

  • 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.

  • Kaileigh K.
    Camper-submitted photo from Jamaica State Park Campground
    Jul. 21, 2024

    Jamaica State Park Campground

    Large level campsites

    This campground was perfect for our group that had 5 small children. The kids were able to safely ride bikes on the camp roads, sites were large and well spaced out from each other, great playground and fun playing in the river. Amazing programming options from the ranger staff each day

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Coolidge State Park Campground
    Jul. 11, 2024

    Coolidge State Park Campground

    Beautiful, Clean, Quiet

    We had a wonderful couple of nights here. I highly recommend the lean-to’s. The bathrooms were clean and the coin-operated showers were great. Each site was neatly maintained. Above all else, the staff here was phenomenal.

  • k
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    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

  • 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.



Guide to Gilsum

Camping near Gilsum, New Hampshire, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are several campgrounds to explore.

What to do:

  • Hiking: There are numerous trails around the area. At Pawtuckaway State Park Campground, one reviewer mentioned, "So many lovely waterfront sites, clean facilities, camp store and beach are great." This park has trails leading to scenic views and a fire tower.
  • Kayaking: Many campgrounds, like Bear Brook State Park Campground, provide easy access to water activities. A visitor noted, "The campground has a beach, a playground, a ball field, and a store."
  • Exploring Historic Sites: If you're near Spacious Skies Minute Man, you can visit nearby towns with rich history. One camper shared, "Concord is only a 30-minute drive away with two full days of revolutionary historic sites."

What campers like:

  • Spacious Sites: Campers appreciate the large, private sites at Greenfield State Park Campground. One long-time visitor said, "If you like large sites in a wooded setting with many private ones, this is the place."
  • Clean Facilities: Many campgrounds, such as Mt. Greylock Campsite Park, are praised for their cleanliness. A reviewer mentioned, "The staff, Pat in particular, were warm and friendly."
  • Family-Friendly Atmosphere: Campgrounds like Jamaica State Park Campground are great for families. One parent noted, "The kids were able to safely ride bikes on the camp roads, sites were large and well spaced out."

What you should know:

  • Limited Cell Service: Many campgrounds, including Monadnock State Park Campground, have poor cell reception. One camper expressed frustration, saying, "I wish this were clearer on their website as we needed service to do some work."
  • Bugs: Be prepared for bugs, especially in the warmer months. A visitor at Monadnock State Park Campground warned, "The bugs… holy hell, the bugs."
  • No Hookups: Many campgrounds, like Woodford State Park Campground, do not offer electric hookups. A camper mentioned, "Be prepared for no hook-ups but there is a dump station for self-contained toilets."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Campgrounds with Activities: Look for campgrounds that offer playgrounds and organized activities. At Jamaica State Park Campground, one reviewer said, "Amazing programming options from the ranger staff each day."
  • Pack for Water Fun: If you're near water, bring swim gear and water toys. A camper at Bear Brook State Park Campground enjoyed the beach area, stating, "This site is close to the lake/beach area."
  • Plan for Quiet Time: Some campgrounds can get noisy on weekends. A visitor at Greenfield State Park Campground noted, "Mid-week, the park was at maybe 20% capacity, and it was amazing."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Sizes: Make sure the campground can accommodate your RV size. A reviewer at Mt. Greylock Campsite Park mentioned, "The camp sites were well shaded and spacious."
  • Look for Amenities: Choose campgrounds with amenities like dump stations and clean bathrooms. One camper at Woodford State Park Campground praised the "beautiful bathrooms" and "clean, well-stocked" facilities.
  • Be Mindful of Noise: Some campgrounds can be noisy, especially on weekends. A visitor at Minute Man Campground shared, "The rec hall had no games in it like the website showed."

Camping near Gilsum, New Hampshire, has something for everyone, from families to RV enthusiasts. Just be prepared for the unique quirks of each campground!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What camping is available near Gilsum, NH?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Gilsum, NH offers a wide range of camping options, with 162 campgrounds and RV parks near Gilsum, NH and 15 free dispersed camping spots.

  • Which is the most popular campground near Gilsum, NH?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Gilsum, NH is Ashuelot River Campground with a 4.6-star rating from 16 reviews.

  • Where can I find free dispersed camping near Gilsum, NH?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 15 free dispersed camping spots near Gilsum, NH.

  • What parks are near Gilsum, NH?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 14 parks near Gilsum, NH that allow camping, notably Edward MacDowell Lake and Townshend Lake.