Family-run campgrounds dominate the Goffstown area, with several operating from mid-April through late October. The landscape features a mix of lakefront properties and wooded settings, with elevations ranging from 300 to 600 feet above sea level. Most campgrounds in the region report good cell service for Verizon users but spotty coverage for T-Mobile customers, particularly in more remote locations.
What to do
Lake activities: beaches and boating: Silver Lakes Park Campground offers a clean, quiet setting with "easy beach access for the kids (and launching space for pontoon or bass boats)." The lakefront property includes "rentable kayaks and canoes" for those without their own equipment.
Golf on-site: Hidden Valley RV and Golf Park features a 9 or 18-hole course as its main attraction. "There is a pro shop, golf cart rentals, etc." according to visitors who appreciate having recreation options without leaving the campground.
Outdoor games: Woodmore Family Campground provides "a great wiffleball park" plus volleyball areas. Sandy Beach Campground offers "plenty of room to relax out in the sun as well as launch areas to set out in a paddle boat, canoe or row boat, all available on site."
What campers like
Clean facilities: Woodmore Family Campground earns praise for its maintenance standards. "Everything was clean, staff was friendly and attentive. Pool was clean," notes one reviewer, making it suitable for those concerned about sanitation.
Entertainment options: Tuxbury Pond RV Campground offers scheduled entertainment for adults. One camper reported: "The band was good & the stand up comedy was awesome. For the most part, the comedians kept it fairly clean & our 9 yr old did not get any of the jokes that were a little sassy."
Convenience to beaches: Beach Rose RV Park provides relatively easy access to coastal areas. "We rode bikes to Salisbury Beach and my young adult son rode his longboard to the beach," explains one visitor, highlighting the practicality of non-vehicle beach access.
What you should know
Site spacing varies significantly: While many parks advertise spacious sites, reality often differs. At Seacoast Camping, "none of the sites have a lot of space between them and I bet this park could feel quite cramped when it was full."
Seasonal campers dominate some parks: Turtle Kraal RV Park has "many sites have additions and build for an extended stay!" This means transient campers may feel like outsiders at certain facilities.
Swimming conditions differ: Sandy Beach Campground has a "sandy beach" but "the swimming area is quite weedy," which might disappoint those expecting clear swimming conditions.
GPS reliability issues: At Tuxbury Pond, "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."
Tips for camping with families
Look for playground access: Seacoast Camping and RV Resort features "a very large playground" that appeals to younger campers. One visitor planned to "definitely be back with the kids so the kids can have fun on the big playground."
Consider pet restrictions: Hidden Valley RV Park doesn't allow pets, while most other area campgrounds are pet-friendly with varying restrictions.
Schedule flexibility helps: At Tuxbury Pond, a family with unexpected entertainment reported: "A staff member came to our site and let us know that there is an 18+ comedy show but there was a children's movie being played on a big screen on the other side of the campground."
Beach quality matters: Silver Lake Park Campground provides "easy beach access for the kids" with a clean shoreline and gradual depth entry, suitable for various swimming abilities.
Tips from RVers
Site access challenges: At Seacoast Camping, "the roads in the park are fairly narrow and we had to drive over the grass across from our site in order to back in." This can be especially problematic for larger rigs.
Hookup placement issues: Mill Brook RV Park offers full-hookup sites, though placement can be awkward. Other campers in the region have noted: "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."
Concrete pad availability: Beach Rose RV Park features "level concrete pad full hookups," which helps with stabilization, especially during wet weather periods common in spring and fall.
Seasonal RV sections: At Woodmore Family Campground, the observation that "50 percent or more is seasonal camp sites" indicates the atmosphere may differ from transient-focused rv parks near Goffstown, New Hampshire.
