Glamping accommodations near Grantham, New Hampshire include cabins, yurts, and lean-tos suited for visitors seeking amenities beyond traditional tent camping. The region sits within the Dartmouth-Lake Sunapee area at elevations between 700-1,000 feet, creating distinct seasonal conditions with average summer temperatures reaching 80°F during peak camping season. Winter camping options remain limited with only select facilities offering four-season availability.
What to do
River activities: Access Baker River Campground's private beach. Visitors can enjoy tubing directly from the campground. "Me and my family stayed right on the river, site 10. It was very shaded, clean, private walkway to the river and there was a picnic table & fire pit with some wood beside it, I'm assuming left by previous guests."
Family recreation: Explore Loon Lake Campground's extensive recreation options. The facility maintains equipment for various activities throughout the season. "Between the beach, the mini golf, playground, and an entire shed of recreation items available to use this place is amazing! Activities are scheduled throughout the season."
Hiking the gorge: Use Quechee State Park Campground's special trail access. The park offers direct routes to Quechee Gorge from the campground with moderate difficulty trails. "The Quechee Gorge, best accessed from the back of the lawn behind the bathhouse, is the deepest in Vermont. It's a ~30 minute hike, you can access some slow semi-rapids at the bottom."
Evening sky viewing: Find open field spaces at Pine Haven. The campground provides unobstructed sky viewing areas away from light pollution. "The night sky is lovely to look at in the middle of the field they have."
What campers like
Spacious campsites: Quechee Pine Valley KOA offers well-separated sites. Campsites include standard amenities with buffer zones for privacy. "My family and I have stayed at a KOA in Mystic, CT multiple times as a last resort. The service was terrible, grounds were terrible, and the amount of noise day and night were brutal. From the second we pulled into this campground we were greeted with 5 star service and friendly staff."
Waterfront glamping: Multiple riverside options at Crow's Nest Campground. Sites directly adjacent to water feature natural sound barriers. "This campground has nice, quiet, shaded riverside sites and other sites options as well. Showers are $0.25 for 8 minutes. Modest camp store. Pallets of firewood are delivered to your site and reasonably priced."
Bathroom facilities: Several campgrounds maintain clean facilities. Standards vary between locations, with some receiving recent upgrades. "Bathrooms were clean and recently remodeled. Host is extremely nice and welcoming. We have stayed here on multiple occasions when in the Rumney area for climbing and biking."
Year-round options: Meredith Woods Four Season Camping provides winter camping. The facility maintains plowed roads and heated common areas during cold months. "Snow ploughing happens regularly and reliably. Indoor pool and hot tub are amazing on a snowy frigid winter day. Utility sink for dishes available in heated bathhouse."
What you should know
Road noise factors: Consider site selection carefully at some campgrounds. Traffic sounds may impact sleep quality at sites near main roads. "Big, flat, beautiful sites. Road noise isn't super loud, but it's constant. Might be the nicest bathrooms I've seen in decades of camping."
Seasonal camper presence: Many facilities have permanent seasonal residents. This changes the atmosphere from traditional camping experiences. "Lots of entrenched seasonal single wides that give this facility a mobile home park feel. The hot water in the showers either never happened or took 5 min or more to actually get hot enough to shower."
Limited cell service: Prepare for connectivity gaps around Pine Haven. Most campgrounds have minimal coverage requiring travel for reliable signal. "We didn't have much cell service at the campground, which didn't bother us. The bathhouse was clean for a busy weekend."
Weather contingencies: Staff may offer alternative accommodations during storms. Some locations have formal protocols for severe weather events. "There was a storm forecasted, and the groundskeeper told us if it got bad she could open the store for us to stay in. We had a van to sleep in so it was not necessary, however the notion was appreciated."
Tips for camping with families
Pool access timing: Plan for busier periods at Moose Hillock Camping Resort pool areas. The water features attract significant crowds during peak hours. "Campground is giant which causes it to be very busy. The pool is the main attraction and really great but gets very very busy. No one was controlling the slides so kids were going down in multiples and not making sure no one was at the bottom."
Campground terrain considerations: Select sites based on elevation changes. Some locations require significant walking on slopes. "The hilly terrain is insaneeee! If you have never been before, book a sight as close as possible to the pool and office, because the further you get, the higher the altitude."
Scheduled activities: Check activity calendars before booking. Programs vary significantly by season and day of week. "Rangers also run fun programs for children- my children churned butter and made popcorn over the campfire one night, and made tie dyed T-shirts the next (for no fee.)"
Playground access: Evaluate age-appropriateness of play equipment. Structures vary considerably between locations. "Family with kids the only down, wish the playground was bigger, and height smaller. Not a structure for small children."
Tips from RVers
Site leveling challenges: Bring additional leveling equipment. Some campgrounds have uneven terrain requiring additional setup time. "You have to go down a small hill and bottom out the front and then drag the backend out of the dirt. This campground is not big rig friendly."
Service hookup variations: Confirm specific hookup availability when booking. Not all sites offer full services, with significant price differences. "The sites are large. If you stay in the back it's quieter. The bathroom is very clean. They offer showers that cost you a few quarters. There are no hookups but they do have a dump station if you are in a RV."
Gate access procedures: Note access card requirements at secured facilities. Some campgrounds require deposits for entry systems. "Cons: Lots of rules: must provide a $10.00 refundable cash deposit for gate card, bring cash or else enjoy the atm fees."
