Camping options near Greenland, New Hampshire include both seasonal and year-round facilities within a 30-mile radius. The coastal region features forested campgrounds alongside salt marshes and tidal estuaries with elevation rarely exceeding 100 feet. Winter temperatures average 15-30°F while summer camping season brings temperatures between 60-85°F with moderate humidity levels.
What to do
Water activities at Pawtuckaway State Park: Raymond's Pine Acres Resort offers access to multiple water-based recreation options. "Swimming, fishing, hiking, climbing (near by), biking. What ever you're into its here. Volleyball, softball, tent sites, cabins, RV sites..seriously all the amenities," notes one visitor. The park features several displaced boulders from the last ice age.
Beach access from several parks: Old Orchard Beach provides sandy shorelines and ocean access. A visitor to Wild Acres Sun RV Resort notes, "Quick walk to the sand and just a little further to the pier. Clean and neat facilities. Great activities for the kids." The resort maintains a shuttle service for beachgoers during peak season.
Golfing opportunities: Hidden Valley RV and Golf Park in Derry features a 9 or 18-hole course spanning 1300 acres. "The main attraction of this campground is the golf course of 9 or 18 holes. There is a pro shop, golf cart rentals, etc," according to a camper who stayed there. Golf packages start at $40 including campsite fee.
What campers like
Amenities at seasonal campgrounds: Multiple rv parks near Greenland maintain seasonal-only sections with dedicated facilities. At Tuxbury Pond RV Campground, "We stayed here for a week, our site was large with full hookups and the area was very clean, some sites in other sections are closer together. There are lots of seasonal campers so if you don't like that atmosphere this is probably not the place for you."
Family-friendly facilities: Most campgrounds near Greenland offer dedicated recreation areas for children. As one camper at Thousand Trails Moody Beach noted, "We took our family of 5, and my mom for a weekend getaway! It was perfect. So much to do. Women's room by the tent sites had a couple problems, like a shower stall out of order, but not a big deal. Very quiet at night, which is helpful in such a family environment."
Clean facilities: Campground cleanliness varies but remains a priority at most establishments. At Sun Outdoors Saco Old Orchard Beach, "We really enjoyed our stay here. The staff was friendly, the bathrooms and grounds were very clean, activities were fun, the playground/pool was nice and the Maine blueberry pancakes were amazing! There was a trolley to the beach but lots to do at the campground too."
What you should know
Seasonal operation limitations: Most rv campgrounds around Greenland operate on a May-October schedule with limited services during shoulder seasons. Beach Rose RV Park runs "Apr 1 - Nov 15" while Mill Brook RV Park operates "May 10 - Oct 6."
Site spacing considerations: At many parks, site proximity may affect privacy and enjoyment. One camper at Seacoast Camping and RV Resort observed: "Nice, clean campground in a good location...Half of the park is seasonal campers(which is a lot more cramped and more junked up) and the other half is for transients. The two sides are separated by a tree line where the tent sites are located."
Environmental factors: Local wildlife and environmental conditions may affect camping experience. At Sandy Beach Campground, one camper reported: "Our biggest issue though was the over-abundance of gypsy moth worms. Crawling over everything and the concern of bringing them home with us to infest our trees. Not the campground's fault, but of concern never the less."
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Most Greenland area campgrounds offer playground facilities, though quality varies. "The pool, playground, bathrooms, and basketball court were all open and well maintained. We really enjoyed our stay!" reported a visitor to Tuxbury Pond RV Campground.
Evening entertainment options: Many parks offer structured evening activities. At Wild Acres, a camper observed: "Great activities for the kids. And now the Bad: most sites your right on top of each other. And the campground map is missing the train tracks that are between the campground and the ocean. The trains all blow their horn and you will hear it if your at one of the site 'by the ocean'."
Swimming options: Both freshwater and saltwater swimming facilities exist throughout the region. A family visiting Sandy Beach Campground noted: "The sandy beach is nice but the swimming area is quite weedy... Playground is on the beach. They don't allow sparklers so that was a bummer on the 4th, but still got to see fireworks."
Tips from RVers
Site selection strategies: For larger rigs, selecting appropriate sites requires advance planning. At Beach Rose RV Park, "Owners were helpful on arrival, level concrete pad full hookups. Sites close together but quiet." The park maintains big-rig friendly sites throughout its property.
Access considerations: Many parks have narrow internal roads that can complicate maneuvering. At Seacoast Camping and RV Resort, one RVer noted: "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. Lucky for us nobody was parked in that site."
Utility connections: Full-hookup sites require careful positioning for connections. A Hidden Valley RV and Golf Park visitor explained: "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. This made it difficult to place our trailer on the slanted site and reach all services."
