Best Campgrounds near Hampstead, NH

Hampstead, NH is a great camping destination for adventurers of all types. Camping, hiking, biking: however you want to spend your days near Hampstead, you'll find great campgrounds with The Dyrt. Search nearby campsites and find top-rated spots from other campers.

Best Camping Sites Near Hampstead, New Hampshire (142)

    1. Pawtuckaway State Park Campground

    43 Reviews
    186 Photos
    403 Saves
    Raymond, New Hampshire

    Pawtuckaway State Park Campground lines the shore of beautiful Pawtuckaway Lake. The 192 sites are wooded and many provide views of the lake. Each campsite has an open fire ring, picnic table, flat areas for a tent, and a parking space. The bathhouses are equipped with running water, flush toilets, and 24 hour showers. There are no hook-ups at any of the campsites. The park also has a camp store where canoe and kayak rentals are available, as well as a public canoe and kayak launch. Five cabins are available; each sleeps six people, has electricity, and includes a fire ring and picnic table. Pets are not allowed in the campground or beach area of the park.

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

    $25 - $30 / night

    2. Lorraine Park Campground — Harold Parker State Forest

    31 Reviews
    380 Photos
    322 Saves
    North Reading, Massachusetts

    The campground, also known as Lorraine Campground, has 91 campsites that are spread out sufficiently to provide a real "forest" camping experience. Each campsite is equipped with a picnic table, fire ring and a pedestal grill. A water spigot is located on each campsite and a dumping station is available. We are pleased to inform you that we now have eleven campsites with 20/30/50 AMP hookups! The comfort stations have showers and flush toilets. Comfort station 3 and 4 are accessible.

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    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $17 - $54 / night

    3. Bear Brook State Park Campground

    27 Reviews
    161 Photos
    201 Saves
    Candia, New Hampshire
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs

    $25 - $40 / night

    4. Salisbury Beach State Reservation

    24 Reviews
    81 Photos
    213 Saves
    Salisbury, Massachusetts

    Salisbury Beach state reservation overlooks the point at which the Merrimack River feeds the Atlantic Ocean. It's a great place to swim, boat, or camp. Salisbury Beach offers 484 campsites for tents, trailers, or R.V.

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    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs

    $35 / night

    5. Wakeda Campground, LLC

    16 Reviews
    42 Photos
    129 Saves
    Exeter, New Hampshire

    Wakeda Campground is a friendly family campground, nestled in the pines only 8 miles from Hampton Beach. A mile off the road, surrounded by woods, Wakeda is a world all its own. Wakeda first “opened its woods” to campers in 1965 and is owned and operated by three generations of the Savage family. Located just 20 minutes from Historic Portsmouth, the Kittery Outlets and beautiful Newburyport, MA, as well as just an hour north of Boston, we’re the perfect vacation home base! Come enjoy all the wonderful beaches, dining, shopping, outdoor and family-friendly attractions the Seacoast and surrounding region has to offer, or simply enjoy the peace and tranquility of life beneath Wakeda’s towering pines!

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    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $48 - $97 / night

    6. Spacious Skies Minute Man

    27 Reviews
    49 Photos
    95 Saves
    Ayer, Massachusetts

    Spacious Skies Minute Man Campground is a peaceful campground located in a piney forest grove in historic Littleton, Massachusetts, set between two National Historic Parks and famed Walden Pond, and just a short drive or ride on public transit into Boston.

    We offer both wooded and open sites that can accommodate most rigs. Each site includes a picnic table, fire ring, water, 20/30 or 50-amp electrical service, and many offer sewer. Groups and tent campers are welcome.

    RV AND TRAVEL TRAILER CAMPING

    Our campgrounds offer a variety of full hook-up sites (water, electric and sewer) and water/electric only sites. We can accommodate 30-amp and 50-amp needs. Many of our campsites have cable and wi-fi services.

    CABINS

    Spacious Skies Minute Man has 6 one-room cabins and 1 two-room cabin: Your cabin rental includes: • Air Conditioning • Heat • Lights • Electrical Outlets • Charcoal Grill • Picnic Table • Fire Pit

    TENT CAMPING

    For your short term adventures, we will offer spots to pitch your tent that are either standard rustic or with basic hook ups.

    Come relax by our heated pool, hang in the rec hall, send the kids to the playground, or play fetch with Spot in one of our two dog runs. Our camp store carries many convenience items and treats, and nearby restaurants offer both takeout and delivery. We have a number of cozy rustic cabins for rent for those without their own RV or camper but who may not be ready to tent overnight!

    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.

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    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $44 - $999 / night

    7. Tuxbury Pond RV Campground

    14 Reviews
    34 Photos
    35 Saves
    South Hampton, New Hampshire

    Join us at Tuxbury Pond RV Resort in New Hampshire and relax along the tranquil shores of Tuxbury Pond, lounge by our pools, and enjoy a variety of fun-filled family activities and events throughout the season. Located in South Hampton, home of two of the area's favorite vineyards and wineries, Tuxbury Pond is an RV resort that also puts you within reach of popular tourist attractions including apple orchards, farms and one-of-a-kind restaurants. Tuxbury Pond RV Resort is your perfect travel destination no matter what type of vacation you desire. Our RV resort in New Hampshire is within 30 minutes of the Salisbury-Hampton beaches, museums, outlet malls and great culinary experiences. Gather your friends and family and head our way - we can't wait to see you! Family-Friendly RV Resort in New Hampshire Whether you're planning a retreat for the whole family, a group of friends or a getaway for two, there's no shortage of unique activities to explore at Tuxbury Pond RV Resort. Plan activities upon arrival or visit this page before your departure to plan ahead. Looking for more? Our friendly staff can fill you in on all of the great ways to make your stay a memorable experience.

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

    8. Beach Rose RV Park

    12 Reviews
    19 Photos
    55 Saves
    Salisbury, Massachusetts

    A COASTAL COZY RV campground committed to the balance of Work, and Relaxation….Beach Rose RV Park is a short walk to the beach on the Atlantic ocean. Options are endless to venture south and visit our state’s capital, Boston or experience the north country of New Hampshire’s White Mountains.

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

    9. Sea Coast Camping and RV Resort

    10 Reviews
    23 Photos
    44 Saves
    North Hampton, New Hampshire

    NEW IN 2021 FRESHLY RENOVATED BATHHOUSES. ALSO NEWLY INSTALLED (10) 50 AMP PULL THROUGH SITES TO ACCOMMODATE 35′-55′ RV’S (19) 30 AMP SITES TO ACCOMMODATE 26′ – 38′ CAMPERS OR RV’S AND (28) WATER & ELECTRIC TENT SITES PLEASE CHECK OUT OUR NEW CAMPGROUND MAP TO VIEW ALL THE WONDERFUL NEW UPGRADES FOR THIS SEASON. THIS SUMMER, VISIT A STRETCH OF THE NEW ENGLAND SEACOAST FROM THE NEW SEA COAST CAMPING AND RV RESORT IN NORTH HAMPTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE! • JUST 4 TO 8 MILES FROM EIGHT NEW HAMPSHIRE BEACHES • 8 MILES FROM HISTORIC AND HIP PORTSMOUTH • 13 MILES FROM THE PICTURESQUE, WATERFRONT TOWN OF NEWBURYPORT

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    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    10. Calef Lake Camping Area

    7 Reviews
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    162 Saves
    Auburn, New Hampshire

    Calef Lake Campground is a family oriented campground focused on providing the best vacation memories we can for our guests.

    We provide a clean safe environment to allow our guests to relax and enjoy the experience.

    There are many ways for you to stay with us, Choose your rental type from our rental house or cabin that both sleep 6+ to our luxury Glamping tents to our large private campsites. All of our campsites offer 3 way hookups (WSE) for your convenience and our rural tent sites are private and secluded.

    Come and visit our store, see the history of the campground, grab some bags of ice, wood, propane or an ice cream or look for something to do in the area. Our staff is here to help, just ask!

    Take a walk to our sandy beach, bring your chair and look out over the lake. Go swimming and enjoy our clean water and sandy bottom. We also have a floating raft and trampoline to add more fun to the mix!

    Try fishing at our two lakes. Both offer terrific fishing or use one of our boat rentals on Calef Lake to get to those hard to reach fishing holes - big fish await!

    If a boat ride is in order, we offer boat rentals by the hour, go out and discover the lake! We offer canoe's, paddle boards, Kayaks, row boats and paddle boats for you to choose from.

    We look forward to seeing you!

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    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs

    $20 - $40 / night

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Guide to Hampstead

Camping near Hampstead, New Hampshire, offers a great mix of outdoor fun and relaxation. With beautiful campgrounds just a short drive away, you can enjoy nature while making lasting memories with family and friends.

What to do:

  • Hiking: Explore the scenic trails at Pawtuckaway State Park Campground. One visitor mentioned, "So many lovely waterfront sites, clean facilities, camp store and beach are great."
  • Water Activities: Enjoy kayaking or canoeing at Bear Brook State Park Campground. A camper shared, "This campground has a beach, a playground, a ball field, and a store."
  • Family Fun: Check out Normandy Farms Campground for activities like bike tracks and crafts. One family said, "Absolutely love this campground. It has so many things for the kids to do."

What campers like:

  • Spacious Sites: Campers appreciate the large, private sites at Greenfield State Park Campground. A long-time visitor noted, "If you like large sites in a wooded setting with many private ones, this is the place."
  • Clean Facilities: Many campers rave about the cleanliness of the bathrooms and showers at Wompatuck State Park Campground. One review stated, "The bathhouses are equipped with running water, flush toilets, and 24-hour showers."
  • Friendly Atmosphere: Campers often mention the welcoming vibe at Salisbury Beach State Reservation. A visitor remarked, "The campground has an active police station and patrol which is comforting."

What you should know:

  • Pet Policies: If you're bringing pets, be aware that some campgrounds, like Pawtuckaway State Park Campground, have restrictions. One reviewer pointed out, "Pets are NOT permitted in the campground or beach area during the summer season."
  • Crowded Weekends: Expect busier conditions on weekends at places like Bear Brook State Park Campground. A camper noted, "The weekend was packed! Our neighbors were playing karaoke till 11 pm."
  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, such as Wompatuck State Park Campground, may not have extensive amenities. A visitor mentioned, "There isn’t much to the RV sites but an electric plug."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Activities for Kids: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds and organized activities, like Normandy Farms Campground. One parent said, "The sites are level, the bathrooms/showers are spotless with piped-in music and hairdryers."
  • Plan for Mosquitoes: Be prepared with bug spray, especially at Greenfield State Park Campground. A camper warned, "Watch for ticks."
  • Pack Snacks: Having snacks on hand can keep the kids happy during hikes or downtime. A visitor at Sandy Pines Campground mentioned, "Wonderful store and facilities, beautiful pool with very natural landscaping."

Tips from RVers:

  • Leveling Blocks: Bring plenty of leveling blocks, especially for sites like those at Normandy Farms Campground. One RVer advised, "We basically had to park sideways and use a lot of leveling blocks to get our rig level."
  • Check Site Size: Make sure to check the size of your site before booking at places like Minute Man Campground. A camper noted, "Some of the FHU sites are pretty tight."
  • Call Ahead: For the best spots, consider calling the campground directly instead of booking online. A visitor at Saco Old Orchard Beach KOA suggested, "CALL instead of booking online to get a good spot."

Camping near Hampstead, New Hampshire, has something for everyone, whether you're looking for adventure or relaxation.

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