Hampton-area RV campgrounds span from southern Maine to inland New Hampshire. Most facilities operate seasonally from spring through mid-autumn, with peak season running from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Weather conditions vary throughout the camping season, with summer temperatures averaging 70-85°F during daytime and cooler coastal evenings requiring light jackets.
What to do
Beach access options: Wild Acres Sun RV Resort in Old Orchard Beach offers convenient beach proximity. "This place is like the title says. Good with the bad. Good first: it's the closes campground to the beach around. Quick walk to the sand and just a little further to the pier," notes one camper about the short walking distance to ocean access.
Golfing opportunities: Hidden Valley RV and Golf Park in Derry provides on-site golfing with 9 or 18-hole options. "This campground is 1300 acres owned and operated by the Simonsen family in Derry, NH. The main attraction of this campground is the golf course of 9 or 18 holes. There is a pro shop, golf cart rentals, etc."
Local exploration: Sun Outdoors Saco Old Orchard Beach serves as a central base for regional exploration. "This campground is four miles from Old Orchard Beach which is a trip. It is a throw-back from your childhood when carnival rides and funnel cakes made you so happy. The town smells like fried food and pizza and shopping consists of t-shirts and beach chairs."
What campers like
Clean facilities: Seacoast Camping and RV Resort maintains well-kept grounds and amenities. "Great small campground - very clean, very quiet. Not a lot for kids to do," explains one reviewer, highlighting the cleanliness that many campers prioritize.
Entertainment options: Thousand Trails Moody Beach offers scheduled activities for visitors. "This is a fantastic campground. It is clean. The staff are friendly. The pool area and hot tub are open until 8pm and are at a comfortable temperature," notes one camper about the recreational amenities.
Seasonal appeal: Beach Rose RV Park attracts visitors seeking coastal access. "It's a 50 site campground and built 20 years ago, so it's cozy small sites in some spots. But for the money of your from out of state it's cheaper then the state park down the street and it has full hook-ups with laundry, showers and a heated pool when the ocean is colder then you want."
What you should know
Site configurations: Many Hampton-area RV parks utilize unconventional site layouts. At Thousand Trails Moody Beach, "The 30 amp sites are very close together. The campground layout is quite unusual, with campers parked lengthwise along the road. This means that you share the space where you sit outside with the camper behind you, resulting in very little privacy."
GPS considerations: Navigational challenges exist at certain RV campgrounds near Hampton. According to a Tuxbury Pond RV Campground reviewer, "A little tip about GPS: 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 (seems to happen frequently, I guess)."
Train noise: Some oceanside campgrounds have unexpected noise factors. At Wild Acres Sun RV Resort, "The campground map is missing the train tracks that are between the campground and the ocean. The trains all blow there horn and you will hear it if your at one of the site 'by the ocean'."
Tips for camping with families
Pool amenities: Family-oriented campgrounds prioritize swimming facilities. At Tuxbury Pond RV Campground, one visitor notes, "Beautiful campground, clean facilities, decently priced. The pool, playground, bathrooms, and basketball court were all open and well maintained. We really enjoyed our stay!"
Entertainment scheduling: Check campground activity calendars when booking. "We took our family of 5, and my mom for a weekend getaway! It was perfect. So much to do. Very quiet at night, which is helpful in such a family environment," reports a Thousand Trails Moody Beach visitor.
Playground access: Sandy Beach Campground offers unique recreational setup. "We enjoyed our stay. The first site we got was way too small for our tent and they accommodated us and gave us a choice of two others to pick from. A lot of seasonal people but friendly. Playground is on the beach."
Tips from RVers
Site selection strategy: At Tuxbury Pond RV Campground, specific areas work better for larger rigs. "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."
Reservation timing: Mid-week stays provide quieter experiences at rv campgrounds near Hampton, New Hampshire. At Wild Acres Sun RV Resort, one RVer advises, "We stayed a weekday night and over the weekend and the weekend was crazy busy. A little too much."
RV campground membership options: Consider discount programs when booking Hampton-area RV parks. "Consider the Thousand Trails membership when booking this site. Our annual membership fees basically covered what it would cost to camp here for two weeks," advises a camper about potential savings.
