Best Campgrounds near Harrisville, NH

The Monadnock region surrounding Harrisville, New Hampshire contains several established campgrounds within a 30-minute drive, including Monadnock State Park's Gilson Pond Area Campground and Greenfield State Park. These parks provide a mix of tent and RV camping options with varying levels of amenities. Most campgrounds in the area operate seasonally from May through October, with Ashuelot River Campground in nearby Swanzey offering cabin accommodations alongside traditional camping areas. Several facilities feature waterfront access, with Pillsbury State Park Campground providing boat-in sites where two rivers intersect.

Camping permits and reservations are typically required throughout the region, with most state park campgrounds filling quickly during summer weekends. The terrain varies from relatively flat, accessible sites at Greenfield State Park to more rugged options near Mount Monadnock. Cell service is spotty throughout much of the area, particularly at more remote campgrounds like Pillsbury State Park. Most campgrounds provide basic amenities including drinking water, fire rings, and picnic tables, though hookup availability varies significantly between locations. A review noted that "the sites are super private, the rangers are friendly, and the mosquitoes are ferocious, but I can't give a campground a bad review because of the mosquitoes. Just a warning to be prepared."

Campers consistently highlight the natural beauty and recreational opportunities available at campgrounds near Harrisville. Many sites feature access to hiking trails, with Mount Monadnock providing challenging day hikes directly from Gilson Pond Campground. Water activities are particularly popular, with several campgrounds offering swimming, fishing, and boating opportunities. Spacious Skies Seven Maples in Hancock provides family-friendly amenities including a playground and pool, while more primitive camping experiences can be found at state parks. Visitors appreciate the generally quiet atmosphere and well-maintained facilities. According to one camper, "This was my first time to New Hampshire so I wasn't quite sure what to expect from the state parks there. I was not disappointed... The site was big with 2 platforms, a nice picnic table and a fire pit with a grill."

Best Camping Sites Near Harrisville, New Hampshire (145)

    1. Gilson Pond Area Campground — Monadnock State Park

    19 Reviews
    Jaffrey, NH
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 532-2416

    $29 - $45 / night

    "Gilson Pond Campground is small— just 37 sites nestled into the woods near a swampy, but beautiful pond in Jaffrey, New Hampshire."

    "This was my first time to New Hampshire so I wasn’t quite sure what to expect from the state parks there. I was not disappointed."

    2. Greenfield State Park Campground

    21 Reviews
    Bennington, NH
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 547-3497

    $35 - $105 / night

    "Easy access to a bathroom (which was very clean). Quiet neighbors, everyone around us observed the quiet hours (10p-7a) and even during the day no one was super loud."

    "Nice views of the lake, swimming, wide open sites, not too over crowded! I'd definitely go back!"

    3. Ashuelot River Campground

    18 Reviews
    West Swanzey, NH
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 357-5777

    $47 - $70 / night

    "We had easy access to trails that went along the river behind some of the sites with a few paths down to the river.

    Everyone we encountered was friendly and respectful."

    "Large, open campground surrounded by the Ashuelot River. Friendly owners who go around delivering wood and ice to guests given the pandemic right now."

    4. Spacious Skies Seven Maples

    11 Reviews
    Hancock, NH
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 525-3321

    $54 - $999 / night

    "The shower worked well and it was nice not to have to walk to the restrooms, though they were close by. Our stay was during the week so it wasn’t very crowded."

    "We loved being next to the large field and basketball court where we watched the kids play without having to worry where they disappeared to."

    5. Woodmore Family Campground and RV Park

    6 Reviews
    Rindge, NH
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 899-3362

    $42 - $65 / night

    "the rules but everybody does and it's a good experience, everyone is very friendly the owners are wonderful people and super friendly very helpful it's clean they offer a lot of stuff to do right on a lake"

    "Lake access with kayaks , some local hiking. Major grocery store nearby along with Walmart."

    6. Pillsbury State Park Campground

    14 Reviews
    Washington, NH
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 863-2860

    $29 - $40 / night

    "Many campsites are on the lake. None are very far from the lake. 

    There are also a few 'remote' campsites that are not accessable by car. They are accessable by a sort walk or boat. "

    "Pillsbury resides in a very pretty spot nestled around a lake. There are campsites that are car accesable and remote campsites only accessable by boat. Canoe rentals are available at the park."

    7. Lake Dennison Recreation Area Campground

    14 Reviews
    Foster Lake, OR
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (978) 297-1609

    $17 - $35 / night

    "The loop closer to the entrance has a lot of private sites. Although if you have one closer to the main road, it is quite noisy with road sounds. But many of the sites in the middle are more quiet."

    "As a caveat, waterfront in this instance was more of a water view as the lake was on the other side of the campground road and a large open area with trees."

    8. Friendly Beaver Campground

    13 Reviews
    New Boston, NH
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 487-5570

    $60 - $130 / night

    "The views outside our camper window is amazing. We’re surrounding be trees and it’s breathtaking when surrounded by freshly fallen snow."

    "I prefer trees, but this wont keep us away from trying out RV sites this year."

    9. Chapman Acres

    1 Review
    Sullivan, NH
    9 miles
    +1 (603) 852-4527

    $50 - $90 / night

    "A hidden path nearby brings you to a canopy covered swing that overlooks the pond. Another path leads you to the canoe access. FREE firewood and rubbish removal at both sites."

    10. Otter River State Forest

    14 Reviews
    Baldwinville, MA
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (978) 939-8962

    $17 - $55 / night

    "The camp ground is clean nice with lots of trails for hiking and biking.  The bathrooms were clean and water was easy close to the camp ground.  "

    "Swimming in a pond or a short drive to a bigger lake (camping pass covers both). One of my favorites. It's kind of a hidden gem in north central Massachusetts."

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  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 2, 2025

    Ashuelot River Campground

    Nice ‘n Easy campground

    We stayed for 3 days off season so not busy. Sites located along the river are wooded, field sites are very open great for seeing the stars at night. Sites have fire rings with excellent airflow for good burning with low smoke. Hook ups are in great condition for power, water, sewer. Showers and bath house on site. Laundry and game room at office area. Office staff was very helpful and they’re open later into the day til 7 PM. Good firewood and large bundle delivered for $15 to your site. We passed over this site on our first trip to the area but are glad we came here and we’re planning to return. Follow the website directions to get here as there are covered bridges in the area with low Clearance and low weight limits.

  • BThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 1, 2025

    Branch Pond on National Forest Hwy

    Amazing camping spots with fire pits!

    Tons of different styles of camping spots (if you get there while its still sunlight you can pick a spot by a flowing stream/river). No public bathrooms, no hookups, I personally didn’t have service.

  • PThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 30, 2025

    NF 83 - riverside

    NF83

    Great camping site. The road into the site was pretty rough.

  • Rae-Ann W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 29, 2025

    Ashuelot River Campground

    Another great trip to Ashuelot River Campground

    We spent another great weekend at the Ashuelot River Campground. We recently purchased a new-to-us camper and wanted to get in a trip or two before putting it away for the winter. This was our 2nd visit to Ashuelot.

    We were in site 59, a pull-through with water and 30/50 amp service. The site was level and easy to get into and park. We were in a fully wooded area on the left side of the campground, which we prefer. They have sites located in fully open areas, as well as some that are partially wooded and have river access. There is a nice mix.

    Having good weather, we took a lazy tube ride from one side of the campground to the other. It has been quite dry in the area, so they are experiencing a drought. However, a little rain in the week got the river moving a bit. We were able to enjoy a nice, slow drift around the campground.

    We thoroughly enjoyed our time again and will definitely be back.

  • BThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 25, 2025

    Statton Pond Camp on Forest Road 71

    Amazing Numerous Free Dispersed Camping!

    Easy to get to, had service the whole time, fire pits for every spot. I did see a huge blackbear. I didn’t see any bathrooms.

  • Rachael K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 22, 2025

    Gus's Gardens Camping

    Nice weekend getaway

    This place was really nice. Easy to pull our 20ft camper in. Two minutes drive to the very cute town of Wilmington. Good places to eat there. The campsite was really private. Had a picnic table and fire pit. The pond was sweet and the Deerfield Valley Trail is right off the campsite. We would definitely like to stay there again.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 18, 2025

    Woodmore Family Campground and RV Park

    Good Campground

    Stayed for over a week off season , mid September. Very quiet during the week , weekend is Party Time when the gang pulls in on Friday Night. Very loud until after 10:00 on Friday / Saturday. 50 percent or more is seasonal camp sites. Sites in back are ok with trees and different levels. Sites are a little closer than I usually find. Neighbors are very considerate on site privacy. Owners are exceptionally helpful and work hard to keep the site functioning and clean. Coin operated showers with hot water, mostly nice and clean except after a crowd gets packed and checks out Sunday AM. Laundry room takes quarters for machines. Small store at office which was open every day. Game room with wi fi. Pool , playground , volleyball area. Good size wood bundle for $10 , delivered directly to your site. Lake access with kayaks , some local hiking. Major grocery store nearby along with Walmart.

  • alicianlv The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 7, 2025

    Grout Pond Campground — Green Mountain & Finger Lakes National Forests

    Grout Pond Loop

    Camping Grout Pond Loop is truly nice after Labor Day (Sept 5-7). Campsites 15 & 16 offer pull-out space to turn around truck campers --we lucked out w/ 4 wheel camper pop-up). Over hanging trees would make it difficult for larger equipment, plus saw posting that excludes trailers from certain roads. We reserved well in advance; however many fellow campers were trying to find first come sites and ended up hiking in to camp around pond sites. Sites are in eye-site of each other but you don't feel crowded. Temps during day around 65-70 F. Nights dipped to 45-55F.
    We saw deer & turkeys driving the surrounding woods after short hikes.
    We love chatting w locals and learned of a special shrine that was faithfully built from stone to resemble original in modern day Turkey. What a special & serene place.

  • Utshob A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 2, 2025

    Bear Brook State Park Campground

    Convenient and fun

    The park was easy to get to, only about half an hour from Manchester. It has kayak rentals and a very well stocked camp store, that was close to the camp sites. Our campsite was only about a hundred feet away from the camp store but still felt private.

    Our campsite also had a fire pit and a picnic table which were great.

    The size of the sites varies quite a bit though as well as their isolation, some were out in the open.

    For cell service: ATT seems to have pretty decent coverage but not Verizon.


Guide to Harrisville

Campgrounds near Harrisville, New Hampshire range in elevation from approximately 950 feet to 1,500 feet above sea level. The region experiences four distinct seasons with camping primarily from May through October when average daytime temperatures range from 65°F to 85°F. Night temperatures can drop significantly, often dipping into the 40s even during summer months, requiring campers to pack additional layers regardless of the season.

What to do

Kayaking and canoeing: Pillsbury State Park Campground offers excellent flat-water paddling opportunities with rental equipment available onsite. One visitor noted that "Kayaking on May Pond and discovering little islands and coves was a highlight" while another mentioned they "saw a bald eagle this past weekend while paddling up past the campground" at Ashuelot River Campground.

Hiking trails: Several campgrounds provide direct trail access for various skill levels. "Monadnock State Park is a beautiful hiking adventure for families, beginners, and anyone looking for a fun weekend trip with amazing views," reports one camper at Gilson Pond Area Campground. For more extensive trails, Pillsbury State Park connects to the Monadnock-Sunapee Greenway, a 48-mile trail linking two prominent mountains.

Wildlife viewing: The region's diverse habitats support abundant wildlife. "We had a better view of the campsite across the road than the ones next door," noted a camper, highlighting the wooded, spaced-out sites that attract local wildlife at Greenfield State Park. Another visitor mentioned they "went camping with a group of 5 people spread out onto two sites" where they could enjoy viewing nature from relatively private campsites.

What campers like

Private, wooded sites: Many campgrounds offer secluded camping spots with natural buffers. "The sites are large and wooded; I had a better view of the campsite across the road than the ones next door," reported a visitor at Greenfield State Park Campground. Another camper appreciated that "the campsites are accessible by car with space to park a car or two at the campsite. Many campsites are on the lake."

Clean facilities: Consistently maintained bathrooms and shower buildings receive positive mentions. "The bathrooms are immaculate. The showers take coins but the facilities are some of the best I've seen while camping on State Park grounds," wrote a visitor to Gilson Pond Campground. Similarly, at Friendly Beaver Campground, a camper highlighted "separate and clean bathrooms with showers."

Waterfront access: Several campgrounds feature lakeside sites with easy water access. "The sites on the water are really nice," notes a camper at Pillsbury State Park. At Lake Dennison Recreation Area Campground, a visitor shared that "it is so convenient to camp right on the lake. We can drop our paddle boards in any time and explore the lake."

What you should know

Limited cell service: Connectivity varies significantly by carrier and location. One visitor at Pillsbury State Park reported that "cell reception for Verizon isn't great" while another noted "campsites have cell service," suggesting spotty coverage depending on exact location. At Otter River State Forest, a camper confirmed "Verizon cell service was pretty good."

Reservation requirements: Most campgrounds in the region require advance booking, especially during peak season. "We arrived after dark and our friends were able to pick up a parking pass for us ahead of time," notes a camper at Greenfield State Park, highlighting the importance of planning ahead. Weekends from June through August typically fill several weeks in advance.

Weather preparedness: The area experiences significant temperature fluctuations and occasional heavy rainfall. "When we went (July) the water was closed due to Cyanobacteria Blooms," reported one camper, showing how conditions can change unexpectedly. Another visitor mentioned they "happened to go on a very rainy weekend, and everything became mud at the site so we left early."

Tips for camping with families

Kid-friendly activities: Several campgrounds offer dedicated amenities for children. "They have a great wiffleball park" and "they have 3 outdoor pools (sports, toddler, regular) plus an indoor pool for rainy or chilly days" reported campers at Friendly Beaver Campground. Other family attractions include "a very nice playground" and "a wide open day use area for picnicking."

Safety considerations: Parents appreciate campgrounds with controlled environments. "The camp sites are flat, spacious, wooded, and come equipped with large fire rings/grills," noted a visitor to Gilson Pond Campground. At Lake Dennison, a camper shared that "kids can ride their bikes" safely throughout the campground.

Educational opportunities: Some sites offer nature-learning experiences. "They have a few animals the kids can feed" at Friendly Beaver Campground, while at Ashuelot River Campground, families can explore the "Ashuelot Rail Trail at the campground" for nature walks and wildlife observation. A parent highlighted that their campsite at Greenfield had a "frog pond is fun to explore."

Tips from RVers

Site selection: RV campers should research specific site dimensions before booking. "Sites in the Grove and Hemlock Heights are particularly nice areas with more spacious, wooded and quiet sites. The Safari Field and more central full hook-up sites were pretty crammed," advised an RVer at Spacious Skies Seven Maples. At Ashuelot River Campground, a visitor noted "sites big enough for our 42' 5th wheel and 2 cars."

Hookup availability: Options vary significantly between campgrounds. "Sites in the woods have water and 50 amp service, no sewer. Most of the open sites have 30/50 amp service with full hook-ups," explains an RVer about Ashuelot River Campground. Another camper cautions, "don't bring a large RV- the sites are not meant for big rigs" at some state parks.

Road access considerations: Some campgrounds have access limitations. "Don't come in off of rt 10, there's a low covered, one lane bridge that you can't tow thru. Some of the turns aren't so friendly either," warns an RVer about Ashuelot River Campground. Visitors should always check campground websites for recommended approach routes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best remote camping spots near Harrisville?

For true remote camping near Harrisville, Pillsbury State Park Campground offers several designated remote sites that require paddling across the lake to access. These waterfront sites provide excellent seclusion and privacy. Another excellent option is Tully Lake Recreation Area in nearby Royalston, MA, which features prime campsites with direct water access. Both locations offer a genuine remote camping experience while still providing basic amenities nearby if needed. These sites typically fill quickly during peak season, so advance reservations are highly recommended.

Is Harrisville suitable for primitive camping year-round?

The Harrisville area offers primitive camping options with seasonal limitations. Gilson Pond Area Campground in nearby Monadnock State Park provides primitive camping but typically closes during winter months. For year-round primitive options, Pawtuckaway State Park Campground may offer limited winter camping. Most primitive sites in the region are subject to seasonal closures due to New Hampshire's harsh winters, with many facilities closing between October/November and reopening in April/May. Winter primitive camping typically requires additional permits and preparation for extreme weather conditions. Check with park authorities about current year-round availability before planning an off-season primitive camping trip.

What camping is available near Harrisville, NH?

According to TheDyrt.com, Harrisville, NH offers a wide range of camping options, with 145 campgrounds and RV parks near Harrisville, NH and 13 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Harrisville, NH?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Harrisville, NH is Gilson Pond Area Campground — Monadnock State Park with a 4.3-star rating from 19 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Harrisville, NH?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 13 free dispersed camping spots near Harrisville, NH.

What parks are near Harrisville, NH?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 14 parks near Harrisville, NH that allow camping, notably Edward MacDowell Lake and Tully Lake.