6 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Several RV parks near Hooksett provide full hookup services for motorhomes and travel trailers. Sandy Beach Campground in Contoocook offers RV sites with water, electric, and sewer connections, operating from May 5 to October 10. Pine Acres Resort in Raymond accommodates big rigs with 50-amp electrical service and full hookups, remaining open from mid-April through October. Hidden Valley RV and Golf Park in Derry features big-rig friendly sites with full hookups, while Tuxbury Pond RV Campground in South Hampton provides water, electric, and sewer connections on sites open from April 28 to October 15. "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."
Access to these RV parks varies significantly across the region. Many campgrounds around Hooksett struggle with accurate GPS directions, with some visitors reporting navigation challenges. A visitor commented, "Address is messed up! GPS can't find it. Actual address is 15 N Whitehall. The pot holes were horrendous." Dump stations are available at most parks, though service quality varies. Reservation systems can be problematic at some locations, particularly for larger rigs. Several campgrounds have noted issues with site assignments not matching actual dimensions for larger fifth wheels and motorhomes. Pet policies differ between parks, with most allowing pets but enforcing leash requirements and designated pet areas.
"Quiet during the weekdays, picks up over weekends but not to overbearing."
"A lot of seasonal people but friendly. Playground is on the beach. They don’t allow sparklers so that was a bummer ok the 4th, but still got to see fireworks . Showers are free. We would stay again!"
"Camped with a whole bunch of friends.This place has all of the amenities. As well as countless outdoor activities. Fun for the whole family! Swimming, fishing, hiking, climbing (near by), biking."
"Pros: Friendly staff, clean bathrooms, clean grounds, gated campground with card key access in/out of the grounds, 2 pools (closed for the season during our stay), pavilion, activities/entertainment, fairly"
"Beautiful campground, clean facilities, decently priced. The pool, playground, bathrooms, and basketball court were all open and well maintained. We really enjoyed our stay!"
"There are 300 camping sites with full hookups. Very reasonably priced at $40 per night. A lot of the campers are seasonal which is May - October each year."
"Nice RV campground with alot of seasonal residents. Plenty of tent sites. On site general store with grill. Fishing and swimming on property along with a club house."
"Silver Lake Park Campground and Cabins was an incredibly well maintained campground off Jamestown Road in Belmont NH. "
from $45 - $55 / night
"Beach Rose RV Park in Salisbury, Massachusetts is a small, friendly, family-owned campground near the beach."
"Owners were helpful on arrival, level concrete pad full hookups. Sites close together but quiet."
"Half the campground is seasonal/long term campers and the other side is mostly transients. The roads and campsites are fine crushed gravel with nice grassy patios."
"The park recently added new 50 amp full hook-up sites(some of which are pull-thrus) so there are plenty of options for big-rigs."
from $38 - $48 / night
"My daughter and I were traveling from Buffalo NY to Maine and I got too tired to drive. we tent camp. the owners were very nice and allowed us to tent, and set up at night, and it was a very nice stay,"
"Turtle Kraal RV campground is a gated RV campground just outside Alton Bay NH. Lots of great restaurants, ice cream shops and water activities are nearby! "
"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."
"Week-long stay in our Imagine."
from $42 - $65 / night
TravelerBeautiful place about an hour from Salem Boston and Plymouth. Be careful getting in Sharp Hill coming up and down lots of scrapes on the ground tight navigation through sites lots of beautiful trees.
LegendI’m not going to lie this was a little tricky for big rigs to get to, but with lots of patience and skillful driving, it is doable. Salem is an old New England town so there are many narrow streets and some low clearances. Follow the directions on the parks website as they are designed for RVs– don’t use Google Maps unless you are a small camper. Even getting into the park is kind of challenging because of the way the entrance is laid out with the entrance booth and some low hanging trees. This campground is in a municipal park with a marina, beach, a short walking trail, and picnic areas. The campground has different sections and totally different feels to them. We arrived on a weekend and section we were in the section which is in the parking lot of a busy marina. The parking lot was half full which made for navigating our 45’ bus into our site pretty hard.
No sites have fire pits but you can have a fire if you bring your own above ground pit. Tent sites have picnic tables but nothing else. Some sites you can drive to and have a car onsite and others are non-vehicle access sites (11, 17, 18, 25, 26, 27& 38) in which you have to park in a parking lot. Some RV sites have great water views and others are in a back gravel lot. In my opinion, the best RV sites are 12-16(A-D) because they have a water view. Sites 16B-D are a little tricky for big-rigs to get into because of the tight space. Our site (#13) had a slight downhill slope. We pulled in forward so we could have a view of the harbor which meant the utilities (water electric only) were in the front of our site but we were able to reach without an extension cord. We loved watching the action in the harbor. There is a gazebo by the water which we enjoyed siting under and watching boats go in and out of the harbor while it rained.
There is a nice sandy beach onsite which attracts a lot of day use vistors. The grounds are interesting to walk around as the water views are nice and there is an old fort to explore. Nearby town of Salem Willows is(about½ mile away) is a cute old seaside town with restaurants and arcades. They have a Bluebike rental station which is an easy way to get downtown and explore the area if you don’t have a car.
LegendThis campground is mostly seasonal, privately owned park models, but has 45 spaces for RV’s. I was a little skeptical about staying at this campground with so many park models and seasonals but was pleasantly surprised at how nice, clean, and tidy all the sites were. They obviously take pride in how things look because the grounds and campsites were very well-kept.
All campsites are 50/30-amp full hook-up with level gravel pads with grassy patios, a picnic table, and fire pit. We stayed in site#702 which was long enough for our 45’ motorhome and tow car. All the utilities were easy to reach and the electric worked well. The only problem was that we were parked under a large oak tree that was profusely shedding large acorns. There are some sites that are in the open which I would definitely choose, if I came back in the fall. The campground is gated which is a nice feature. It is located a mile or so off Route 1 which means you don’t get the road noise and traffic, but still conveniently located near shops and restaurants.
One nice feature are the shaded walking trails in the park. While they are not super long, it is a nice change from walking the roads (which are paved). Other amenities include a decent size swimming pool (closed while we were there), a basketball court, playground, laundry, and camp store. I thought it was a little expensive at $75/night (for full hook-up) at the end of the season, especially since the pool was closed.
LegendWe stopped here in the summer to check out the coastal towns in southern Maine. There are many campgrounds in the area and we chose this one because they had a 25% off coupon (on a 7-night stay) which gave us the best nightly price in the area. However, the nightly rate was still$74/night, one reason being they charge a “resort fee” of$15/day which is ridiculous. This is a typical resort-style campground with lots of amenities (most of which we never use). But, for some people, this is a destination campground because of all the amenities- a large heated swimming pool, basketball courts, sand volleyball, bocce, fitness center, two playgrounds, 18-hole minigolf (that you pay extra for), and more.
The campsites in the front of the park are sandwiched between the swimming pool and Route 1 which is very busy and noisy. Campsites in the far back portion of the campground are shaded and a much quieter section. Camping pads and patios are a mix of gravel and sand. Many sites have shade and some have an astroturf patio (I think those are “premium” sites). Our campsite was in the middle section which was fairly quiet but the sites are close together with no privacy. The site was a long and level pull thru with a gravel pad and gravel/sand patio. All sites have a picnic table and fire pit.
There is a tent-only section and they have renal cabins. There is lots to do for families in the area including the beach and amusement and water parks. Restaurants of all sorts are nearby. You can easily walk to Congdon’s Donuts which is a Maine classic.
LegendThis is a nice, clean, well-maintained campground for RV and tenting. The campground is located on Route 1 which means you are convenient to a lot of things but there is lots of traffic. Half the campground is seasonal/long term campers and the other side is mostly transients. The roads and campsites are fine crushed gravel with nice grassy patios. The campground is very well maintained (the best part being that the mower collects they cut the grass so no clippings get tracked in your camper). There are some mature trees that provide shade but don’t impede navigating in and out of sites or impacting slide outs.
Campsites range from tent with water/electric to RV water/electric and RV full hook-up 50-amp and full hook-up 30-amp. There are three bathhouses on the property (one of which has a dishwashing sink) and laundry. Tent sites 50-55 are in an are set away from RV sites and more private. They are also close to a large bathhouse with multiple toilets and showers. Tent sites 90-100 are across from a large playground which can be quite chaotic, but if you have kids, this is a great spot.
Our site (#147) was a long pull-thru with a descent amount of space between our neighbors. We got about half a dozen over-the-air channels (one being a major network station) and were able to connect with eastern arc satellites with our Dish Satellite. The 50A electric was good as was the water pressure.
The campground does not have much in the way of amenities except for a game room, basketball court, and playground. The game room is pretty cool with lots of arcade-style games, a pool table, foosball, and table tennis. While we were there, they just finished putting in all new playground equipment and enlarged the size making it really big and a hit with the kids in the park. Once convenience is that maintenance picks up garbage at your site (between 8am– 3pm). Unfortunately, people leave them out after hours and animals got into them and scattered garbage everywhere. We've stayed here before and always enjoy being in the area as it is close to the fun cities of Portsmouth and Newburyport.
ScoutThe recreation hall was a nice surprise. We had some rainy weather one afternoon and the kids were able to play games while we relaxed for a bit. Saved the day honestly😂
ScoutOceanfront camping at its best—full hookups just steps from the beach. Located in popular Hampton Beach, you'll be close to nightly bandshell concerts and vibrant nightlife. There is a lottery system in place for stays during the summer.
ScoutWe came up looking for a campground where we could actually spend a few days without constantly driving somewhere. Ended up fishing, swimming, walking along the river and exploring the area. The campground gave us plenty to do, but it was also nice having the option to just sit at the campsite and do nothing. Would definitley come back.
ScoutWe have a big RV and had no trouble getting settled in. Having the full hookups made things super easy, especially for a longer stay.
The Hooksett area of New Hampshire sits within the Merrimack Valley region at elevations averaging 300-400 feet above sea level. Local campgrounds typically operate from May through October due to New England's seasonal climate conditions. Winter temperatures can drop below freezing, making summer and fall the primary camping seasons near Hooksett.
Lake activities at Sandy Beach Campground: The campground features a sandy beach with swimming areas. According to one visitor, "The sandy beach is nice but the swimming area is quite weedy," though they still enjoyed their corner site that "fit our 34' rig just fine."
Golf at Hidden Valley RV and Golf Park: This 1300-acre property in Derry offers a 9 or 18-hole golf course with pro shop and golf cart rentals. A camper noted, "The main attraction of this campground is the golf course of 9 or 18 holes. There is a pro shop, golf cart rentals, etc."
Water recreation at Silver Lakes Park Campground: Located in Belmont, this lakefront campground offers both kayak and canoe rentals plus boat launching access. A reviewer mentioned it has "easy beach access for the kids (and launching space for pontoon or bass boats). There is a playground, rentable kayaks and canoes, a basketball goal, frisbee golf, corn hole, horseshoes, yard darts etc."
Family-friendly atmosphere at Woodmore Family Campground: This campground in Rindge provides recreation facilities including a wiffleball park. A camper shared, "Everything was clean, staff was friendly and attentive. Pool was clean, they have a great wiffleball park."
Beach access at Beach Rose RV Park: Located about a mile from Salisbury Beach, this campground offers convenient beach access. A reviewer commented, "Cute little campground about a mile from the beach. Clean and friendly staff. Kid friendly."
Clean facilities at Tuxbury Pond RV Campground: Campers appreciate the well-maintained facilities. A reviewer mentioned, "Friendly staff, clean bathrooms, clean grounds, gated campground with card key access in/out of the grounds, 2 pools (closed for the season during our stay), pavilion, activities/entertainment."
GPS navigation challenges: Several rv sites near Hooksett, New Hampshire have reported navigation difficulties. At Tuxbury Pond, one camper advised, "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."
Seasonal camper presence: Many campgrounds around Hooksett have significant numbers of seasonal occupants. At Woodmore Family Campground, one visitor noted, "50 percent or more is seasonal camp sites. Sites in back are ok with trees and different levels."
Site spacing considerations: Space between sites varies significantly at rv camping options near Hooksett. At Seacoast Camping and RV Resort, a camper observed, "None of the sites have a lot of space between them and I bet this park could feel quite cramped when it was full."
Entertainment options: Silver Lakes Park Campground offers numerous activities for children. A reviewer described it as "a very clean, quiet, gated campground, with easy beach access for the kids. There is a playground, rentable kayaks and canoes, a basketball goal, frisbee golf, corn hole, horseshoes, yard darts etc."
Pool facilities: Many Hooksett area campgrounds feature swimming pools as alternatives to natural water bodies. At Sandy Beach Campground, families can enjoy "a sandy beach by the water has plenty of room to relax out in the sun as well as launch areas to set out in a paddle boat, canoe or row boat, all available on site."
Holiday considerations: Holiday weekends require advance planning. One family at Sandy Beach mentioned, "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."
Site positioning for hookups: At Hidden Valley RV Park, hookup placement can present challenges. A camper noted, "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."
Full hookup availability: Most rv parks near Hooksett offer complete utility connections. Seacoast Camping and RV Resort recently added "new 50 amp full hook-up sites (some of which are pull-thrus) so there are plenty of options for big-rigs."
Off-season advantages: Visiting in shoulder seasons provides more space and quiet. At Seacoast Camping, a reviewer shared, "We were there in the off-season (May) and didn't have any neighbors so it was pretty quiet."
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