Hopkinton-Everett Lake horse camping options are limited, as none of the campgrounds in the immediate area feature dedicated horse corrals or specialized equestrian facilities. Gunstock Campground, located approximately 25 miles from Hopkinton-Everett, offers the most developed camping with 250 sites accommodating tents, RVs, and cabins. The campground provides water, electric, and sewer hookups along with shower facilities and trash disposal. Campers note the spacious sites, particularly in the Breezy Knolls section where sites K01-K17 offer more privacy in wooded settings. Sites 203, 205, and 255 are also recognized for their seclusion and proximity to a creek. Campgrounds near Hopkinton-Everett Lake are listed with photos on The Dyrt.
Trail systems in the region require horses to share pathways with hikers, bikers, and other recreational users as no bridle-only trails exist at these campgrounds. Ramblewood Cabins and Campground and Tippicanoe Campground both allow pets but have no specific horse accommodations. Hidden Valley RV and Golf Park spans 1300 acres with full hookup sites priced at $40 per night, though it prohibits pets and lacks equestrian facilities. Campers seeking equestrian opportunities must transport their horses to nearby state forest trails after securing standard camping accommodations. The campgrounds maintain clean bathroom facilities, with Tippicanoe Campground specifically noted for its immaculate grounds and amenities. Gunstock offers additional recreational options including mountain activities, swimming areas, and hiking trails accessible from the campground.
$25 - $45 / night
$35 - $80 / night
"Fairly extensive camp ground associated with Gunstock ski area on central New Hampshire."
"I was lucky to receive a tranquil, secluded spot next to a brook - perfect."
GuideFairly extensive camp ground associated with Gunstock ski area on central New Hampshire. We arrived without a reservation a bit after the office closed, but Elena, the manager came out to let us in and allowed us to check in. She was great. Dogs must have proof of rabies vaccine. Very nice showers. Beautiful fall colors.
GuideI was lucky to receive a tranquil, secluded spot next to a brook - perfect. This campground has nothing to do, or plenty you can do - walking, hiking, biking, and close access to all Gunstock's adventures.
RangerPros: Beautiful area, not a bad size campground, quiet nights (but this could be because 3 out of the 4 sites right near us were empty), free hot showers that are not dirty, lots of trails on edge of the grounds, lots and lots of tent sites, platform on campsite, pool and playground available, camp store, bike & Segway trails, quick access to some of NH’s most beautiful mountains. Staff is friendly. Cons: So many roots all over the sites, the platform did not fit our tent for 12 on it. More of the sites have very little separation from the neighboring campers near you. We explored the grounds & noted some sites that were a smidge more secluded and plan to return again sometime!
TravelerWe enjoyed this campground! The staff upon arrival was so nice. It was so quiet at night! Got to walk to hike Gunstock. Wished there was a restaurant within walking distance. But not a show stopper. We will be back!
Scout⭐**Gunstock Campground: Apparently Your Reserved Site Is More of a Suggestion**
I don't believe I have**ever** left a negative Google review. I generally think that when something goes wrong, you contact the business, give them an opportunity to make it right, and most businesses are genuinely interested in doing exactly that.
Gunstock Campground has cured me of that quaint notion.
I reserved a full-hookup campsite for two nights. I was unable to make it there the first night, but arrived shortly after 7:00 a.m. the next morning. The camp store, where registration takes place, wasn't open yet, so I headed out for my planned hike— about six miles through the Belknaps, including summiting Rowe twice and Gunstock.
By the time I returned, I was utterly exhausted, starving, and actually feeling weak. My ambitions for the afternoon were modest:**eat something, take a shower, and collapse at the campsite I had paid for.**
The staff at the camp store greeted me warmly, checked me in, and sent me on my way.
I drove to my site. There was already a camper in it. Not merely*parked* there, mind you. They had apparently moved right in. They were hooked up to**my site's water and electric**, with water spraying from their ill-fitting hose connection and forming a rather impressive puddle underneath the camper.
I returned to the camp store to report that someone had apparently activated Gunstock's new**"Choose Any Site You Like"** camping plan. A staff member went down to speak with them and came back to tell me they were "packing up." Excellent! My mistake was assuming" packing up" meant**leaving**. It did not.
Apparently these campers had actually reserved a site**two rows away** that had**no water or electric**. Yet somehow, sometime after arriving the previous night, they had accidentally found themselves two rows over, in my clearly different site, connected to utilities their reservation didn't include.
We've all made mistakes. I've occasionally parked one space away from where I intended. I've never accidentally parked**two rows away, hooked myself up to someone else's electricity and water, and spent the night.**
But perhaps I lack imagination.
After they had now consumed about an hour of my afternoon— which, incidentally, is an hour I normally bill at attorney rates— I went back toward my site expecting to find it finally vacated.
And it was! Because Gunstock had moved these folks to another site**two spaces away from me**, apparently allowing them to pay for the upgrade they had already been test-driving. So the people who knowingly or unknowingly occupied my reserved full-hookup site, used the utilities, and delayed me from getting into the site I paid for were rewarded with...a nearby full-hookup site.
They never walked over to apologize. At that point, I no longer felt comfortable staying. It's difficult to relax at a campground when you've just discovered that site assignments appear to operate somewhat on the honor system— and that when someone helps themselves to your reserved site and utilities, management's solution is apparently to make sure *they* remain comfortably accommodated nearby. So I left. On my way home, I called Gunstock and asked for a refund. Surely, I thought, this would be the easy part. After all, I had paid for two nights, hadn't used the first, couldn't get into my site when I arrived for the second, waited while unauthorized occupants vacated it, and ultimately left because the entire experience had become so unpleasant.
Nope. Instead, the staff member **defended the other campers**. I was told they arrived late and "mistakenly" took my site. I was even told they supposedly **hadn't used the utilities**. This was particularly fascinating information for me to receive because **I PERSONALLY SAW THEM HOOKED UP TO THE WATER AND ELECTRIC.** I also took photographs. Including the enormous puddle underneath their camper from the leaking water connection. But apparently my eyewitness account and photographs were no match for the alternative version of events.
For my inconvenience, however, Gunstock did give me a coupon for a **free Bavarian pretzel**. So there is that.
I paid for a full-hookup campsite. Someone else occupied it and used the hookups. I lost roughly an hour waiting to access what I had reserved. The other campers were accommodated with an upgraded site nearby. I left because I no longer felt comfortable staying. And when I asked Gunstock to make the situation right, they refused to refund me and instead argued with me about things **I had personally witnessed and photographed**. The most disappointing part isn't that another camper took my site. Campers can behave badly. Businesses can't control everything their customers do. **What a business CAN control is how it responds when that happens. ** Gunstock had every opportunity to turn this into a mildly annoying story about a camping mix-up. Instead, they turned it into my first negative Google review.
But hey... **I do have that free pretzel coupon.**
GuideThis campground overall is very nice. The camp store has most everything you could need, and the campground is gated so you have to make sure you keep your key card with you whenever leaving in order to get back in. Most of the sites are out in the open though, or very close together. Not so bad if you're camping in trailers or RVs, but if tent camping you won't really have any privacy in those locations. I recommend the sites back in Breezy Knolls (K01-K17 I think?) and then I believe sites 203 and 205 were nice and tucked away in the trees as well. There is a zip line course and a metal "slide" or coaster behind the Breezy Knolls area which can get kind of noisy between the sounds of the gear and the kids screaming. Lol. But it didn't really bother me personally. The wooded area back there is beautiful though so the sites definitely made up for it. Campground has a fenced in dog park, playground, showers, clean bathrooms, and laundry facilities. Would definitely camp here again. I just prefer the wooded/shaded tent sites...which are limited at this place.
LegendFun place! The mountain coaster and chairlift were great for the little ones and the ziplines are epic! They give discounts to campers. We stayed in 255, which was really nice, wooded, and right by the creek. Site 254 next door us easily the best trailer site in the entire place. It is huge and has two levels and tons of creek frontage. These two sites are nestled in a quiet tent area. The grid RV area was not very impressive, but all of the tent sites in the woods were really cool. The open field rv area was really exposed but close to amenities. Our family stayed in the cabins and they are nicely situated for privacy. Rustic and no AC or bathrooms but clean and nice little porch. The pool was nice, two excellent playgrounds, and everything well kept. You get your own keycard for the gate. Epic views from top of mountain!
GuideThis is a ski resort trying to make money in the summer. The campground feels like an afterthought. Facilities were not clean Or modern. There are 2 small bathhouses for 250 sites and they are right next to each other in the middle of the campground. Sometimes only one would be open. We camped in the BW area which is just a field. Other areas have many sites very close together. We left 2 days early.
GuideThis is an awesome campground! Lots to do with a nice pool and lots of land to walk the dogs. Seasonal camping is better here.
Hopkinton-Everett Lake sits within a mixed woodland area at approximately 400 feet elevation in central New Hampshire, with terrain characterized by rolling hills and modest elevation changes. The camping season typically runs from May through October, with summer temperatures averaging 70-85°F during peak months. Winter closures affect most facilities in the region, with limited snow camping options.
Fishing opportunities: Rand Pond near Tippicanoe Campground offers rainbow trout fishing in a spring-fed sandy bottom pond. "It is stocked with rainbow trout by the State of NH and is a restricted to under 10 HP boats," notes David G., highlighting the controlled environment.
Hiking access: Campgrounds near Hopkinton-Everett provide trails suitable for day hikes. At Gunstock Campground, visitors can "walk to hike Gunstock," according to Christine M., who enjoyed the convenience of trail access directly from the camping area.
Golf options: Hidden Valley RV and Golf Park combines camping with golfing on its extensive grounds. "The main attraction of this campground is the golf course of 9 or 18 holes. There is a pro shop, golf cart rentals, etc.," explains Christy C., detailing the comprehensive golfing amenities.
Clean facilities: Tippicanoe Campground maintains exceptional standards throughout. According to David G., "Everything is immaculate from the bathrooms, shower, clubhouse, store and grounds so you can relax and know that the kids are safe."
Peaceful atmosphere: Gunstock Campground offers quiet surroundings despite its recreational amenities. Ryan F. confirms this balance, noting: "Very well kept and quiet grounds. The lot I was in was not wooded but still quiet." Christine M. adds, "It was so quiet at night! Got to walk to hike Gunstock."
Swimming areas: Multiple campgrounds feature water access for swimming. Hidden Valley provides "2 swimming beaches" according to Christy C., while Gunstock offers "places to swim" as mentioned by Kasey H., giving campers options to cool off.
Site variations: Campground sites differ significantly in layout, privacy and ground conditions. At Gunstock, Melissa B. advises, "I recommend the sites back in Breezy Knolls (K01-K17 I think?) and then I believe sites 203 and 205 were nice and tucked away in the trees as well."
Seasonal population: Many campgrounds host long-term campers. At Tippicanoe, "Many seasonal campers have been here for years and keep coming back for the friends and activities," reports David G., indicating a stable community atmosphere.
Hookup logistics: Site configurations can present challenges for RVers. At Hidden Valley, Carry M. found that "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."
Safety considerations: Campgrounds with controlled access provide added security. Melissa B. notes that Gunstock Campground "is gated so you have to make sure you keep your key card with you whenever leaving in order to get back in," offering peace of mind for families.
Entertainment options: Look for campgrounds with diverse recreation. "There is a zip line course and a metal 'slide' or coaster behind the Breezy Knolls area which can get kind of noisy between the sounds of the gear and the kids screaming," shares Melissa B. about Gunstock's amenities.
Amenities for children: Campground facilities specifically for younger guests vary by location. Gunstock includes "a fenced in dog park, playground, showers, clean bathrooms, and laundry facilities," according to Melissa B., providing essential comforts for family stays.
Site preparation: Hidden Valley sites may require additional setup work. Carry M. warns that some sites had "very long grass, bare rock and mud," suggesting campers bring leveling blocks and ground covers.
Grocery access: On-site stores provide convenience for last-minute needs. Ryan P. appreciates Gunstock's "great store with everything you need," reducing the need for off-site shopping trips.
Equestrian camping near Hopkinton-Everett Lake: While horse owners seeking equestrian camping near Hopkinton-Everett Lake will find few dedicated facilities, Ramblewood Cabins and Campground accommodates general camping needs with "spacious sites" according to Anne G., though travelers must plan for off-site horse trail access. Horse owners should contact campgrounds directly about temporary containment options as none feature permanent corrals.
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