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Best Campgrounds near South Hampton, NH
The South Hampton, New Hampshire area features several established campgrounds catering primarily to RV and tent campers. Tuxbury Pond RV Campground operates from late April through mid-October with full hookup sites for RVs and designated tent camping areas. Nearby options include Wakeda Campground in Hampton Falls and Exeter Elms Campground, both offering cabin accommodations alongside traditional camping. Most facilities in the region are privately operated campgrounds rather than state or federal public lands, with operating seasons typically running May through October. The area provides convenient access to both inland forest settings and coastal beaches within a 30-minute drive.
Seasonal considerations heavily influence camping availability throughout the region. Most campgrounds close completely during winter months, with the primary camping season running from May through October. Visitors should be prepared for variable New England weather conditions even during summer months. Many sites require advance reservations, especially during holiday weekends and peak summer periods from June through August. Sites with water and electric hookups tend to book quickly, particularly in campgrounds offering amenities like swimming pools and organized activities. Road access to most campgrounds is well-maintained and suitable for large RVs. A visitor noted, "The sites at Black Bear Campground are extremely close to each other. My picnic table was about 10 feet from my neighbor's sewer hookup."
Campground experiences vary considerably across the region, with some locations receiving consistently high ratings for cleanliness and amenities while others draw criticism for maintenance issues. Several visitors mentioned pools and organized activities as highlights at campgrounds like Tuxbury Pond and Exeter Elms. Family-friendly amenities such as playgrounds and recreational facilities are common at most established campgrounds near South Hampton. Proximity to beaches is a significant draw for many campers in this region, with Hampton Beach State Park Campground offering direct coastal access. One camper shared about Exeter Elms Campground: "Sites weren't bad, clean campground, pool & canoe rentals, family activities offered, short drive to the beaches." Visitors seeking more privacy should note that many campgrounds in this region feature relatively close site spacing, which may impact the camping experience during busy periods.
Best Camping Sites Near South Hampton, New Hampshire (141)
1. Salisbury Beach State Reservation
27 ReviewsSalisbury, MA8 milesWebsite+1 (978) 462-4481$28 - $38 / night
"We love that it is right on the water, and we can walk to the beach. We also appreciate that it is pet friendly, and our dogs love it too."
"The electrical post and water hookup were placed way behind our site and we could not reach even with our 40’ electrical cord."
2. Wakeda Campground, LLC
16 ReviewsExeter, NH6 milesWebsite+1 (603) 772-5274$48 - $97 / night
"We had bathrooms located near our site. They were four separate bathrooms that had a sink and toilet and were clean. They did offer showers in another area but I did not use them."
"Our full hookup site was very close to other sites, so unfortunately we had to deal with some noise issues."
3. Pawtuckaway State Park Campground
44 ReviewsRaymond, NH17 milesWebsite+1 (603) 895-3031$35 - $140 / night
"Driving around this past weekend I did notice that some of the sites had damp spots; site 71 was the worst with deep mud on the long approach."
"My first time experiencing a park in the New Hampshire Park system. We went down with a group. Pawtuckaway State Park offers a variety of landscapes, with something to do and see for everyone."
4. Tuxbury Pond RV Campground
15 ReviewsSouth Hampton, NH1 mileWebsite+1 (888) 707-1477"entrance (seems to happen frequently, I guess)."
"We went just for one night with a tent because our 5 years old loooves camping, so we reserved this at the last minute, and when we get there, well, the tent sites are way too close to each other, thank"
5. Beach Rose RV Park
14 ReviewsSalisbury, MA7 milesWebsite+1 (978) 463-0226"Simple, clean, perfect pool set up, quiet and close to beaches and New Hampshire coastline."
"Beach Rose RV Park in Salisbury, Massachusetts is a small, friendly, family-owned campground near the beach."
6. Lorraine Park Campground — Harold Parker State Forest
32 ReviewsNorth Reading, MA20 milesWebsite+1 (978) 475-7972$17 - $35 / night
"You could be tucked away from everyone or closer together depending on the site you choose but they are all pretty decent in size. All sites have water which is a plus."
"The bathroom was right next to us. Very clean with a sink outside and shower inside. Overall very great campsite. Would definitely go there more often."
7. Sea Coast Camping and RV Resort
10 ReviewsNorth Hampton, NH10 milesWebsite+1 (603) 964-5730"So clean, friendly staff and plenty to do here or close by. Minutes away from some very nice beaches"
"Their location is close to Hampton Beach and Rye sea walk and good restaurants including a doughnut shop within walking distance."
8. Hampton Beach State Park Campground
7 ReviewsHampton, NH8 milesWebsite+1 (603) 926-8990$70 / night
"One side of the campground is bordered by an inlet that fishing boats use to head out from the harbor. Another side is sand dunes, that are the south end of Hampton beach."
"Hampton Beach SP is a small beachside campground for self-contained RVs only; if you’re in a tent, you may want to look south to Salisbury SP just a few miles across the border into MA."
9. Exeter Elms Campground
7 ReviewsExeter, NH5 milesWebsite+1 (603) 778-7631$45 - $59 / night
"Site across the path was a little loud, but we were too I imagine... bet it'd be lots of fun for the kiddos."
"Sites weren’t bad, clean campground, pool & canoe rentals, family activities offered, short drive to the beaches. Primitive camping, waterfront sites & cabins available :)"
10. Winding River Campground
4 ReviewsExeter, NH5 milesWebsite+1 (603) 778-7631
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Sea Coast Camping and RV Resort
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Recent Reviews near South Hampton, NH
711 Reviews of 141 South Hampton Campgrounds
Alizé B.ScoutField and Stream RV Park
Highly recommend
Amazing place and community, unfortunately very expensive.
Sue B.
RangerSalisbury Beach State Reservation
Love camping here!
The first time we camped here was on Columbus Day weekend a number of years ago, and we got to see seals sun bathing on the beach. Are kids thought it was the greatest thing ever! The sites are a little close together and many of them are in direct sunlight , so that isn't the greatest , but if you have an awning, you should be good. We love that it is right on the water, and we can walk to the beach. We also appreciate that it is pet friendly, and our dogs love it too. Write down the street from camp, there is a street setup almost like a boardwalk, with arcades, live music, ice cream, food, and a carousel! There is also a bigger beach, and you are one twin away from New Hampshire. Lots to see and do here!
DevinScoutWinding River Campground
Close Sites, Loved the River!
My husband and I had a great time here! We went early in the season, so there were not many people there. We met the new owners/managers and they were very friendly. David was attentive and very helpful!
We stayed in the Oak Section at 317. The sites are pretty close together, which is why I gave a 4. We didn’t have neighbors, but I can imagine on a busy weekend, it might get crowded. The Utilities at this site were in an awkward spot, compared to where we wanted the camper.
- SS W.Scout
Oxbow Campground
Clean, Spacious & Friendly
Oxbow Campground in Deering has a helpful and friendly staff. The bathrooms are kept clean although should be updated.
The campsites are spacious, trash picked up and very quiet at night promoting a good night's sleep.
They sell their own fire wood, an employee who services campers is also available.
They have a propane fill station for your convenience too!
Dogs must be kept on leashes for safety.
Owners live right there within the park.and take pride in their facility.
A nice family owned and run park promoting peacefulness.
- DevinScout
Spacious Skies Minute Man
The Road is Loud
My husband and I had a great time here! The owners and managers are amazing. Kind, friendly, attentive! We really appreciated them!
The reason for the 4/5 is due to the road noise, and the neighbors noise. The residents that boarder the campground are a bit loud. We camped at spot 72. If you are tent camping, I would recommend not camping at the 70’s spots. It’s just close to the road, and it can get noisy at times. It quiets down at night, but during peak travel times is a little loud. Head to the back of the camp ground. The bathroom looks further away than it is, but everything is very convenient!
Adam B.RangerBeach Rose RV Park
Nice people
Needed a spot to dump. They were one of only a very few places open in March. $20 to dump our tanks.
- MMatthew L.Scout
Forest Glen
Forest Glenn campground
Forest Glenn campground is a very nice campground on Wheelwright pond in Lee New Hampshire! Not well kept up but makes you feel like you’re still camping and not glamping ( glamorous camping ) besides some of the very nice campers here with 2 stories on them! Anyway cutting to the chase, just to let any new comers know that are looking for camping in the Lee area if you so choose to camp at forest Glenn depending who you are or how you approach this place dictates if you will have to feel like your stepping on eggshells your entire stay… the owner is a angry Drunk who is sometimes very nice to others or very nasty, and I personally mostly see him being nasty. A couple years back I wanted to look at the campground to see if this would be a place I wanted to stay at so I walked into the office and asked them if we could look around and the lady was in the process of writing us a pass to drive through. This man comes in and said whats going on so I politely told him that we were interested in his campground and we wanted to look around. He completely flipped out said he doesn't understand, said his campground is his back yard, we can't allow this how would you like if I just walked around your back yard etc etc.... yelling at us the whole time and spitting while screaming and then told us to get out of his sight…. This place mind you is overrun by golf carts and I have heard of incidents where people get hit by them because who cares about the posted 5mph speed limitations if your in a golf carts right? Right! And CLEARLY this place is a Double standard place so you will not be treated equal… and as far as I know this place has secret people who camp supposedly working at camp like the manager and security and the plumber or electrician who look like their helping but while helping they gather information about you to spread it around to others or to cause problems with you and the owner!! Oh how thoughtful… one Morning I was in the office and the owner pulled me into the rec room to have a talk with me about my string lights suggesting I shut them off at night and I’m not allowed to use them anymore. I said “sir why would I do that there are 50 other sites with spot lights and string lights Who are these lights bothering that I need to take them down for? “ he said use them inside the trailer I don’t want to see them on again! “ now tell me how that makes any sense… so I shut them off and it became like a minefield on my site at night with no lights while the campers down a different street get to have theirs on. There is no privacy at this place, things keep going missing, and the sites are packed like sardines with no room for Jesus. There are also people staying here over winter and it’s a seasonal campground tell me how that makes any sense. Anyway definitely an experience to be at where drama hits too close to home and the golf cart parking spots are rolling a little to close to my feet. “ oh sorry my foot slipped “ #welp time to search for another place. Seems to be a trend with almost every campground. Angry owners who automatically cause problems or can’t run their own business place without drug addicts for help ( to say the least me and my wife WILL NOT BE COMING BACK )
- LLeeScout
Tuxbury Pond RV Campground
This camping trip truly exceeded my expectations
The campground was clean, peaceful, and surrounded by wide open views. During the day, the natural landscape felt refreshing and expansive, and at night, the sky was filled with stars, creating a calm and almost magical atmosphere. The layout of the campsite was well planned, making it easy and comfortable for both beginners and experienced campers to enjoy their stay. One fun thing I did after the trip was use Idea To Image to recreate some of the moments that stood out to me—sunrise over the tents, the warmth of the campfire, and the quiet starry night. It helped me turn those memories into beautiful visuals that really captured the peaceful vibe of the experience. Looking back at them now feels like being transported right back to the campsite. Highly recommend this place if you’re looking to slow down and reconnect with nature.
One fun thing I did after the trip was use Idea To Image to recreate some of the moments that stood out to me—sunrise over the tents, the warmth of the campfire, and the quiet starry night. It helped me turn those memories into beautiful visuals that really captured the peaceful vibe of the experience. Looking back at them now feels like being transported right back to the campsite. Highly recommend this place if you’re looking to slow down and reconnect with nature.
Guide to South Hampton
Camping near South Hampton, New Hampshire offers access to both inland forest and coastal environments within a 30-minute drive radius. Most campgrounds in this area operate from late spring through mid-October, with few options available during winter months. At Tuxbury Pond RV Campground, visitors can find sites with full hookups, while several other locations like Wakeda Campground provide cabin accommodations alongside traditional camping options.
What to do
Paddle sports on site: Pawtuckaway State Park Campground provides excellent water access with sites directly on the lake. "The sites on the water book up quickly but they're perfect for fishing and boating. Also, the view!" notes a camper. Canoes and kayaks are available for rent at the campground.
Beach access: Hampton Beach State Park Campground puts visitors directly on the oceanfront with easy beach access. "We rolled in at 6:30, and Shawn had us ready with full RV hookups at our site in 10 minutes. Level sites with fire pits. Views were gorgeous. Easy walk to restaurants," shares one visitor. The location is just a few miles from the boardwalk and offers weekly fireworks and concerts during summer.
Hiking opportunities: Harold Parker State Forest features numerous trails around several ponds. A visitor noted, "There are lots of trails and ponds," making it an ideal location for day hikes. The forest setting provides a contrast to the beach options in the region while remaining within easy driving distance of coastal attractions.
What campers like
Clean facilities: Wakeda Campground receives consistent praise for maintenance. "The campground and bathrooms are kept very clean," reports a regular visitor. The campground features electric and water hookups, with spacious sites set among tall pine trees.
Family-friendly activities: Seacoast Camping and RV Resort offers organized entertainment for all ages. "Very nice campground. Smaller sites and they are not very private. Overall a very nice campground though," states one camper. The resort features a playground, shuffleboard courts, and basketball facilities.
Waterfront camping: Pawtuckaway State Park provides waterfront sites that let campers enjoy sunrise views directly from their tents. "We stayed in sites 110 and our friends stayed in 109 on Big Island. Those were wonderful sites, level with great views of the lake and are situated right across from the bath/shower," shares a visitor. The park's island camping areas offer a unique experience compared to standard campgrounds.
What you should know
Site spacing varies significantly: At Beach Rose RV Park, sites are compact but well-maintained. "Great campground, though spaces are small, place is clean, nice pool and staff is very friendly, helpful and responsive! It's only about a mile from the beach," reports a recent visitor. Many campgrounds in the region feature relatively close site spacing.
Seasonal operations: Most campgrounds close completely from November through April. Salisbury Beach State Reservation operates "early May to mid October" according to their season information, which is typical for the area. Advance reservations are essential during summer months.
Bathroom facilities: Quality varies between locations. At Winding River Campground, one visitor noted: "Shower: This is the smaller of the two bathrooms in the campground. There are 2 showers there. Each with a single insufficient curtain and no hooks on the wall or bench to place things down. Water was hot enough, pressure was ok."
Tips for camping with families
Playgrounds and recreation: Winding River Campground offers multiple play areas. "Two playgrounds, both were nice. Water slide was fun," states a recent camper. The campground also features organized activities like foam parties, DJ at the pool, and pancake breakfasts.
Swimming options: Beach Rose RV Park provides a pool alternative to ocean swimming. "Cute little campground about a mile from the beach. Clean and friendly staff. Kid friendly," notes a visitor. For families with younger children, pool facilities provide a controlled swimming environment when ocean conditions are rough.
Wildlife encounters: At Wakeda Campground, natural surroundings provide educational opportunities. "Walking around we saw wild turkeys, bunnies, and a hummingbird," shares a camper. Morning wildlife viewing can be an engaging activity for children staying at woodland campgrounds.
Tips from RVers
Hookup accessibility: Some sites at Salisbury Beach State Reservation present challenges with utilities. "The electrical post and water hookup were placed way behind our site and we could not reach even with our 40' electrical cord. Park staff told us we could back onto the grass in order to reach the electric," reports an RV camper.
Leveling conditions: Hampton Beach State Park Campground offers level sites with full hookups right on the oceanfront. "Level sites with fire pits. Views were gorgeous," notes a visitor. The oceanside location means exposure to wind, which can affect awnings and outdoor equipment.
Road conditions: Access roads to most campgrounds are well-maintained, but some secondary roads present challenges. At Exeter Elms Campground, visitors have noted pothole issues on interior roads. Consider campground reviews specifically addressing road quality when planning trips with larger RVs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular campground near South Hampton, NH?
Which is the most popular campground near South Hampton, NH?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near South Hampton, NH is Salisbury Beach State Reservation with a 4.2-star rating from 27 reviews.
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