Best Campgrounds near Kingston, NH

Campgrounds in the Kingston, New Hampshire region feature a mix of family-oriented facilities and natural settings within 30 minutes of the coast. Pawtuckaway State Park Campground and Bear Brook State Park Campground provide public land camping options with tent, RV, and cabin accommodations. Several privately operated campgrounds like Exeter Elms Campground and Winding River Campground offer additional camping areas with varying levels of amenities. The area contains both seasonal and year-round camping possibilities, with most facilities concentrated along the region's waterways.

Many campground facilities near Kingston operate on a seasonal schedule, typically from early May through October. "Sites weren't bad, clean campground, pool & canoe rentals, family activities offered, short drive to the beaches," one visitor noted about the Exeter Elms Campground. Reservations are strongly recommended, especially for summer weekends when coastal proximity makes these campgrounds popular. Temperature variations in spring and fall may affect camping comfort, with nights remaining cool even during summer months. Water access at many sites allows for recreational opportunities, though seasonal water levels can impact activities. Most campgrounds provide both tent and RV sites with varying hookup options, while some offer cabin rentals for those seeking additional comfort.

Campground experiences near Kingston vary considerably between public and private facilities. State parks like Pawtuckaway offer more natural settings with hiking trails and pond access, while private campgrounds emphasize family amenities like swimming pools, planned activities, and on-site stores. A camper at Winding River observed, "Great time here camping with our kids and grandkids. River is not much to look at but the pool was great and there were great events like foam parties, DJ at the pool, pancake breakfast and live music." Mixed-use campgrounds in the area typically feature both seasonal campsites occupied by long-term users and transient sites for visitors. Most privately operated campgrounds cater to both tent and RV camping with varying degrees of separation between the two styles, though reviews suggest tent sites are often situated closer together with less privacy than their RV counterparts.

Best Camping Sites Near Kingston, New Hampshire (148)

    1. Pawtuckaway State Park Campground

    44 Reviews
    Raymond, NH
    11 miles
    Website
    +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."

    2. Wakeda Campground, LLC

    16 Reviews
    Exeter, NH
    8 miles
    Website
    +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. Salisbury Beach State Reservation

    26 Reviews
    Salisbury, MA
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (978) 462-4481

    $28 - $38 / night

    "The electrical post and water hookup were placed way behind our site and we could not reach even with our 40’ electrical cord."

    "The feel here is electric, and positive. Lots of RV’s that stay here all summer long. Feels like you are in a tight-knit community, very friendly folks, packed tightly together."

    4. Tuxbury Pond RV Campground

    15 Reviews
    South Hampton, NH
    6 miles
    Website
    +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. Bear Brook State Park Campground

    28 Reviews
    Candia, NH
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 485-9869

    $35 - $45 / night

    "Tucked away in what feels like the middle of nowhere New Hampshire is it's largest state park. Bear Brook is full of trails, ponds and a fairly large campground."

    "Site 91 is near the entrance, but large and set back from the camp road, so it offers some extra seclusion. It’s across the street from the playground."

    6. Beach Rose RV Park

    13 Reviews
    Salisbury, MA
    13 miles
    Website
    +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."

    7. Sea Coast Camping and RV Resort

    10 Reviews
    North Hampton, NH
    12 miles
    Website
    +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. Exeter Elms Campground

    7 Reviews
    Exeter, NH
    5 miles
    Website
    +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 :)"

    9. Lorraine Park Campground — Harold Parker State Forest

    32 Reviews
    North Reading, MA
    23 miles
    Website
    +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."

    10. Winding River Campground

    3 Reviews
    Exeter, NH
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 778-7631
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Recent Reviews near Kingston, NH

691 Reviews of 148 Kingston Campgrounds


  • M
    Feb. 17, 2026

    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 )

  • L
    Feb. 5, 2026

    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.

  • Alexander H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 29, 2025

    Hanscom AFB FamCamp

    Nice Campground near Boston

    This is a nice campground near historic Lexington and Boston.

  • GThe Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 26, 2025

    Little Ossipee Lake Campground

    Great location

    This cpground is full of seasonal sp no transient sites. Has good owners who keep the park clean and well maintained. Very friendly campground.

  • cThe Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 17, 2025

    Cape Neddick Oceanside Campground

    Two week stay

    Read reviews on google. That’s the experience we had. The signs no everything. Cash only. The management is very weird acting and riding around on a bicycle. I feel so weird making this review because this place is odd . The tenants are fun and the scenery is great. But but but you’ve been warned. Turn your blue tooth off and your WiFi so that your cellphone privacy is protected.

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 21, 2025

    Spacious Skies French Pond

    Helpful staff

    The staff was friendly. Don't forget the flashlight. There is very little lighting to find your way around the winding roads of the campground which adds to the charm.

  • Marc D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 16, 2025

    Gunstock Campground

    Great Spot

    Fairly 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.

  • Lin C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 10, 2025

    Spacious Skies French Pond

    Best Camp in the area

    I am enjoying this camp still, even after 6 months. Management is wonderful and attentive. They take great care of the whole camp and us campers. Fun events are scheduled on the regular!


Guide to Kingston

Kingston area campgrounds range from state-owned forests to private facilities with varying levels of development. Campsites typically sit at elevations between 100-300 feet, creating mild temperature variations even during summer months. Most campgrounds within a 30-minute radius of Kingston can accommodate both tent and RV camping, though waterfront sites at state parks fill up fastest during peak season.

What to do

Water activities at Pawtuckaway State Park: The park offers excellent canoeing, kayaking, and fishing opportunities. "This a a fantastic little camp for if you want to go canoeing or kayaking or boating of any kind! It's set up of three islands and a large majority of the campsites are right on the water," notes Matt R. about Pawtuckaway State Park Campground.

Beach access from Salisbury Beach: Located about 25 minutes from Kingston, this campground provides direct beach access. "Clean facilities, super quick access to the beach, friendly staff, sites are pretty close together with little separation between each other. RV & tent sites available. Our family loves both the ocean & camping so it is a win-win!" reports Sara D. about Salisbury Beach State Reservation.

Hiking trails at Bear Brook: The extensive trail system accommodates hikers of all skill levels. "The park is very dog friendly for camping as well as hiking. The trails were very well marked and really conveniently close by to the campsites," shares Gabby M. about Bear Brook State Park.

What campers like

Waterfront sites: Premium lakeside spots provide scenic views and direct water access. "The sites on the water book up quickly but they're perfect for fishing and boating. Also, the view!" explains J L. about Pawtuckaway State Park Campground.

Seasonal events and activities: Many private campgrounds offer organized entertainment. "There were great events like foam parties, DJ at the pool, pancake breakfast and live music to name a few. Staff were friendly and helpful," says Lisa H. about Winding River Campground.

Clean facilities: Well-maintained bathrooms and showers rank high with campers. "This is one of the cleanest, most meticulously maintained campground we have been to. So quiet and peaceful as well. Wifi service was excellent," notes Rebecca S. about Sea Coast Camping and RV Resort.

What you should know

Seasonal opening schedules: Most campgrounds operate from May through October with limited facilities during shoulder seasons. "Camped here in early May, when it was still a bit cold at night (in the low 40s) and not many people were around. The campground, though we had neighbors in every adjoining site, was pretty quiet," reports Kris M. about Pawtuckaway.

Pet policies vary significantly: Some state parks restrict dogs during peak season. "Tried to plan ahead this year and get a prime site to learn they don't allow dogs anywhere in the campground during summer months. I would of hoped for one loop but NH state parks are anti-dog I guess," mentions Erin W. about Pawtuckaway.

Site privacy differences: Campgrounds offer varying levels of seclusion. "Not very private and sites are packed close together, but that is what I expected based off the map!" explains Meg T. about Salisbury Beach State Reservation.

Tips for camping with families

Beach proximity options: Several campgrounds offer easy access to ocean beaches. "We rode bikes to Salisbury Beach and my young adult son rode his longboard to the beach. We thought the small campsites would bother us, but after one day we got used to it and it was fine," says Ray C. about Beach Rose RV Park.

Playground facilities: Look for campgrounds with dedicated children's areas. "The kids had enough driving for the day so we had to stop. We called last min and were thankful they had a spot. Beautiful clean site. Felt so welcomed by the hosts," notes Jac about Beach Rose RV Park.

Water recreation for children: Many campgrounds feature swimming areas specifically designed for younger campers. "Beautiful campground, clean facilities, decently priced. The pool, playground, bathrooms, and basketball court were all open and well maintained. We really enjoyed our stay!" shares Kristen L. about Tuxbury Pond RV Campground.

Tips from RVers

Hookup availability: Most private campgrounds offer full hookups while state parks may have limited electrical options. "Great employees, clean reliable power. No issues great spread out sites," notes Zachary W. about Wakeda Campground.

Site length variations: Check site specifications before booking larger rigs. "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," explains Nancy W. about Sea Coast Camping and RV Resort.

Dumping stations: Not all campgrounds provide on-site sewer hookups. "Good sites, with water and 30 amp electric. Easy walk to the beach. Dog friendly, big dump site, and good prices," mentions John O. about Salisbury Beach State Reservation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular campground near Kingston, NH?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Kingston, NH is Pawtuckaway State Park Campground with a 4.2-star rating from 44 reviews.

What parks are near Kingston, NH?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 14 parks near Kingston, NH that allow camping, notably Hopkinton-Everett Lake and Edward MacDowell Lake.