4 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Campgrounds near Litchfield, New Hampshire range from state parks with full amenities to private campgrounds with cabin options. Pawtuckaway State Park Campground and Bear Brook State Park Campground offer mixed-use camping experiences within 30 miles of Litchfield, with both providing tent sites, RV accommodations, and cabin rentals. The region includes several developed campgrounds that accommodate various camping styles, with many featuring waterfront access to lakes and ponds. Most campgrounds in the area maintain seasonal operations, typically open from May through October, with Pawtuckaway operating May 1 to October 31 and Bear Brook running from early May to late October.
Access to campgrounds varies by location, with most offering drive-in sites suitable for both tents and RVs. Many campgrounds provide electric hookups, drinking water, and shower facilities, though hookup availability differs between locations. A camper noted, "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." Weather conditions can affect camping experiences, particularly in spring and fall when temperatures fluctuate. Cell phone coverage is often limited, with visitors reporting spotty service at many locations. Reservations are strongly recommended, especially for weekend stays during summer months when waterfront sites fill quickly.
Campers consistently highlight the natural surroundings and recreational opportunities available at campgrounds near Litchfield. According to one visitor, "Lovely wooded campground where you can swim, hike, kayak, bike, canoe, fish, boulder, geocache and explore to your heart's content." Water activities represent a major draw, with many campgrounds situated on or near lakes and ponds. Hiking trails are abundant throughout the region, with Mount Monadnock offering challenging day hikes within driving distance. Family-friendly amenities like playgrounds and beaches are common at the larger developed campgrounds. The proximity to both natural areas and nearby towns provides a balance of wilderness experience and convenience, with several campgrounds located within 30 minutes of shopping and dining options. Most developed campgrounds feature fire rings, picnic tables, and access to bathhouses with flush toilets and showers.
"We had plans on both sides of the state line, so the location worked really well for our trip."
"The location is what made this place for us. Waking up and being able to walk right down to the water was great. We spent most of our stay fishing, sitting outside, and just enjoying the campground."
from $1950 / 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."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $35 - $140 / night
"The pool is huge and clean and there is a ton of seating around. The shop has everything you could need. There are horseshoes, can jam, basketball, and bocce. There’s a playground and a rec room."
"Easily accessible by car to shopping, groceries, etc. but no hiking or good walking paths from the campground."
from $44 - $999 / 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."
from $35 - $45 / 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."
from $60 - $130 / night
"Beautiful location in southern NH! Located Beside a lake, The water is great for swimming, and the playground is absolutely perfect for kids and adults alike."
"They originally booked us on a site so small, our tent wouldn’t even fit so we weren’t going to be able to have a fire because our tent was so close to it."
from $20 - $40 / 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."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $17 - $45 / 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!"
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $35 - $105 / night
"Lake access, inground pool, ball field, and lots of activities for the kids makes this a great place to relax with the family."
"Campground is peaceful and quiet; the lake is within close proximity to most sites; I wouldn’t say it’s the best place for swimming but overall a great place to launch a kayak or canoe and paddle about"
from $45 - $60 / night
"Great site right next to the water. Sites are clean and well equipped. Coin laundry with nice machine. Nice people."
from $47 - $80 / 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 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😂
ScoutWe were visiting family around Nashua and needed somewhere to park the RV nearby. Berry’s Grove ended up being a really good fit. We could come and go easily and still have a nice place to relax at the end of the day.
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.
ScoutWaking up with the lake right outside the camper never got old. We would have breakfast, sit by the water for a while and then head out to explore the area.
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.
Water-based activities predominate at the best places to camp near Litchfield, New Hampshire, with most major campgrounds situated on ponds or small lakes. The region sits at elevations between 200-400 feet above sea level, creating varied terrain for both waterfront and wooded sites. Campgrounds within 30 miles of Litchfield typically have sand beaches, boat launches, and fishing access points at their water bodies.
Kayaking and canoeing: Campers can rent boats at Pawtuckaway State Park Campground, where the lake formation with multiple islands creates excellent paddling routes. A camper noted, "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."
Golfing: Hidden Valley RV and Golf Park offers a full 9 or 18-hole course with rentals and pro shop on-site. The 1300-acre property combines camping with golf, plus two swimming beaches. A reviewer mentioned, "The main attraction of this campground is the golf course of 9 or 18 holes. There is a pro shop, golf cart rentals, etc."
Historical tours: Use Spacious Skies Minute Man as a base for exploring Revolutionary War sites. The campground is located within 30 minutes of major historical landmarks. A reviewer shared, "Easy to get into Boston by train. Level sites, quiet, and very clean restrooms make this a perfect spot for touring historic Boston, Concord, & Lexington."
Waterfront campsites: Premium sites at Pawtuckaway State Park Campground offer direct lake access, but they fill quickly. One camper advised, "The sites on the water book up quickly but they're perfect for fishing and boating. Also, the view!"
Multiple swimming options: Friendly Beaver Campground offers unusual aquatic variety with three outdoor pools plus an indoor pool for inclement weather. A camper noted, "They have 3 outdoor pools(sports,toddler,regular) plus an indoor pool for rainy or chilly days."
Clean facilities: Most campgrounds maintain well-kept bathhouses, but the cleanliness at Autumn Hills stands out according to campers. One reviewer stated, "The bathhouses are probably the best maintained of any campground I've stayed at. They're cleaned multiple time a day."
Wooded privacy: Harold Parker State Forest offers some of the most secluded sites in the region. A camper highlighted, "Nice large campsites. The sites' privacy is very diverse. You could be tucked away from everyone or closer together depending on the site you choose but they are all pretty decent in size."
Dog restrictions: Seasonal dog prohibitions exist at some parks. At Pawtuckaway, a reviewer warned, "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."
Campground personalities: Each location has a distinct atmosphere. At Greenfield State Park Campground, a reviewer noted, "It's a nice clean campground but it's definitely filled with a lot of younger people partying and being loud!"
Alcohol policies: Massachusetts state parks prohibit alcohol consumption. A camper at Harold Parker State Forest mentioned, "Only complaint about Massachusetts state parks is no alcohol even while sitting in your site."
Seasonal campers: Many private campgrounds have high percentages of seasonal occupants. At Friendly Beaver, one reviewer observed, "Mostly seasonal sites. Lots of golf carts and drunks (if that's your thing, cool)."
Animal attractions: Children enjoy the small petting zoos at some campgrounds. A reviewer at Friendly Beaver mentioned, "They have a few animals the kids can feed. They also have crafts, hayrides and games, playground and other events."
Playground options: Multiple play areas exist at Bear Brook State Park Campground for different age groups. A camper noted, "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."
Site selection for noise: Family groups should consider location relative to common areas. A reviewer at Autumn Hills warned, "I'd avoid site 93 because it is so close to the playground and the fire ring placement makes it seem like families enjoying the playground will be tempted to walk through your site."
Hookup placement: RVers should verify utility locations when booking. At Hidden Valley, a camper cautioned, "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."
Site grading: Many campgrounds have sloped terrain requiring leveling equipment. At Bear Brook, a reviewer mentioned, "I noticed the bottom of one of the dishwashing sinks was coated with something that resembled dried coffee grounds."
Extension cord needs: Some sites require additional electrical cabling. A camper at Calef Lake Camping Area noted, "Campsite was on a little creek. Friendly, helpful staff. Quiet nights, easy check-in."
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular campground near Litchfield, NH?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Litchfield, NH is Berry's Grove Campground with a 4.9-star rating from 21 reviews.
What parks are near Litchfield, NH?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 14 parks near Litchfield, NH that allow camping, notably Edward MacDowell Lake and Hopkinton-Everett Lake.
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