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Top-Rated Campgrounds near Madbury, New Hampshire
Madbury, New Hampshire serves as a gateway to diverse camping options across southeastern New Hampshire and southern Maine. Within a 30-mile radius, campgrounds like Pawtuckaway State Park and Bear Brook State Park provide developed facilities for tent camping, RV hookups, and cabin rentals. The region balances coastal and inland options, with campgrounds scattered throughout forested areas and near waterways. Local campgrounds are searchable through The Dyrt's listings.
Seasonal considerations significantly impact camping in the Madbury region, with most campgrounds operating from May through October. State parks like Pawtuckaway offer reservable sites with amenities such as picnic tables, fire rings, and bathhouses with flush toilets and showers. Many campgrounds provide electric and water hookups for RVs, though sewer connections vary by location. Reservations are strongly recommended during summer weekends and holidays when waterfront sites fill quickly. Most sites accommodate both tents and smaller RVs, with some campgrounds offering big-rig friendly options. According to one visitor, "The park includes a large family beach on the lake with many opportunities for hiking, with trails leading to special points of interest, including a mountaintop fire tower."
Water access represents a major draw for campers visiting the Madbury area, with several campgrounds situated on lakes or ponds. Pawtuckaway State Park features waterfront campsites that allow campers to launch boats directly from their site, though reviews note these premium locations require advance booking. Bear Brook State Park offers multiple ponds for paddling, swimming, and fishing, with campsites set among towering pines. Many campgrounds maintain a family-friendly atmosphere with amenities like playgrounds, camp stores, and recreational facilities. The proximity to both forest trails and coastal beaches provides varied outdoor recreation opportunities. As one reviewer noted, "We loved paddle boarding in the river where seals were plentiful and fun to watch. There is also another winding river that goes through a marshy area that was great for bird watching."
Best Camping Sites Near Madbury, New Hampshire (193)
1. Pawtuckaway State Park Campground
44 ReviewsRaymond, NH14 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."
2. Old Stage Campground
9 ReviewsMadbury, NH1 mileWebsite+1 (603) 742-4050$43 - $47 / night
"Walking distance to rest rooms and showers. Great owners. 1st trip in a hurricane."
"Learning to get away from the bad campers."
3. Wakeda Campground, LLC
16 ReviewsExeter, NH15 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."
4. Bear Brook State Park Campground
28 ReviewsCandia, NH21 milesWebsite+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."
5. Wellington Camping Park
5 ReviewsLee, NH5 milesWebsite+1 (603) 659-5051$45 - $55 / night
"Had to walk around to find signal for phone call."
"Sites are wide I parked my truck next to camper and still had enough space for a safe fire in the pit."
6. Beaver Dam Campground
7 ReviewsNorth Berwick, ME11 milesWebsite+1 (207) 698-2267"Campground is superior in its warmth, cleanliness, dog friendly and access to points of interest."
"LOTS OF GREAT restaurants there and nearby, like Ogunquit Maine and York Maine, etc. THERE is plenty to do if you canoe or kayak, there is a pond right there, there is a swimming area in the pond. "
7. Sea Coast Camping and RV Resort
10 ReviewsNorth Hampton, NH14 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. Barrington Shores Campground
3 ReviewsBarrington, NH5 milesWebsite+1 (603) 664-9333"Lots of things to do in surrounding towns and easy access to the river."
9. Libbys Oceanside Camp
9 ReviewsYork Harbor, ME15 milesWebsite+1 (207) 363-4171$50 - $125 / night
"You are steps away from the beach from the time you arrive to the time you departed the staff is always available and always willing to help, answer any questions and give recommendations where to go eat"
"Love the location & the town of York! The views are beautiful!"
10. Salmon Falls / Lebanon KOA
7 ReviewsRochester, NH12 milesWebsite+1 (207) 339-9465"We were able to book last minute and got a great tenting site, next to a running river that was great to sleep to. Very buggy, but it's outside, what do you expect?"
"Staff was very friendly and extremely cautious about their surroundings. Plenty of things to do to stay busy during the rainy days."
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Recent Reviews near Madbury, NH
853 Reviews of 193 Madbury Campgrounds
- rroy T.
ScoutCountry Barn Motel & Campground
Very appealing cabins
I stayed in one of the cabins and actually enjoyed it more than i thought.
Alizé B.ScoutField and Stream RV Park
Highly recommend
Amazing place and community, unfortunately very expensive.
JimmyScoutOld Orchard Beach Campground
Prejudice owners
I have never come across a more prejudice, morally wrong and bad business situation in my life than my most recent experience with this campground. I am 40, am an engineer and my mother is 70 and a retired high school teacher. I have a five year old and live with my mom. I have owned three properties over the years. I say all this background because it’s necessary for this story. Oh and I am very quiet, have held a security clearance, a marathon runner blah blah blah. My mom sold her condo and we have a move out date on June 15. We decided to get an rv for the season and stay at a campground. We picked this one. They said we were all set to move our rv to the site for May 21st. Then on May 20th in the afternoon they call and basically say our family dynamic is unacceptable and we can’t move in. Yes I have a girlfriend. She doesn’t live with us but stays often. She has been an Americore worker plus worked with homeless for years. Apparently we would look to out of place. First- to tell us this about 16 hours before move in is unacceptable, after a couple weeks of saying you’re fine. To be that judgmental and prejudiced is unacceptable. I have zero respect for this campground and wish all who read this to boycott. Mary Ellen you are not a good person. In one voicemail to my mom you state how she’s anxious and also say it will be fine! Turns out she had good reason to be anxious. To treat others like you do is not ok. I found that anxious comment very off at the time and in retrospect it is telling on many levels. Be ashamed! What you have done to good people is wrong on many levels. I state all this personal stuff to highlight how ridiculous being turned away from a campground is. I have owned nice homes in very nice communities and never thought a pathetic campground would turn me away, what a joke.
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.
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 )
Guide to Madbury
Madbury, New Hampshire offers four-season camping opportunities with varied terrain ranging from riverside sites to wooded retreats. The region sits at elevations between 50-350 feet above sea level, creating diverse microclimates for campers throughout the area. Seasonal flooding can affect riverside campgrounds during spring melt, particularly at lower elevations near the Lamprey and Salmon Falls Rivers.
What to do
Paddling opportunities: Launch directly from Pawtuckaway State Park for easy water access on the lake. "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," reports Matt R.
Mountain biking trails: Bear Brook State Park Campground maintains extensive trail networks for riders of all skill levels. "We camped here to check out the mountain bike trails in the park and we're not disappointed on either count. The campground is nice and spacious, well kept and the staff is friendly. The biking trails were a blast," notes Eammon C.
Beach activities: Within 30 minutes of Madbury, coastal beaches offer alternatives to pond swimming. At Libbys Oceanside Camp in York Harbor, Maine, "This campsite has a great view over the ocean towards the lighthouse. The site is very tidy and toilets clean! Everything you would need available," according to Olaf.
What campers like
Waterfront sites: Premium lakeside spots at Pawtuckaway State Park Campground fill quickly but reward early planners. "The sites on the water book up quickly but they're perfect for fishing and boating. Also, the view!" notes J L.
Clean facilities: Wellington Camping Park maintains exceptionally clean bathrooms and common areas. "Nice, quiet campground on the Lamprey River, sites are gravel and sand. Sites are wide I parked my truck next to camper and still had enough space for a safe fire in the pit. The shower/toilet house was very clean and open for use," reports Harold C.
Wildlife viewing: Many campgrounds provide opportunities to observe local fauna. "Not far from Boston, making this a nice escape but also a pretty crowded day use park and campground. Excellent hiking, beach, wildlife-filled wetlands, girding, geology, forests, and water to enjoy," states Harry H. about Pawtuckaway State Park.
What you should know
Reservation requirements: The best places to camp near Madbury require advance planning, especially for water sites. At Wakeda Campground, "We stayed three months here last summer. The beach and pool are small and quiet. Baths are new and clean. Only one washer/dryer. Driveway is hard to see and difficult to get in and out of. Owners were responsive," notes Constance S.
Site selection matters: Campgrounds near Madbury vary significantly in site privacy and quality. "We went 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. There are some spectacular views of the lake and mountains from many sites," reports Kris M. about Bear Brook State Park.
Weather considerations: Early and late season camping requires preparation for temperature swings. "In 2013 - site 25 was a little challenging since it was on a downgrade and we were hit with a an unexpected 36 hour downpour and there was only one suitable spot for our tent since the terrain is very rocky. After a few hours of constant rain I realized the water runoff from the road above and the driveway all ended up flowing right under our tent into the lake," warns Ellen C. about Pawtuckaway State Park.
Tips for camping with families
Kid-friendly campgrounds: Old Stage Campground in Dover offers family-oriented amenities. "Kid. Accommodating. Family friendly. Kid infested. Safe. Scenic. Perfect," reports Lyndzie O.
Activity planning: Campgrounds with diverse recreation options keep children engaged. "This Campground is family friendly and has a lot to offer. Our camping group consisted of children from the ages of 8-17 yrs old. No one was bored. If you want to keep your family engaged and happy, this campground is a sure bet," explains J B. about Salmon Falls / Lebanon KOA.
Wildlife education: Introduce children to local fauna through campground observation. "I forgot the daily visits from the ducks, like clockwork morning and dusk a family of ducks visited looking for grub and although most feed them bread, I know that's not good for them so they left unsatisfied. The next day I bought uncooked Quaker Oats and some grapes that I cut in quarters for them," shares Ellen C. about wildlife encounters at Pawtuckaway State Park.
Tips from RVers
Site leveling: Some of the best places to camp near Madbury require attention to leveling. "Sites are level and roomy. The bathroom was clean. The walk to the beach was along a public parking lot. The beach was clean. The small store is well stocked. You can rent kayaks here. Lots of small people powered boats on the lake," notes Susan B. about Pawtuckaway State Park.
Hookup quality: Sea Coast Camping and RV Resort offers reliable services for RVers. "Friendly staff, hard gravel access roads, level gravel sites. No issues with electric, sewer or water hookups. Some of the best clear, clean, drinking water at high pressure we have come across. Great access to beaches, numerous eateries and shopping minutes away," reports Chuck H.
Signal considerations: Check connectivity before arrival if working remotely. "Very friendly. Good size lots. A lot of seasonal campers there give this place a neighborhood atmosphere. 10 to 15 minutes to stores and other needs. 30 minutes to coast. Portsmouth harbor cruise and many small coastal pubs and restaurants. Here is the 'BUT'. Wi-Fi is barely usable after 8am. And phone signal is spotty at best. Had to walk around to find signal for phone call," warns Ray P. about Wellington Camping Park.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular campground near Madbury, NH?
Which is the most popular campground near Madbury, NH?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Madbury, NH is Pawtuckaway State Park Campground with a 4.2-star rating from 44 reviews.
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