Best Campgrounds near Manchester, NH
Manchester camping includes several well-maintained sites within easy driving distance of the city. Wakeda Campground in Exeter has big sites with good facilities for families who want modern camping. Hikers camp at Pawtuckaway State Park Campground to use the many trails that wind through the woods and hills. Bear Brook State Park Campground sits near a lake where campers swim and fish during summer months. Kids particularly like Sandy Pines Campground because of its playgrounds and regular activities. You can drive regular cars to most campgrounds in the area, though some back roads get muddy after rain. Summer weekends fill up fast around Manchester, so you should book months ahead when possible. Most places have bathrooms and drinking water, while Monadnock State Park Campground keeps things simple with fewer amenities. The Manchester area works well for both quiet camping and places with more things to do - just check each campground's website for what they allow and when they're open.
