Based on the available campground data near Meredith, New Hampshire, none of the campgrounds explicitly offer horse-specific facilities. The four listed campgrounds - Gunstock Campground, Hancock Campground, Ramblewood Cabins and Campground, and Tippicanoe Campground - all show "NO horse-corral" in their features list. Equestrian campers seeking facilities specifically designed for horses may need to look beyond these immediate options.
Campers with horses should be aware that while these campgrounds allow pets generally, they lack dedicated equine accommodations such as corrals, stalls, wash racks, or designated trailer parking for horse transport. Hancock Campground provides tent and RV camping with drive-in access, though sites tend to be close together with minimal privacy between them. The campground sits along a river that offers nice views and access to nearby hiking trails, but no specific bridle paths or horse-friendly trail systems are mentioned in the available information. Trailer parking and maneuvering may be limited due to the campground layout and site configuration.
"Fairly extensive camp ground associated with Gunstock ski area on central New Hampshire."
"I was lucky to receive a tranquil, secluded spot next to a brook - perfect."
from $35 - $80 / night
"This would be one of few places I find acceptable to camp, that are near other people. I usually don't like camping with 20+ other people in one looped area."
"Used the tent sides a quick hill walk down from the parking lot. River great for splashing around and nearby path to Lincoln Woods trail."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $30 / night
from $25 - $45 / night
"It is next to the Highway on a paved fire road. So you can hear traffic. And it is paved (which is good if it’s wet and muddy elsewhere). The other spots looked amazing."
"They have a fire pit, plenty of woods around, and are free."
from $35 - $45 / night
LegendThis is our go to spot for late Fall and Winter camping. Just a few hard core cold weather lovers. Close to the slopes and snow shoe/snow mobile trails. Bathrooms are closed during this time. The porta potties are clean.
Scout⭐**Gunstock Campground: Apparently Your Reserved Site Is More of a Suggestion**
I don't believe I have**ever** left a negative Google review. I generally think that when something goes wrong, you contact the business, give them an opportunity to make it right, and most businesses are genuinely interested in doing exactly that.
Gunstock Campground has cured me of that quaint notion.
I reserved a full-hookup campsite for two nights. I was unable to make it there the first night, but arrived shortly after 7:00 a.m. the next morning. The camp store, where registration takes place, wasn't open yet, so I headed out for my planned hike— about six miles through the Belknaps, including summiting Rowe twice and Gunstock.
By the time I returned, I was utterly exhausted, starving, and actually feeling weak. My ambitions for the afternoon were modest:**eat something, take a shower, and collapse at the campsite I had paid for.**
The staff at the camp store greeted me warmly, checked me in, and sent me on my way.
I drove to my site. There was already a camper in it. Not merely*parked* there, mind you. They had apparently moved right in. They were hooked up to**my site's water and electric**, with water spraying from their ill-fitting hose connection and forming a rather impressive puddle underneath the camper.
I returned to the camp store to report that someone had apparently activated Gunstock's new**"Choose Any Site You Like"** camping plan. A staff member went down to speak with them and came back to tell me they were "packing up." Excellent! My mistake was assuming" packing up" meant**leaving**. It did not.
Apparently these campers had actually reserved a site**two rows away** that had**no water or electric**. Yet somehow, sometime after arriving the previous night, they had accidentally found themselves two rows over, in my clearly different site, connected to utilities their reservation didn't include.
We've all made mistakes. I've occasionally parked one space away from where I intended. I've never accidentally parked**two rows away, hooked myself up to someone else's electricity and water, and spent the night.**
But perhaps I lack imagination.
After they had now consumed about an hour of my afternoon— which, incidentally, is an hour I normally bill at attorney rates— I went back toward my site expecting to find it finally vacated.
And it was! Because Gunstock had moved these folks to another site**two spaces away from me**, apparently allowing them to pay for the upgrade they had already been test-driving. So the people who knowingly or unknowingly occupied my reserved full-hookup site, used the utilities, and delayed me from getting into the site I paid for were rewarded with...a nearby full-hookup site.
They never walked over to apologize. At that point, I no longer felt comfortable staying. It's difficult to relax at a campground when you've just discovered that site assignments appear to operate somewhat on the honor system— and that when someone helps themselves to your reserved site and utilities, management's solution is apparently to make sure *they* remain comfortably accommodated nearby. So I left. On my way home, I called Gunstock and asked for a refund. Surely, I thought, this would be the easy part. After all, I had paid for two nights, hadn't used the first, couldn't get into my site when I arrived for the second, waited while unauthorized occupants vacated it, and ultimately left because the entire experience had become so unpleasant.
Nope. Instead, the staff member **defended the other campers**. I was told they arrived late and "mistakenly" took my site. I was even told they supposedly **hadn't used the utilities**. This was particularly fascinating information for me to receive because **I PERSONALLY SAW THEM HOOKED UP TO THE WATER AND ELECTRIC.** I also took photographs. Including the enormous puddle underneath their camper from the leaking water connection. But apparently my eyewitness account and photographs were no match for the alternative version of events.
For my inconvenience, however, Gunstock did give me a coupon for a **free Bavarian pretzel**. So there is that.
I paid for a full-hookup campsite. Someone else occupied it and used the hookups. I lost roughly an hour waiting to access what I had reserved. The other campers were accommodated with an upgraded site nearby. I left because I no longer felt comfortable staying. And when I asked Gunstock to make the situation right, they refused to refund me and instead argued with me about things **I had personally witnessed and photographed**. The most disappointing part isn't that another camper took my site. Campers can behave badly. Businesses can't control everything their customers do. **What a business CAN control is how it responds when that happens. ** Gunstock had every opportunity to turn this into a mildly annoying story about a camping mix-up. Instead, they turned it into my first negative Google review.
But hey... **I do have that free pretzel coupon.**
GuideThis was such a great campground! Before we even left we were planning on returning. It’s clean, has great facilities and a camp store with anything you need or forgot without having to go to Walmart. It’s a fun place for kids, peaceful for parents, plenty to do on site and nearby.
TravelerAmazing spot, great area! Plentyyy of room. Between sites 10 & 11 is the longest distance out the bunch and enjoyed that because it was easy to run a generator at any hour of the day with no one able to be disturbed by it. Loved Haystack Road overall. Had strong AT&T reception even with 1 - 2 bars.
GuideThis is a ski resort trying to make money in the summer. The campground feels like an afterthought. Facilities were not clean Or modern. There are 2 small bathhouses for 250 sites and they are right next to each other in the middle of the campground. Sometimes only one would be open. We camped in the BW area which is just a field. Other areas have many sites very close together. We left 2 days early.
GuideFairly 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.
ScoutJust stayed this weekend and Oh. My. God. We will 100% be back!
TravelerWe enjoyed this campground! The staff upon arrival was so nice. It was so quiet at night! Got to walk to hike Gunstock. Wished there was a restaurant within walking distance. But not a show stopper. We will be back!
GuideOpen year round. Most sites are close together with very little privacy
A few sites are pretty much right on the river which is awesome. There's a nearby swimming hole. Campground is only short drive away from an endless amount of hiking options
Equestrian camping near Meredith, New Hampshire presents challenges for riders seeking dedicated horse facilities. Located in the Lakes Region at approximately 500 feet elevation, Meredith experiences seasonal temperature variations ranging from winter lows around 10°F to summer highs in the 80s. Most campgrounds in the area accommodate standard camping needs but require horse owners to make special arrangements or explore alternative options for their equine companions.
Explore local hiking trails: Gunstock Campground provides access to numerous hiking trails in the surrounding area. According to Carolyn S., "This campground has nothing to do, or plenty you can do - walking, hiking, biking, and close access to all Gunstock's adventures."
Water activities: At Tippicanoe Campground, guests can enjoy fishing in a well-maintained pond. David G. notes, "Rand Pond is the body of water at the campground and is restricted to under 10 HP boats. It is stocked with rainbow trout by the State of NH and is a spring fed sandy bottom pond."
Winter camping options: For those seeking off-season adventures, some campgrounds remain open year-round. Heather B. shares about Hancock Campground: "Stayed here for two nights in late December. Site #40 along the river was close to the bathroom yet had plenty of privacy from other sites."
River access: Many campers value waterfront sites at local campgrounds. Kim O. says about Hancock Campground, "Some lovely spots by the water. Open year round!! I have stayed here many times, three times in the winter (it is so nice to have an open bathroom in the winter!) and a few times in the summer."
Mountain views: Ramblewood Cabins and Campground offers scenic vistas appreciated by repeat visitors. Anne G. reports, "We have stayed here a few times and really enjoyed sites and hospitality!"
Well-maintained facilities: Cleanliness ranks high among camper priorities. David G. emphasizes that Tippicanoe Campground is "run by a very pleasant couple who take great pride in this property. Everything is immaculate from the bathrooms, shower, clubhouse, store and grounds."
Site spacing varies: Campground layouts differ significantly in the region. At Gunstock Campground, Sara D. observed, "More of the sites have very little separation from the neighboring campers near you. We explored the grounds & noted some sites that were a smidge more secluded and plan to return again sometime!"
Seasonal wildlife concerns: Be prepared for potential insect issues during summer months. Lindsey M. cautions about her experience at Hancock Campground: "Our site was completely swarmed with bees. We checked a few vacant sites to see if maybe it was just our site, but we found them all around, including all over the cars in the lot."
Tent site limitations: Tent campers should research site options carefully. Melissa B. advises about Gunstock Campground: "I recommend the sites back in Breezy Knolls (K01-K17 I think?) and then I believe sites 203 and 205 were nice and tucked away in the trees as well."
Swimming areas: Families appreciate water access for recreation. Tara S. shares about Hancock Campground: "There is also a fabulous swimming hole. Clear, cold and deep just off the car camping area."
Safety features: Gunstock Campground implements security measures appreciated by parents. Sara D. notes amenities including "pool and playground available, camp store, bike & Segway trails, quick access to some of NH's most beautiful mountains. Staff is friendly."
Storage solutions: For horse camping near Meredith, bring secure food storage options. Lindsey M. mentions, "We appreciated having a bear box on our site, especially since we couldn't keep anything in our car. It was big enough to fit our grill, cooler, trash, and bag of groceries."
Hookup availability: RVers seeking full amenities should research carefully. At Tippicanoe Campground, David G. reports, "the sites all have water, 50amp and sewer hookups. Very few tenting, mostly RVs on the well laid out grounds."
Campground security: Security features benefit RV campers with valuable equipment. Ryan F. shares about Gunstock Campground: "Very well kept and quiet grounds. The lot I was in was not wooded but still quiet. Check in was quick and friendly."
Site selection strategy: Choose sites based on your privacy preferences. Christine M. recommends Gunstock: "We enjoyed this campground! The staff upon arrival was so nice. It was so quiet at night! Got to walk to hike Gunstock."
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