Best Cabin Camping near Meriden, NH

Cabins near Meriden, New Hampshire range from rustic shelters to fully-furnished accommodations at several established campgrounds. Quechee State Park Campground offers cabin-style lean-tos that provide basic shelter while maintaining a wilderness experience. These structures protect campers from the elements while allowing for a more comfortable camping experience than traditional tenting. Crow's Nest Campground in nearby Newport provides cabin rentals with more amenities, including electric hookups and water access. Good Night Moon Vintage in Vermont features restored vintage trailers functioning as stationary cabin alternatives with a communal kitchen area. "The trailer is very clean and the communal kitchen area is well appointed," notes a visitor about the Good Night Moon property.

Rustic backcountry shelters appear along the Appalachian Trail near Meriden, including the Moose Mountain Backcountry Shelter and Trapper John Backcountry Campground. These primitive cabin-like structures require hiking access and offer minimal amenities beyond basic shelter. KOA-style cabins with more comforts can be found at Quechee-Pine Valley KOA, which provides furnished cabins with electricity and nearby restroom facilities. Most cabin options require advance reservations, particularly during summer and fall foliage seasons. A visitor to Quechee State Park noted, "The Lean-tos are well kept and spaces are super shaded and well spaced from one another," highlighting the privacy available at many cabin sites.

Most rustic cabins and shelters require visitors to bring their own bedding, cooking equipment, and supplies. Vermont State Parks' lean-tos accommodate small tents inside for additional weather protection. Bathrooms and shower facilities vary significantly between properties, with some offering modern amenities while backcountry shelters provide minimal facilities. Cooking options range from fire rings to shared kitchen spaces depending on the property. Nearby Woodstock and White River Junction provide grocery stores and restaurants, though advanced meal planning is recommended. Visitors should check specific campground policies regarding pets, as some cabin accommodations permit dogs while others prohibit them entirely.

Best Cabin Sites Near Meriden, New Hampshire (80)

    1. Quechee State Park Campground

    23 Reviews
    Quechee, VT
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 295-2990

    $20 / night

    "Just finishing up a week in Quechee State Park campground and have to say the place is really really nice. The sites are nicely spaced and seem to accommodate big rigs rather well."

    "There was an active bear around and park staff went around in their cart letting folx know it had chased some hikers earlier in the day."

    2. Quechee-Pine Valley KOA

    11 Reviews
    Quechee, VT
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 296-6711

    "There are also camping cabins, some of which have kitchenettes and bathrooms that sleep six people. "

    "We stayed in a cabin with our pup. This place was very clean and loaded with amenities: pool, dog park, events, open fields, deer, store, etc."

    3. Good Night Moon Vintage

    2 Reviews
    Quechee, VT
    10 miles
    +1 (626) 808-2923

    $59 - $99 / night

    "This property provides an outdoor "summer" kitchen, fire-pit and outdoor seating. Check them out and leave them some love!"

    4. Crows Nest

    3 Reviews
    Newport, NH
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 863-6170

    $32 - $115 / night

    "Showers are $0.25 for 8 minutes. Modest camp store. Pallets of firewood are delivered to your site and reasonably priced. Nice pool. Port-a potty by the river needs to be replaced."

    5. Winturri Backcountry Shelter on the AT in Vermont — Appalachian National Scenic Trail

    3 Reviews
    West Hartford, VT
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 244-7037

    "Note: This is a back country shelter on the Appalachian trail that doesn't have consistent water. I stopped here on a section hike of the Appalachian trail."

    6. Crow's Nest Campground

    2 Reviews
    Newport, NH
    15 miles
    Website

    $32 - $115 / night

    "Most sites do not have much privacy, but the campground itself is very quiet and clean. Sites 66 & 55 seemed to be the most private. There's nice little swimming area on the river for kids."

    "The river sites are pretty close together with little privacy. Weather did not permit us to try all the activities such as the pool and river."

    7. Moose Mountain Backcountry Shelter on the AT — Appalachian National Scenic Trail

    1 Review
    Etna, NH
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 536-6100

    "Note: This is a back country shelter site that is hike-in only on the Appalachian Trail. There can be seasonal water sources but water is not guaranteed."

    8. Caton Place Campground

    7 Reviews
    Cavendish, VT
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 226-7767

    "Easy to drive into the campground and into the site. We had no issues at all. Hosts were very friendly and helpful. Campground was very clean and well manicured."

    "Very well manicured Camping Area, clean updated restrooms. Friendly campers and great view!"

    9. Gifford Woods State Park Campground

    16 Reviews
    Killington, VT
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 775-5354

    "I tent camped here before doing a section hike of the Appalachian Trail and it was one of the best campgrounds I’ve stayed at before."

    "From the drive to the park, to the friendliness of the manager Brittany, to the facilities, and the hiking trails, this park met our every expectation. "

    10. Trapper John Backcountry Campground on the AT — Appalachian National Scenic Trail

    1 Review
    Lyme, NH
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 536-6100

    "Note this is a back country shelter along the AT in New Hampshire so it is entirely hike in."

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Cabin Reviews near Meriden, NH

428 Reviews of 80 Meriden Campgrounds


  • Justin P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 28, 2022

    Baker Rocks

    Great location and amazing facilities

    I tent camped here while doing some fishing in the area.

    Baker Rocks had a host of different camping options onsite including tent platforms, yurts, and cabins. I booked one of the tent platforms.

    The site had a large tent platform they could fit multiple tents, a brand new picnic table, a fire ring (with a free bundle of firewood), two chairs by the fire ring, and even a few strings of solar lights around the camp area.

    The tent sites are within the wooded area around the property and felt very secluded. There was a bit of road noise overnight.

    The facilities here were great. There is a full bathhouse with individual rooms for showers and sink/toilets, with running water.

    Around the campground there was a little beach along the Baker river. I only caught a few minnows when fishing but that may have been more to do with the angler. Along another bend of the river were two chairs for taking in the scenery.

    Check-in was super easy with the camp hosts who were very flexible with timing and wanted to make sure I had a great stay. The property and individual sites are deliberately designed with guests in mind.

    I would definitely stay here again if I’m in the area and might try some of the glamping options as well.

  • Nancy W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 1, 2022

    Quechee-Pine Valley KOA

    Typical KOA

    This KOA is what you expect from a KOA– lots of amenities, sites of all sizes and levels of cost, tons of activities, and in a vacation destination area. We spent five nights at the campground and found lots to do in the area and that we had an enjoyable and pleasant stay. 

    The park is a large park that is terraced since it is in a pretty hilly area. There is the range of sites from pull-thrus, pull-ins and back-in sites and can accommodate RVs of any size. Some sites are full hookup while others are not and that is reflected in the cost. We paid $57/nigh for our full hookup site which is pretty costly especially since we did not use any of the amenities. Most sites are gravel with gravel patios but there are deluxe sites with paved patios, patio furniture, umbrella, and gas bbq grill. There are also camping cabins, some of which have kitchenettes and bathrooms that sleep six people. 

    Our site, was located in the back of the park in a quieter section because it was away from most of the activities and park entrance. The site was a pull-in which was kind of nice because the view out of our front windshield was of a wooded area. Our fire pit was in the front of our site so there was a nice amount of privacy when we sat outside by a campfire and didn’t feel like we were on the side of the road. Despite the hilliness of the park and all the trees, we did not have any trouble navigating our 45’ RV to our site. The trees at our site would prevent satellite television reception but our site had cable and we got about 20 or so channels. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Like many KOAs there are tons of amenities and things for kids to do – swimming pool, fishing ponds, bike rental, scheduled activities, propane sales, camp store, fire wood delivery, and more. There is a fenced dog park which was a fairly good size and our lab was happy to chase a ball. 

    As a whole, the park was very clean and manicured. No trash laying around and the gravel roads were free of potholes. The campground is located near the Queechee Gorge, covered bridges, hiking trails (including sections of the Appalachian Trail), good dining, maple syrup/cheese farm, the Marsh Billings- Rockefeller National Historic Park.

  • Greg D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 22, 2025

    Lazy Lions Campground

    Nice quiet place

    Nice campground with plenty of shade, well maintained and decent restrooms. The showers are ok and cost a quarter for 4 minutes. Our site was level and along with a picnic table, they also provide two Adirondack chairs (plastic) and a fire ring.

  • Rae-Ann W.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 25, 2024

    Ashuelot River Campground

    Nice quiet weekend

    We took our new to us hybrid camper out for its inaugural trip.

    We chose to stay in the wooded loop of the campground and we were very happy with our site, #66. That section has about 12 sites, some big and some on the smaller side. Our site was easy to back into, even more so since no one was in the site across from us. Our site was very spacious, level and included a picnic table, fire ring, and nicely placed hookups for water and electric. We had easy access to trails that went along the river behind some of the sites with a few paths down to the river.

    Everyone we encountered was friendly and respectful. There are quiet hours from 10pm-8am that are enforced. We were grateful to not have to hear loud partying going on into the night. There was car noise from nearby Rt 10 on the other side of the river, but nothing you can do about that.

    We asked for assistance at the office with our first time using a pumping station at the end of the trip. We were given friendly helpful assistance and some great tips and advice for the future.

    This was a nice enjoyable first visit for us. We will definitely be adding it to our list of places to visit again, but likely later in the year when we can enjoy the river and activities a bit more. We did not explore the options for bike, kayak, and canoe rentals but would like to in the future.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 18, 2025

    Clearwater Campground

    Now Hunter’s Run RV Park

    This is now called Hunter’s Run. Many seasonal campsites more than half the campground. Good site spacing. Store only open limited hours and staff on site only limited hours. Probably due to new corporate owners. Very quiet off season and during the week. No wood available during our visit, 2 bundles locked in cage area but nobody around to purchase from. Bathhouses and showers very clean at lakeside section of campground. Nice clean beach area at the lake. Looks like kayak and canoe rentals. This is on south side of NH route 104 which is a busy road. Some road noise noticed from our location near the lake. Gravel/dirt sites with fire pits ( rocks ) and picnic table. Called office to arrange for site and they called back. Staff very helpful to find a good site and making reservations.

  • Jessica C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 10, 2025

    Chittenden Brook Campground

    Great site

    This was a great site that feels secluded but isn’t. There’s quite a bit of space between each site so you can’t really see your neighbors which is excellent. The vault toilets were surprisingly clean besides the expected smell/flies. No running water or electricity. No cell service a few miles leading up the site, so download your maps in advance. There’s a 2.5 mile dirt road with a steady incline into the camp, which my subie had no issue with, but not sure how well an RV would fair.

    Didn’t see any bear, but take bear food precautions regardless. Each site has a fire pit, tent platform, and picnic table. The sites were well cared for. There were two dumpsters, one for recycling and one for trash, at the end of the loop. They are bear proof and almost me proof! The constant sound of running water from the brook was truly relaxing. I didn’t have issues with bugs (beginning of August) but I also didn’t stay in the camp during the majority of the day.

    All in all, a great campsite and I’ll definitely be back.

  • Jean C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 30, 2019

    Lonesome Lake Hut

    Family friendly destination and great base for hiking Kinsman Ridge

    Lonesome Lake hut is one of three AMC huts open year-round. During peak season, your rate includes dinner, breakfast, a bunk with 3 wool blankets. Meals are served family style; if you have food restrictions, let them know when you make your reservation. There's running water in the sinks (peak season) and composting toilets. Bunkrooms are smaller here than at other huts; you'll be sharing a room with 3-6 others and most of the bunks are only two high rather than the triple deckers you'll see elsewhere. During the off-season, a caretaker may start a fire, but you're on your own for meals and bedding. Sit on the deck or down by the lake and enjoy the views, maybe some wildlike. If you're not an AMC member, join and you'll get a discount on the rate while also supporting their work.

    It's about 1.6 miles and 1000' elevation gain from Lafayette Place trailhead, making it a family-friendly destination. NOTE: parking at the trailhead is at a premium and you may need to park at the hiker shuttle at Cannon Mountain. If that's the case, drop off the majority of your crew so that only 1 person has to pay the shuttle fee.

    In winter the trail is so frequently travelled that you may not need snowshoes, but I would definitely recommend spikes to minimize the risk of sliding on ice.  Your reward is a beautiful view (on a clear day) across the notch to Franconia Ridge. The Kinsman Ridge towers over you to the west. If you're bagging 4000-footers, it's great to hike up here in the evening one day and then head up to the ridge for the Kinsmans and Cannon the next, to make it just a little easier.

  • A
    Jul. 23, 2023

    Dorset RV Park

    It was ok

    We travelled as a group with family (4 sites). When we booked all our sites were right next to each other. When we arrived not a single one of us were even on the same road. The biggest issue with this, is that there were plenty of sites available next to each other. My parents paid for 50 amp electric and the site next to them was using it instead of the 30amp they were meant to have. Also, while the campground is pet friendly, a warning about free roaming chickens would have been nice. I would not have brought my (prey driven) dogs if I had known there were free roaming chickens.

  • Dawn S.
    May. 30, 2020

    Quechee-Pine Valley KOA

    Everything

    We stayed in a cabin with our pup. This place was very clean and loaded with amenities: pool, dog park, events, open fields, deer, store, etc. This was glamping with a fire pit 😃 There were plenty of sites for all size RV’s with hook-ups. A town with lots to do and see is nearby including hiking trails.


Guide to Meriden

Camping cabins near Meriden, New Hampshire sit within the Connecticut River Valley at elevations ranging from 700 to 1,500 feet. The region experiences warm summer temperatures averaging 70-80°F during peak camping season from May through September. Winter cabin rentals face average January temperatures of 18°F with annual snowfall reaching 70-80 inches, making year-round preparation essential for cabin campers in this region.

What to do

Hiking trails from camp: Access the Appalachian Trail directly from Gifford Woods State Park Campground, where trails lead to multiple viewpoints. "The Appalachian Trail runs right through the park and you can hike up to Deer Leep, around Kent Pond, or to Thundering Falls right from the campground," notes a reviewer who appreciates the trail connectivity.

Swimming options: Cool off in rivers accessible from nearby campsites during summer months. At Crows Nest Campground, "there's nice little swimming area on the river for kids," according to one camper who visited with family. The Sugar River provides additional recreational opportunities.

Rail trail biking: Bring bikes to explore converted rail trails within cycling distance of campgrounds. "Close to the Sugar River Rail trail for biking," mentions one visitor about Crow's Nest, highlighting the easy access to paved trails suitable for families and casual cyclists.

Historical sites: Visit nearby Marsh Billings-Rockefeller National Historic Park within 30 minutes of most cabin accommodations. A camper at Quechee-Pine Valley KOA notes that "the campground is located near the Queechee Gorge, covered bridges, hiking trails, good dining, maple syrup/cheese farm, the Marsh Billings-Rockefeller National Historic Park."

What campers like

Riverside camping experience: Waterfront sites offer both scenery and recreation. "This campground has nice, quiet, shaded riverside sites and other site options as well," writes a visitor to Crows Nest Campground who appreciated the water access.

Community kitchen access: Shared cooking facilities provide convenience beyond basic cabin amenities. At Good Night Moon Vintage, "the communal kitchen area is well appointed" according to visitors who value cooking options beyond campfires.

Organized activities: Scheduled events enhance cabin stays at some properties. A KOA visitor mentioned, "They have wonderful activities and the staff are so courteous and helpful," noting the structured recreation opportunities available during their stay.

Cabin privacy levels: Some properties offer more secluded cabin options than others. "The sites are large. If you stay in the back it's quieter," advises a Quechee State Park camper who preferred more isolated accommodations.

What you should know

Water availability varies: Backcountry cabin shelters often lack reliable water sources. A visitor to Trapper John Backcountry Campground reports "There is a water source in the area but it did not have water when I visited (probably on account of the drought)," highlighting the need to carry water when staying at trail shelters.

Shower facilities differ: Pay showers exist at some established campgrounds while backcountry shelters have none. "Showers are $0.25 for 8 minutes," notes a Crow's Nest camper, providing specific cost information for budget planning.

Road noise concerns: Some cabin locations experience traffic sounds despite wooded settings. A Quechee State Park visitor recommended specific sites, noting "We recommend site 11 or the BIRCH lean to as the 2 most spacious and/or secluded sites, as the campground is not too far off route 4 and you may hear cars/trucks."

Winter accessibility: Most cabin accommodations close seasonally but a few remain open year-round with limited services. Gifford Woods operates from "May 19 to October 16," according to their season information, typical of most properties in the region.

Tips for camping with families

Kid-friendly programs: Look for properties offering structured activities for children. At Quechee-Pine Valley KOA, "Rangers also run fun programs for children - my children churned butter and made popcorn over the campfire one night, and made tie dyed T-shirts the next (for no fee.)" This provides built-in entertainment options.

Swimming safety: Evaluate river swimming spots before allowing children in water. "There is a nice field for kids to play in" at Quechee State Park according to one visitor who appreciated the land-based recreation options for families.

Bathroom cleanliness: Family-friendly facilities maintain higher sanitation standards. "The bathroom is very clean. They offer showers that cost you a few quarters," notes a camper who appreciated the family-appropriate facilities.

Cabin capacity considerations: Verify sleeping arrangements when booking for families. Quechee-Pine Valley KOA offers "camping cabins, some of which have kitchenettes and bathrooms that sleep six people," providing sufficient space for larger family groups.

Tips from RVers

Site leveling challenges: Some cabin areas accommodate RVs but present leveling difficulties. A visitor to Caton Place Campground noted "The pull through site is not level and is barely long enough to fit my 43' rig," warning about potential challenges with larger vehicles.

Road width limitations: Access roads may restrict large rig maneuverability. "The roads aren't wide enough to take a motorhome into," cautions an RVer who experienced difficulty navigating to their site.

Seasonal site preferences: Consider options for extended stays at properties with both cabins and RV sites. "This campground is more for seasonal campers," observed a visitor, indicating the availability of longer-term arrangements beyond weekend stays.

Utility hookup variations: Properties offering both cabins and RV sites provide different service levels. "Some sites are full hookup while others are not and that is reflected in the cost," explains a KOA visitor, noting the price difference between basic and full-service options.

Frequently Asked Questions

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Meriden, NH is Quechee State Park Campground with a 4.6-star rating from 23 reviews.

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