Best Campgrounds near Munsonville, NH

Campgrounds near Munsonville, New Hampshire range from developed state parks to private facilities offering diverse accommodation options. Monadnock State Park's Gilson Pond Area Campground provides tent and RV sites with amenities including drinking water, electric hookups, and showers. Several private campgrounds like Ashuelot River Campground and Spacious Skies Seven Maples offer cabin camping experiences alongside traditional tent and RV sites. The region includes both smaller, intimate campgrounds with just a few sites and larger facilities with numerous camping areas for different preferences.

The camping season in this part of New Hampshire typically runs from May through October, with most campgrounds closing for winter. Many sites require advance reservations, particularly for prime waterfront locations or during peak foliage season. Campgrounds in the region feature varying levels of amenities - some offer full hookups and modern conveniences while others maintain a more rustic atmosphere. Cell phone coverage can be limited in certain areas, especially in the more remote campgrounds near mountainous terrain. A camper noted that "this is one of the quietest and most peaceful campgrounds I've ever stayed at. 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."

Developed campgrounds in the Munsonville area frequently provide access to recreational activities including hiking, swimming, fishing, and boating. The proximity to Mount Monadnock, described by one reviewer as "the second most hiked mountain in the world, after Mount Fuji in Japan," offers excellent hiking opportunities with panoramic views. Many campers mention the wooded, private nature of sites as a highlight, with reviewers frequently noting the spaciousness between neighboring campsites. Waterfront access is a valued feature at several campgrounds in the region, with campers reporting that sites directly on lakes or ponds are particularly desirable. A review mentioned that "generally large and level sites, many with water access" make campgrounds in the area appealing for both new and experienced campers seeking outdoor recreation opportunities while maintaining comfortable camping conditions.

Best Camping Sites Near Munsonville, New Hampshire (163)

    1. Gilson Pond Area Campground — Monadnock State Park

    19 Reviews
    Jaffrey, NH
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 532-2416

    $29 - $45 / night

    "Gilson Pond Campground is small— just 37 sites nestled into the woods near a swampy, but beautiful pond in Jaffrey, New Hampshire."

    "This was my first time to New Hampshire so I wasn’t quite sure what to expect from the state parks there. I was not disappointed."

    2. Greenfield State Park Campground

    21 Reviews
    Bennington, NH
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 547-3497

    $35 - $105 / 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!"

    3. Ashuelot River Campground

    16 Reviews
    West Swanzey, NH
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 357-5777

    $47 - $70 / night

    "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."

    "Large, open campground surrounded by the Ashuelot River. Friendly owners who go around delivering wood and ice to guests given the pandemic right now."

    4. Spacious Skies Seven Maples

    11 Reviews
    Hancock, NH
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 525-3321

    $54 - $999 / night

    "The shower worked well and it was nice not to have to walk to the restrooms, though they were close by. Our stay was during the week so it wasn’t very crowded."

    "We loved being next to the large field and basketball court where we watched the kids play without having to worry where they disappeared to."

    5. Pillsbury State Park Campground

    14 Reviews
    Washington, NH
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 863-2860

    $29 - $40 / night

    "Many campsites are on the lake. None are very far from the lake. 

    There are also a few 'remote' campsites that are not accessable by car. They are accessable by a sort walk or boat. "

    "Pillsbury resides in a very pretty spot nestled around a lake. There are campsites that are car accesable and remote campsites only accessable by boat. Canoe rentals are available at the park."

    6. Chapman Acres

    1 Review
    Sullivan, NH
    4 miles
    +1 (603) 852-4527

    $50 - $90 / night

    "A hidden path nearby brings you to a canopy covered swing that overlooks the pond. Another path leads you to the canoe access. FREE firewood and rubbish removal at both sites."

    7. Oxbow Campground

    4 Reviews
    Hillsborough, NH
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 464-5952

    $30 - $45 / night

    "We stayed with our parents in their camper for a couple nights and had such a positive experience there!"

    "We stayed right next to a cute pond on site 69. There was a family with several smaller children who were fishing g the pond. It was so cute to hear them squeal with glee when they caught a fish."

    8. Woodmore Family Campground and RV Park

    5 Reviews
    Rindge, NH
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 899-3362

    $42 - $65 / night

    "the rules but everybody does and it's a good experience, everyone is very friendly the owners are wonderful people and super friendly very helpful it's clean they offer a lot of stuff to do right on a lake"

    9. Friendly Beaver Campground

    13 Reviews
    New Boston, NH
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 487-5570

    $60 - $130 / 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."

    10. Swanzey Lake Camping Area

    3 Reviews
    West Swanzey, NH
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 352-9880

    $35 - $42 / night

    "Nice beach, but need to cross public road to get there - short walk. Relaxing evenings along side fire pit."

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Recent Reviews near Munsonville, NH

719 Reviews of 163 Munsonville Campgrounds


  • alicianlv The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 7, 2025

    Grout Pond Campground — Green Mountain & Finger Lakes National Forests

    Grout Pond Loop

    Camping Grout Pond Loop is truly nice after Labor Day (Sept 5-7). Campsites 15 & 16 offer pull-out space to turn around truck campers --we lucked out w/ 4 wheel camper pop-up). Over hanging trees would make it difficult for larger equipment, plus saw posting that excludes trailers from certain roads. We reserved well in advance; however many fellow campers were trying to find first come sites and ended up hiking in to camp around pond sites. Sites are in eye-site of each other but you don't feel crowded. Temps during day around 65-70 F. Nights dipped to 45-55F.
    We saw deer & turkeys driving the surrounding woods after short hikes.
    We love chatting w locals and learned of a special shrine that was faithfully built from stone to resemble original in modern day Turkey. What a special & serene place.

  • Utshob A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 2, 2025

    Bear Brook State Park Campground

    Convenient and fun

    The park was easy to get to, only about half an hour from Manchester. It has kayak rentals and a very well stocked camp store, that was close to the camp sites. Our campsite was only about a hundred feet away from the camp store but still felt private.

    Our campsite also had a fire pit and a picnic table which were great.

    The size of the sites varies quite a bit though as well as their isolation, some were out in the open.

    For cell service: ATT seems to have pretty decent coverage but not Verizon.

  • Andy M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 1, 2025

    Statton Pond Camp on Forest Road 71

    Large Area with Fire Pit in the middle

    This was a great site.  I couldn't believe that the site was not being used at all, especially the just a couple of days before Fourth of July weekend.  Many other sites further south on 71 were filled and some were just TTs holding the space for the upcoming weekend.

    The site was very flat and could accommodate several small campers.  It was quiet during our overnight stay other than a car or two on Stratton-Arlington Rd.  There weren't many mosquitoes either.  Hiking trail to Stratton Pond close by.

  • Kenneth P.
    Aug. 28, 2025

    Fort Dummer State Park Campground

    Not So Bad

    We spent one night at site #20 and enjoyed our stay.  It was rather peaceful other than the hum of I-91. The staff was friendly and helpful. The sites were generally wooded, pretty level, and fairly spread apart from one another.  I saw no signs of the problems identified in the June 2025 review.  Yes, I must agree that the restrooms are old, but they were clean.  The other problems might happen anywhere and were obviously brought under control.  Clearly, the writer of the June 2025 post knew way more than any weekend camper would be aware of and this shows that is more to their story that should have been revealed in their post.

  • S
    Aug. 23, 2025

    Cold Springs Camp Resort

    All Around Exceptional

    This place is just great! They have clean, flat sites, easy to navigate and get our fifth wheel in. The facilities are spotless. There are numerous pools and hot tubs, activities and the people that work there are just the nicest! Our kids were never scolded for being loud and neither were the adults. We have booked our return trip already and can't wait to go back!

  • W
    Aug. 20, 2025

    Quechee State Park Campground

    Good location

    The park is in a good location; it is right next to the road. We were at sight #3.  We were able to walk to the gorge as well as to the Antique mall.  The staff was very friendly and accommodating with us. My wife really enjoyed it and had a lot of fun. The ice cream was really close and really good. 

    The issue I had was the camp next to ours had the generator on all night long and I had a hard time getting back to sleep after going to the bathroom. Next time I will get a volunteer or park ranger to get it turned off.

  • Rachael K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 17, 2025

    Lake Dennison Recreation Area Campground

    Really pretty and chill

    This campground is pretty and offers many private site options. We didn't use the bathrooms so can't speak on that. But overall it's a clean campground.

    There are two loops. The loop closer to the entrance has a lot of private sites. Although if you have one closer to the main road, it is quite noisy with road sounds. But many of the sites in the middle are more quiet. The sites by the lake are really pretty, but there's not much privacy. All of the sites are good size and the fire pits are placed well.

    The other loop farther away from the entrance has a lot more lakeside sites. But there's very little privacy. The sites with higher numbers by the lake are all on top of each other with little to no trees or shrubs between sites, and you can't really decipher where one site ends and the next begins. We would not stay on that loop if we visited again. Unless it was site 101 which seemed more private for that loop.

    Sites 1 through 5 on the first loop are pretty quiet and peaceful. We stayed at site 4 and we think that it was one of the best sites in the campground. We didn't have neighbors on either side of us. We only had neighbors across from us. The site was spacious , peaceful and pretty. There was a little trail from our site that went down to a marsh. That was absolutely beautiful.

    We will definitely stay here again.

  • licia S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 17, 2025

    Somerset Airfield

    No Wifi, Resevoir Beautiful

    Enjoyed the stunning babbling brook and resevoir- saw happy people swimming, kayaking, and camping. It's been quiet and peaceful and sometimes generators running all night. I arrived after the 4th of July and a neighbor said it was rowdy during the holiday with illegal fireworks set off every night over the dry forest. These pics are from a weekday morning. It's great to see families camping. There are pit toilets. AT.T service at bridge prior to camp- short walk. SOS only in camp. Another camper told me Starlink works here.


Guide to Munsonville

Camping near Munsonville, New Hampshire, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Hiking and Biking: Explore the trails around Monadnock State Park Campground. One visitor mentioned, "The campsite is big and away from another site. You can easily access hiking trails."
  • Swimming and Fishing: Enjoy the clean waters at Ashuelot River Campground. A camper shared, "There are trails to walk and fishing spots on the river. There are trout in there."
  • Playgrounds and River Fun: Families will love the playgrounds and river activities at Jamaica State Park Campground. One parent noted, "The kids were able to safely ride bikes on the camp roads, sites were large and well spaced out from each other."

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness at places like Molly Stark State Park Campground. A visitor said, "THE BATHROOM was the best I’ve seen camping very clean and updated."
  • Friendly Staff: Many have praised the helpful staff at Greenfield State Park Campground. One reviewer mentioned, "The staff there are friendly and helpful. It's definitely a plus."
  • Spacious Sites: Campers enjoy the roomy sites at Pillsbury State Park Campground. A guest remarked, "The sites are a good size, we easily fit 2 tents and 2 cars."

What you should know:

  • Limited Cell Service: Be prepared for spotty cell service at campgrounds like Monadnock State Park Campground. One camper noted, "no cell/data service... had zero bars (AT&T)."
  • Primitive Camping: Many campgrounds, such as Pillsbury State Park Campground, offer primitive camping with no hookups. A visitor shared, "This state park is a small and primitive one."
  • Busy Weekends: Expect larger crowds on weekends at places like Greenfield State Park Campground. One camper said, "Mid-week, the park was at maybe 20% capacity, and it was amazing. The weekend was packed!"

Tips for camping with families:

  • Check for Activities: Look for campgrounds with kid-friendly activities, like Jamaica State Park Campground. A parent mentioned, "Amazing programming options from the ranger staff each day."
  • Bring Supplies: Stock up on essentials before arriving at places like Greenfield State Park Campground. One camper advised, "Make sure you stock up before your get there, stuff is expensive at the corner stores."
  • Quiet Hours: Respect quiet hours, especially at campgrounds like Ashuelot River Campground. A visitor noted, "There are quiet hours from 10pm-8am that are enforced."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Size: Make sure your RV fits the site dimensions at campgrounds like Molly Stark State Park Campground. A camper shared, "It's a pull through RV site with a fire ring & picnic table."
  • Dump Stations: Look for campgrounds with dump stations, such as Ashuelot River Campground. One reviewer mentioned, "We were given friendly helpful assistance with our first time using a pumping station."
  • Plan for No Hookups: Be ready for campgrounds without electric hookups, like Monadnock State Park Campground. A visitor noted, "Be prepared for no hook-ups but there is a dump station for self-contained toilets."

Camping near Munsonville, New Hampshire, has something for everyone, from families to seasoned RVers. Enjoy the great outdoors and make some unforgettable memories!

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Munsonville, NH?

According to TheDyrt.com, Munsonville, NH offers a wide range of camping options, with 163 campgrounds and RV parks near Munsonville, NH and 16 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Munsonville, NH?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Munsonville, NH is Gilson Pond Area Campground — Monadnock State Park with a 4.3-star rating from 19 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Munsonville, NH?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 16 free dispersed camping spots near Munsonville, NH.

What parks are near Munsonville, NH?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 14 parks near Munsonville, NH that allow camping, notably Edward MacDowell Lake and Hopkinton-Everett Lake.