Top Horse Camping near Nashua, NH
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Best Equestrian Sites Near Nashua, NH (5)
1. Hidden Valley RV and Golf Park
4 Reviews•14 Photos•18 SavesHidden Valley, a 1300 acre outdoor recreation area offers a challenging 18-hole championship golf course, a Par 3 golf course, and a secluded 300 site campground.
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- RVs
- Tents
2. Ponkapoag Camp
6 Reviews•28 Photos•139 SavesAMC Ponkapoag Camp is located on the east shore of Ponakpoag Pond at the end of a gravel road. Access is granted through a locked gate directly across the street from the Canton Equestrian Center. Call the manager for the gate combination. Please be considerate of hikers and equestrian traffic on the access road. 20 cabins (sleep two to seven). Two tent sites. Bunks with mattresses (no linens provided). Wood stove (firewood is available for purchase, or may be gathered). No running water. No electricity in cabins. The main lodge is lighted during the evenings (summer only). Outhouses.
- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- RVs
$20 - $65 / night
3. Ramblewood Cabins and Campground
1 Review•31 SavesAbove the notches and surrounded by an international border, Pittsburg New Hampshire’s lakes and streams form the headwaters of the Connecticut River. Thousands of protected acres of forest keep the water pure and wildlife active. Explore the forests on the expanding network of hiking, ATV, biking, snowmobile, and logging roads, or just sit back and enjoy the tranquility of the lakes and rivers. Our 30 site campground on a hillside spruce forest has sites for the everyone from tents to 40ft RVs. In addition, we have a variety of free and low-cost “extras” that help you relax and make the most of your time in Pittsburg, including direct access to the Cohos hiking trail, waterfront on 1st Lake with free paddleboat use (1/2 mile from campsites), and a full schedule of Saturday events throughout the summer. Please enjoy planning your trip with us, and always call or email if you have questions. There is no ATV trail access from the campground.
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- RVs
$25 - $45 / night
4. Jelena's Campground
Be the first to review!•18 Saves- RVs
- Equestrian
- Cabins
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Tent Cabin
- Yurts
$20 - $50 / night
5. Tippicanoe Campground
1 Review•5 Photos•38 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- RVs
$35 - $45 / night
Recent Equestrian Reviews In Nashua
12 Reviews of 5 Nashua Campgrounds
- GGordon C.
Traveler
Ponkapoag Camp
Beautiful
Had an amazing stay, cabin was perfect and comfortable. Water was nice and fish were biting. Can’t wait to come back.
tay D.
Scout
Hidden Valley RV and Golf Park
hi
it is good
- sstacyScout
Ponkapoag Camp
Our Favorite Place
We have always loved it here. It is rustic camping, no water or electricity and the bathroom is an outhouse and no showers. The people are friendly and we have always had a good time. The kids can hang out in the clubhouse if it’s raining or swim in the pond if it’s hot. Lots of hiking trails.
- Anne G.Traveler
Ramblewood Cabins and Campground
Spacious with views
We have stayed here a few times and really enjoyed sites and hospitality!
- Shawn C.Scout
Hidden Valley RV and Golf Park
Camp and Golf whats more relaxing
Nice RV campground with alot of seasonal residents. Plenty of tent sites. On site general store with grill. Fishing and swimming on property along with a club house.
Asher K.
LegendPonkapoag Camp
So close to Boston
Came here while in college at Brandeis University with my field Biology class. We explored all over the bog looking for interesting species of plants and animals and found so many amazing things. This is an amazing site to take anyone who is adventurous and loves to explore. It also doesn't hurt that it's so close to Boston. I agree with all the other reviewers and definitely suggest checking this site out.
- Kiye A.Traveler
Ponkapoag Camp
Quick shot at this
The guy above me gave you most of the skinny, so I can keep this short and sweet. This campsite is superlatively convenient if you live in the Boston area, especially so if you’re like me and you’re one of those “Boston kids who don’t cross the bridge,” both proverbial and otherwise. The area around Ponkapog is beautiful, showcasing a wetland climate that, while common, is an integral part of the Massachusetts ecosystem that many people don’t even realize is within a stones throw. Why spend a summer weekend baking like a sausage next to a big of townies when you can chill in the bog with bogey-bogmen?
Highlights:
serviceable and cheap campground with limited amenities
some natural peace and quite close to the city
lots of good berry picking and trails
not far from the blue hills
good family fun
swimming
Lowlights:
bogmen
- sstu L.Scout
Ponkapoag Camp
Feels like Vermont yet 20 minutes from Downtown Boston
Great People, Great Times.
Ponky is a hidden jem! Minutes from Boston, feels Miles away. Love the cabins! Spending Friday & Saturday in one of the cabins (w/woodstove) is deal for a winter weekend adventure!
- Carry M.Scout
Hidden Valley RV and Golf Park
Pleasant staff, but campsite was unimpressive
The staff were friendly and helpful. We spent one night and did not visit any of the facilities, but all looked clean and well staffed.
Unfortunately, I can’t give high marks to our campsite. The water and electric were between our site and the next on one side and sewer between our site and the one on the other side. This made it difficult to place our trailer on the slanted site and reach all services. The site had very long grass, bare rock and mud. It was not a site we would have wanted to stay on any longer than the one night.
David G.Traveler
Tippicanoe Campground
Clean Family Fun
This campground is run by a very pleasant couple who take great pride in this property. Everything is immaculatefrom the bathrooms, shower, clubhouse, store and grounds so you can relax and know that the kids are safe and you will be stress-freefor your stay. Many seasonal campers have been here for years and keep coming back for the friends and activities. Tthe sites all have water, 50amp and sewer hookups. Very few tenting, mostly RVs on the well laid out grounds where you are not far from the beautiful beach, trout stocked pond and all ammenities. Come here and enjoy yourself with no worries. 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.
Rita M.
RangerPonkapoag Camp
Wild Zora Foods Review at Hidden, Rustic Gem in the Boston Suburbs.
I found this campground in a totally roundabout way, while searching for lodging during a field trip to Plimouth Plantation. After discovering it, I decided that we HAD to plan a trip here sometime soon.
Ponkapoag Camp is run by the AMC. The camp is on a beautiful piece of wooded land surrounding a large pond/lake. There are about 25 rustic cabins, and a few tent sites dispersed throughout the camping area. There is a year round caretaker there to help folks check in, and she also sells firewood. Reservations are by mail only, although you can call the caretaker to confirm availability.
Before I continue my review, it is important to note: THERE IS NO ELECTRICITY OR RUNNING WATER.
We brought all our water from home, and it worked well. Make sure you bring campsuds or other eco-friendly soap since the toilets are just outhouses without running water much of the year.
The Cabins:
Each cabin has between 2-6 beds. The mattresses in our large cabin were brand new dorm style mattresses, which were slippery but comfortable. The cabins have assorted dressers and shelves for storage, and a table for dining on those bad weather days. The floors are wooden. Many cabins have wood stoves, which is great for the cooler parts of the year. We were there Memorial Day weekend, and needed the stove when it dipped to 40 degrees. Outside of the cabin is a pedestal grill, and a picnic table. My children found trees close by to hang their hammocks.
Upon departure from the camp, you are required to sweep and tidy up the cabin.
The Grounds:
Hiking trails abound on the property. While none of the trails are steep, they all go through beautiful ares, with views of the pond, and interesting rock formations. Blue Hill is within hiking distance, and it is a favorite spot for seeing the sunrise. Apparently you can see all the way to Boston!
The pond itself is a wonderful place for kayaking and canoeing. There are several rocky boulders poking out of the water that make fun spots to discover. The sunsets over the pond are spectacular to watch from the dock.
Getting there: The driveway to the camp is totally unmarked. It is a gate studded with two american flags. When you confirm your reservation (by mail), the caretaker will give you the access code for the gate. We enjoyed being somewhere that was so close to people, but felt so remote and had no traffic.
Downsides: One of the nights we stayed, the flight path to Logan International Airport was right over the campground. We all slept fine, but it was distracting. Thankfully, they change the flight path every night, so it should not happen every night!
WILD ZORA FOOD review:
As a Ranger with The Dyrt, I was given the opportunity to test out food from Wild Zora Foods. https://wildzora.com.
This is a premade meal company, focusing on Paleo and Primal recipes. We tried out a sampler pack of their meat bars, and then two meal-in-a-bag freeze dried entrees. We ended up eating several meat bars while making the trip to the campground, since we were stuck in traffic and everyone was hungry. Our 5 children helped do the sampling. Out of the six flavors (Parmesan Beef, BBQ beef, Mediterranean Lamb, Curry Turkey, Chili Beef, and Taco Pork), our favorites were Parmesan Beef ad Mediterranean Lamb. The other flavors seemed a bit too sweet for our liking. However, the bars were a great substitute for junk food when everyone is hungry. Everyone enjoyed eating them. I liked that they used food such as dates and dried apricots as sweeteners. My children all wanted more. I'd say that one bar would be a good snack for an adult.
We also cooked up a batch of a berry breakfast cacao bowl, and their Chicken Caldera Curry. Both meals were super convenient in their pouches that could be cooked and eaten in. We just poured boiling water in, and let them sit. The Caldera Chicken Curry was well seasoned, and very meaty. I was impressed by how filling it was without needing any rice. The texture was a bit chalky, but overall, it was a great option for a Paleo freeze-dried meal. The berry breakfast meal was less satisfying--but it tasted very fresh, and not overly sweet.
It was fun to test these foods out. When camping with kids, it is often hard to have time to cook a camp meal each night, so having quick options can really make a trip go more smoothly. I recommend checking out Wild Zora if you are interested in a preservative free, high protein freeze dried meal option.
Christy C.LegendHidden Valley RV and Golf Park
Family-owned campground with lots to do
This campground is 1300 acres owned and operated by the Simonsen family in Derry, NH. The main attraction of this campground is the golf course of 9 or 18 holes. There is a pro shop, golf cart rentals, etc. There are 300 camping sites with full hookups. Very reasonably priced at $40 per night. A lot of the campers are seasonal which is May - October each year. I did not see any tents there, only hard-sided units. The amenities are state of the art, clean laundry center, restrooms, bath house, grocery store, bar & grill, playground & 2 swimming beaches. We had interactions with both Drew & Lauri Simonsen (brother & Sister) during our 2 night stay. Our generator was down and we needed to pick up our friend at the airport. Lauri loaned us her minivan to go to the airport and Drew loaned us some tools to work on the RV. They were so helpful and treated us like family. The kids were given a lot of grace and hung out in the grill/game room area for hours on end to use the wi-fi. I can't say enough about the customer service here. Anyone in this area should check it out.
Guide to Nashua
Camping near Nashua, New Hampshire, offers a great mix of outdoor fun and relaxation. With beautiful parks and campgrounds, you can enjoy nature while being close to the city.
What to do:
- Hiking: Explore the trails at Pawtuckaway State Park Campground. “So many lovely waterfront sites, clean facilities, camp store and beach are great,” said a happy camper.
- Kayaking: Take advantage of the lake views at Bear Brook State Park Campground. One visitor mentioned, “Easy to put a kayak in from the water.”
- Wildlife Watching: Enjoy the natural surroundings at Wompatuck State Park Campground. A reviewer noted, “You can take a trail from the campsite,” making it easy to spot local wildlife.
What campers like:
- Spacious Sites: Campers appreciate the large, private sites at Greenfield State Park Campground. One long-time visitor said, “If you like large sites in a wooded setting with many private ones, this is the place.”
- Clean Facilities: Many enjoy the well-maintained bathrooms and showers at Normandy Farms Campground. A camper remarked, “The bathrooms/showers are spotless with piped in music and hairdryers.”
- Family-Friendly Activities: Families love the activities available at Minute Man Campground. One family shared, “The dog park was nice as well,” highlighting the variety of options for kids and pets.
What you should know:
- Pet Policies: At Pawtuckaway State Park Campground, pets are allowed on hiking trails only, and not in the campground or beach area during summer. A reviewer pointed out, “Pets are NOT permitted in the campground or beach area during the summer season.”
- Crowded Weekends: Expect busier weekends at Greenfield State Park Campground. One camper noted, “The weekend was packed! Our neighbors were playing karaoke till 11pm.”
- Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Wompatuck State Park Campground, may not have a market or store on-site. A visitor mentioned, “There is NO market,” so plan ahead for supplies.
Tips for camping with families:
- Choose Campgrounds with Activities: Look for places like Normandy Farms Campground that offer plenty of activities for kids. A parent said, “It has so many things for the kids to do.”
- Bring Bug Spray: Ticks can be an issue, especially at Bear Brook State Park Campground. One camper warned, “Our dog got covered in ticks, so watch for that.”
- Plan for Quiet Hours: Be mindful of noise levels, especially at campgrounds like Salisbury Beach State Reservation. A reviewer mentioned, “Loud neighbors after quiet hours” can disrupt family time.
Tips from RVers:
- Check Site Levels: Some sites at Normandy Farms Campground may not be level. A visitor advised, “Bring plenty of leveling blocks!”
- Look for Electric Hookups: If you need power, make sure to choose campgrounds like Minute Man Campground that offer electric hookups. One RVer noted, “Some of the FHU sites are pretty tight, but overall the campground is nice.”
- Plan for Dump Stations: Many campgrounds, including Bear Brook State Park Campground, have dump stations available. A camper mentioned, “Dump Station: Yes,” which is helpful for RV travelers.
Camping around Nashua, NH, has something for everyone, whether you're looking for a family getaway or a peaceful retreat in nature.
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