Cabin rentals near New Boston range from cozy one-room structures to units with kitchenettes and private bathrooms. Located in central New Hampshire at approximately 820 feet elevation, this region experiences cold winters and warm summers with fall temperatures typically dropping to the 40s at night. Most cabins in this area require a two-night minimum stay and many operate only during the warmer months from May through October.
What to do
Fishing opportunities: At Keyser Pond Campground, families can fish directly from the property. The campground maintains a dedicated fishing pond separate from its swimming area. "There's a little beach area, too. The showers are coin-operated. Laundry facility & rec hall are awesome," notes a visitor.
Mountain biking trails: The extensive trail network at Bear Brook State Park Campground provides some of the best riding in southern New Hampshire. "We camped here to check out the mountain bike trails in the park and we're not disappointed on either count. The biking trails were a blast," reports one camper. Trails vary from beginner-friendly paths to technical sections with roots and rocks.
Kayak and canoe access: Multiple water bodies around New Boston offer paddling options. At Pawtuckaway State Park, "This is a fantastic little camp for if you want to go canoeing or kayaking or boating of any kind! It's set up of three islands and a large majority of the campsites are right on the water," explains one visitor. Many parks rent equipment for $15-25 per half day.
What campers like
Water activities: Cold Springs Camp Resort stands out for its multiple swimming options. "Very family centric, 7 pools which (include 2 hot tubs, a small 2x2 pool for kiddos, 1 adult only pool and 3 family pools)," reports one camper. Another adds, "Great campground. The pools are amazing. Kid pools. Adult pools! Adult hot tub."
Privacy levels: Site separation varies significantly across campgrounds. At Friendly Beaver Campground, one visitor notes, "The campsite itself was squished in between two other sites so closely that we could hear others in their tent whispering during quiet hours, lol, no trees in between sites whatsoever where we were." In contrast, at Bear Brook, "Many of the sites are separated from their neighbors by large, downed pine trees."
Cabin layouts: Cabin design varies across properties. At Spacious Skies Seven Maples, "We stayed in the cabin with a kitchenette and bathroom. The shower worked well and it was nice not to have to walk to the restrooms, though they were close by." At Friendly Beaver, a visitor appreciates, "Love the facilities. Clean, well maintained, private bathrooms/showers. Store is best I have ever seen."
What you should know
Seasonal limitations: Many camping cabins near New Boston close for winter. According to the site information, Cold Springs Camp Resort operates from "May-October" while Spacious Skies Seven Maples runs from "May 1-Oct 13." Calef Lake Camping Area also operates seasonally from "May-October."
Bathroom facilities: Quality and accessibility of restrooms differs between properties. At Spacious Skies Seven Maples, "The campground, pool, playground and bathrooms were very clean. The bathrooms were close by." In contrast, at Calef Lake, one visitor reported, "Bathhouse was closed so we had to use Porta potties."
Noise considerations: Many campgrounds host weekend activities that can create noise. "The other campers were very loud and ruckus, especially in the safari field with the RVs," notes one visitor to Friendly Beaver. Another camper at Keyser Pond mentioned, "The tent sites are wicked small, packed together and so close to the highway you don't get an ounce of quiet."
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Several campgrounds offer play areas for children. At Oxbow Campground, "They have lots of fun family activities! We stayed with our parents in their camper for a couple nights and had such a positive experience there! They have 3 separate ponds-one for fishing, one for boating & the larger one is for swimming."
Child-friendly activities: Many campgrounds schedule regular events for kids. At Friendly Beaver, "We've been back her a few times because my girls love it. They have 3 outdoor pools(sports,toddler,regular) plus an indoor pool for rainy or chilly days. They have a few animals the kids can feed. They also have crafts, hayrides and games,playground and other events."
Holiday celebrations: Special weekend events occur throughout the season. At Cold Springs Camp, "We went for halloween weekend in August and their haunted house was incredible for a campground!" Other properties offer themed weekends for July 4th, Labor Day, and fall harvest periods.
Tips from RVers
Site configurations: At Calef Lake Camping Area, "Sites dispersed, one lane gravel road, 50 amp and 30 amp power available, large number of full time campers." This means narrower access roads and potentially tight turns for larger rigs.
Hookup reliability: Electrical service quality varies between campgrounds. At Spacious Skies Seven Maples, one camper noted, "Had issues with 30 amp service at site was not providing enough power, could not run all my campers amenities." Many cabin campers and RVers bring surge protectors to safeguard electronics.
Dump station access: Not all campgrounds with cabins provide dump stations. However, at Bear Brook State Park Campground, "There are no hookups, but there is running water and a dump station is available." This can be important for self-contained RVs visiting cabin-staying friends or family.
