Sandy Beach Campground in Contoocook sits approximately 13 miles northwest of New Boston, New Hampshire. The area features rolling hills, dense forests, and numerous lakes and ponds, with elevations ranging between 400-800 feet above sea level. Most RV campgrounds near New Boston operate seasonally from spring through fall, with winter temperatures regularly dropping below freezing from December through March.
What to do
Fishing and boating access: Sandy Beach Campground provides lake access with rental equipment available. "Sandy beach by the water has plenty of room to relax out in the sun as well as launch areas to set out in a paddle boat, canoe or row boat, all available on site," notes one visitor who appreciated the water recreation options.
Golf course access: Hidden Valley RV and Golf Park offers a 9 or 18-hole course with cart rentals and a pro shop. A reviewer mentioned, "The main attraction of this campground is the golf course of 9 or 18 holes. There is a pro shop, golf cart rentals, etc."
Playground facilities: Several campgrounds feature children's play areas. At Silver Lakes Park Campground, one visitor described, "There is a playground, rentable kayaks and canoes, a basketball goal, frisbee golf, corn hole, horseshoes, yard darts etc." The playground at Tuxbury Pond RV Campground is located on the beach area for convenient water and play access.
What campers like
Seasonal events and activities: Tuxbury Pond RV Campground offers organized entertainment. "The live band was cool" and "the stand up comedy was awesome. For the most part, the comedians kept it fairly clean & our 9 yr old did not get any of the jokes that were a little sassy," shared one visitor about their unexpected entertainment experience.
Clean facilities: Campground cleanliness ranks high for visitors. A Woodmore Family Campground guest commented, "We tent camped here with 2 other families in the summer of 2019. Everything was clean, staff was friendly and attentive. Pool was clean, they have a great wiffleball park."
Friendly management: Multiple reviews mention staff hospitality. "We had a wonderful time tent camping. The grounds were beautiful and the sites were a good size. Very happy with the facility and will be returning for sure," noted a camper at Woodmore Family Campground. At Sandy Beach Campground, a seasonal camper stated, "What a wonderful time at sandys, would definitely stay again."
What you should know
Site variability: Site quality and spacing differs between and within campgrounds. A visitor at Seacoast Camping and RV Resort noted, "Our site (#124) was one of the new sites which they had just completed. It was a gravel back-in which was plenty long and level." The same reviewer mentioned, "The roads in the park are fairly narrow and we had to drive over the grass across from our site in order to back in."
Pet policies: Not all campgrounds allow pets. Silver Lakes Park Campground prohibits pets entirely, while most others have designated pet areas. As one reviewer noted about the pet-free policy, "This is a very clean, quiet, gated campground, with easy beach access for the kids."
GPS navigation challenges: Some campgrounds have tricky entrances. A Tuxbury Pond RV Campground visitor warned, "A little tip about GPS: if you're using Apple Maps, it will likely take you to a turn that is not the campground entrance, there's even a hand-written sign on someone's lawn that has directions to the entrance."
Tips for camping with families
Swimming options: Beach Rose RV Park provides alternatives when ocean waters are chilly. "It has full hook-ups with laundry, showers and a heated pool when the ocean is colder then you want," mentioned one visitor. The campground is approximately one mile from Salisbury Beach, allowing for both pool and ocean swimming.
Weekend activity planning: Weekends bring more visitors and organized events. "Very quiet during the week, weekend is Party Time when the gang pulls in on Friday Night. Very loud until after 10:00 on Friday/Saturday," noted a camper at Field and Stream RV Park. Plan accordingly with younger children who need earlier bedtimes.
Seasonal considerations: Insect populations can impact camping experiences in certain months. At Sandy Beach Campground, one visitor shared, "Our biggest issue though was the over-abundance of gypsy moth worms. Crawling over everything and the concern of bringing them home with us to infest our trees. Not the campground's fault, but of concern never the less."
Tips from RVers
Site selection advice: Choose sites based on your specific needs. At Pine Acres Resort, one RVer warned, "Stopped for the night on our way to Maine. Site was across from the pavilion. Arrived at 6:30 pm and there had to be about 30 or more golf carts parked in front of our site. Large crowd of people gathered yelling and karaoke started until 11:20."
Off-season camping options: For RV camping near New Boston, New Hampshire during winter months, Field and Stream RV Park provides year-round access. "They offer all year round camping. Great site right next to the water. Sites are clean and well equipped. Coin laundry with nice machine," commented one off-season visitor.
Satellite reception limitations: Trees can block satellite signals at many area campgrounds. A reviewer at Seacoast Camping and RV Resort observed, "The park does not have cable and we were not able to get reception on our satellite because of the trees and could not get any over-the-air channels."
