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Gunstock Campground in Gilford, New Hampshire offers camping options for travelers seeking accommodations near New Castle, approximately 45 miles away. The 250-site campground features spacious campsites with full hookups, accommodating tents, RVs, and cabins. While the campground permits pets, it does not offer dedicated horse corrals or equestrian facilities. The campground provides electric hookups with both 30-amp and 50-amp service, water hookups, sewer connections, and a sanitary dump station. Amenities include showers, toilets, trash disposal, and a camp store. The wooded sites in the Breezy Knolls area provide more privacy than the open field sites.
Hidden Valley RV and Golf Park in Derry offers another option for campers, though it's not equipped for equestrian activities. This family-owned 1,300-acre property features RV sites with full hookups, including 50-amp electrical service, water, and sewer connections. The campground prohibits pets and does not offer horse-related facilities. Amenities include a 9-hole golf course, pro shop, grocery store with grill, laundry facilities, and swimming beaches. The campground is accessible via multiple methods including drive-in, boat-in, and walk-in access. Most sites cater to seasonal campers from May through October, with very few tent camping opportunities. The campground maintains clean facilities including restrooms, bathhouses, and a playground for families.
"Fairly extensive camp ground associated with Gunstock ski area on central New Hampshire."
"I was lucky to receive a tranquil, secluded spot next to a brook - perfect."
from $35 - $80 / night
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GuideFairly extensive camp ground associated with Gunstock ski area on central New Hampshire. We arrived without a reservation a bit after the office closed, but Elena, the manager came out to let us in and allowed us to check in. She was great. Dogs must have proof of rabies vaccine. Very nice showers. Beautiful fall colors.
GuideI was lucky to receive a tranquil, secluded spot next to a brook - perfect. This campground has nothing to do, or plenty you can do - walking, hiking, biking, and close access to all Gunstock's adventures.
RangerPros: Beautiful area, not a bad size campground, quiet nights (but this could be because 3 out of the 4 sites right near us were empty), free hot showers that are not dirty, lots of trails on edge of the grounds, lots and lots of tent sites, platform on campsite, pool and playground available, camp store, bike & Segway trails, quick access to some of NH’s most beautiful mountains. Staff is friendly. Cons: So many roots all over the sites, the platform did not fit our tent for 12 on it. More of the sites have very little separation from the neighboring campers near you. We explored the grounds & noted some sites that were a smidge more secluded and plan to return again sometime!
TravelerWe enjoyed this campground! The staff upon arrival was so nice. It was so quiet at night! Got to walk to hike Gunstock. Wished there was a restaurant within walking distance. But not a show stopper. We will be back!
Scout⭐**Gunstock Campground: Apparently Your Reserved Site Is More of a Suggestion**
I don't believe I have**ever** left a negative Google review. I generally think that when something goes wrong, you contact the business, give them an opportunity to make it right, and most businesses are genuinely interested in doing exactly that.
Gunstock Campground has cured me of that quaint notion.
I reserved a full-hookup campsite for two nights. I was unable to make it there the first night, but arrived shortly after 7:00 a.m. the next morning. The camp store, where registration takes place, wasn't open yet, so I headed out for my planned hike— about six miles through the Belknaps, including summiting Rowe twice and Gunstock.
By the time I returned, I was utterly exhausted, starving, and actually feeling weak. My ambitions for the afternoon were modest:**eat something, take a shower, and collapse at the campsite I had paid for.**
The staff at the camp store greeted me warmly, checked me in, and sent me on my way.
I drove to my site. There was already a camper in it. Not merely*parked* there, mind you. They had apparently moved right in. They were hooked up to**my site's water and electric**, with water spraying from their ill-fitting hose connection and forming a rather impressive puddle underneath the camper.
I returned to the camp store to report that someone had apparently activated Gunstock's new**"Choose Any Site You Like"** camping plan. A staff member went down to speak with them and came back to tell me they were "packing up." Excellent! My mistake was assuming" packing up" meant**leaving**. It did not.
Apparently these campers had actually reserved a site**two rows away** that had**no water or electric**. Yet somehow, sometime after arriving the previous night, they had accidentally found themselves two rows over, in my clearly different site, connected to utilities their reservation didn't include.
We've all made mistakes. I've occasionally parked one space away from where I intended. I've never accidentally parked**two rows away, hooked myself up to someone else's electricity and water, and spent the night.**
But perhaps I lack imagination.
After they had now consumed about an hour of my afternoon— which, incidentally, is an hour I normally bill at attorney rates— I went back toward my site expecting to find it finally vacated.
And it was! Because Gunstock had moved these folks to another site**two spaces away from me**, apparently allowing them to pay for the upgrade they had already been test-driving. So the people who knowingly or unknowingly occupied my reserved full-hookup site, used the utilities, and delayed me from getting into the site I paid for were rewarded with...a nearby full-hookup site.
They never walked over to apologize. At that point, I no longer felt comfortable staying. It's difficult to relax at a campground when you've just discovered that site assignments appear to operate somewhat on the honor system— and that when someone helps themselves to your reserved site and utilities, management's solution is apparently to make sure *they* remain comfortably accommodated nearby. So I left. On my way home, I called Gunstock and asked for a refund. Surely, I thought, this would be the easy part. After all, I had paid for two nights, hadn't used the first, couldn't get into my site when I arrived for the second, waited while unauthorized occupants vacated it, and ultimately left because the entire experience had become so unpleasant.
Nope. Instead, the staff member **defended the other campers**. I was told they arrived late and "mistakenly" took my site. I was even told they supposedly **hadn't used the utilities**. This was particularly fascinating information for me to receive because **I PERSONALLY SAW THEM HOOKED UP TO THE WATER AND ELECTRIC.** I also took photographs. Including the enormous puddle underneath their camper from the leaking water connection. But apparently my eyewitness account and photographs were no match for the alternative version of events.
For my inconvenience, however, Gunstock did give me a coupon for a **free Bavarian pretzel**. So there is that.
I paid for a full-hookup campsite. Someone else occupied it and used the hookups. I lost roughly an hour waiting to access what I had reserved. The other campers were accommodated with an upgraded site nearby. I left because I no longer felt comfortable staying. And when I asked Gunstock to make the situation right, they refused to refund me and instead argued with me about things **I had personally witnessed and photographed**. The most disappointing part isn't that another camper took my site. Campers can behave badly. Businesses can't control everything their customers do. **What a business CAN control is how it responds when that happens. ** Gunstock had every opportunity to turn this into a mildly annoying story about a camping mix-up. Instead, they turned it into my first negative Google review.
But hey... **I do have that free pretzel coupon.**
GuideThis campground overall is very nice. The camp store has most everything you could need, and the campground is gated so you have to make sure you keep your key card with you whenever leaving in order to get back in. Most of the sites are out in the open though, or very close together. Not so bad if you're camping in trailers or RVs, but if tent camping you won't really have any privacy in those locations. I recommend the sites back in Breezy Knolls (K01-K17 I think?) and then I believe sites 203 and 205 were nice and tucked away in the trees as well. There is a zip line course and a metal "slide" or coaster behind the Breezy Knolls area which can get kind of noisy between the sounds of the gear and the kids screaming. Lol. But it didn't really bother me personally. The wooded area back there is beautiful though so the sites definitely made up for it. Campground has a fenced in dog park, playground, showers, clean bathrooms, and laundry facilities. Would definitely camp here again. I just prefer the wooded/shaded tent sites...which are limited at this place.
LegendFun place! The mountain coaster and chairlift were great for the little ones and the ziplines are epic! They give discounts to campers. We stayed in 255, which was really nice, wooded, and right by the creek. Site 254 next door us easily the best trailer site in the entire place. It is huge and has two levels and tons of creek frontage. These two sites are nestled in a quiet tent area. The grid RV area was not very impressive, but all of the tent sites in the woods were really cool. The open field rv area was really exposed but close to amenities. Our family stayed in the cabins and they are nicely situated for privacy. Rustic and no AC or bathrooms but clean and nice little porch. The pool was nice, two excellent playgrounds, and everything well kept. You get your own keycard for the gate. Epic views from top of mountain!
GuideThis is a ski resort trying to make money in the summer. The campground feels like an afterthought. Facilities were not clean Or modern. There are 2 small bathhouses for 250 sites and they are right next to each other in the middle of the campground. Sometimes only one would be open. We camped in the BW area which is just a field. Other areas have many sites very close together. We left 2 days early.
GuideThis is an awesome campground! Lots to do with a nice pool and lots of land to walk the dogs. Seasonal camping is better here.
Camping options near New Castle, New Hampshire include established campgrounds within a 45-mile radius. The coastal location of New Castle provides access to camping facilities that range from basic tent sites to full-service RV parks. Winter temperatures in this region average 20-35°F, while summer months typically reach 70-85°F, making May through October the prime camping season.
Hiking trails access: Sites at Gunstock Campground connect directly to mountain trails. "I was lucky to receive a tranquil, secluded spot next to a brook - perfect. This campground has nothing to do, or plenty you can do - walking, hiking, biking, and close access to all Gunstock's adventures," notes Carolyn S.
Golf activities: The 9-hole course at Hidden Valley RV and Golf Park offers camping and golfing in one location. "The main attraction of this campground is the golf course of 9 or 18 holes. There is a pro shop, golf cart rentals, etc," writes Christy C. The proximity of golfing to camping sites makes this convenient for golfers.
Water recreation: Several campgrounds provide water access for swimming. "Fishing and swimming on property along with a club house," mentions Shawn C. about Hidden Valley RV Park. Swimming areas are typically open from late May through early September, weather permitting.
Privacy options: Some campers prefer the more secluded areas within larger campgrounds. "I recommend the sites back in Breezy Knolls (K01-K17 I think?) and then I believe sites 203 and 205 were nice and tucked away in the trees as well," suggests Melissa B. about Gunstock.
Quiet atmosphere: The peaceful environment appeals to many visitors. "Very well kept and quiet grounds. The lot I was in was not wooded but still quiet. Check in was quick and friendly. All other guests were friendly as well. I'll be back for sure," shares Ryan F.
Facility cleanliness: Clean amenities consistently receive positive feedback. "The amenities are state of the art, clean laundry center, restrooms, bath house, grocery store, bar & grill, playground & 2 swimming beaches," reports Christy C. about Hidden Valley.
Site variations: Campsite quality and layout can vary significantly within the same facility. "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," cautions Carry M. about Hidden Valley.
No horse accommodations: Horse campgrounds near New Castle, New Hampshire are limited. Neither Gunstock Campground nor Hidden Valley RV Park provide horse corrals or equestrian facilities. Travelers seeking horse campgrounds near New Castle, New Hampshire should contact facilities directly to confirm current equestrian accommodations.
Activity noise levels: Adventure attractions can create noise at some campsites. "There is a zip line course and a metal 'slide' or coaster behind the Breezy Knolls area which can get kind of noisy between the sounds of the gear and the kids screaming. Lol. But it didn't really bother me personally," reports Melissa B.
Activity planning: Multi-day stays allow families to take advantage of on-site recreation. "It has pretty spacious sites, they have an aerial obstacle course and a mountain coaster, places to swim, music festivals, hiking, etc," mentions Kasey H. about Gunstock Campground.
Campsite selection: Families should consider ground conditions when choosing sites. "So many roots all over the sites, the platform did not fit our tent for 12 on it. More of the sites have very little separation from the neighboring campers near you," advises Sara D. Family-friendly sites with fewer natural obstacles are typically found in open field areas.
Amenities access: On-site stores provide convenience for families. "Large campsites, clean amenities, nice dog park, great store with everything you need and located near like Winni," notes Ryan P. about Gunstock's facilities.
Hookup arrangements: RVers should verify the exact layout of utilities before setting up. "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," warns Carry M.
Seasonal considerations: Many RV sites in the area are occupied by seasonal campers. "A lot of the campers are seasonal which is May - October each year. I did not see any tents there, only hard-sided units," observes Christy C. Non-seasonal RVers should book well in advance during peak summer months.
Security features: Gated access provides security at some facilities. "The campground is gated so you have to make sure you keep your key card with you whenever leaving in order to get back in," advises Melissa B. about Gunstock's security system.
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Which is the most popular equestrian campsite near New Castle, NH?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near New Castle, NH is Hidden Valley RV and Golf Park with a 4-star rating from 4 reviews.
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