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New Hampshire campgrounds near New Durham offer limited accommodations for equestrian camping. After reviewing the data for campgrounds in the region, none specifically feature horse corrals or dedicated equestrian facilities. Gunstock Campground in Gilford, approximately 15 miles from New Durham, accommodates tent, RV, and cabin camping but does not provide horse-specific amenities. The campground's features list explicitly indicates "NO horse-corral" availability. Similarly, Ramblewood Cabins and Campground, Hidden Valley RV and Golf Park, Hancock Campground, and Tippicanoe Campground all lack equestrian facilities according to their documented features.
Equestrians planning to camp in the New Durham area would need to seek alternative arrangements or contact campgrounds directly to inquire about potential horse accommodations not listed in their standard amenities. The region offers wooded sites, water access, and trail systems that might be suitable for day rides, but overnight horse camping facilities appear limited. Campgrounds in the area maintain clean grounds with amenities such as picnic tables, fire rings, and access to water, but trail riders would need to confirm whether horses are permitted on nearby trails and what arrangements might be possible for overnight stays with equines.
"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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Check Availability"This would be one of few places I find acceptable to camp, that are near other people. I usually don't like camping with 20+ other people in one looped area."
"Used the tent sides a quick hill walk down from the parking lot. River great for splashing around and nearby path to Lincoln Woods trail."
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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.
RangerThis would be one of few places I find acceptable to camp, that are near other people. I usually don't like camping with 20+ other people in one looped area. The sites here are pretty well spread out. Not ALL of them, but look around. We found what I would think is the best. The one we ended up at had stairs leading from the car down to our site. It was further away from the other sites and had the pretty much private stream running by it. The area we had for use was pretty huge, we had a giant tent 10-12 plus a pop up tent to put over the picnic table, and there was still a ton of room for the car, fire pit and general run around area for our dog. I never felt like we had to lock up everything we owned either. A short walk to the toilets from all sites. Bring a headlamp of course. TP is in the outhouses bring a spare hand sanitizer bottle to use after.
FYI there is a pretty awesome hike close by you can do. I mean you have to drive there but it wasn't far. It goes up to Mt Moosilauke. We ended up taking Beaver Brook Trail to the Cascades, checked out the shelter and headed to Moosilauke Summit. A crazy hike pretty much going up the side of a waterfall. The peak was 4,802ft. Worth it! I'd say an 8 mile trek from the car, up, and back. I included just a couple pictures to entice you since its not about the campsite! There are a TON of trails near this campsite, this would just be my favorite of the 6 or 7 we did.
TravelerMost amazing spot I’ve ever camped and not too many people. Used the tent sides a quick hill walk down from the parking lot. River great for splashing around and nearby path to Lincoln Woods trail.
LegendI haven't stayed here, but I checked it out on Columbus Day weekend because it's one of the few campgrounds open year-round (plowed, unlike Lafayette Place, which is walk-in) in the White Mountains. Most of the reviews talk about the walk-in tent sites, but there's more to this campground that is located along the Kancamagus Highway just before the Lincoln Woods Visitors' Center.
If you're a tent camper and don't mind carrying your gear downhill to a site, drive straight ahead to a parking lot. A few of the sites (3 & 4) are accessible from the far end of the parking lot, but for most of them you'll head down the steps in the middle with sites in two levels branching out on each side. Sites are large, but close together and although you're in the woods, there's not much to separate you from your neighbors. Even sites 10-20 are directly on the water.
Sites 22-55 are suitable for RVs and tents. Those on the back side of the loop are close enough that you can hear the Pemi River running below. A few of the sites are pull-through. There are no hook-ups, but water available via spigots and flush toilets are available - except in winter. I'd recommend sites on the back side of the loop to provide some more distance from traffic noise. I chatted briefly with a host who remarked that sites on the western end of the loop have some cell phone coverage, unlike the rest of the campground.
If you stay here, you're only a few miles from Lincoln where you can pick up any necessary supplies. This end of the Kanc your nearest hiking options are Lincoln Woods and Greeley Pond for family friendly trails, or Lincoln Woods to head into the Pemi wilderness, including peaks in the Pemi loop and Owl's Head. The Hancocks are via a trail at the hairpin on the Kanc. Franconia Notch and its many hiking trails and the multi-use trail are a short drive away.
Bring cash or a check to pay your camping fee in the iron ranger. Fees cover the first vehicle; a second vehicle is an additional $5.
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!
LegendHancock Campground is one of 6 national forest campgrounds along the Kancamagus Highway. Campsites can't be reserved and the campground does fill up on the weekends. We were lucky to score a walk-in tent site on a Saturday in August, and while it did feel a bit like a tent city, we loved that there were no cars at the campsites. It made the tenting area feel more like a community. This is a busy campground, but lovely all the same.
We got site #19, which was one of the last sites available. It had a picnic table, fire pit, and bear box. There were awesome waterfront sites nearby, but they were taken, of course. Cost was reasonable - $22 per night. Pit toilets were near the parking area, but there was a real bathroom with a sink and a flush toilet in the car camping area. There is also a fabulous swimming hole. Clear, cold and deep just off the car camping area.
Hancock Campground is a five-minute drive from Lincoln, NH, and very close to awesome hiking trails in the White Mountain National Forest and Franconia Notch State Park.
ScoutI stayed at Hancock campground in mid April this year. Great clean accessible bathrooms, beautiful grounds and large campgrounds. Leashed dogs are allowed. There are both walk-in and drive up tent sites. The walk-in sites are directly next to the beautiful Pemi River. Great overall would return again.
RangerSome pros and lots of cons. We stayed at a walk-in site by the river.
I never fully appreciated just how much camp hosts do. There was no ranger and no host. We arrived early on a Thursday, hopeful we could get a spot by the water. There are only two spots that are truly private in any way. They were both taken- fine. However, one of the groups had not registered and stayed until 4 or 5pm until everyone else had already set up for the day…then they left! So uncool. The site went unused because at that point, no one was going to move all their stuff. Maybe a camp host would’ve noticed that?
The sites were FILTHY with trash, dog poop and food waste. Pretty crazy considering this was supposed to be a bear area. There was also a bad smell wafting around, hmm…maybe because of the trash and dog poop? Stepping in dog poop and trying to clean off your boots is a significant bummer. The site we were stuck at also had ashes and chunks of wood all over the picnic table. Cleaning up this much in order to feel comfortable really sucked.
There was no running water at any of the pumps and the pit toilets were quite full.
There is a bridge nearby but the river covered any vehicle noise very well. It was also nice to be right off the highway and five minutes from town, yet it felt like a proper national forest experience.
There’s an upper loop with drive in sites. They didn’t seem very private and you could see the road. I wouldn’t stay up there.
Being by the river was beautiful. I would stay here again, but with more preparation for the campground’s limitations.
Equestrian camping options near New Durham, New Hampshire are limited, but the surrounding region offers alternatives for those traveling with horses. The area sits within the Lakes Region at elevations ranging from 500-1000 feet, with a seasonal climate featuring warm summers and cold winters. Winter camping opportunities exist at some locations, though accessibility varies with snowfall amounts that average 60-70 inches annually.
Hiking nearby trails: Hancock Campground provides convenient access to White Mountain hiking paths. "Hancock Campground is a five-minute drive from Lincoln, NH, and very close to awesome hiking trails in the White Mountain National Forest and Franconia Notch State Park," notes Tara S.
Golf during your stay: Hidden Valley RV and Golf Park offers an on-site golf course as its main attraction. "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," according to Christy C.
Swimming access: Multiple campgrounds feature swimming areas for cooling off. "There is also a fabulous swimming hole. Clear, cold and deep just off the car camping area," writes Tara S. about Hancock Campground, while another reviewer notes that Hidden Valley has "Fishing and swimming on property along with a club house."
Winter camping options: For off-season travelers, Hancock Campground remains open year-round. "I have stayed here many times, three times in the winter (it is so nice to have an open bathroom in the winter!) and a few times in the summer," shares Kim O. Another camper adds, "We came at the end of October to try to hike Franconia Ridge... we were the only ones in it and we picked the site right next to the rambling river."
Riverfront sites: Water access ranks highly among camper preferences. "This campground is great! I recommend getting a site in the river side away from the street. Absolutely beautiful!" writes Lisa S. about Hancock Campground. The sound of moving water enhances the camping experience for many visitors.
Clean facilities: Tippicanoe Campground receives praise for its maintenance standards. "Everything is immaculate from the bathrooms, shower, clubhouse, store and grounds so you can relax and know that the kids are safe and you will be stress-free for your stay," notes David G.
Limited tent-only areas: Some campgrounds prioritize RVs over tent camping. At Tippicanoe, one reviewer notes, "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 amenities."
Site quality varies: Even at popular campgrounds, site conditions can differ significantly. At Hidden Valley RV and Golf Park, one camper reports: "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."
First-come, first-served policies: Hancock Campground doesn't take reservations, which affects planning. "Campsites can't be reserved and the campground does fill up on the weekends. We were lucky to score a walk-in tent site on a Saturday in August," explains Tara S.
Look for play areas: Campgrounds with dedicated children's facilities provide entertainment options. At Hidden Valley, facilities include a "playground & 2 swimming beaches," while Gunstock Campground offers "pool and playground available," according to Sara D.
Consider noise factors: Activity areas can create noise that affects site selection. At Gunstock, one camper advises: "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."
Seek out family-friendly amenities: Certain campgrounds cater specifically to families. "Campground has a fenced in dog park, playground, showers, clean bathrooms, and laundry facilities," notes Melissa B. about Gunstock Campground.
Hookup placement: At Hidden Valley, hookup configuration can present challenges. "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," reports Carry M.
Seasonal site availability: Ramblewood Cabins and Campground attracts repeat visitors. "We have stayed here a few times and really enjoyed sites and hospitality!" shares Anne G. Many campgrounds in the region have a mix of seasonal and transient sites.
Site selection for privacy: At Gunstock Campground, location matters for privacy. "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?)," advises Melissa B.
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