Cabin camping near New Hampton, New Hampshire provides rustic overnight lodging with varying amenities throughout the Lakes Region. Nestled at around 550 feet elevation in the Belknap Mountain area, these accommodations can experience significant temperature variations between seasons, with summer highs in the 80s and winter temperatures often below freezing. Most cabins require reservations at least 2-3 months in advance for summer weekends.
What to do
Riverside recreation: Access the Pemigewasset River at Branch Brook Campground where cabin guests can enjoy tubing along the waterway that wraps around the property. "It wraps around the campground making it a great place to go tubing. They also have 3 great fields for rent," notes a camper.
Winter activities: Several cabin facilities maintain year-round operations with seasonal recreation. Meredith Woods Four Season Camping Area serves as a winter base for snow activities. "There are a ton of full time seasonal RV's as many people use this campground as a base for snow machining," explains one visitor, who adds "they have a few transient sites that can accommodate RV's year round."
Onsite entertainment: When not exploring nearby mountains, cabin campers can use recreation facilities without leaving their campground. "They have a hot tube and indoor pool. They also have a nice game room for them kids or grown ups that struggle to leave technology behind," explains a visitor to Meredith Woods.
What campers like
Privacy options: Some cabin locations offer secluded settings for those seeking quieter environments. At Gunstock Campground, guests appreciate the forest setting. "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," shares one reviewer.
Lake access: Waterfront locations provide direct water recreation opportunities for cabin guests. "The best part is the lake," explains a Clearwater Campground visitor. "We really came to kayak and fish and were not at all disappointed. Easy access to the lake, beautiful water, and my husband could not put a hook in without catching something."
Seasonal views: Fall cabin stays offer distinctive visual experiences. "Fall camping at Branch Brook is nothing short of magical. We just happened to book a trip right at peak season for fall foliage.... the colors were absolutely unreal," notes a visitor who appreciated the seasonal display.
What you should know
Winter maintenance: Snow removal varies significantly between properties that operate year-round. One winter visitor at Branch Brook Campground reported challenges with snow management: "They do a bad job plowing (my rig bottomed out twice on snow banks) and I fishtailed on the access road. They don't salt or sand anywhere on the premises."
Site variations: Cabin locations within the same property can have substantially different characteristics. "Not all sites are overly spacious, some are in close proximity and there are many seasonal campers but the grounds are very well maintained," notes a visitor at Branch Brook Campground.
Reservation policies: Harbor Hill Camping Area and other campgrounds have implemented post-pandemic restrictions on new visitors. "No new visitors since COVID, only repeat customers or if you know somebody at the campground," reports one camper.
Tips for camping with families
Child-appropriate facilities: Look for age-appropriate playground equipment when booking cabin stays with small children. "Family with kids the only down, wish the playground was bigger, and height smaller. Not a structure for small children," notes a Meredith Woods visitor.
Activity scheduling: Campgrounds organize seasonal programming appropriate for children of different ages. "Activities such as candy bingo and wagon rides" are highlighted by a visitor to Branch Brook Campground.
Safety considerations: Assess campground layout and security features before booking with children. A visitor to Ashland New Hampshire Jellystone Park expressed concern that "The highway is close by so there was a lot of noise from trucks and cars. There was no security gate and one playground was near the road. There was a flimsy, broken-down fence to 'protect the children'."
Tips from RVers
Winter RV hookups: Year-round cabin and RV facilities offer different winter amenities. At Meredith Woods, "Utility sink for dishes available in heated bathhouse. Squeaky clean - and that's not always easy especially in the winter when everyone drags snow, slush and mud into the bathroom," notes a winter camper.
Site levelness: RV sites at some campgrounds may require additional equipment for stabilization. A visitor to Ashland New Hampshire Jellystone Park reported: "This is one of the worst places I have stayed. The RV site was so uneven."
Shower facilities: Cabin campers without private bathrooms should check shower conditions. "The hot water in the showers either never happened or took 5 min or more to actually get hot enough to shower," reported a Meredith Woods visitor, though they also noted positives including "4 way hook ups, fair cost per night (in winter, not sure about peak costs)."
