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The equestrian camping options near New Hampton, New Hampshire are limited, with none of the local campgrounds featuring dedicated horse corrals or specialized equestrian facilities. Gunstock Campground in Gilford, approximately 16 miles from New Hampton, accommodates tent, RV, and cabin campers but lacks specific horse amenities. The 250-site property features water hookups, electric service, and fires are permitted, making it suitable for general camping needs. Sites in the wooded Breezy Knolls section offer more seclusion for campers seeking privacy, while the campground's gated entrance provides added security for vehicles and equipment.
Hancock Campground provides year-round access for tent and RV campers, though without electric hookups or water connections at individual sites. The campground connects to multiple hiking trails but offers no specialized horse facilities or trailer accommodations. Campsites along the Pemigewasset River allow for water access, which could potentially serve horses needing refreshment after trail riding. Ramblewood Cabins and Campground and Tippicanoe Campground both offer standard camping amenities including electric hookups and water connections, but neither provides horse-specific facilities. Horse owners planning camping trips in the New Hampton area should contact campgrounds directly regarding policies for accommodating horses, as special arrangements may be possible despite the lack of dedicated equestrian facilities.
"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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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 near New Hampton, New Hampshire presents limited options for horse owners, requiring advance planning and special arrangements. The region features elevations ranging from 545 to 1,200 feet with moderate temperature variations between seasons. Most campgrounds in this area lack specialized horse facilities but may accommodate equine visitors through custom arrangements with proper notice.
Hiking connections: Hancock Campground offers direct access to multiple trails that vary in difficulty. "We were only about ten minutes from one of our favorite campgrounds in New Hampshire... If you want to be close to a ton of great hiking trails, right on the Kancamagus highway for pretty cheap- this is your spot," notes Molly G., highlighting the convenient location for hikers.
Water recreation: Gunstock Campground includes swimming areas and riverfront relaxation spots. According to Carolyn S., "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."
Winter activities: Unlike many seasonal options, some campgrounds remain open year-round. Heather B. reports about Hancock Campground: "Stayed here for two nights in late December. Site #40 along the river was close to the bathroom yet had plenty of privacy from other sites. The campgrounds were well cared for and the staff was friendly."
Seclusion options: Campers appreciate private spots away from crowds. "This campground overall is very nice... 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," says Melissa B. about Gunstock Campground, noting these specific site numbers for those seeking privacy.
River proximity: Sites near water features command premium spots. Tara S. explains about Hancock Campground: "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."
Security features: Ramblewood Cabins and Campground receives praise for its spacious sites and management. Anne G. reports: "We have stayed here a few times and really enjoyed sites and hospitality!" This campground provides water and electric hookups with a secure layout, making it suitable for visitors traveling with valuable equipment.
Seasonal bug situations: Some campsites experience significant insect activity. Lindsey M. warns about her Hancock Campground experience: "Big negative: Our site was completely swarmed with bees. We checked a few vacant sites to see if maybe it was just our site, but we found them all around, including all over the cars in the lot. They calmed down in the evening once it got chilly."
Site accessibility: Many tent sites require carrying equipment from parking areas. "These sites were carry-in only, which wasn't convenient, and it was a lot of work to carry all of our gear from the parking lot to the site (the main path was a hill)," notes Lindsey about Hancock Campground, suggesting campers "bring some sort of cart to get our stuff from the car to the site."
Bear precautions: Tippicanoe Campground offers full hookup sites in a well-maintained setting, while other campgrounds provide bear boxes. "We appreciated having a bear box on our site, especially since we couldn't keep anything in our car. It was big enough to fit our grill, cooler, trash, and bag of groceries," reports Lindsey about Hancock Campground.
Playground access: Gunstock Campground includes child-friendly amenities. Sara D. notes: "Pool and playground available, camp store, bike & Segway trails, quick access to some of NH's most beautiful mountains. Staff is friendly." These facilities provide entertainment options for younger campers.
Noise considerations: Activity areas can create noise that affects nearby sites. Melissa B. cautions about Gunstock: "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."
Swimming opportunities: David G. recommends Tippicanoe for families: "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... you are not far from the beautiful beach, trout stocked pond and all amenities."
Hookup availability: Hookup options vary significantly between campgrounds. Ryan P. praises Gunstock Campground: "Large campsites, clean amenities, nice dog park, great store with everything you need and located near like Winni."
Site conditions: Root systems and ground conditions affect tent and RV placement. Sara D. cautions about Gunstock: "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."
Winter camping considerations: Some campgrounds maintain year-round accessibility without full services. Kim O. shares about Hancock Campground: "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. Quiet, clean sites."
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