The Lakes Region surrounding New Hampton, New Hampshire sits at elevations between 500-900 feet with over 273 lakes and ponds in the area. RV camping near New Hampton provides convenient access to both the White Mountains and Lakes Region attractions with many campgrounds operating seasonally from May through October due to New Hampshire's cold winters. Most campsites in this area feature gravel or dirt pads with varying degrees of privacy between sites.
What to do
Boating and water recreation: Echo Lake at Cannon Mountain RV Park offers boat rentals and swimming during summer months with a public boat launch at the far end of the lake. "During the summer there is a beach at Echo Lake offering boat rentals. A public boat launch is on the far end of the lake. There's a small lakeside store open when the beach is open," explains one visitor.
Winter activities: For those camping during colder months, skiing options abound. Cannon Mountain RV Park offers proximity to winter sports. "Perfect for ski bums. Access to xcs, downhill, and snow machine trails," notes a winter camper. Another reviewer mentions Meredith Woods as "a base for snow machining" with "a ton of full time seasonal RVs" during winter months.
Family activities: Cole's Mine RV Resort features themed areas and child-friendly amenities including "2 amazing playgrounds, clean facilities and one amazing pool." A visitor explains, "This place is perfect for small families or parents of younger kids... We chatted with them at the pool. Wish I could say something to keep the secret safe, but this is a gem."
What campers like
Clean facilities: Campers consistently mention the cleanliness at Riverbrook RV & Camping Resort. "The owners are super friendly and accommodating; the park is clean, comfortable, and convenient to adventures in the White Mountains," reports one camper. Another camper at Meredith Woods appreciates that facilities are "squeaky clean - and that's not always easy especially in the winter when everyone drags snow, slush and mud into the bathroom."
Indoor amenities: For camping during cooler weather, Meredith Woods offers heated indoor facilities. "Indoor pool and hot tub are amazing on a snowy frigid winter day. Utility sink for dishes available in heated bathhouse," notes one winter camper. The campground also offers "a nice game room for them kids or grown ups that struggle to leave technology behind."
Private beach access: Many campgrounds in the region offer lake access. Sandy Beach Campground features "a 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." Another camper mentions "the sandy beach is nice but the swimming area is quite weedy."
What you should know
Seasonal population: Many campgrounds in the area have substantial seasonal camper populations. Meredith Woods Four Season Camping features "a ton of full time seasonal RVs" and some reviewers note "lots of entrenched seasonal single wides that give this facility a mobile home park feel." The campground has recently changed ownership, with one camper stating "I am disappointed that the new owners have changed the campground to seasonal instead year round."
Pet policies: Rules regarding pets vary across campgrounds. Silver Lakes Park Campground does not allow pets while Riverbrook RV Resort and Sandy Beach Campground welcome them. A visitor to Sandy Beach noted, "We enjoyed our stay... A lot of seasonal people but friendly... They don't allow sparklers so that was a bummer on the 4th, but still got to see fireworks. Showers are free. We would stay again!"
Shower facilities: Hot water availability can be inconsistent at some campgrounds, especially during off-season. One Meredith Woods camper reported "the hot water in the showers either never happened or took 5 min or more to actually get hot enough to shower." However, another visitor noted the bathrooms are always "squeaky clean."
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Turtle Kraal RV Park offers excellent recreation areas for children. "This campground is huge - there is a lower loop and an upper loop with the bathhouse and pool right in the center. Kids can ride their bikes around both loops, walk the dogs, play cornhole or horseshoes, etc," explains one visitor. The campground is described as "a very family friendly campground about an hour and a half north of Boston."
Pool facilities: Several campgrounds offer swimming pools for families. At Turtle Kraal, visitors appreciate the "great pool" that is "heated and has an amazing water slide and themed." Cole's Mine Resort similarly offers "super fun pool and a small campground so not many people crowding the pool."
Child-appropriate amenities: Check whether playground equipment suits your children's age range. At Meredith Woods, one family noted: "The only down, wish the playground was bigger, and height smaller. Not a structure for small children."
Tips from RVers
Site spacing: Site size and privacy varies significantly between parks. At Newfound RV Park, "our compacted ground site was level and had a dedicated patch of grass with a small tree. We personally felt that the sites were all well-spaced, we've been in campgrounds much, much closer." The campground also features "a fun plus to the campground was the nature walk and stream on the property."
Internet connectivity: For remote workers, connectivity is crucial. At Newfound RV Park, one camper reported: "I work remotely, so having internet access is mandatory, we were able to use our AT&T hotspot with decent service." At Riverbrook, campers appreciate that "the wifi worked great...especially when compared to other campgrounds we've been to."
Winter RV camping: For cold-weather camping, Meredith Woods offers reliable services. "Snow ploughing happens regularly and reliably," states one winter camper. The campground has "a few transient sites that can accommodate RVs year round" making it "one of the best campgrounds to stay at in the winter in NH."