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Pillsbury State Park Campground features pet-friendly primitive camping without electrical hookups, suitable for tent and RV campers seeking a more rustic experience. Crow's Nest Campground and Tippicanoe Campground also accommodate pets with riverside sites where dogs can enjoy the water. Most sites at Crow's Nest have limited privacy but remain quiet and clean throughout the camping season. Campers note that bathroom facilities at some locations are basic, with Pillsbury offering only pit toilets and no showers. Dogs must be leashed at all campgrounds, and owners should be prepared for limited cell service, especially at more remote locations like Pillsbury where Verizon users might catch signal only at certain campsites.
Hiking trails connected to the Monadnock-Sunapee Greenway provide excellent pet exercise opportunities near Pillsbury State Park. The Sugar River Rail Trail near Crow's Nest Campground offers additional dog-friendly walking paths. Water-loving dogs enjoy the small swimming areas along the river at several campgrounds, though pet owners should be cautious about leeches in some lakes, particularly at Pillsbury. The park's diversity of habitats makes it home to various wildlife, including moose, so keeping dogs leashed protects both pets and local fauna. Northstar Campground and Loon Lake Campground provide more developed facilities with water and electrical hookups for RVs, though campers with pets should be mindful of noise regulations as enforcement of quiet hours varies between properties.
"Many campsites are on the lake. None are very far from the lake. There are also a few 'remote' campsites that are not accessable by car. They are accessable by a sort walk or boat. "
"Pillsbury resides in a very pretty spot nestled around a lake. There are campsites that are car accesable and remote campsites only accessable by boat. Canoe rentals are available at the park."
from $29 - $40 / night
Check Availability"We had a spacious site w/water and electric next to the Sugar River. We enjoyed our time here and will definitely go back."
from $32 - $37 / night
Check Availabilityfrom $32 - $115 / night
Check Availability"Clean and quiet, good for kids and pets are welcome. There are 2 bathrooms with coin operated showers. There are sites for campers, tents, and a handful of lean tos."
"Got there close to the time the rangers left for the night, Nick was really kind to make sure I got situated before he left."
from $38 / night
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Check Availability"Close to the Sugar River Rail trail for biking. Definitely not a wilderness experience, but pleasant."
from $32 - $115 / night
Check Availability"Campground is nice, clean, has a pond, playground, pool, Canoeing, sites are decent size, entertainment on some nights offered in pavilion, friendly staff, pet friendly & quiet nights."
"I had a view of the beautiful pond, which is really a lake, and wished I had more time to rent a kayak. The bathrooms were clean and easy to access, since I do not have sewer in my small pop-up."
from $24 - $189 / night
Check Availability"Wilgus state park has amazing campsites, very friendly staff, and great access to the Connecticut River. This campground was beautiful and very quiet even though it was full."
"A walking path runs in front of all the sites. Most sites have an obstructed water view of the Connecticut river. There is a vegitation barrier between the sites and the river."
from $20 - $30 / night
Check Availability"The state park had everything we were looking for: close proximity to mountain bike trails, beautiful hiking trails, available leantos, and less than two hours from our home."
"Whether it’s a hike or a drive, I highly recommend it! Just note, the road closes after dusk and a barrier goes down."
GuideAdorable little camp! In New Hampshire; Vermont is across the river on the north side of the property. Nice bathroom, showers, laundry room, library. Spacious lots with tables and fire rings. Some long time campers are set up.
RangerThis place is pretty awesome. They have an ice cream shop attached to their office/store, mini golf just outside of it too. There is an amphitheater for concerts and shows throughout the summer. RV Spots, tent camping spots, a dog park, badminton, basketball, horseshoe, shuffleboard, the works. The bathrooms are beautifully redone and clean. The laundry room is pretty good too. Its close to Brattleboro and Putney and just across the border to New Hampshire. I'd most definitely stay again when I'm in the area. The other guest were very nice and we could also have packages delivered.
ScoutThe grounds are well maintained with flowers planted everywhere. Staff is extra friendly. Bathrooms and showers could use updating but were spotless. Very pet friendly with dog park, agility equipment, dog pond and dog wash.
ScoutPros- very clean, bathrooms kept up with regularly. Staff is very nice. They offer boat rentals, canoes, paddle boats and kayaks. Store on site and they do activities during the week. Definitely more kids friendly I think. They do have a pool, park, dog park, lake and food trucks visits at times. They have community fires and dances. Pet friendly. Wood available on site.
Cons- loud cars going all night, some lights in your face. Some people tend to fly down the road on golf carts. You can also hear the main road from the open style campsite. No privacy. People will walk threw your tent site. They will talk during the night while doing this, smoking seems to be allowed at pool. No fires between 9am-5pm.
Overall we had a good time.
GuideTucked away in what feels like the middle of nowhere New Hampshire is it's largest state park. Bear Brook is full of trails, ponds and a fairly large campground. This extremely family-friendly campground comes equip with trails, play structures, camp store, beach, and even a small baseball diamond. The sites are fairly large and if you need some privacy, reserve site 12. There is a great trail that is around Beaver Pond, roughly 2-3 miles with plenty of opportunities for dogs to swim, yeah for dog friendly! This campground is beautiful, quiet in places and has everything you need for a great weekend away!
LegendMy first time experiencing a park in the New Hampshire Park system. We went down with a group. Pawtuckaway State Park offers a variety of landscapes, with something to do and see for everyone. The park includes a large family beach on the lake. There are many opportunities for hiking, with trails leading to many special points of interest, including a mountaintop fire tower; an extensive marsh where beavers, deer, and great blue herons may be seen.
The park lines the shore of beautiful Pawtuckaway Lake. The 192 sites are wooded and many provide views of the lake. Each campsite has an open fire ring, picnic table, flat areas for a tent, and a parking space. The bathhouses are equipped with running water, flush toilets, and 24 hour showers. There are no hook-ups at any of the campsites. The park also has a camp store where canoe and kayaks are available, as well as a plublic canoe and kayak launch. Five cabins are available; each sleeps six people, has electricity, and includes a fire ring and picnic table. Pets are not allowed in the campground or beach area of the park.
TravelerLarge campsites, clean amenities, nice dog park, great store with everything you need and located near like Winni.
GuideVery nice, clean campsite. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Campsites are spread out, great dog walking areas , and very spacious dog parks, one for big dos and one for little ones.
TravelerGreat little campground
spots for both campers and tents right along the river
ample parking with great surrounding sights of New Hampshire as well as being next door to Clark’s trading post, a New Hampshire Tradition
Pillsbury State Park Campground offers primitive camping with pit toilets and no showers. Sites are accessible by car, with space for one or two vehicles. Many campsites are situated on the lake, though none are very far from it. Remote sites unreachable by car are accessible by a short walk or boat. The park includes several ponds and wetlands, creating diverse habitats for wildlife including moose and loons.
Paddle the lakes and ponds: Pillsbury State Park rents canoes and kayaks for exploring its small ponds. "Kayaking on May Pond and discovering little islands and coves was a highlight," notes Jessica N. about her stay at Pillsbury State Park Campground.
Hike connected trails: Access the Monadnock-Sunapee Greenway directly from campsites at Mt. Ascutney. "There are great hikes that you can get to right from your campsite, connecting to the Monadnock-Sunapee greenway (a 48 mile trail connecting two of NHs beautiful mountains)," writes Matthew S. about Mount Ascutney State Park Campground.
Fish in stocked waters: Rand Pond at Tippicanoe Campground offers fishing opportunities. "Rand Pond is the body of water at the campground and is restricted to under 10 HP boats. It is stocked with rainbow trout by the State of NH and is a spring fed sandy bottom pond," explains David G. from his experience at Tippicanoe.
Secluded waterfront sites: Riverside camping spots provide direct water access. "We spent one night at Site 11. Check in was simple and quick, Ranger was friendly and helpful. Our site was waterfront and shared a small beach/kayak launch with the neighboring site," says Jessica N. about her experience at Pillsbury State Park Campground.
Clean facilities: Campers consistently mention well-maintained bathrooms. "The bathroom is very clean. They offer showers that cost you a few quarters," notes Jan B. about her stay at Quechee State Park Campground. Another camper calls them "the nicest bathrooms I've seen in decades of camping."
Quiet atmosphere: Most campgrounds enforce noise regulations. "This campground was beautiful and very quiet even though it was full," reports Kaileigh K. about her experience at Wilgus State Park Campground, noting that "Wilgus state park has amazing campsites, very friendly staff, and great access to the Connecticut River."
Payment requirements: Most campgrounds in this region require cash for onsite purchases. "Everything is cash here, no cards accepted except when reserving a site online," reports Brandon C. about Pillsbury State Park. Call ahead to confirm payment options.
Limited or no hookups: Many state parks have no electric, water, or sewer connections. "Pillsbury is called a 'primitive' campground which means no showers or electric hookups," explains Dog S. about Crow's Nest Campground, where sites along the river are available but "most sites do not have much privacy."
Highway noise: Some campgrounds experience traffic sounds from nearby roads. At Mt. Ascutney, "there is a bit of road noise from the campground, but it's pretty quiet at night," according to Tara S. Sites further from main roads generally offer more peace and quiet.
Recreation options: Look for campgrounds with built-in activities. "Between the beach, the mini golf, playground, and an entire shed of recreation items available to use this place is amazing! Activities are scheduled throughout the season," writes J L. about Loon Lake Campground & Function Hall.
Swimming areas: Check water conditions before swimming. "There's nice little swimming area on the river for kids," notes Michele S. about Crow's Nest Campground. At Wilgus State Park, Kaileigh K. mentions "a great local pond for swimming that had dive docks, diving boards and lifeguards on duty that was less than 10 minutes away."
Pet considerations: Most campgrounds allow dogs but require leashes. "This whole entire excuse was ridiculous as one of my friends, who was coming back from the bathroom (which is about 50 feet), said that our music was barely noticeable and perfectly fine and reasonably within our site," reports Sedin H. about noise complaints at Northstar Campground.
Site sizing: Check site specifications before booking. "We had a spacious site w/water and electric next to the Sugar River. We enjoyed our time here and will definitely go back," shares Louise L. about Northstar Campground. Some areas have limitations - "They have no electricity so you have to be willing to rough it," notes Lisa P. about Pillsbury State Park.
Dump station locations: Plan for waste disposal needs. "Dump stations not in great locations though," mentions Camie S. about Northstar Campground, indicating potential maneuvering challenges.
Water and electric availability: Most state parks have limited hookups. Spacious Skies French Pond offers more amenities, though David S. reports, "We're on an extended trip and chose to stay here for the Memorial day weekend. The campground is advertised as having full hookups with Wi-fi and cable." Call ahead to confirm current services available at dog friendly campgrounds near New London.
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