Campgrounds near Newfields, New Hampshire offer a variety of camping experiences within a 20-mile radius of town. With elevations generally below 500 feet, the terrain around Newfields remains fairly level with gentle hills, making most campsites accessible for all camping styles. The camping season typically spans May through mid-October, with July and August experiencing average high temperatures around 80°F and occasional evening thunderstorms.
What to do
Paddling adventures: The Lamprey River provides excellent water access from Wellington Camping Park where you can rent canoes for exploring. "Nice, quiet campground on the Lamprey River, sites are gravel and sand," notes one visitor, adding that "they do rent canoes for the river."
Mountain biking trails: Bear Brook State Park Campground offers extensive mountain biking networks directly accessible from campsites. A camper mentioned, "We camped here to check out the mountain bike trails in the park and we're not disappointed on either count. The biking trails were a blast."
Beach activities: Hampton Beach is only a 30-minute drive from most Newfields area campgrounds. A visitor at Sea Coast Camping and RV Resort noted their location is "close to Hampton Beach and Rye sea walk and good restaurants including a doughnut shop within walking distance."
Wildlife viewing: The marshlands and ponds throughout the region support diverse wildlife populations. At Pawtuckaway State Park, one camper shared, "Walking around we saw wild turkeys, bunnies, and a hummingbird."
What campers like
Waterfront camping options: Many campers praise the lakeside sites at Pawtuckaway State Park Campground, with one reviewer noting, "The sites on the water book up quickly but they're perfect for fishing and boating. Also, the view!"
Woodland settings: Heavily wooded campsites provide natural shade and privacy. A visitor to Wakeda Campground described it as "splendid with old tall, pine trees everywhere," noting they were "overwhelmed by the beautiful massive forest."
Ocean proximity: Campers appreciate campgrounds that offer quick access to Atlantic beaches. At Salisbury Beach State Reservation, a camper shared, "Clean facilities, super quick access to the beach, friendly staff, sites are pretty close together with little separation between each other."
Historical features: The region's historical sites add educational value to camping trips. Bear Brook State Park has "the antique snowmobile museum and the Civilian Conservation Corp(CCC) museum. The CCC built much of the infrastructure here and elsewhere in the country."
What you should know
Site privacy varies: Campgrounds in the region have significant differences in site spacing. At Salisbury Beach State Reservation, "sites are packed close together, but that is what I expected based off the map!"
Seasonal population: Many campgrounds host long-term seasonal campers. At Wellington Camping Park, "A lot of seasonal campers there give this place a neighborhood atmosphere."
Reservation timing: Popular waterfront sites book quickly, especially for summer weekends. A Pawtuckaway State Park visitor advised, "If you plan ahead and get a water front site it's amazing... but all the sites are roomy and lovely to camp at!"
Connectivity limitations: Cell service and Wi-Fi can be inconsistent. Wellington Camping Park received this note: "Wi-Fi is barely usable after 8am. And phone signal is spotty at best. Had to walk around to find signal for phone call."
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: When selecting sites with children, consider proximity to play areas. At Bear Brook State Park, one camper suggested avoiding "site 93 because it is so close to the playground and the fire ring placement makes it seem like families enjoying the playground will be tempted to walk through your site."
Water activities: Beaches and swimming areas provide kid-friendly recreation. At Old Stage Campground, one visitor simply stated it was "Kid. Accommodating. Family friendly. Kid infested. Safe. Scenic. Perfect."
Organized events: Many campgrounds offer scheduled activities for children. A visitor to Tuxbury Pond RV Resort noted, "A staff member came to our site and let us know that there is an 18+ comedy show but there was a children's movie being played on a big screen on the other side of the campground."
Educational opportunities: Several campgrounds feature nature programs. Bear Brook State Park offers "numerous trails call out of exploration, around ponds and up and down hills, with geocaches to be found."
Tips from RVers
Site accessibility: Some campgrounds have challenging access roads. At Sea Coast Camping and RV Resort, "The roads in the park are fairly narrow and we had to drive over the grass across from our site in order to back in."
Hookup placement: Utility connections may require extra equipment. A visitor to Salisbury Beach State Reservation reported, "The electrical post and water hookup were placed way behind our site and we could not reach even with our 40' electrical cord."
Dump station facilities: RVers appreciate convenient waste disposal options. At Wellington Camping Park, a visitor noted the campground has "electric service was sturdy and proper" and "sewer has 2 inlets."
Seasonal RV options: Many campgrounds offer seasonal RV sites for longer stays. At Sea Coast Camping, "Half of the park is seasonal campers (which is a lot more cramped and more junked up) and the other half is for transients. The two sides are separated by a tree line."
