3 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Camping near Newfields, New Hampshire ranges from primitive tent sites to full-service RV parks with 30/50 amp electrical hookups, all within a 20-minute drive. The area includes campgrounds like Pawtuckaway State Park, Wakeda Campground, and Great Bay Camping, offering tent sites, RV hookups, and cabin rentals. Most developed facilities lie within a 20-minute drive of Newfields, with options ranging from primitive tent sites to full-service RV parks with 30/50 amp electrical hookups. Campgrounds in the region typically operate seasonally from May through October, with many closing after Columbus Day weekend.
Camping reservations are strongly recommended during the peak summer season, particularly for weekend stays. Access to most campgrounds involves paved roads suitable for passenger vehicles and RVs, though some sites may require navigation through forested terrain. As one visitor noted, "If you blink you might miss the sign for the camp grounds, hidden in the gas station sign." Weather conditions remain relatively mild during the camping season, with occasional summer thunderstorms and cooler temperatures in spring and fall. Most developed campgrounds offer water hookups, shower facilities, and fire rings, though amenities vary significantly between properties. Cell service is generally reliable throughout the area.
Campers consistently highlight the region's natural features, particularly sites along waterways. Waterfront camping receives positive reviews at several properties, with Great Bay Camping offering river access and sunset views. A guest mentioned that "the tall pines provided shade for the hot days. The sunsets were spectacular, as well as the sunrise!" Swimming pools are available at several campgrounds, providing recreation when water levels in rivers are low. Families appreciate campgrounds with planned activities, especially during summer weekends. Bug activity can be significant, particularly near water sources and during humid periods, so insect repellent is essential for comfortable camping experiences. Proximity to beaches, hiking trails, and small towns makes the area suitable for both overnight stays and extended camping vacations.
"Driving around this past weekend I did notice that some of the sites had damp spots; site 71 was the worst with deep mud on the long approach."
"My 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."
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Get a text when availablefrom $35 - $140 / night
"We had bathrooms located near our site. They were four separate bathrooms that had a sink and toilet and were clean. They did offer showers in another area but I did not use them."
"Our full hookup site was very close to other sites, so unfortunately we had to deal with some noise issues."
from $48 - $97 / night
"We love that it is right on the water, and we can walk to the beach. We also appreciate that it is pet friendly, and our dogs love it too."
"The electrical post and water hookup were placed way behind our site and we could not reach even with our 40’ electrical cord."
Available this weekend
from $28 - $38 / night
"So clean, friendly staff and plenty to do here or close by. Minutes away from some very nice beaches"
"Their location is close to Hampton Beach and Rye sea walk and good restaurants including a doughnut shop within walking distance."
"entrance (seems to happen frequently, I guess)."
"We went just for one night with a tent because our 5 years old loooves camping, so we reserved this at the last minute, and when we get there, well, the tent sites are way too close to each other, thank"
"Walking distance to rest rooms and showers. Great owners. 1st trip in a hurricane."
"Learning to get away from the bad campers."
from $43 - $47 / night
"Had to walk around to find signal for phone call."
"Sites are wide I parked my truck next to camper and still had enough space for a safe fire in the pit."
from $45 - $55 / night
"Simple, clean, perfect pool set up, quiet and close to beaches and New Hampshire coastline."
"Beach Rose RV Park in Salisbury, Massachusetts is a small, friendly, family-owned campground near the beach."
"Tucked 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."
"Site 91 is near the entrance, but large and set back from the camp road, so it offers some extra seclusion. It’s across the street from the playground."
from $35 - $45 / night
"The two sides are separated by a tree line where the tent sites are located. The park is in a good location and pretty close to the beach, restaurants, shopping and access to Route 1."
"The campground is located on Route 1 which means you are convenient to a lot of things but there is lots of traffic."
from $38 - $48 / night
TravelerBeautiful place about an hour from Salem Boston and Plymouth. Be careful getting in Sharp Hill coming up and down lots of scrapes on the ground tight navigation through sites lots of beautiful trees.
LegendI’m not going to lie this was a little tricky for big rigs to get to, but with lots of patience and skillful driving, it is doable. Salem is an old New England town so there are many narrow streets and some low clearances. Follow the directions on the parks website as they are designed for RVs– don’t use Google Maps unless you are a small camper. Even getting into the park is kind of challenging because of the way the entrance is laid out with the entrance booth and some low hanging trees. This campground is in a municipal park with a marina, beach, a short walking trail, and picnic areas. The campground has different sections and totally different feels to them. We arrived on a weekend and section we were in the section which is in the parking lot of a busy marina. The parking lot was half full which made for navigating our 45’ bus into our site pretty hard.
No sites have fire pits but you can have a fire if you bring your own above ground pit. Tent sites have picnic tables but nothing else. Some sites you can drive to and have a car onsite and others are non-vehicle access sites (11, 17, 18, 25, 26, 27& 38) in which you have to park in a parking lot. Some RV sites have great water views and others are in a back gravel lot. In my opinion, the best RV sites are 12-16(A-D) because they have a water view. Sites 16B-D are a little tricky for big-rigs to get into because of the tight space. Our site (#13) had a slight downhill slope. We pulled in forward so we could have a view of the harbor which meant the utilities (water electric only) were in the front of our site but we were able to reach without an extension cord. We loved watching the action in the harbor. There is a gazebo by the water which we enjoyed siting under and watching boats go in and out of the harbor while it rained.
There is a nice sandy beach onsite which attracts a lot of day use vistors. The grounds are interesting to walk around as the water views are nice and there is an old fort to explore. Nearby town of Salem Willows is(about½ mile away) is a cute old seaside town with restaurants and arcades. They have a Bluebike rental station which is an easy way to get downtown and explore the area if you don’t have a car.
LegendThis campground is mostly seasonal, privately owned park models, but has 45 spaces for RV’s. I was a little skeptical about staying at this campground with so many park models and seasonals but was pleasantly surprised at how nice, clean, and tidy all the sites were. They obviously take pride in how things look because the grounds and campsites were very well-kept.
All campsites are 50/30-amp full hook-up with level gravel pads with grassy patios, a picnic table, and fire pit. We stayed in site#702 which was long enough for our 45’ motorhome and tow car. All the utilities were easy to reach and the electric worked well. The only problem was that we were parked under a large oak tree that was profusely shedding large acorns. There are some sites that are in the open which I would definitely choose, if I came back in the fall. The campground is gated which is a nice feature. It is located a mile or so off Route 1 which means you don’t get the road noise and traffic, but still conveniently located near shops and restaurants.
One nice feature are the shaded walking trails in the park. While they are not super long, it is a nice change from walking the roads (which are paved). Other amenities include a decent size swimming pool (closed while we were there), a basketball court, playground, laundry, and camp store. I thought it was a little expensive at $75/night (for full hook-up) at the end of the season, especially since the pool was closed.
LegendWe stopped here in the summer to check out the coastal towns in southern Maine. There are many campgrounds in the area and we chose this one because they had a 25% off coupon (on a 7-night stay) which gave us the best nightly price in the area. However, the nightly rate was still$74/night, one reason being they charge a “resort fee” of$15/day which is ridiculous. This is a typical resort-style campground with lots of amenities (most of which we never use). But, for some people, this is a destination campground because of all the amenities- a large heated swimming pool, basketball courts, sand volleyball, bocce, fitness center, two playgrounds, 18-hole minigolf (that you pay extra for), and more.
The campsites in the front of the park are sandwiched between the swimming pool and Route 1 which is very busy and noisy. Campsites in the far back portion of the campground are shaded and a much quieter section. Camping pads and patios are a mix of gravel and sand. Many sites have shade and some have an astroturf patio (I think those are “premium” sites). Our campsite was in the middle section which was fairly quiet but the sites are close together with no privacy. The site was a long and level pull thru with a gravel pad and gravel/sand patio. All sites have a picnic table and fire pit.
There is a tent-only section and they have renal cabins. There is lots to do for families in the area including the beach and amusement and water parks. Restaurants of all sorts are nearby. You can easily walk to Congdon’s Donuts which is a Maine classic.
LegendThis is a nice, clean, well-maintained campground for RV and tenting. The campground is located on Route 1 which means you are convenient to a lot of things but there is lots of traffic. Half the campground is seasonal/long term campers and the other side is mostly transients. The roads and campsites are fine crushed gravel with nice grassy patios. The campground is very well maintained (the best part being that the mower collects they cut the grass so no clippings get tracked in your camper). There are some mature trees that provide shade but don’t impede navigating in and out of sites or impacting slide outs.
Campsites range from tent with water/electric to RV water/electric and RV full hook-up 50-amp and full hook-up 30-amp. There are three bathhouses on the property (one of which has a dishwashing sink) and laundry. Tent sites 50-55 are in an are set away from RV sites and more private. They are also close to a large bathhouse with multiple toilets and showers. Tent sites 90-100 are across from a large playground which can be quite chaotic, but if you have kids, this is a great spot.
Our site (#147) was a long pull-thru with a descent amount of space between our neighbors. We got about half a dozen over-the-air channels (one being a major network station) and were able to connect with eastern arc satellites with our Dish Satellite. The 50A electric was good as was the water pressure.
The campground does not have much in the way of amenities except for a game room, basketball court, and playground. The game room is pretty cool with lots of arcade-style games, a pool table, foosball, and table tennis. While we were there, they just finished putting in all new playground equipment and enlarged the size making it really big and a hit with the kids in the park. Once convenience is that maintenance picks up garbage at your site (between 8am– 3pm). Unfortunately, people leave them out after hours and animals got into them and scattered garbage everywhere. We've stayed here before and always enjoy being in the area as it is close to the fun cities of Portsmouth and Newburyport.
ScoutWe were visiting family around Nashua and needed somewhere to park the RV nearby. Berry’s Grove ended up being a really good fit. We could come and go easily and still have a nice place to relax at the end of the day.
ScoutOceanfront camping at its best—full hookups just steps from the beach. Located in popular Hampton Beach, you'll be close to nightly bandshell concerts and vibrant nightlife. There is a lottery system in place for stays during the summer.
ScoutWaking up with the lake right outside the camper never got old. We would have breakfast, sit by the water for a while and then head out to explore the area.
ScoutOur dog loved it here. We spent alot of time outside and there was enough space around the campground for him to get some exercise too.
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.
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."
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."
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."
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."
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."
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular campground near Newfields, NH?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Newfields, NH is Pawtuckaway State Park Campground with a 4.2-star rating from 45 reviews.
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