RV camping near North Conway, New Hampshire provides access to the White Mountains region with elevations ranging from 700 to over 6,000 feet. Summer temperatures typically reach 75-85°F during the day and drop to 45-55°F at night. Campgrounds in the area range from basic facilities with water spigots to full-service RV resorts with 50-amp electrical service and sewer hookups.
What to do
Hiking trails accessible from campgrounds: Cannon Mountain RV Park offers access to Artists Bluff trail, a short but rewarding hike. "Just across the street is the short but rewarding hike up Artists Bluff, giving you a view into Franconia Notch; continue along the ridge and you'll enjoy the western views from Bald Mountain," notes one reviewer.
Water activities on nearby lakes: Danforth Bay Camping & RV Resort connects to Lake Ossipee with kayak rentals available. A camper mentions, "I have wonderful memories of kayaking (their courses are great and included), watching the stars in the field near the BMX bike area, tie dye, campfires, the list just goes on and on."
Winter sports options: Some campgrounds remain open year-round for winter activities. "Perfect for ski bums. Access to xcs, downhill, and snow machine trails," writes a Cannon Mountain RV Park visitor. This makes the area suitable for multi-season camping experiences, particularly for those interested in winter recreation.
What campers like
Spacious wooded sites: Wild Duck Adult Campground offers sites with natural privacy. "This adult only campground is peaceful and quiet, with the sounds of birds and the trees being the main thing you hear - it is quite relaxing," reports a camper who stayed there in July.
Clean facilities: Riverbrook RV & Camping Resort maintains well-kept grounds and amenities. A visitor noted, "The owners are super friendly and accommodating; the park is clean, comfortable, and convenient to adventures in the White Mountains; and the wifi worked great."
Family-friendly activities: Many campgrounds offer scheduled events for children. At Saco Old Orchard Beach KOA, "The staff was friendly, the bathrooms and grounds were very clean, activities were fun, the playground/pool was nice and the Maine blueberry pancakes were amazing! There was a trolley to the beach but lots to do at the campground too."
What you should know
Reservation requirements: Peak season (Memorial Day through mid-October) requires advance booking at most campgrounds, especially during fall foliage season.
Size restrictions for larger RVs: Some campgrounds have limited space for big rigs. At Cannon Mountain RV Park, a visitor noted, "The sites are narrow, a little bigger than a parking space, especially because of the trees in between the sites... Site seven looks to be the best because no trees on one side let's you have some room."
Seasonal weather challenges: Mosquitoes can be problematic in certain areas, particularly near marshlands. A camper at Wild Duck Adult Campground warned, "The only negative of this place was the mosquitoes. They were TERRIBLE. In the time it took after we parked the camper, to when I could dig the bug spray out of our truck I was covered in bites."
Tips for camping with families
Resort-style amenities: Some campgrounds offer extensive activities for children. Cole's Mine RV Resort received this review: "This place is perfect for small families or parents of younger kids. 2 amazing playgrounds, clean facilities and one amazing pool. We are local to the area and are thrilled to have met the owners and Cole himself!"
Beach access options: Silver Lakes Park Campground provides lake swimming opportunities. A visitor described it as "a very clean, quiet, gated campground, with easy beach access for the kids (and launching space for pontoon or bass boats). There is a playground, rentable kayaks and canoes, a basketball goal, frisbee golf, corn hole, horseshoes, yard darts etc."
Quiet hours enforcement: Some campgrounds strictly enforce noise policies. At Danforth Bay, a camper noted, "The security people have been extremely aggressive to us... this campground have everything else we could ever look for except that rule and the security's attitude."
Tips from RVers
Wi-Fi connectivity: Internet access varies significantly between campgrounds. At Riverbrook RV & Camping Resort, one RVer reported, "The wifi worked great...especially when compared to other campgrounds we've been to."
Site leveling considerations: Terrain varies throughout the region. A reviewer at Wild Duck Adult Campground mentioned, "We were in site 5, which faces the woods and was dirt. It had a slight bump in it which made hooking and unhooking our travel trailer a little difficult."
Full hookup availability: Riverside Camping & RV Resort offers complete RV services on level sites. A camper observed, "Easily one of the most well maintained sites we have visited. The host was attentive and gracious. Beautiful nature trails behind the campground."