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Best Campgrounds near North Hampton, NH
North Hampton, New Hampshire provides convenient access to several established campgrounds along the Atlantic coast. Sea Coast Camping and RV Resort offers tent and RV sites within the town limits, while nearby options like Wakeda Campground in Hampton Falls and Hampton Beach State Park Campground provide additional developed camping facilities. Most campgrounds in this coastal region accommodate both tent and RV camping, with several offering cabin rentals and glamping options. The proximity to beaches and coastal attractions makes this area particularly popular during summer months, when advance reservations are strongly recommended.
Campgrounds in the North Hampton area typically operate seasonally from May through October, with most facilities closing during winter months. "Simple, clean, perfect pool set up, quiet and close to beaches and New Hampshire coastline," notes one visitor about Beach Rose RV Park, highlighting the appeal of coastal proximity. Many campgrounds feature full hookups for RVs including water, electric, and sewer connections, while tent sites generally include picnic tables and fire rings. The region experiences moderate summer temperatures averaging 75-85°F, with cooler evenings near the coast. Cell phone coverage is generally reliable throughout the area, though some campgrounds report limited WiFi availability away from main buildings.
Waterfront and beach access represent significant draws for campers visiting the North Hampton region. Hampton Beach State Park Campground provides direct beach access, while inland options like Pawtuckaway State Park Campground offer lake activities including swimming, fishing, and boating. Based on reviews from The Dyrt, campers particularly value the combination of natural settings with proximity to coastal attractions. Facilities vary considerably between campgrounds, with state parks typically offering more basic amenities while private campgrounds feature additional recreational options such as swimming pools, game rooms, and organized activities. Most mixed-use campgrounds accommodate both tent and RV camping, though some private facilities cater primarily to RVs with limited tent sites available. Visitors should note that pet policies vary significantly between campgrounds, with some restricting pets during peak season.
Best Camping Sites Near North Hampton, New Hampshire (152)
1. Salisbury Beach State Reservation
27 ReviewsSalisbury, MA10 milesWebsite+1 (978) 462-4481$28 - $38 / 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."
2. Wakeda Campground, LLC
16 ReviewsExeter, NH4 milesWebsite+1 (603) 772-5274$48 - $97 / 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."
3. Pawtuckaway State Park Campground
44 ReviewsRaymond, NH19 milesWebsite+1 (603) 895-3031$35 - $140 / night
"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."
4. Beach Rose RV Park
14 ReviewsSalisbury, MA9 milesWebsite+1 (978) 463-0226"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."
5. Sea Coast Camping and RV Resort
10 ReviewsNorth Hampton, NH1 mileWebsite+1 (603) 964-5730"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."
6. Tuxbury Pond RV Campground
15 ReviewsSouth Hampton, NH10 milesWebsite+1 (888) 707-1477"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"
7. Hampton Beach State Park Campground
7 ReviewsHampton, NH5 milesWebsite+1 (603) 926-8990$70 / night
"One side of the campground is bordered by an inlet that fishing boats use to head out from the harbor. Another side is sand dunes, that are the south end of Hampton beach."
"Hampton Beach SP is a small beachside campground for self-contained RVs only; if you’re in a tent, you may want to look south to Salisbury SP just a few miles across the border into MA."
8. Seacoast Camping and RV Resort
5 ReviewsNorth Hampton, NH1 mileWebsite+1 (603) 964-5730$38 - $48 / 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."
"Our site had big beautiful trees behind us lots of shade. Fire pit is sat on a slab of concrete or something it was amazing!"
9. Exeter Elms Campground
7 ReviewsExeter, NH7 milesWebsite+1 (603) 778-7631$45 - $59 / night
"Site across the path was a little loud, but we were too I imagine... bet it'd be lots of fun for the kiddos."
"Sites weren’t bad, clean campground, pool & canoe rentals, family activities offered, short drive to the beaches. Primitive camping, waterfront sites & cabins available :)"
10. Tidewater Campground
4 ReviewsHampton, NH3 milesWebsite+1 (603) 926-5474$48 - $59 / night
"First of all, the location is a little quirky and I think I only arrived once without a wrong turn! Watch the GPS carefully."
"But I've seen negative reviews by people who feel they can do whatever they please, no matter how it affects those around them. I don't know about you, but to me that's pretty annoying. "
Recent Camping Photos near North Hampton, NH
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Sea Coast Camping and RV Resort
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Tidewater Campground
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Wakeda Campground, LLC
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Winding River Campground
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Great Bay Camping
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Black Bear Campground
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Salisbury Beach State Reservation
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Tuxbury Pond RV Campground
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Wellington Camping Park
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Old Stage Campground
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Recent Reviews near North Hampton, NH
750 Reviews of 152 North Hampton Campgrounds
- rroy T.
ScoutCountry Barn Motel & Campground
Very appealing cabins
I stayed in one of the cabins and actually enjoyed it more than i thought.
Alizé B.ScoutField and Stream RV Park
Highly recommend
Amazing place and community, unfortunately very expensive.
JimmyScoutOld Orchard Beach Campground
Prejudice owners
I have never come across a more prejudice, morally wrong and bad business situation in my life than my most recent experience with this campground. I am 40, am an engineer and my mother is 70 and a retired high school teacher. I have a five year old and live with my mom. I have owned three properties over the years. I say all this background because it’s necessary for this story. Oh and I am very quiet, have held a security clearance, a marathon runner blah blah blah. My mom sold her condo and we have a move out date on June 15. We decided to get an rv for the season and stay at a campground. We picked this one. They said we were all set to move our rv to the site for May 21st. Then on May 20th in the afternoon they call and basically say our family dynamic is unacceptable and we can’t move in. Yes I have a girlfriend. She doesn’t live with us but stays often. She has been an Americore worker plus worked with homeless for years. Apparently we would look to out of place. First- to tell us this about 16 hours before move in is unacceptable, after a couple weeks of saying you’re fine. To be that judgmental and prejudiced is unacceptable. I have zero respect for this campground and wish all who read this to boycott. Mary Ellen you are not a good person. In one voicemail to my mom you state how she’s anxious and also say it will be fine! Turns out she had good reason to be anxious. To treat others like you do is not ok. I found that anxious comment very off at the time and in retrospect it is telling on many levels. Be ashamed! What you have done to good people is wrong on many levels. I state all this personal stuff to highlight how ridiculous being turned away from a campground is. I have owned nice homes in very nice communities and never thought a pathetic campground would turn me away, what a joke.
Sue B.
RangerSalisbury Beach State Reservation
Love camping here!
The first time we camped here was on Columbus Day weekend a number of years ago, and we got to see seals sun bathing on the beach. Are kids thought it was the greatest thing ever! The sites are a little close together and many of them are in direct sunlight , so that isn't the greatest , but if you have an awning, you should be good. 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. Write down the street from camp, there is a street setup almost like a boardwalk, with arcades, live music, ice cream, food, and a carousel! There is also a bigger beach, and you are one twin away from New Hampshire. Lots to see and do here!
DevinScoutWinding River Campground
Close Sites, Loved the River!
My husband and I had a great time here! We went early in the season, so there were not many people there. We met the new owners/managers and they were very friendly. David was attentive and very helpful!
We stayed in the Oak Section at 317. The sites are pretty close together, which is why I gave a 4. We didn’t have neighbors, but I can imagine on a busy weekend, it might get crowded. The Utilities at this site were in an awkward spot, compared to where we wanted the camper.
- DevinScout
Spacious Skies Minute Man
The Road is Loud
My husband and I had a great time here! The owners and managers are amazing. Kind, friendly, attentive! We really appreciated them!
The reason for the 4/5 is due to the road noise, and the neighbors noise. The residents that boarder the campground are a bit loud. We camped at spot 72. If you are tent camping, I would recommend not camping at the 70’s spots. It’s just close to the road, and it can get noisy at times. It quiets down at night, but during peak travel times is a little loud. Head to the back of the camp ground. The bathroom looks further away than it is, but everything is very convenient!
Adam B.RangerBeach Rose RV Park
Nice people
Needed a spot to dump. They were one of only a very few places open in March. $20 to dump our tanks.
- MMatthew L.Scout
Forest Glen
Forest Glenn campground
Forest Glenn campground is a very nice campground on Wheelwright pond in Lee New Hampshire! Not well kept up but makes you feel like you’re still camping and not glamping ( glamorous camping ) besides some of the very nice campers here with 2 stories on them! Anyway cutting to the chase, just to let any new comers know that are looking for camping in the Lee area if you so choose to camp at forest Glenn depending who you are or how you approach this place dictates if you will have to feel like your stepping on eggshells your entire stay… the owner is a angry Drunk who is sometimes very nice to others or very nasty, and I personally mostly see him being nasty. A couple years back I wanted to look at the campground to see if this would be a place I wanted to stay at so I walked into the office and asked them if we could look around and the lady was in the process of writing us a pass to drive through. This man comes in and said whats going on so I politely told him that we were interested in his campground and we wanted to look around. He completely flipped out said he doesn't understand, said his campground is his back yard, we can't allow this how would you like if I just walked around your back yard etc etc.... yelling at us the whole time and spitting while screaming and then told us to get out of his sight…. This place mind you is overrun by golf carts and I have heard of incidents where people get hit by them because who cares about the posted 5mph speed limitations if your in a golf carts right? Right! And CLEARLY this place is a Double standard place so you will not be treated equal… and as far as I know this place has secret people who camp supposedly working at camp like the manager and security and the plumber or electrician who look like their helping but while helping they gather information about you to spread it around to others or to cause problems with you and the owner!! Oh how thoughtful… one Morning I was in the office and the owner pulled me into the rec room to have a talk with me about my string lights suggesting I shut them off at night and I’m not allowed to use them anymore. I said “sir why would I do that there are 50 other sites with spot lights and string lights Who are these lights bothering that I need to take them down for? “ he said use them inside the trailer I don’t want to see them on again! “ now tell me how that makes any sense… so I shut them off and it became like a minefield on my site at night with no lights while the campers down a different street get to have theirs on. There is no privacy at this place, things keep going missing, and the sites are packed like sardines with no room for Jesus. There are also people staying here over winter and it’s a seasonal campground tell me how that makes any sense. Anyway definitely an experience to be at where drama hits too close to home and the golf cart parking spots are rolling a little to close to my feet. “ oh sorry my foot slipped “ #welp time to search for another place. Seems to be a trend with almost every campground. Angry owners who automatically cause problems or can’t run their own business place without drug addicts for help ( to say the least me and my wife WILL NOT BE COMING BACK )
Guide to North Hampton
Camping near North Hampton, New Hampshire offers convenient access to both coastal beaches and inland recreation areas within a 20-mile radius. Most campgrounds in this area operate from May through October, with water systems typically winterized by mid-October. Summer temperatures average 75-82°F during daytime hours with evening temperatures dropping to 55-65°F, particularly at inland locations away from the moderating coastal influence.
What to do
Kayaking and canoeing on Pawtuckaway Lake: Pawtuckaway State Park Campground features numerous sites with direct water access for paddling. "This a a fantastic little camp for if you want to go canoeing or kayaking or boating of any kind! It's set up of three islands and a large majority of the campsites are right on the water," notes Matt R. about the park's unique layout.
Beach activities at Hampton Beach: Hampton Beach State Park Campground provides oceanfront camping with easy beach access. "The ocean breezes are fantastic. One side of the campground is bordered by an inlet that fishing boats use to head out from the harbor. Another side is sand dunes, that are the south end of Hampton beach," explains Steve K. The location puts campers within walking distance of classic New England beach experiences.
Deep sea fishing excursions: Camping sites near Hampton and North Hampton provide access to fishing charters. Jean C. shares about Hampton Beach State Park: "I enjoyed the morning deep sea fishing trips from companies across the street." Most charters operate from May through September with trips lasting 4-8 hours depending on the package.
What campers like
Proximity to coastal attractions: Wakeda Campground in Hampton Falls offers woodsy sites with quick access to beaches. "Its a nice no frills campground. We stayed in one of cabins and it served its purpose especially during a passing storm. The location is great being 10 minutes or so from Hampton beach. Lots of little farms in the area too," reports Kris S.
Wooded seclusion: Wakeda Campground provides forested sites that contrast with the more open beach camping options. "We were overwhelmed by the beautiful massive forest. The campground was splendid with old tall, pine trees everywhere," explains Pawsfuradventure T., who also noted wildlife sightings including "wild turkeys, bunnies, and a hummingbird."
Salt water pools: For those who want alternatives to ocean swimming, Tidewater Campground offers a salt water pool option. Michelle C. mentions, "My only reason for giving is a 3 is good wifi, decent location to the beach, and salt water pool." This provides families an alternative swimming option when ocean conditions are rough.
What you should know
Seasonal restrictions: Many campgrounds have different rules during peak and off-peak seasons. At Pawtuckaway State Park Campground, Erin W. notes: "Tried to plan ahead this year and get a prime site to learn they don't allow dogs anywhere in the campground during summer months."
Varying shower policies: Shower facilities differ between campgrounds with some charging additional fees. Jean C. observes about Tidewater Campground: "They charge for showers, the amount and duration is unclear and the duration varies depending on which shower you choose! Given the rates they charge, this seems petty."
Site spacing considerations: Many North Hampton area camping sites have close neighbors, especially at more popular destinations. At Beach Rose RV Park, Ray C. explains: "Great campground, though spaces are small, place is clean, nice pool and staff is very friendly, helpful and responsive! We thought the small campsites would bother us, but after one day we got used to it and it was fine."
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Sea Coast Camping and RV Resort provides play facilities for children. Crystal C. highlights the family-friendly amenities: "Will definitely be back with the kids so the kids can have fun on the big playground." The playground includes multiple climbing structures suitable for different age groups.
Water recreation options: Salisbury Beach State Reservation offers multiple water activities for families. "We loved paddle boarding in the river where seals were plentiful and fun to watch. There is also another winding river that goes through a marshy area that was great for bird watching," shares Nancy W., though she cautions about tides: "Beware of tides and strong currents in these areas as they can make paddling difficult."
Seasonal entertainment: Some campgrounds offer structured activities during summer months. Alicia M. mentions that Exeter Elms Campground provides "Adult bingo ever Friday DJ for kids every saturday," creating scheduled entertainment options for different age groups.
Tips from RVers
Gate access considerations: When arriving at campgrounds in the North Hampton area, be prepared for security systems. Michelle C. warns about Tidewater Campground: "Nowhere does it say but you must have $10 in cash only to get a gate key. We had to leave and find an ATM for this inconvenience even though we had a balance due."
Limited satellite reception: Tree cover at many campgrounds impacts satellite services. Nancy W. notes about Sea Coast Camping and RV Resort: "The park does not have cable and we were not able to get reception on our satellite because of the trees and could not get any over-the-air channels." Most campgrounds do offer WiFi near main buildings.
Site maneuverability challenges: Several campgrounds have limited space for larger RVs to navigate. Nancy W. explains about Sea Coast: "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. Lucky for us nobody was parked in that site." Request end sites or pull-throughs when possible if driving larger rigs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular campground near North Hampton, NH?
Which is the most popular campground near North Hampton, NH?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near North Hampton, NH is Salisbury Beach State Reservation with a 4.2-star rating from 27 reviews.
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