North Hampton sits on New Hampshire's brief 13-mile coastline, with camping options nestled between Atlantic beaches and inland forest areas. Summer temperatures average 70-80°F during peak camping months, while spring and fall bring cooler nights in the 40-50°F range. Campers seeking alternatives to traditional tent or RV accommodations can find yurt camping near North Hampton, New Hampshire at select locations within a 30-minute drive.
What to do
Beach exploration: 10-minute drive from Sea Coast Camping and RV Resort to Hampton Beach State Park where visitors can enjoy swimming, sunbathing and beachcombing. "We're just twenty minutes or so to Portsmouth and Newburyport which are some of our favorite New England coastal towns," notes one camper at Sea Coast.
Mountain biking trails: 30 miles inland at Bear Brook State Park where riders can access miles of forest paths directly from campsites. "We camped here to check out the mountain bike trails in the park and we're not disappointed on either count. The campground is nice and spacious, well kept and the staff is friendly. The biking trails were a blast," reports a visitor.
Water recreation: kayaking and canoeing available at several locations including Pawtuckaway State Park with boat rentals available on-site. "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," explains one camper.
What campers like
Private wooded sites: Wakeda Campground offers secluded camping spots among tall pines. "We stayed At Wakeda Campground overnight during a trip from Maine back to Long Island, NY. We were overwhelmed by the beautiful massive forest. The campground was splendid with old tall, pine trees everywhere," shares one visitor.
Waterfront views: Many campsites at Pawtuckaway State Park offer direct water access and views. "The sites on the water book up quickly but they're perfect for fishing and boating. Also, the view!" reports a camper about the lakefront locations.
Clean facilities: Cape Ann Camp Site maintains well-kept grounds and bathhouses. "Cape Ann Campground is located close to Gloucester and Rockport. The campground is clean and quiet with beautiful tent sites. The RV sites are not as secluded as the tent sites. Clean Bathrooms and pay showers (5 cents)," notes a visitor.
What you should know
Seasonal limitations: Most campgrounds in the North Hampton area operate from May through mid-October with limited or no winter camping options. "Seasonal availability typically runs from May through October," confirms a camper.
Shower facilities vary: Some parks require quarters for showers. At Dixons Coastal Maine Campground, "The showers were very clean and good water pressure - they were $.50 a shower but worth it!" according to a recent visitor.
Yurt camping availability: Limited yurt accommodations exist within driving distance of North Hampton. Dixons Coastal Maine Campground offers yurt rentals as an alternative to tent camping. "There are yurts, power and water available, plus tent-only sites. Highly recommended," mentions a camper.
Reservation requirements: Peak summer weekends often require advance booking, especially for specialty accommodations. "This is a nice no frills campground. We stayed in one of cabins and it served its purpose especially during a passing storm," notes a visitor about accommodations at Wakeda Campground.
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Tuxbury Pond RV Campground offers kid-friendly amenities including a playground. "Pros: Friendly staff, clean bathrooms, clean grounds, gated campground with card key access in/out of the grounds, 2 pools (closed for the season during our stay), pavilion, activities/entertainment, fairly quiet during quiet hours, laundromat, playground, dog park, boating pond, Horse shoe & Basketball court," lists a family who visited.
Entertainment options: Many campgrounds schedule activities specifically for children. "During adult kareoke there were plenty of kids and really poor wifi (wasting so much time between songs)," notes a visitor about scheduled activities at Winding River Campground.
Beach proximity: Consider campgrounds within walking distance of beaches for families with children. "York Beach Camper Park is located about 10 min walk to short sands beach in York. There is plenty to do there and nice to be so close but feel away from it all," explains a camper.
Tips from RVers
Site sizes and access: The Pines Camping Area accommodates various RV sizes but some campgrounds have narrow access roads. As one RVer noted 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."
Water pressure considerations: Water systems vary between campgrounds. "No issues with electric, sewer or water hookups. Some of the best clear, clean, drinking water at high pressure we have come across," reports an RV camper at Sea Coast.
Hook-up availability: Check for full-service sites if needed. "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 park is in a good location and pretty close to the beach, restaurants, shopping and access to Route 1," explains a visitor to Sea Coast about the site layout.
