Nottingham, New Hampshire camping options extend beyond the immediate town boundaries, with varied terrain including both wooded areas and waterfront settings. RV parks in this region operate primarily from May through October, with most closing before mid-October due to New England's seasonal climate. Water pressure varies significantly between campgrounds, affecting both shower quality and tank fill times.
What to do
Water activities on-site: At Sandy Beach Campground campers enjoy direct access to swimming, boating and fishing. The small but well-maintained sandy beach area provides water recreation without leaving the grounds. "The sandy beach by the water has plenty of room to relax out in the sun as well as launch areas to set out in a paddle boat, canoe or row boat, all available on site," notes one visitor.
Golfing between camping sessions: Some RV parks combine recreational opportunities with camping. Hidden Valley RV and Golf Park spans 1300 acres with a golf course featuring 9 or 18-hole options. "The main attraction of this campground is the golf course of 9 or 18 holes. There is a pro shop, golf cart rentals, etc," explains a recent guest.
Coastal exploration: Many campers use Nottingham area campgrounds as a base for exploring New England coastal towns. "You are also just twenty minutes or so to Portsmouth and Newburyport which are some of our favorite New England coastal towns," shares one visitor to Seacoast Camping and RV Resort.
What campers like
Friendly management: Campers consistently highlight staff interactions at Tuxbury Pond RV Campground. As one visitor notes, "Love love love this place but the company that owns it encore they suck but the camp ground is ran by a person named tracie and she is so nice and runs the place she and her staff and the campers is the reason we all stay here."
Pool facilities: Swimming pools offer relief during summer months when natural water bodies may have limited access. "Beautiful campground, clean facilities, decently priced. The pool, playground, bathrooms, and basketball court were all open and well maintained," reports a camper at Tuxbury Pond.
Well-maintained utility hookups: Mill Brook RV Park in Kingston accommodates larger recreational vehicles with level sites. The campground features gravel pads specifically designed for stability. While primarily serving RVs, one tent camper noted, "the owners were very nice and allowed us to tent, and set up at night, and it was a very nice stay."
What you should know
Seasonal camper demographics: Many campgrounds near Nottingham have high percentages of seasonal residents. "Mostly seasonal, overpriced. Transients are treated like unwanted step children," reports one visitor to Tuxbury Pond, while another notes, "There are lots of seasonal campers so if you don't like that atmosphere this is probably not the place for you."
Train noise: Some campgrounds advertising ocean proximity have unexpected noise issues. At Wild Acres Sun RV Resort in Old Orchard Beach, one camper warned, "the campground map is missing the train tracks that are between the campground and the ocean. The trains all blow there horn and you will hear it if your at one of the site 'by the ocean'."
Cell connectivity: Mobile service varies dramatically by location and provider. One Tuxbury Pond camper reported, "Forget about cellphone signal, it was 0," indicating complete lack of service at certain sites.
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Multiple campgrounds offer play structures for children. "Sun Outdoors Saco Old Orchard Beach has a playground, clean bathrooms, clean grounds, gated campground with card key access in/out of the grounds, 2 pools," according to a family visitor.
Entertainment options: Some campgrounds provide organized activities during peak season. "There are activities and food within walking distance," notes one camper at Thousand Trails Moody Beach, while another mentions "a big playground."
Shower facility considerations: Family campers should inspect bathroom facilities before booking. "No hot water for showers" was reported by one Tuxbury Pond visitor, while others mentioned temporary closures for cleaning at different properties.
Tips from RVers
Site dimensions: RV campers should verify exact site dimensions before booking. "Our site was large with full hookups and the area was very clean, some sites in other sections are closer together," reported one Tuxbury camper.
Water quality variations: Seacoast Camping and RV Resort receives positive reviews for utility reliability. "We had a nice corner site which fit our 34' rig just fine," noted one RVer, while another commented, "The new 50 amp full hook-up sites (some of which are pull-thrus) so there are plenty of options for big-rigs."
Entry navigation challenges: Many RV campgrounds have narrow access roads requiring careful navigation. "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," reported one RVer at Seacoast Camping.
