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Went on a weekend and it was still very peaceful! Lots to do on such a beautiful back road. We stayed at two different sites each night we were there and both were equally beautiful and peaceful
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Campgrounds near Piermont, New Hampshire range from established resorts to primitive sites within the White Mountain National Forest. The area includes full-service facilities like Moose Hillock Camping Resort in Warren and Lost River Valley Campground, both offering cabin accommodations alongside traditional tent and RV sites. River Meadow Campground in North Haverhill provides glamping options approximately 10 miles from Piermont, while several state park campgrounds like Lafayette Place in Franconia Notch offer more rustic experiences with fewer amenities but direct access to hiking trails.
Most campgrounds in the region operate seasonally from May through mid-October due to New Hampshire's cold winters and spring mud season. Reservations are strongly recommended during summer months and holiday weekends when facilities reach capacity quickly. The White Mountain National Forest campgrounds typically have shorter operating seasons than private facilities, though some like Hancock Campground remain open year-round for winter camping enthusiasts. Road access varies significantly, with some sites requiring navigation of steep mountain roads. Cell service can be limited or non-existent, particularly in valley locations. One visitor noted, "My site was in the row closest to the road where there was truck noise for much of the night. I recommend getting a site as far away from the road as possible."
Waterfront camping represents a significant draw throughout the region, with several campgrounds situated along rivers. The Pastures Campground in nearby Orford offers sites along the Connecticut River with boat access. Campers frequently mention the natural beauty and recreational opportunities as highlights of their stays. "Situated deep in the forests, the camp is surrounded by spacious fields and wild nature," shared one reviewer about a private camping area. Wildlife encounters are common, with several campgrounds posting bear safety guidelines. Noise levels vary considerably between remote forest sites and those near highways like the Kancamagus. Family-friendly amenities such as swimming pools, playgrounds, and organized activities are more common at private resorts, while state and federal campgrounds typically offer more basic facilities with an emphasis on natural surroundings.
Best Campgrounds near Piermont (274)
1. Moose Hillock Camping Resort
"Both times were very different experiences, but overall very positive. Just because there are a few, I will mention the cons first."
"Plenty of walking for dogs with a natural pool for them to swim in and the large pool with pirate ship is perfect for little kids with the beach entry. easy location to get to with a travel trailer too"
from $49 - $129 / night
Check Availability2. Lost River Valley Campground
"The last few years, they’ve added a light display near the entrance at night, which make that last trip to the bathroom before bedtime fun!"
"Nice campground located in the valley of mountains. Wooded sites but close to your neighbors."
from $62 - $209 / night
Check Availability3. Lafayette Place Campground — Franconia Notch State Park
"My first time in camping in New Hampshire, the whole area is spectacular and I felt lucky to find a spot in this campground next to the stream."
"The White Mountains stretch quite some distance. While the Presidential peaks are often considered the jewel of this range, I find the Franconia Ridge just as beautiful and stunning."
from $35 / night
Check Availability4. Jacobs Brook Campground
"Only one of the sites is located along the brook (45), but there's an easy path down a hill. "
"Off the beaten path so its peaceful. Sites are a little small but great if you're camping with a group so your close together. Plenty of sites/types to choose from."
from $30 - $50 / night
Check Availability5. River Meadow Campground RV Park
from $45 - $58 / night
Check Availability6. Pastures Campground The
"camp! In New Hampshire; Vermont is across the river on the north side of the property. Nice bathroom, showers, laundry room, library. Spacious lots with tables and fire rings."
from $25 - $35 / night
Check Availability7. Pine Haven
"I took off a star because when we came back to our campsite on Saturday afternoon, there was an ongoing loud motor noise of ATVs racing, as there is a race track nearby."
"The sites near the river are really nice, a big of a steep slope down to the river. The river is about thigh deep and you can easily walk in it/swim at potions. The pool is small but nice. "
from $38 - $100 / night
Check Availability8. White Mountain National Forest Wildwood Campground
"This is a great spot away from crowds. Good location for hiking, and short drive to Lincoln, NH. Sites are nicely wooded and not on top of you neighbor. Camp hosts are very friendly."
"Positive vibe. Showers of any kind would earn it five stars."
from $24 / night
Check Availability9. Russell Pond Campground
"Walk in sites at Russel Pond are nice. spacious sites with fire pits and a picnic table. Potable water is close by along with a bear box. Bathrooms are clean and the showers are $2.50 for 5 minutes."
"Other sites are situated on knolls that require parking below and walking a few steps up to the site. So be prepared to possibly hike your gear a short distance."
from $30 / night
Check Availability10. Hancock Campground
"This would be one of few places I find acceptable to camp, that are near other people. I usually don't like camping with 20+ other people in one looped area."
"Used the tent sides a quick hill walk down from the parking lot. River great for splashing around and nearby path to Lincoln Woods trail."
from $30 / night
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Drive Time
- 1 hr 21 min from Burlington, VT
- 1 hr 32 min from Manchester, NH
- 2 hrs 25 min from Glens Falls, NY
- 2 hrs 46 min from Lewiston, ME
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Recent Reviews near Piermont, NH
1248 Reviews of 274 Piermont Campgrounds
Henry M.ScoutCrow's Nest Campground
Spent Several Days
We spent several days here during the summer and had a really good experience. Some days we stayed busy swimming and exploring, while other days we barely left our campsite. That was probably what we enjoyed most.
Harley J.ScoutCrow's Nest Campground
Really Enjoyed
Really enjoyed the setting at Crow’s Nest. There are lots of trees and having the Sugar River running alongside the campground gives the whole place a nice New Hampshire feel. We were mostly looking for somewhere to disconnect for a couple of days, cook outside, fish a little, and enjoy being away from home. Crow’s Nest was a great fit for that.
David B.ScoutCrow's Nest Campground
Always Nice Coming Back
What we liked most about Crow’s Nest was being able to choose between doing absolutely nothing or heading out and exploring. One day we stayed around the campground, went swimming and relaxed by the river. The next day we got out and explored more of the Lake Sunapee area. It made a really good home base and it was always nice coming back to our campsite at the end of the day.
- KKaSondra S.Scout
Crown Point Camping Area
Disappointed
Very Disappointed With the Changes
Crown Point Campground used to be a wonderful place to camp. Unfortunately, since Happy Grounds purchased the campground, we have seen a significant decline in the overall experience.
I do want to make one thing very clear: the woman managing the campground is absolutely wonderful. She genuinely cares about the campers, is kind, helpful, and does her best to make people feel welcome. Our frustrations are not directed toward her. She deserves recognition for the effort she puts in, especially given the circumstances.
Unfortunately, there are serious concerns with the direction the campground has taken. There is no reliable Wi-Fi or cell service, which is especially concerning because there is no dependable way to call out in the event of an emergency. We have also seen a significant change in the atmosphere and clientele. Drugs have been found on the premises, including needles, which is extremely concerning for the safety of campers, especially families with children.
The campground has also become increasingly overcrowded. Tent sites have had upwards of 10 people on a single site, creating a very different camping experience from what many long-time campers originally signed up for.
Seasonal campers were told that there would be a gradual increase over two years to bring rates up to the new “going rate.” However, when the new contracts came out for next year, the price had increased by approximately $900. That is a substantial increase for a campground that, in our opinion, has continued to decline rather than improve.
What was perhaps most disappointing was how campers' concerns were handled. When people questioned the increase and expressed their frustrations, the response from the corporation was, and I quote:
“Get out and leave. I’ve heard enough complaints. Just leave if you don’t like it.”
That is an incredibly disappointing way to speak to people who have supported this campground for years.
It is heartbreaking to see what Crown Point Campground has become. There are good people here, and the campground itself has so much potential. Most importantly, the manager genuinely cares about the campers, and she deserves credit for that.
Our hope is that Happy Grounds will listen to the people who have invested years of their time and money here, address the safety and overcrowding concerns, and bring back the sense of community that once made Crown Point such a wonderful place to camp.
- MMarie S.Scout
Gunstock Campground
Apparently Your Reserved Site Is More of a Suggestion
⭐**Gunstock Campground: Apparently Your Reserved Site Is More of a Suggestion**
I don't believe I have**ever** left a negative Google review. I generally think that when something goes wrong, you contact the business, give them an opportunity to make it right, and most businesses are genuinely interested in doing exactly that.
Gunstock Campground has cured me of that quaint notion.
I reserved a full-hookup campsite for two nights. I was unable to make it there the first night, but arrived shortly after 7:00 a.m. the next morning. The camp store, where registration takes place, wasn't open yet, so I headed out for my planned hike— about six miles through the Belknaps, including summiting Rowe twice and Gunstock.
By the time I returned, I was utterly exhausted, starving, and actually feeling weak. My ambitions for the afternoon were modest:**eat something, take a shower, and collapse at the campsite I had paid for.**
The staff at the camp store greeted me warmly, checked me in, and sent me on my way.
I drove to my site. There was already a camper in it. Not merely*parked* there, mind you. They had apparently moved right in. They were hooked up to**my site's water and electric**, with water spraying from their ill-fitting hose connection and forming a rather impressive puddle underneath the camper.
I returned to the camp store to report that someone had apparently activated Gunstock's new**"Choose Any Site You Like"** camping plan. A staff member went down to speak with them and came back to tell me they were "packing up." Excellent! My mistake was assuming" packing up" meant**leaving**. It did not.
Apparently these campers had actually reserved a site**two rows away** that had**no water or electric**. Yet somehow, sometime after arriving the previous night, they had accidentally found themselves two rows over, in my clearly different site, connected to utilities their reservation didn't include.
We've all made mistakes. I've occasionally parked one space away from where I intended. I've never accidentally parked**two rows away, hooked myself up to someone else's electricity and water, and spent the night.**
But perhaps I lack imagination.
After they had now consumed about an hour of my afternoon— which, incidentally, is an hour I normally bill at attorney rates— I went back toward my site expecting to find it finally vacated.
And it was! Because Gunstock had moved these folks to another site**two spaces away from me**, apparently allowing them to pay for the upgrade they had already been test-driving. So the people who knowingly or unknowingly occupied my reserved full-hookup site, used the utilities, and delayed me from getting into the site I paid for were rewarded with...a nearby full-hookup site.
They never walked over to apologize. At that point, I no longer felt comfortable staying. It's difficult to relax at a campground when you've just discovered that site assignments appear to operate somewhat on the honor system— and that when someone helps themselves to your reserved site and utilities, management's solution is apparently to make sure *they* remain comfortably accommodated nearby. So I left. On my way home, I called Gunstock and asked for a refund. Surely, I thought, this would be the easy part. After all, I had paid for two nights, hadn't used the first, couldn't get into my site when I arrived for the second, waited while unauthorized occupants vacated it, and ultimately left because the entire experience had become so unpleasant.
Nope. Instead, the staff member **defended the other campers**. I was told they arrived late and "mistakenly" took my site. I was even told they supposedly **hadn't used the utilities**. This was particularly fascinating information for me to receive because **I PERSONALLY SAW THEM HOOKED UP TO THE WATER AND ELECTRIC.** I also took photographs. Including the enormous puddle underneath their camper from the leaking water connection. But apparently my eyewitness account and photographs were no match for the alternative version of events.
For my inconvenience, however, Gunstock did give me a coupon for a **free Bavarian pretzel**. So there is that.
I paid for a full-hookup campsite. Someone else occupied it and used the hookups. I lost roughly an hour waiting to access what I had reserved. The other campers were accommodated with an upgraded site nearby. I left because I no longer felt comfortable staying. And when I asked Gunstock to make the situation right, they refused to refund me and instead argued with me about things **I had personally witnessed and photographed**. The most disappointing part isn't that another camper took my site. Campers can behave badly. Businesses can't control everything their customers do. **What a business CAN control is how it responds when that happens. ** Gunstock had every opportunity to turn this into a mildly annoying story about a camping mix-up. Instead, they turned it into my first negative Google review.
But hey... **I do have that free pretzel coupon.**
Noah P.ScoutCrow's Nest Campground
Comfortable Stay
Crow’s Nest was a really convenient stop for us while traveling through New Hampshire. Getting our RV situated was easy and we had everything we needed for a comfortable stay.
Jen P.
TravelerTwin Mountain Campground
Lovely and peaceful
It was everything we were looking for, right on the river, quiet and clean, the section we stayed in was all tent camping so we weren’t sandwiched in between a bunch of RVs blocking the view. There was no lights, generators or loud music. Alcohol wasn’t permitted so that really cuts down on a lot of unnecessary nonsense. Pets are permitted and our dog loved it. It was very pleasant and relaxing. Can’t wait to go back.
Isaiah D.ScoutCrow's Nest Campground
Kids Stayed Entertained
We brought the kids here for a few days and they had a blast. Between swimming, exploring around the campground, and just riding around and making friends, they always had something to do. For us, it was nice being able to actually relax while the kids stayed entertained. We cooked at the campsite most nights and spent the evenings around the fire. Great family trip.
Guide to Piermont
Located along the Connecticut River in western New Hampshire, Piermont sits between the foothills of the White Mountains and the Vermont border. The area ranges from 407 feet above sea level along the river to over 2,000 feet at the surrounding hills, creating diverse camping conditions. Fall camping temperatures can drop below freezing at night, while summer daytime temperatures typically range from 75-85°F with frequent afternoon thunderstorms.
What to do
Hiking to local ponds: From Ricker Pond State Park Campground in nearby Vermont, access multiple trails through Groton State Forest. "If you're looking for easy to strenuous hikes that can be accessed from one place, this is the spot! You can access at least 6 of the NH48 from this campground, numerous waterfalls, two AMC huts, and several ponds and lakes all within hiking distance," explains a hiker who stayed at a similar campground in the region.
Water activities on calm ponds: Many campgrounds offer paddling opportunities away from motorized boats. "The pond is serene and a great place to swim, paddle, explore, and fish. If you paddle or swim to the other side of the camp ground, there is a huge rock with a rope swing," shares a camper at Ricker Pond State Park.
Winter camping options: Unlike many seasonal campgrounds, Hancock Campground remains open year-round. "Stayed here for two nights in late December. Site #40 along the river was close to the bathroom yet had plenty of privacy from other sites," notes one winter camper. Temperatures frequently drop below zero during winter months, requiring proper cold-weather gear.
What campers like
Riverfront tent sites: Many campers specifically seek out water-adjacent sites. At Pine Haven, a camper reports, "Loved our time here! We had a site right on the river and the view was amazing. The sites are pretty well spaced apart and well kept." The campground is located about 18 miles from Piermont.
Unplugged atmosphere: Cell service is limited throughout the camping areas near Piermont. "There is absolutely no cell service for miles, so plan accordingly," notes a visitor to Ricker Pond State Park. This creates a truly disconnected camping experience that many visitors appreciate.
Large, wooded sites: White Mountain National Forest Wildwood Campground receives consistent praise for spacious sites. "This past week we stayed here as a family on site #9. Had 2 cars and a dog. Can't beat the price at $20 a night. Sites are relatively spread out so they do offer some privacy and you don't feel too close to the neighbors," shares a recent camper. Most forest service sites around Piermont range from $18-25 per night.
What you should know
Seasonal operation limitations: Most campgrounds operate from mid-May through mid-October with specific opening dates. "Pine Haven" operates from "May 15 to October 15," while other campgrounds like Lafayette Place Campground run from "May 17 to October 15."
Road noise impacts: Traffic can disrupt otherwise peaceful settings at several campgrounds. "However, the noise from Highway 93 is intolerable! 18-wheelers blowing by at all hours of the day and night, making it very difficult to enjoy a restful sleep," reports a camper at Lafayette Place Campground. Sites further from main roads generally offer more peace.
Insect considerations: Bees and other insects can be problematic at certain times. One camper at Hancock Campground noted: "Our site was completely swarmed with bees. We checked a few vacant sites to see if maybe it was just our site, but we found them all around, including all over the cars in the lot."
Tips for camping with families
Water play opportunities: River Meadow Campground in North Haverhill offers river access about 10 miles from Piermont. "My family loves this campground last 4th of July week. It's right on the CT river and they have canoes to rent. My friend and I took my son fishing and we landed some nice size fish big enough it scared my 7 year old son and he made me real it in haha," shares an enthusiastic parent.
Look for organized activities: Family-oriented campgrounds offer structured entertainment. A camper at Moose Hillock Camping Resort noted, "This campground was clean, nice sites, private, amenities galore, friendly staff and AMAZING pool!!!!! Will definitely be back annually." However, another points out, "Little to no activities for kiddos. The pool is the main attraction and really great but gets very very busy."
Consider site location carefully: Families should check site placement on campground maps. "The playground is across this busy road which I find very dangerous IMO," warns a parent at Lost River Valley Campground. Sites near facilities reduce walking distances for children but may have more foot traffic.
Tips from RVers
Size limitations to consider: Many campgrounds in the Piermont area have restrictions for larger rigs. Lafayette Place Campground is marked as "NO big-rig-friendly" while others like Jacobs Brook Campground offer limited large-site availability.
Terrain challenges: Many campgrounds have hilly approaches to sites. A camper at Moose Hillock notes, "The campground is very hilly and kids are ripping around in pedal and motorized bikes and scooters which is fine but no control at all in regards to speed and helmets." RVers should call ahead to discuss specific site grades and access.
Limited hookup availability: Only select campgrounds offer full hookups. When available, electrical service ranges from 15-50 amp depending on the campground, with water and sewer connections varying by site. Reserve well in advance for premium hookup sites, especially during peak summer months.
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Piermont, NH?
What camping is available near Piermont, NH?
According to TheDyrt.com, Piermont, NH offers a wide range of camping options, with 274 campgrounds and RV parks near Piermont, NH and 24 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near Piermont, NH?
Which is the most popular campground near Piermont, NH?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Piermont, NH is Moose Hillock Camping Resort with a 4.4-star rating from 22 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Piermont, NH?
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Piermont, NH?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 24 free dispersed camping spots near Piermont, NH.
What parks are near Piermont, NH?
What parks are near Piermont, NH?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 12 parks near Piermont, NH that allow camping, notably Union Village Dam and North Hartland Lake.
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