Best Cabin Camping near Pittsfield, NH

Several campgrounds within driving distance of Pittsfield, New Hampshire feature rustic cabins with varying amenities. Bear Brook State Park Campground offers five cabins situated on a remote lake, each sleeping six people with electricity, fire rings, and picnic tables. According to a recent visitor, "Cabins are on a remote lake, perfect for star gazing! Rustic but comfy (beds) cabins." Pawtuckaway State Park also provides cabin rentals with similar basic amenities. Gunstock Campground features cabin accommodations that are "nicely situated for privacy, rustic and no AC or bathrooms but clean and with a nice little porch," as one camper noted. Most cabins in the region include beds and basic furniture but lack plumbing facilities, requiring guests to use nearby bathhouse facilities.

Cabin types range from basic rustic structures to more furnished options with kitchenettes. Spacious Skies Seven Maples offers cabins with kitchenettes and bathrooms, allowing guests to avoid walking to communal facilities. Most state park cabins operate seasonally from May through October, while some private campgrounds like Ayers Lake Farm Campground and Cottages remain open year-round. Pet policies vary significantly by location, with Pawtuckaway State Park prohibiting pets in cabins during peak season (Memorial Day to Columbus Day). KOA locations in the region, including Chocorua KOA and Lake Winnipesaukee South KOA, provide standardized cabin accommodations with predictable amenities and pet-friendly options. Advance reservations are essential during summer months, particularly for waterfront cabin locations.

Most cabin rentals require guests to bring their own bedding, pillows, towels, and personal items. Bear Brook State Park cabins have no electricity or running water, so visitors should pack flashlights, lanterns, and portable charging devices. Kitchen facilities vary widely, from cabins with no cooking amenities to those with small kitchenettes containing microwaves and mini-refrigerators. Fire rings and outdoor grills are standard at most locations, but campers should verify if cooking utensils are provided. Camp stores at larger facilities like Gunstock Campground and Pawtuckaway State Park sell firewood, ice, and basic provisions, though selection is limited. For more extensive grocery needs, the towns of Concord and Manchester are within reasonable driving distance of most cabin camping locations in the Pittsfield area.

Best Cabin Sites Near Pittsfield, New Hampshire (96)

    1. Bear Brook State Park Campground

    28 Reviews
    Candia, NH
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 485-9869

    $35 - $45 / night

    "The park was easy to get to, only about half an hour from Manchester. It has kayak rentals and a very well stocked camp store, that was close to the camp sites."

    "Hard to find park, office and cabins! Once there, Looong drive to both campground and Cabins.

    Pro: cabins are on a remote lake. Perfect for star gazing! Rustic but comfy (beds) cabins."

    2. Pawtuckaway State Park Campground

    44 Reviews
    Raymond, NH
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 895-3031

    $35 - $140 / night

    "The park includes a large family beach on the lake."

    "Much of the lake is better suited to paddle craft rather than motor boats due to it's shallow nature and rocks. The an expansive beach as well, a camp store and boat rentals."

    3. Gunstock Campground

    13 Reviews
    Gilford, NH
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 737-4355

    $35 - $80 / night

    "The open field rv area was really exposed but close to amenities. Our family stayed in the cabins and they are nicely situated for privacy."

    "The camp store has most everything you could need, and the campground is gated so you have to make sure you keep your key card with you whenever leaving in order to get back in."

    4. Granite State Campground

    7 Reviews
    Belmont, NH
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 393-6003

    "The tent site has water, electric, and a fire pit. They brought us a picnic table to use for the night. The tent was on a nice smooth spot, which was comfortable."

    "New bath houses, New hook-ups on many sites Close drive to Lake Winnisquam and Winnipesaukee, Close drive to Gunstock Mountain, not far from Laconia, wooded sites, The camp has some seasonal full timers"

    5. Strafford - Lake Winnipesaukee South KOA

    2 Reviews
    Center Strafford, NH
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 332-0405

    "Plenty to do here: from swimming to games and a playground. This place has a store and huge game room. Was here from May and staying through to Oct"

    "My only complaint is that the pool doesn’t open until 10am and the store doesn’t open until 9. Other than that, my family had a great weekend at KOA Strafford!"

    6. Salmon Falls / Lebanon KOA

    7 Reviews
    Rochester, ME
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 339-9465

    "We were able to book last minute and got a great tenting site, next to a running river that was great to sleep to. Very buggy, but it's outside, what do you expect?"

    "Very big campground with a nice water park for kids."

    7. Ayers Lake Farm Campground and Cottages

    2 Reviews
    Barrington, NH
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 332-5940

    "Ayers lake campground in New Hampshire is a well kept secret. Small and family owned and operated, this campground offers some of the greatest vistas of a small New Hampshire pond we have seen."

    "On lake site. Great management and owner."

    8. Barrington Shores Campground

    4 Reviews
    Barrington, NH
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 664-9333

    "Lots of things to do in surrounding towns and easy access to the river."

    9. Old Stage Campground

    9 Reviews
    Madbury, NH
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 742-4050

    $43 - $47 / night

    "Walking distance to rest rooms and showers. Great owners. 1st trip in a hurricane."

    "Learning to get away from the bad campers."

    10. Silver Lakes Park Campground

    1 Review
    Belmont, NH
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 524-6289

    $45 - $55 / night

    "Silver Lake Park Campground and Cabins was an incredibly well maintained campground off Jamestown Road in Belmont NH. "

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Cabin Reviews near Pittsfield, NH

511 Reviews of 96 Pittsfield Campgrounds


  • M.A.D. P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 1, 2023

    Pawtuckaway State Park Campground

    Large and friendly park with plenty of water activity opportunities

    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. The park includes a large family beach on the lake. There are many opportunities for hiking, with trails leading to many special points of interest, including a mountaintop fire tower; an extensive marsh where beavers, deer, and great blue herons may be seen.

    The park lines the shore of beautiful Pawtuckaway Lake.  The 192 sites are wooded and many provide views of the lake.  Each campsite has an open fire ring, picnic table, flat areas for a tent, and a parking space. The bathhouses are equipped with running water, flush toilets, and 24 hour showers.  There are no hook-ups at any of the campsites. The park also has a camp store where canoe and kayaks are available, as well as a plublic canoe and kayak launch. Five cabins are available; each sleeps six people, has electricity, and includes a fire ring and picnic table. Pets are not allowed in the campground or beach area of the park.

  • Jean C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 1, 2019

    Westward Shores Camping Area and Marina

    Nice spot for a lakefront vacation

    Westward Shores is an expansive resort located on Ossipee Lake. It caters primarily to seasonal campers and those with RVs, but can accommodate tenters as well. There are a couple of camping cabins starting at $70/night shoulder season and cottages that sleep 8-20 (at significantly higher prices).

    The campground is so large that many people get around on golf carts. There are ongoing renovations and new areas, so it still looks a little rough around the edges in places. Lots are large and level with pea gravel and hookups; if you are in a tent, you’ll want to be sure to have adequate padding for sleeping. Additionally, you’ll want one of the more basic campsites located near a bathroom. Some of the loops do not yet have facilities (Aug 2019). The bathrooms are basic and clean.

    The primary appeal is the location on beautiful Ossipee Lake with beaches, a marina, and kayak and SUP rentals. There is plenty to entertain the children, with playgrounds, bounce pillows, gaga pit, basketball, and tennis to name just a few. Kids were everywhere on their bicycles.

    They didn’t offer up prices when we stopped at the office, so I was dreading the worst, but when I checked online, the RV sites range from $50-56 with hookups, picnic table, and fire ring and there are special rates/deals for extended stays. These rates are a significantly lower than a nearby resort campground that starts at $65/night... but then I discovered this is only true during the shoulder season. My fears have been realized... peak season will set you back $87-95/ night and the camping cabin is $117. These are slightly more expensive than a nearby resort that offers a few more/ different amenities, albeit not on Ossipee Lake.

  • Justin P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 28, 2022

    Baker Rocks

    Great location and amazing facilities

    I tent camped here while doing some fishing in the area.

    Baker Rocks had a host of different camping options onsite including tent platforms, yurts, and cabins. I booked one of the tent platforms.

    The site had a large tent platform they could fit multiple tents, a brand new picnic table, a fire ring (with a free bundle of firewood), two chairs by the fire ring, and even a few strings of solar lights around the camp area.

    The tent sites are within the wooded area around the property and felt very secluded. There was a bit of road noise overnight.

    The facilities here were great. There is a full bathhouse with individual rooms for showers and sink/toilets, with running water.

    Around the campground there was a little beach along the Baker river. I only caught a few minnows when fishing but that may have been more to do with the angler. Along another bend of the river were two chairs for taking in the scenery.

    Check-in was super easy with the camp hosts who were very flexible with timing and wanted to make sure I had a great stay. The property and individual sites are deliberately designed with guests in mind.

    I would definitely stay here again if I’m in the area and might try some of the glamping options as well.

  • Cassie G.
    Aug. 12, 2025

    Winding River Campground

    Fun laid back place. This campground has a lot of potential. Some info on their website and Facebook isn’t accurate.

    I would like to share my experience this past weekend at Winding River in Exeter NH. My family of 3 Stayed at tent site 523 in the Oak area. We also had family at 553 and 554 and Cabin 2.

    About site 523: I clearly had one of the largest and most private tent sites. It was set back with a long driveway tucked between 522 and 524. It’s a very steep drop into the river making most sites a little nerve wracking with a little one. Online it said water available nearby. Most sites had a hookup but there wasn’t a one on my site. It looked like there may have been one to share on the road, but I didn’t end up needing to figure that out.

    Tent sites 522 and 524: Along with most of the tent sites these sites were very close to each other, much smaller and closer to the road. I wished my family members had gotten 552 and 553 as they blended together nicely if you are tenting in side by side spaces. The ground was very rocky making staking tents down difficult. They were right next to the bathroom which was convenient but loud. Ventilation in the bathroom was not good so the doors were propped open much of the time and loud hand dryers.

    Shower:

    • This is the smaller of the two bathrooms in the campground. There are 2 showers there. Each with a single insufficient curtain and no hooks on the wall or bench to place things down. Water was hot enough, pressure was ok if you set it to the high power massage-like setting.
    • The showers in other bathroom (near the town center area) had a door and two curtains. Some had hooks (some of which were broken). I almost tripped going in and out of these bathroom stalls because they are raised up but there is no marking on the ground to indicate that.

    Cabin 2: Ac worked well. There was a good sized bed downstairs, smaller beds in two lofts. I was surprised the couch didn’t pull out. Fridge and all dishes were nice and clean. All the cabins seem to have different back porch setups. This porch was smaller than C1. There was a propane grill that smelled rancid with sooo much caked on The burners. The location of the ceiling fan under the other lights in the ceiling gave them a flashing effect that really bothered me.

    Pros:

    • Lower price compared to other campgrounds (but I don’t feel like I got everything advertised on the website)
    • Two playgrounds, both were nice.
    • Water slide was fun
    • We arrived Thursday at the gate and were told how to get to our site, to set up and then come over to the office which was nice.

    Cons:

    • The river is very low and yucky so none of the boating or fishing advertised was possible. likely causing the massive amount of mosquitos.
    • The whole arcade building was was “out of order”
    • The laundry room had two washers (one was broken) and two dryers 2.50 each per load. Not sufficient for a campground this size (especially when people leave their clothes in the machine for 30 mins after they’re done!)
    • Camp store was poorly stocked (multiple empty coolers).
    • Ice $3 per SMALL bag.
    • Wood $10 per bundle and rules say you can’t bring from off-site. I saw people with huge metal bins of wood but was never offered that option when I payed for multiple bundles.
    • Camp store closes at 3 on Sunday and doesn’t open until 11 am during the week (which is also checkout). This made it a little confusing when I wanted to return the golf cart. They have a small area with icecream that is scooped and maybe a kitchen. I never saw it open but I think the sign said open morning to 12 and then again in the evening.
    • The pool was green and cloudy on day 3. I called the office and was told they had just shocked it and that was a result of the copper. I am not informed enough on pool safety so I opted out of swimming on the hottest day of our stay. My son was bummed.
    • Planned activities were only scheduled for Friday and Saturday, when online mentions “daily”. During adult kareoke there were plenty of kids and really poor wifi (wasting so much time between songs).

    And just to add:

    • Staff I encountered was friendly enough, but It would be nice if they wore shirts to identify themselves.
    • Golf cart was great, but cost more than the site per night.
    • Pedal go-carts were available for rent (I didn’t ask a price).
  • V
    May. 26, 2019

    Sandy Pines Campground

    Pristine beautiful campground

    This is high end camping! Cleanest nicest bathrooms and showers I’ve ever seen camping. Also fun game areas and a beautiful store which has good food too! The sites are very nice and not too close together. We tent camp but they also offer small cabins which looked adorable and glamping tents. Easy access to local trails and tourist spots. A fantastic campground I hope to return to

  • Nancy W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 1, 2022

    Old Orchard Beach Campground

    Huge campground with lots of sites and amenities.

    Old Orchard Beach is a fun, family-oriented campground located in the fun little beach town of Old Orchard Beach. Old Orchard is known for their amusement park, arcade, pier, fun downtown, and expansive beach with seven miles of room to walk. Here you can stroll along the streets listening to the melodic sounds of an arcade, buy an airbrushed t-shirt and eat pier fries and fried dough. And the best thing is there is a trolley that takes you from the campground to the beach so you don’t have to deal with parking. 

    When the summer season is in full swing, there is lots to do in the campground and at the nearby Atlantic Ocean beach. There are lots of amenities in the campground like a basketball court, Wiffle ball field, horseshoes, badminton, playgrounds, arcade, swimming pools and hot tub, group bonfire, and dog park. The campground is quite large and divided into a variety of sections, some areas are all seasonal campers and others are for transients. The campground offers RV sites, cabin rentals, park model sites, and simple tent sites. We liked the sections in the back (Bear Brook and Black Forest) which are set away from the entrance and the majority of activities. We visited in the off-season but can only image the park gets pretty busy especially in the front section where the swimming pool, arcade, camp store, and other activities are located. The campground is gated which limits who can come into the park. If you want to have guests, plan on shelling out a bit of cash as it is $8/day for kids and $10 for adults and$12 for overnight guests. 

    Our gravel site was perfectly level with no potholes and the roads leading to our site were easy to navigate in our 45’ motorhome. The patio was gravel and there was some grass between campsites. Our picnic table was clean and not made of old rotten wood with sagging benches. There was not much shade at our site which was fine with us because it was October when we visited and wanted the sun. We were able to pick up wifi at our site because we were close to a tower. Our Verizon phone and hotspot worked great as did the parks cable television. The campground is just one mile from Old Orchard Beach and close to Route 1 which is the main corridor leading up and down the Maine coast. 

    The nearby town of Biddeford has some great restaurants(Palace Dinner, Run of the Mill Public House and Brewery, and Dunston Tab and Table). While the campground is large enough for a good long walk, we prefer to walk the wooded trails at Ferry Beach State Park. If you are looking for something for kids to do there is Funtown Splashtown which is a large water and amusement park and you can get discount tickets at the campgrounds camp store

  • Utshob A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 2, 2025

    Bear Brook State Park Campground

    Convenient and fun

    The park was easy to get to, only about half an hour from Manchester. It has kayak rentals and a very well stocked camp store, that was close to the camp sites. Our campsite was only about a hundred feet away from the camp store but still felt private.

    Our campsite also had a fire pit and a picnic table which were great.

    The size of the sites varies quite a bit though as well as their isolation, some were out in the open.

    For cell service: ATT seems to have pretty decent coverage but not Verizon.

  • Judy W.
    Oct. 4, 2024

    Bear Brook State Park Campground

    Bearbrook Pros and Cons

    Con: Signage is awful! Hard to find park, office and cabins! Once there, Looong drive to both campground and Cabins.

    Pro: cabins are on a remote lake. Perfect for star gazing! Rustic but comfy (beds) cabins. Bring all your own stuff. No electricity, so no lights. Our cabin had a steep path. Others did not.

  • Erin M.
    Jul. 15, 2018

    Chocorua KOA

    Small, quiet family campground

    The Chocorua KOA is a great campground with super friendly staff, a variety of sites and lots of activities and things to do for everyone in the family.

    We stayed with two other families on pull-through full hook-up sites 43, 45, and 47. Although we were on the main road, we really enjoyed these sites. They were wooded and in a central location close to the playgrounds, pavilion, beach and nature trails. Site 45 was pretty narrow but the other two sites had a bit more space so we mostly used 43 and 47 to hang out. We especially loved that the pull-through road behind our sites was not a main access road so we had a nice long stretch of road that was just for us. We played games and the kids road bikes without having to worry about cars driving through.

    There are also a lot of really nice tent sites along the water, cabins, teepees, lodges and great areas for groups to camp. They are fairly strict with quiet hours so it is a very quiet campground at night.

    The facilities are nice and clean. The pavilion and fire pit area are a nice place to gather with games and a mining station to enjoy. There are two playgrounds for little and big kids. The bathrooms are quite dated but clean. The pool is freezing cold so the kids didn’t swim much. The beach area is small and not deep enough to swim but the kids enjoyed playing in the sand and water. There are a lot of options for boat rentals- paddle boats, kayaks, canoes, paddle boards, and row boats. There is a beautiful board walk that leads through the marsh to a system of short nature trails. We really enjoyed walking the trails though some need a lot of work due to fallen trees and overgrowth. There were also a lot of free activities for the kids like crafts, wagon rides and games with a full schedule of events. You really never have to leave this campground!

    This is also an incredibly dog-friendly campground with a fun dog park, a special swimming pond just for dogs and doggie day care available. This is one of the most pet loving campgrounds we’ve ever camped in and our pup loved it!!

    We had a great trip and will definitely be back!


Guide to Pittsfield

Cabin camping in the Pittsfield area offers diverse experiences within New Hampshire's Lakes Region. Located in Merrimack County at approximately 600 feet elevation, Pittsfield sits between the White Mountains and coastal lowlands, creating a transitional landscape. The region experiences full seasonal changes with warm summer days averaging 80°F and cool nights around 60°F during peak camping months.

What to Do

Mountain biking on dedicated trails: At Bear Brook State Park Campground, riders can access extensive trail networks directly from their cabin sites. "The biking trails were a blast. Can ride right off the campground and onto the trails! Will def be coming back," notes Kimberly R.

Explore historical artifacts: Bear Brook State Park contains cultural elements worth investigating beyond standard cabin amenities. "For history, check out the antique snowmobile museum and the Civilian Conservation Corp(CCC) museum. The CCC built much of the infrastructure here and elsewhere in the country," explains Jean C.

Kayaking on peaceful waters: Pawtuckaway State Park Campground features multiple islands and waterfront cabin sites ideal 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," reports Matt R.

What Campers Like

Wooded privacy between sites: Gunstock Campground offers cabins with natural separation from neighboring campers. "Most of the sites are a smidge more secluded and plan to return again sometime!" mentions Sara D., appreciating the layout design of cabin areas.

Evening star viewing: The rural location of cabin sites enables excellent night sky viewing. "Large campsites, clean amenities, nice dog park, great store with everything you need and located near like Winni," states Ryan P. about the Gunstock facilities.

Accessible lakes for fishing: Water access remains a priority for many cabin campers in the region. "The sites on the water book up quickly but they're perfect for fishing and boating. Also, the view!" explains J L. about Pawtuckaway State Park's cabin positioning.

What You Should Know

Seasonal restrictions on pets: Policies vary significantly at different cabin locations throughout the year. "What a beautiful location! If you plan ahead and get a water front site it's amazing... 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," reports Erin W. about Pawtuckaway State Park.

Cabin types and amenities vary widely: Granite State Campground offers basic but functional cabin structures. "Really enjoyed my time here and was impressed with many of the new updates they have done here. Looking forward to staying here again," notes Felicia about their rustic cabins.

Reservation timing matters: Summer weekends fill quickly, especially for premium cabin locations. "Campground is gated so you have to make sure you keep your key card with you whenever leaving in order to get back in," explains Melissa B. about access procedures at some facilities.

Tips for Camping with Families

Check playground proximity when booking: Some cabin sites sit directly adjacent to play areas. "This campground feels clean, safe and well-maintained. It is a step above many other campgrounds in the area," mentions Kirsten J. about Silver Lakes Park Campground, highlighting its family-friendly atmosphere.

Consider water activities for kids: Many camping cabins near Pittsfield offer swimming and water recreation options. "Very nice campground, well maintained, beautiful lake," Jeremy S. reports about Bear Brook's facilities for families.

Look for dedicated family bathrooms: Some parks have updated their facilities to accommodate family groups. "A few modifications. The bathrooms are family style. One family at a time," explains Randy R. about Bear Brook State Park's COVID-era improvements that have remained beneficial for families.

Tips from RVers

Cabin alternatives for RV travelers: Barrington Shores Campground provides options for those transitioning between RV and cabin camping. "This is a great family campground to escape the noise of the city. Good for RV's and tents. Lots of things to do in surrounding towns and easy access to the river," notes Angelica H.

Consider sites with dedicated outdoor areas: Many cabin campers appreciate defined outdoor spaces. "The sites were a little close and difficult to set up with more than one tent in our specific campsite," cautions Jackie G., highlighting the importance of selecting cabins with adequate external space.

Verify utility hookups if transitioning from RV: Cabin amenities don't always match expectations of RV travelers. "The tent site has water, electric, and a fire pit. They brought us a picnic table to use for the night," explains Jeremiah C. about the amenities that might surprise those used to full hookups.

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