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Best Campgrounds near Rindge, NH

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The southern New Hampshire region surrounding Rindge features a mix of state parks, private campgrounds, and recreation areas that accommodate various camping styles. Woodmore Family Campground, located directly in Rindge, provides both tent and RV sites with full hookups from Mother's Day through mid-October. Within a 30-minute drive, campers can access Gilson Pond Campground at Monadnock State Park, a highly-rated destination with 37 wooded sites nestled at the base of Mount Monadnock. The Massachusetts border lies just minutes south, offering additional options like Tully Lake Recreation Area in Royalston and Otter River State Forest in Baldwinville, both providing more primitive camping experiences with fewer amenities but greater seclusion.

Most campgrounds in the region operate seasonally from May through October, with limited availability during shoulder seasons. Advance reservations are strongly recommended, particularly for summer weekends and holiday periods when sites fill quickly. Cell service varies significantly throughout the area, with many campers reporting spotty or non-existent coverage at Monadnock State Park and Tully Lake. As one visitor noted, "This is one of the quietest and most peaceful campgrounds I've ever stayed at. The sites are super private, the rangers are friendly, and the mosquitoes are ferocious." Insect repellent is essential during summer months, and campers should check pet policies carefully as they vary by location.

Waterfront camping opportunities exist at several locations near Rindge, with Greenfield State Park Campground and Tully Lake offering popular lake access sites. Many campgrounds provide coin-operated showers, dishwashing stations, and basic amenities like picnic tables and fire rings. Hikers frequently use Gilson Pond Campground as a base for exploring Mount Monadnock, which offers panoramic views after a moderately challenging climb. According to one camper, "The hiking is incredible, both from the site and by driving to the headquarters to park." RV campers should note that many state park campgrounds have limited sites for larger vehicles, with Woodmore Family Campground being one of the few in the immediate area that can accommodate big rigs.

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Best Camping Sites Near Rindge, New Hampshire (138)

    1. Gilson Pond Area Campground — Monadnock State Park

    19 Reviews
    Jaffrey, NH
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 532-2416

    $29 - $45 / night

    "Gilson Pond Campground is small— just 37 sites nestled into the woods near a swampy, but beautiful pond in Jaffrey, New Hampshire."

    "This was my first time to New Hampshire so I wasn’t quite sure what to expect from the state parks there. I was not disappointed."

    2. Lake Dennison Recreation Area Campground

    14 Reviews
    Foster Lake, MA
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (978) 297-1609

    $17 - $35 / night

    "The loop closer to the entrance has a lot of private sites. Although if you have one closer to the main road, it is quite noisy with road sounds. But many of the sites in the middle are more quiet."

    "As a caveat, waterfront in this instance was more of a water view as the lake was on the other side of the campground road and a large open area with trees."

    3. Otter River State Forest

    14 Reviews
    Baldwinville, MA
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (978) 939-8962

    $17 - $55 / night

    "The camp ground is clean nice with lots of trails for hiking and biking.  The bathrooms were clean and water was easy close to the camp ground.  "

    "Swimming in a pond or a short drive to a bigger lake (camping pass covers both). One of my favorites. It's kind of a hidden gem in north central Massachusetts."

    4. Greenfield State Park Campground

    21 Reviews
    Bennington, NH
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 547-3497

    $35 - $105 / night

    "Easy access to a bathroom (which was very clean). Quiet neighbors, everyone around us observed the quiet hours (10p-7a) and even during the day no one was super loud."

    "Nice views of the lake, swimming, wide open sites, not too over crowded! I'd definitely go back!"

    5. Woodmore Family Campground and RV Park

    5 Reviews
    Rindge, NH
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 899-3362

    $42 - $65 / night

    "the rules but everybody does and it's a good experience, everyone is very friendly the owners are wonderful people and super friendly very helpful it's clean they offer a lot of stuff to do right on a lake"

    6. Tully Lake Recreation Area (MA) — Tully Lake

    9 Reviews
    Royalston, MA
    13 miles
    +1 (978) 249-9150

    $40 / night

    "Tully Lake Campground is located in Royalston, MA, which is a northern part of Central Massachusetts, near the New Hampshire border."

    "Volleyball and horseshoes are near the entrance. You may purchase firewood. The bathrooms offer flush toilets and a single shower on each site, plus a dishwashing sink outside."

    7. Ashuelot River Campground

    16 Reviews
    West Swanzey, NH
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 357-5777

    $47 - $70 / night

    "We had easy access to trails that went along the river behind some of the sites with a few paths down to the river.

    Everyone we encountered was friendly and respectful."

    "Large, open campground surrounded by the Ashuelot River. Friendly owners who go around delivering wood and ice to guests given the pandemic right now."

    8. The Pine Campground

    7 Reviews
    Ashby, MA
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (978) 386-7702

    "Small river/ brook rind behind the campground.   Some shots have nice sound of river right behind the sites.  No pond or pool for swimming."

    9. Spacious Skies Seven Maples

    11 Reviews
    Hancock, NH
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 525-3321

    $54 - $999 / night

    "The shower worked well and it was nice not to have to walk to the restrooms, though they were close by. Our stay was during the week so it wasn’t very crowded."

    "We loved being next to the large field and basketball court where we watched the kids play without having to worry where they disappeared to."

    10. Pearl Hill State Park Campground

    6 Reviews
    West Townsend, MA
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (978) 597-2850

    $17 - $35 / night

    "We really lucked out with getting one of a few sites left on Memorial Day weekend - after walking the campground, I think we would have chosen the same one again! "

    "It was like walking with fur on the bottom of our shoes. The dog also got needles stuck all over and we had to use our COVID alcohol gel to get the glue off. "

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  • 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.

  • Kenneth P.
    Aug. 28, 2025

    Fort Dummer State Park Campground

    Not So Bad

    We spent one night at site #20 and enjoyed our stay.  It was rather peaceful other than the hum of I-91. The staff was friendly and helpful. The sites were generally wooded, pretty level, and fairly spread apart from one another.  I saw no signs of the problems identified in the June 2025 review.  Yes, I must agree that the restrooms are old, but they were clean.  The other problems might happen anywhere and were obviously brought under control.  Clearly, the writer of the June 2025 post knew way more than any weekend camper would be aware of and this shows that is more to their story that should have been revealed in their post.

  • S
    Aug. 23, 2025

    Cold Springs Camp Resort

    All Around Exceptional

    This place is just great! They have clean, flat sites, easy to navigate and get our fifth wheel in. The facilities are spotless. There are numerous pools and hot tubs, activities and the people that work there are just the nicest! Our kids were never scolded for being loud and neither were the adults. We have booked our return trip already and can't wait to go back!

  • Rachael K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 17, 2025

    Lake Dennison Recreation Area Campground

    Really pretty and chill

    This campground is pretty and offers many private site options. We didn't use the bathrooms so can't speak on that. But overall it's a clean campground.

    There are two loops. The loop closer to the entrance has a lot of private sites. Although if you have one closer to the main road, it is quite noisy with road sounds. But many of the sites in the middle are more quiet. The sites by the lake are really pretty, but there's not much privacy. All of the sites are good size and the fire pits are placed well.

    The other loop farther away from the entrance has a lot more lakeside sites. But there's very little privacy. The sites with higher numbers by the lake are all on top of each other with little to no trees or shrubs between sites, and you can't really decipher where one site ends and the next begins. We would not stay on that loop if we visited again. Unless it was site 101 which seemed more private for that loop.

    Sites 1 through 5 on the first loop are pretty quiet and peaceful. We stayed at site 4 and we think that it was one of the best sites in the campground. We didn't have neighbors on either side of us. We only had neighbors across from us. The site was spacious , peaceful and pretty. There was a little trail from our site that went down to a marsh. That was absolutely beautiful.

    We will definitely stay here again.

  • gabe N.
    Aug. 16, 2025

    Lake Dennison Recreation Area Campground

    What a gem

    We camped here one night on a pit stop and it exceeded our expectations! We camped on the north shore; sites were big and offered immediate access to and view of the lake. However, there is limited privacy between sites so hope for good neighbors :) also cell service was fine with AT&T.

  • Eric LeBoeuf
    Aug. 6, 2025

    Pearl Hill State Park Campground

    Nice place

    Don't expect to go swimming in the so called pond its all weeds and muck dear flies are killer but a little smokey fire takes care of them showers and bathrooms were always super clean id go back

  • Jim R.
    Aug. 6, 2025

    Indian Ranch Campground

    Live Music, Lake Views, and Laid-Back Vibes—One of Our Favorite Campgrounds

    We ended up at Indian Ranch Campground after leaving another local campground under less-than-ideal circumstances… and honestly, it turned out to be one of the best accidental discoveries we’ve ever made.

    From the moment we arrived, the energy here was completely different—welcoming, relaxed, and full of life. The campground is beautifully laid out with well-kept sites, plenty of trees, and easy access to Webster Lake(aka Lake Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg—yes, really).

    🎶 The concerts? Incredible. Being able to walk from our campsite to watch national music acts perform live at the Indian Ranch Amphitheater is a game-changer. It’s like a music festival that doesn’t require you to sleep in a muddy field. Huge bonus for music lovers!

    🛺 Golf cart rentals make exploring the campground easy and fun, especially if you're hauling chairs, coolers, or just want to cruise around and enjoy the views.

    🏊‍♂️ The pool is clean and inviting—perfect for relaxing after a show or just enjoying a sunny afternoon.

    🌅 The lake itself is stunning, with spots to sit and watch the boats, fish, or just take in the view. The vibe is very“lake life meets concert culture,” and it works perfectly.

    🍔 There’s also an on-site restaurant inside the gates with great food, cold drinks, and a laid-back patio atmosphere that completes the experience.

    🤝 The people here? Fantastic. Campers were friendly, staff was helpful, and there was an overall sense of community that you just don’t get at every park. In Summary: Awesome mix of camping+ concerts Clean facilities, full hookups, and spacious sites Golf cart rentals= a must! Pool, lake, and great food on-site Walkable access to live shows= chef’s kiss🎶 We stumbled in… and didn’t want to leave If you're looking for more than just a campsite—if you want an experience—this is it. We'll be back. Probably more than once.

  • Jim R.
    Aug. 6, 2025

    Douglas Forest RV Resort

    Please—Do Your Homework Before You Stay Here

    I wish I wasn’t writing this.

    Truly. But if sharing our experience helps even one person avoid the same mistake, then it’s worth it.

    We booked two full weeks at Douglas Forest RV Resort, drawn in by its wooded setting and supposed family-friendly charm. The photos looked peaceful. The location sounded perfect. But within hours of arrival, we realized we had walked into something completely different.

    Almost immediately, we witnessed aggressive, disturbing behavior—adults yelling and chasing children through the park. At one point, a child was literally being pursued by a vehicle. In a campground. On the roads where people walk, dogs are walked, and kids ride bikes. We were shocked. We kept expecting someone from staff to step in—but no one did. When we brought it up to another guest, they just nodded and said,“Yeah… it’s always like this.” Turns out, management is known to overlook certain behavior from“regulars.”

    As we walked the grounds, we also noticed**several people clearly living out of tents—**not camping, not weekend warriors, but living there long-term. It gave the entire campground an uneasy, off-kilter feel. The line between traveler and transient is not well-maintained here, and it adds to the overall lack of safety and structure.

    We were ready to leave that night, but with tight, poorly lit roads, towing out after dark just wasn’t safe. So we locked up, barely slept, and pulled out at first light. We had paid for 14 nights. We stayed one. And we didn’t ask for a refund—because honestly, we just wanted out.

    And yes, we later discovered that many of the glowing reviews online were written by someone who works at the campground. That’s not just misleading—it’s reckless. Campers rely on those reviews to make informed choices.

    Douglas Forest RV Resort could be something special, but it’s not. Not right now. Not while safety is ignored, accountability is non-existent, and some guests are clearly treated as untouchable. Please, do your homework before booking here.

    We wish we had—just one day earlier.

Guide to Rindge

Camping near Rindge, New Hampshire, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are several campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Kayaking and Canoeing: Many campgrounds, like Pawtuckaway State Park Campground, provide easy access to water activities. One camper mentioned, "Lots of great spots on the water, easy to put a kayak in from."
  • Hiking: Explore the trails at Bear Brook State Park Campground. A visitor shared, "The campground has a beach, a playground, a ball field, and a store."
  • Fishing: Many lakes and rivers in the area are perfect for fishing. A reviewer at George Washington State Campground noted, "The lake access is excellent, obviously."

What campers like:

  • Scenic Views: Campers appreciate the beautiful surroundings. One reviewer at Normandy Farms Campground said, "The grounds are beautiful, the staff is lovely."
  • Clean Facilities: Clean bathrooms and showers are a big plus. A visitor at Lorraine Park Campground mentioned, "The sanitary building is clean with good showers."
  • Family-Friendly Activities: Many campgrounds offer activities for kids. A family at Jamaica State Park Campground enjoyed, "Amazing programming options from the ranger staff each day."

What you should know:

  • Pet Policies: Some campgrounds have restrictions on pets. A camper at Pawtuckaway State Park Campground noted, "Pets are NOT permitted in the campground or beach area during the summer season."
  • Site Spacing: Campers have mixed feelings about site spacing. One reviewer at Bear Brook State Park Campground said, "The sites were 4' apart in the section I was staying in."
  • Seasonal Availability: Many campgrounds are only open during certain months. For example, Woodford State Park Campground is open from Memorial Day weekend to Columbus Day weekend.

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Spacious Sites: Look for campgrounds with larger sites for more room to play. A family at Camping On The Battenkill found, "Sites aren’t on top of each other but you can see your neighbors."
  • Check for Playgrounds: Many campgrounds have playgrounds for kids. A visitor at Jamaica State Park Campground mentioned, "Great playground and fun playing in the river."
  • Plan Activities: Look for campgrounds that offer ranger-led programs. One camper at Bear Brook State Park Campground enjoyed the organized activities.

Tips from RVers:

  • Leveling Blocks: Be prepared for uneven sites. A reviewer at Normandy Farms Campground advised, "Bring plenty of leveling blocks!"
  • Check Hookups: Make sure to check if the campground has the necessary hookups for your RV. A camper at Minute Man Campground noted, "Some of the FHU sites are pretty tight."
  • Explore Nearby Attractions: Many campgrounds are close to local attractions. A visitor at Salisbury Beach State Reservation mentioned, "The ocean is absolutely gorgeous clean beautiful."

Camping near Rindge, New Hampshire, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. With beautiful campgrounds and plenty of activities, you're sure to have a great time!

Frequently Asked Questions

What seasonal activities are available when camping in Rindge, NH?

The Rindge area offers excellent seasonal camping activities throughout the year. During summer, Greenfield State Park Campground provides swimming, fishing, and hiking opportunities in a wooded setting, with Mount Monadnock just 25 minutes away for spectacular hiking adventures. Fall brings stunning foliage views across the region. At Pawtuckaway State Park Campground, visitors can enjoy diverse recreational activities including swimming, hiking, kayaking, canoeing, fishing, and bouldering across varied landscapes. Many campgrounds in the area host summer concerts, ice cream socials, and family-friendly events. Winter activities include snowshoeing and cross-country skiing on trails, while spring offers bird watching and wildflower viewing opportunities.

What campgrounds are available in Rindge, NH?

While Rindge itself has limited campground options within town limits, the area offers several excellent camping opportunities nearby. Kampfires is a popular private campground in the region with both RV and tent camping spots. Just a short drive away, Gilson Pond Area Campground — Monadnock State Park in neighboring Jaffrey offers 37 wooded sites near Mount Monadnock. The region also includes campgrounds like Woodmore Family Campground and Tully Lake Recreation Area across the nearby Massachusetts border, making Rindge an excellent base for exploring multiple camping options in the Monadnock Region.

What amenities do camping facilities in Rindge, NH offer?

Camping facilities near Rindge offer diverse amenities to enhance your outdoor experience. Woodmore Family Campground and RV Park provides a family-friendly atmosphere with numerous recreational activities and friendly staff. Meanwhile, Pillsbury State Park Campground offers a more primitive camping experience with lakeside sites but no showers or electric hookups. Other campgrounds in the region typically feature camp stores, restroom facilities, and recreational areas. Many sites are nestled in wooded settings providing privacy, while others offer lake access for water activities. Amenities vary by location, with private campgrounds generally offering more facilities like mini-golf, ice cream shops, and full hookups compared to state parks' more natural settings.

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