Top Tent Camping near Rochester, NH

Looking for an adventure where you can explore Rochester and then fall asleep in your tent? With The Dyrt, it's easy to find Rochester campgrounds for you and your tent. Whether you're looking for a quiet, dispersed site or an established camgpround with amenities, The Dyrt makes it easy to find the perfect place to pitch your tent.

Best Tent Sites Near Rochester, NH (18)

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796 Reviews of 18 Rochester Campgrounds


  • Camper-submitted photo from Lorraine Park Campground — Harold Parker State Forest
    September 16, 2024

    Lorraine Park Campground — Harold Parker State Forest

    Quiet but expensive for out of state

    Need to make reservations before 2pm!! This campground is nice and calm with a lot of space and bathrooms. There are water hookups at tent sites. Didn’t have any issues, just it is a little expensive for someone from out of state. We paid $54 because we are from Ohio

  • Camper-submitted photo from Sebago Lake Family Campground
    September 13, 2024

    Sebago Lake Family Campground

    Beautiful Park Like Setting

    We came into the park on a Wednesday in mid September and found that over half the spaces were open. We grabbed a spot about 60 feet from the lake.

    The camping sites are large enough for a tent and a couple of vehicles. There are a few larger sites here and there. Sites are very close to neighboring camp sites so Privacy is poor

    There are very nice bathroom facilities with hot showers, dish rinsing sinks and hot showers.

    The view from the lake is amazing. We walked to the beach every morning with our chairs for coffee. VERY RELAXING!

    There is a building near the entrance of the state park that says its a store but it looks pretty old and closed.

    The young lady who delivered our park permit was exceptionally friendly and helpful. However, the people that clean the restrooms are about as polite as construction workers in Queens. They do have a garbage dumpster but it is located about a mile from the campground. Not very convenient for tent or van camping.

    Overall the price charged for the sites seems higher than the value received.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Sea Coast Camping and RV Resort
    September 12, 2024

    Sea Coast Camping and RV Resort

    Small, clean, quiet campground close to NH beaches and Portsmouth NH

    Friendly staff, hard gravel access roads, level gravel sites. No issues with electric, sewer or water hookups. Some of the best clear, clean, drinking water at high pressure we have come across. Great access to beaches, numerous eateries and shopping minutes away. This is our second time we have been here and here for the month of September.

    I would reccomend Seacoast RV Park to other campers.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Lorraine Park Campground — Harold Parker State Forest
    September 5, 2024

    Lorraine Park Campground — Harold Parker State Forest

    Wonderful

    This is one of the best places we saw. We were here during a quiet period in August. The pitches are spacious and shaded.

    The sanitary building is clean with good showers.

    There is a lovely pond in which you can swim. It is somewhat small when crowded but nevertheless very lovely.

    The water in the pond is not streaming so be prepared for mosquitoes when camping close to the water.

    There is a well maintained playground for kids and there are activities planned for kids and adults.

    We would definitely return.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Riverside Park Campground
    August 31, 2024

    Riverside Park Campground

    What you get in southern Me

    A friendly place but very crowed campground and tight getting a 21’ trailer in. About 1/2 of the sites are seasonal. Lots of beach traffic in the area and while we are glad we stoped by we wouldn’t go back

  • Camper-submitted photo from Sun Outdoors Wells Beach
    August 19, 2024

    Sun Outdoors Wells Beach

    Huge campground

    I only stayed one night because I couldn’t find a spot anywhere close to 95 . The campground is huge and the spaces are very tight ,not to mention $148 for a full hook up pull thru site that my 42 ft 5w barley fit. I would not go back .

  • Camper-submitted photo from White Lake State Park Campground
    August 19, 2024

    White Lake State Park Campground

    Great Lake with nice campground amenities and feel

    We had a great stay at white lake state park. I was surprised that there was only a large log separating our site from the next one but luckily it was just my brothers family so it wasn’t awkward. Our sites (2-11 and 2-11a) survived a 2 hour monsoon with some water running through but other sites had some major flooding so just something to be cognizant of.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Winding River Campground
    August 18, 2024

    Winding River Campground

    Great time with kids

    We had a great time here camping with our kids and grandkids. River is not much to look at but the pool was great and there were great events like foam parties, DJ at the pool, pancake breakfast and live music to name a few. Staff were friendly and helpful.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Old Orchard Beach Campground
    August 17, 2024

    Old Orchard Beach Campground

    Great Community Park

    This is a great campsite. So many amenities that work. Great sense of community. Overly friendly people at the front desk that are accommodating. The spaces are very close to each other. The Wi-Fi does not work very well (WFH employees trying to see the world). Other than the Wi-Fi, everything exceeded our expectations.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Beaver Dam Campground
    August 17, 2024

    Beaver Dam Campground

    Excellent campground

    Beautiful and very well maintained. The staff is awesome. There are SO many amazing activities for the whole family. Would absolutely recommend!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Bayley's Camping Resort
    August 12, 2024

    Bayley's Camping Resort

    Best campground on earth!

    This is my favorite campground by a mile! The people here are so friendly and accommodating, the campground facilities are clean and well kept, the kids activities are top notch, and the free trolly to Old Orchard Beach and Pine Point Beach is so convenient and the drivers are AMAZING. The nightly entertainment is also outstanding, especially the hypnotist. There are three nice pools, several playgrounds, two stores, a mini golf course, several ponds for fishing, and a really great restaurant with a huge selection of foods and decent prices. There’s also an adult pool with its own bar and restaurant that’s also very good! They serve a yummy brunch too. I really can’t say enough about Bayley’s. We travel 9.5 hours to come here each year and when we arrive, it simply feels like home. Old Orchard Beach is beautiful and is just a 5 minute trolly ride away. Just come! And don’t forget to bring your boogie boards!!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Thousand Trails Moody Beach
    August 8, 2024

    Thousand Trails Moody Beach

    Nice for one or two nights

    The 30 amp sites are very close together.

    The campground layout is quite unusual, with campers parked lengthwise along the road. This means that you share the space where you sit outside with the camper behind you, resulting in very little privacy. It feels cramped, and you’re constantly close to your neighbors. If you’re looking for a peaceful, secluded camping experience, this setup might not be ideal.

    The facilities are ok but dated and could be cleaner. The beach is a short 15-minute walk.

    For children, there is a swimming pool, a basketball court and a small playground

    All in all, this is a good campground if you are on the road and want to spend a night or two exploring the area.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Circle 9 Ranch Campground
    August 4, 2024

    Circle 9 Ranch Campground

    Dirty and uninviting

    This is one of the dirtiest camp grounds I’ve been to.  It smelled of septic gas and trash.  The bathrooms were disgusting, the pool and playground were a slimy mess.  Camp sites are small and buggy.  Open septic line everywhere.  Picnic tables were all rotten.  Not a pleasant stay at all.  This is a trailer park not a camp ground.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Autumn Hills Campground
    July 31, 2024

    Autumn Hills Campground

    Enjoyable and memorable experience

    Autumn Hills Campground is AWESOME! It’s remotely located and the amenities and activities are amazing, something for everyone! The staff is so friendly and helpful and I can’t say enough how clean the bathrooms, laundry room and store are! The super nice owners, Adam& Jennifer are constantly making upgrades and changes and have really created a beautiful, family oriented campground! I recommend you take the virtual tour online so you can pick a sight that works for you and book it soon.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Wild Duck Adult Campground & RV Park
    July 31, 2024

    Wild Duck Adult Campground & RV Park

    Quiet campground on Scarborough Marsh

    We stayed for 3 nights in late July.   The campground is peaceful and quiet, with the sounds of birds and the trees being the main thing you hear - it is quite relaxing.   The trees are quite tall and create a lovely canopy overhead.   There is some road traffic noise, but it’s minimal.  The sites that face the marsh are the best sites - they have some grass and lovely views.  We were in site 5, which faces the woods and was dirt.  It had a slight bump in it which made hooking and unhooking our travel trailer a little difficult.   The sites are close together, and do not have any foliage buffers between them.  The bathrooms were very clean.   The people we met who worked at the camp were friendly and helpful.   It is within a mile of the Audubon center, where you can either put in your own kayak/canoe or rent one.   The Eastern Trail is 1.3 miles away,  and good for walking, running or gravel biking.

  • Camper-submitted photo from River Run Campground
    July 31, 2024

    River Run Campground

    Terrible

    I am not one to give a Terrible review. However I booked two kayaks and upon arrival at 9am they said it was a first come first serve ordeal. I was not camping there but rented kayaks. They then charged me the rest of the fee then said well there are actually 2 groups ahead of you. Well wait I thought it was first come first serve but now after they take my money they said there were 2 groups ahead and it would be a 1 and half hour wait. At that point I had gone to another place up the rd and called and canceled within 20 minutes I told them to keep my deposit but to re- fund me the charge of the rentals. They wouldn't. I will never recommend or ever use them again. They definitely choose favorites and I am extremely disappointed with them.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Bear Brook State Park Campground
    July 22, 2024

    Bear Brook State Park Campground

    Nice, Clean but crowded, and most sites are close together

    This was my first time staying at Bear Brook, it's an easy campground to get to, once you get to the west gate it's about a 4-mile drive to the campground, if you're coming from the east it's about 1.5 miles.

    The first impression was impressed by the size and how organized everything was. Check-in was easy, then driving to my site (#7) took a minute.

    That's when I realized the sites were 4' apart in the section I was staying in. Other sites on each end are further apart.

    The campground has a beach, a playground, a Ball field, and a store. The roads are all easy to drive on but narrow.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Gunstock Campground
    July 15, 2024

    Gunstock Campground

    Peaceful and great location

    We enjoyed this campground! The staff upon arrival was so nice. It was so quiet at night! Got to walk to hike Gunstock. Wished there was a restaurant within walking distance. But not a show stopper. We will be back!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Beach Camping Area
    July 13, 2024

    Beach Camping Area

    Muddy, Crowded Mess

    Muddy, messy campground. Feels crowded with lots of people here for the summer tubing. Poison Ivy all around the water hookup. If you stay, make sure it's for the river.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Saddleback Campground
    July 9, 2024

    Saddleback Campground

    If I could do negative I would

    So my fiance and I we had called and asked if they had tent sites they put us at 9T ( which to any other campground T with the number means tent) but the owner comes up this morning being a complete ass saying that it wasn’t a tent site & that we requested to move sites and now all of a sudden it was a problem so paid 60?which was supposed to be paid for two nights & basically told that we had to pack up and leave with no refund & a very sour taste in my mouth from that campground. I will never return

  • Camper-submitted photo from Circle 9 Ranch Campground
    July 9, 2024

    Circle 9 Ranch Campground

    Terrible

    So I had gotten a tent site for 4 days and Roxanne the old bag in the office does nothing but talk about everyone & everytime you put in for a reservation she says I can’t give you a tent site 🤔🤔 but yet I’ve been nothing polite and

  • Camper-submitted photo from Thousand Trails Moody Beach
    July 8, 2024

    Thousand Trails Moody Beach

    It was just ok.

    It was an ok experience. We don’t like the campsites being sideways or parallel to the road, it feels strange. Bathrooms were down for cleaning but when they opened they smelled of bleach and still had gobs of hair in the drains of multiple shower stalls.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Danforth Bay Camping & RV Resort
    July 5, 2024

    Danforth Bay Camping & RV Resort

    Great experience!

    This was our first trip out with our new RV. We had a great time! Staff was super friendly and helpful. The whole campground was clean. Loved the saltwater pool and beach with our grand babies. Would definitely come back!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Keyser Pond Campground
    July 4, 2024

    Keyser Pond Campground

    Fun time

    Me and my fiancé last minute booked a 4th of July trip last minute and had a wonderful time! Our site was all rocks and we were tenting but we made it work knowing we booked the trip last minute! Brought our dog and he had fun!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Salmon Falls / Lebanon KOA
    June 29, 2024

    Salmon Falls / Lebanon KOA

    Big and Friendly campground

    This campground is pretty big, sprawled out with lots to do, like tubing, cornhole, arcade, pools with slide and more. Customers service was great both at check in as well as later when getting wood delivered. Sites are descent and bathrooms are nice and modern. I would recommend this campground to my friends and family and will come back.



Guide to Rochester

Camping near Rochester, 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:

  • Hiking: Explore the numerous trails in the area. Campers have enjoyed the variety of landscapes, with one reviewer mentioning, "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."
  • Water Activities: Enjoy kayaking or swimming at places like Pawtuckaway State Park Campground. One visitor noted, "Lots of great spots on the water, easy to put a kayak in from."
  • Wildlife Watching: Keep an eye out for local wildlife. A reviewer shared, "The park includes a large family beach on the lake... where beavers, deer, and great blue herons may be seen."

What campers like:

  • Scenic Views: Campers love the beautiful surroundings. One happy camper said, "Great location with lake views, trails etc. Can't beat it for only an hour from Boston."
  • Clean Facilities: Many appreciate the well-maintained amenities. A reviewer mentioned, "Clean facilities, camp store and beach are great."
  • Family-Friendly Atmosphere: Campgrounds like Wolfe's Neck Oceanfront Campground are noted for being great for families. One family shared, "Such a great place for families. West Bay has a playground, a great shower house, water access, and kayak rentals."

What you should know:

  • Pet Policies: If you're bringing a furry friend, check the rules. At Pawtuckaway State Park Campground, pets are allowed on hiking trails but not in the campground or beach area during the summer season.
  • Site Privacy: Some campgrounds have sites that are close together. A camper at Bear Brook State Park Campground noted, "The sites were 4' apart in the section I was staying in."
  • Water Quality: Be aware of the water quality at certain campgrounds. A visitor at White Lake State Park Campground mentioned, "Water from the spigot is absolutely HORRID tasting."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places with amenities for kids. One reviewer at Wolfe's Neck Oceanfront Campground said, "Great place for kids with lots of variety, animals and low traffic back roads for bike riding."
  • Plan Activities: Make sure to have a list of activities. A camper at Pawtuckaway State Park Campground mentioned, "So many lovely waterfront sites, clean facilities."
  • Pack for Comfort: Bring items to keep everyone comfortable. A family shared, "The campground is close to Lincoln, NH so if you need supplies you can easily run into town for food and drink."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Sizes: Some sites can be tight for larger rigs. A reviewer at Lorraine Park Campground noted, "Some of the FHU sites are pretty tight, but overall the campground is nice."
  • Be Prepared for Road Noise: Campgrounds near highways may have noise. A visitor at Crawford Notch Campground mentioned, "The sites are all nice... but the noise from cars and trucks zipping by on route 302 is loud."
  • Utilize Dump Stations: Make sure to know where the dump stations are located. A camper at Bear Brook State Park Campground appreciated the availability of a dump station, saying, "Dump Station: Yes."

Exploring the campgrounds around Rochester, NH, can lead to memorable experiences filled with nature, family fun, and relaxation.

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