Best Campgrounds near Rollinsford, NH

The southeastern corner of New Hampshire near Rollinsford provides convenient access to diverse camping experiences within a 30-minute drive. Old Stage Campground in nearby Dover offers tent, RV, and cabin accommodations with full hookups and seasonal availability from May through September. Just across the Maine border, Beaver Dam Campground in Berwick provides similar amenities with highly-rated facilities operating from mid-May through Columbus Day. Pawtuckaway State Park Campground, located about 25 miles west, features more rustic camping with waterfront sites along Pawtuckaway Lake and accommodations for various camping styles including tent, RV, and cabin options.

Most campgrounds in the region operate seasonally from May through October, with limited availability during shoulder seasons. Advance reservations are strongly recommended during summer weekends and holidays when facilities reach capacity. As one camper noted about a nearby state park, "Make your reservation well in advance if you're planning to visit during peak season or if you want a prime waterfront site." Cell phone coverage varies considerably throughout the area, with some campgrounds reporting spotty service. Weather conditions remain relatively mild during the camping season, though spring can bring significant rainfall and occasional flooding at lower elevation sites.

Waterfront camping locations receive consistently high ratings from visitors to the region. Many campgrounds feature lake or river access, with opportunities for kayaking, canoeing, and fishing. A reviewer at Great Bay Camping mentioned, "I spent two nights at a site right on the river. The tall pines provided shade for the hot days. The sunsets were spectacular, as well as the sunrise!" Family-friendly amenities are common at established campgrounds, including playgrounds, swimming areas, and hiking trails. Sites at private campgrounds tend to be closer together, while state park campgrounds generally offer more space and privacy between sites. Proximity to coastal areas and beaches represents another advantage, with several campgrounds positioned within a short drive of Hampton Beach and Portsmouth.

Best Camping Sites Near Rollinsford, New Hampshire (188)

    1. Pawtuckaway State Park Campground

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

    $35 - $140 / night

    "Driving around this past weekend I did notice that some of the sites had damp spots; site 71 was the worst with deep mud on the long approach."

    "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."

    2. Beaver Dam Campground

    8 Reviews
    North Berwick, ME
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 698-2267

    "Campground is superior in its warmth, cleanliness, dog friendly and access to points of interest."

    "LOTS OF GREAT restaurants there and nearby, like Ogunquit Maine and York Maine, etc.  THERE is plenty to do if you canoe or kayak, there is a pond right there, there is a swimming area in the pond. "

    3. Old Stage Campground

    9 Reviews
    Madbury, NH
    7 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."

    4. Dixons Coastal Maine Campground

    9 Reviews
    Cape Neddick, ME
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 363-3626

    "There is even hot water to wash your dishes next to the bathrooms.

    They sell ice, wood ($7) and many "I forgots" in the store (bacon, milk, etc...). "

    "Our plan was to spend two nights for a rest from driving. The day spent here was to wander along the coast and bask in the sea air. So this was a pretty good campground for that purpose."

    5. Thousand Trails Moody Beach

    10 Reviews
    Ogunquit, ME
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "Consider the Thousand Trails membership when booking this site. Our annual membership fees basically covered what it would cost to camp here for two weeks."

    "We stayed in the newer area with larger spots near the entrance to the park. There are activities and food within walking distance."

    6. Libbys Oceanside Camp

    8 Reviews
    York Harbor, ME
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 363-4171

    $50 - $125 / night

    "Love the location & the town of York!

    The views are beautiful!"

    7. Lazy Frog Campground

    4 Reviews
    Berwick, ME
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 457-1260

    "Lazy Frog is a cute campground, just off the beaten path. The owners have worked hard to improve this little gem.

    We stayed in August when it is was hot."

    8. Salmon Falls / Lebanon KOA

    7 Reviews
    Rochester, ME
    11 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?"

    "Staff was very friendly and extremely cautious about their surroundings. Plenty of things to do to stay busy during the rainy days."

    9. Sun Outdoors Wells Beach

    8 Reviews
    Wells, ME
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 646-7570

    $47 - $90 / night

    "While this is a large campground, requiring rules to be followed for everyone’s sake, it is in an excellent location."

    "Great location, dog friendly. Very clean."

    10. Wakeda Campground, LLC

    16 Reviews
    Exeter, NH
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 772-5274

    $48 - $97 / night

    "We had bathrooms located near our site. They were four separate bathrooms that had a sink and toilet and were clean. They did offer showers in another area but I did not use them."

    "Our full hookup site was very close to other sites, so unfortunately we had to deal with some noise issues."

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Recent Reviews near Rollinsford, NH

843 Reviews of 188 Rollinsford Campgrounds


  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 6, 2025

    Beach Rose RV Park

    Nice park

    Owners were helpful on arrival, level concrete pad full hookups. Sites close together but quiet.

  • 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.

  • Julie C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 26, 2025

    Wassamki Springs Campground

    Great Family campground!

    The amenities here make it a wonderful place for kids and adults!!   Nice,  clean and quiet!    I stayed on a spot by the water, that was totally worth the upgrade.

  • Kaileigh K.
    Aug. 25, 2025

    Sandy Pines Campground

    Amazing location and campground amenities

    We had an amazing long weekend at Sandy Pines and will definitely plan to return. I loved that there was a tent only area that felt a little more secluded and quiet with some nice privacy between sites. The playground and pool were a hit with the kids. The bathrooms were always clean and single user, some had showers as well. The proximity to goose rocks beach was a major plus!

  • 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!

  • d
    Aug. 19, 2025

    Cape Ann Camp Site

    25 cents for a shower

    The aerial photos of this place are very deceiving. This camp ground is the foreground of the main house which, is situated on the top of the hill. The sites are all dirt. There is no concrete pads. There is no WIFI. There is no sewer hook up however, near the street there is a "dump station."  The camp ground is run down and unmaintained. Our site had a fire ring which, was filled with ash. Our first night we woke up to a trailer filled with smoke because, someone near by had a fire in 92 degree heat. Most campers are full time residents. There is no sight of them during the day light hours but, at night they are up and about on bikes and mingling with each other. 

    25 cents per 5 minute hot shower is offered in the public restroom. Some shady people immediate started to hover near the public restroom once we drove up the hill to use the public restrooms. For $70/nite for a view it's not worth it. I was glad to leave- very creepy.

  • R
    Aug. 15, 2025

    Sun Outdoors Wells Beach

    Zero wifi or cell signal

    Stayed back in 2023 with travel trailer and experienced almost zero wifi signal as well as verizon cell signal. Returned this past week and found no improvement whatsoever. This on back half of property. Manager stated they are awar and working on it. (For 2 years?). Could not plan anything, check weather unless you walked or drive up front. Light globes at various sites next to campers lit all night and were annoying so covered with bag. Some sites are just bad..huge pine tree at 428 caused camper to park his angled. Fire wood being sold is all pine & burns up immediately.

  • 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).
  • Rae Y.
    Aug. 11, 2025

    Saddleback Campground

    Uncomfortable feeling for my girls

    I made everyone stay in the trailer every night , we just didn’t feel comfortable with our girls being out after dark. There was def a lot of questionable rif raf that were definitely on something and it was obvious that there were a few girls there that were working.   Always men working on vehicles.  Family will not go back. Don’t want my daughter around that


Guide to Rollinsford

Camping near Rollinsford, 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 plenty of campgrounds to explore.

What to do:

  • Kayaking and Canoeing: Many campers enjoy the water activities available at Pawtuckaway State Park Campground. One visitor mentioned, "Lots of great spots on the water, easy to put a kayak in from." This makes it a perfect spot for water lovers.
  • Hiking: Trails abound in the area, with Bear Brook State Park Campground being a favorite. A reviewer noted, "There are many opportunities for hiking, with trails leading to many special points of interest."
  • Beach Access: If you’re in the mood for some sun and sand, Wolfe's Neck Oceanfront Campground is a great choice. One camper said, "Classic Maine oceanfront camping," highlighting the beautiful beach nearby.

What campers like:

  • Scenic Views: Campers rave about the stunning views at Winslow Park And Campground. A visitor shared, "The sunrise over the bay view we had was absolutely incredible."
  • Clean Facilities: Many appreciate the cleanliness of the campgrounds. A reviewer at Lorraine Park Campground mentioned, "The sanitary building is clean with good showers."
  • Family-Friendly Amenities: Campgrounds like Sandy Pines Campground offer great amenities for families. One parent noted, "Lots of family-friendly amenities."

What you should know:

  • Site Spacing: Some campgrounds have sites that are closer together. A camper at Bear Brook State Park Campground remarked, "The sites were 4' apart in the section I was staying in."
  • Pet Policies: If you're bringing a furry friend, check the pet policies. At Pawtuckaway State Park Campground, pets are only allowed on hiking trails, not in the campground or beach area during the summer.
  • Water Quality: Some campgrounds may have issues with water quality. A visitor at White Lake State Park Campground mentioned, "Water from the spigot is absolutely HORRID tasting."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose the Right Campground: Look for family-friendly options like Wolfe's Neck Oceanfront Campground, where one reviewer said, "Such a great place for families."
  • Plan Activities: Make sure to plan activities that everyone can enjoy. A camper at Sandy Pines Campground noted, "There are two playgrounds, a pool, bocce court."
  • Pack for Comfort: Bring along items that make camping easier for kids, like games and snacks. A parent at Winslow Park And Campground appreciated the "good bath houses" for family needs.

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Sizes: RVers should check the size of the sites before booking. A reviewer at Minute Man Campground mentioned, "Some of the FHU sites are pretty tight."
  • Look for Amenities: Amenities like electric hookups can make a big difference. A camper at Lorraine Park Campground noted, "There are some RV sites with hookups but not many."
  • Be Prepared for Crowds: Some campgrounds can get busy, especially during peak season. A visitor at Saco Old Orchard Beach KOA said, "This is a very busy campground, with RVers coming and going nearly daily."

Camping near Rollinsford, New Hampshire, has something for everyone, whether you're a family looking for fun or an RVer seeking adventure.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular campground near Rollinsford, NH?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Rollinsford, NH is Pawtuckaway State Park Campground with a 4.2-star rating from 44 reviews.