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Campgrounds near Rumney, New Hampshire range from established facilities to primitive sites, with several options catering to rock climbers visiting the area's renowned climbing destinations. Baker River Campground, located directly in Rumney, offers tent and RV sites with amenities including electric hookups, showers, and drinking water. The surrounding White Mountain region includes additional developed campgrounds like Branch Brook Campground in Campton and Pine Haven in Wentworth, both offering cabin accommodations alongside traditional camping options. Most campgrounds in the area operate seasonally, typically from May through October, with Baker River Campground specifically open from Memorial Day to Columbus Day.
The camping season in the White Mountains region follows predictable patterns, with most facilities closing during winter months due to harsh New Hampshire weather conditions. Reservations are strongly recommended during summer weekends and holiday periods when campgrounds frequently reach capacity. Many campgrounds provide full hookup options for RVs, including water, electric, and sewer connections, though availability varies by location. Cell service can be limited in more remote areas, particularly in valleys between mountains. Visitors should prepare for variable weather conditions even during summer months. A review noted, "Baker River Campground is a great option for staying close to Rumney for climbing. They have a group campsite specifically for climbers, which was $10 a person when we stayed there."
Climbing enthusiasts particularly value the campgrounds near Rumney for their proximity to world-class rock climbing areas. The American Alpine Club maintains Rattlesnake Campground specifically for climbers visiting the area. Several campgrounds in the region feature riverside locations, with Baker River Campground situated along the Baker River providing "a nice setting right next to the Baker River" according to visitor feedback. Family-friendly amenities are common at the larger established campgrounds, including playgrounds, swimming areas, and organized activities during peak season. Campgrounds in the area typically provide clean restroom facilities and showers, though amenities decrease at more primitive sites. The region's natural beauty, proximity to hiking trails, and access to water recreation make it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts beyond just the climbing community.
"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 Availability"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 Availability"This place was a great option for staying close to Rumney for climbing. They have a group campsite specifically for climbers, which was $10 a person when we stayed there."
"We have stayed here on multiple occasions when in the Rumney area for climbing and biking."
from $35 - $42 / night
Check Availability"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 Availability"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 Availability"Dump station is located smartly away from most campsites, but on site. Cammy at the office was lovely and helpful."
"The beat part is the location to the river. It wraps around the campground making it a great place to go tubing. They also have 3 great fields for rent"
from $37 - $55 / night
Check Availability"The sites are clean and well kept but are close in proximity of each other. None are private. This would be great for multiple families wanting to camp together."
"Really great for access to Tripoli road, Waterville Valley. Bathrooms clean. Showers clean. Host was excellent and knowledgeable. Loved advising campers where to go, what trails to checkout."
from $30 / night
Check Availability"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 Availability"It’s especially nice if you grab a spot on the edge of the river. The river is very clean and a nice spot to hang out in the sun and splash around (not very deep most of the year)."
"The campground is in a convenient location near lots of hiking trails and attractions. The sites are decently spacious and have various configurations for utilities."
"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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GuideSimply said, if you like a well maintained place with a swim beach, floating dock, grass galore, space to stretch out, and more, this is the place. It’s beautiful. As a bonus, it’s cost effective over other RV parks. If you want free, nope. If you want wild open spaces, nope. You a great lush big clean park that feels like your Owen estate, then come check this place out. We will be back.
TravelerNo toilet, no showers, no Wi-Fi, no electricity Love it I’ve been primitive camping since before I could walk and def glad this app exist
First use of the app and found the perfect spot away from my friends Airbnb and still close enough to go hangout with them. The site is the perfect size for a single or couple and it gives off the right kind of privacy
Thanks Dyrt
ScoutWent 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
ScoutWe 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.
ScoutReally 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.
ScoutWhat 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.
ScoutVery 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.
Scout⭐**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.**
ScoutCrow’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.
Camping near Rumney, New Hampshire offers diverse options along the Baker River valley with elevations ranging from 500 to 1,000 feet. The region experiences typical New England seasonal patterns with summer temperatures averaging 75-85°F during peak camping months. Most campgrounds operate between May and October, though a few remain open year-round for winter camping enthusiasts.
Tubing adventures: Branch Brook Campground provides excellent river access for tubing. "The best part is the location to the river. It wraps around the campground making it a great place to go tubing. They also have 3 great fields for rent," notes one camper at Branch Brook Campground.
Fall foliage viewing: The White Mountains region transforms in autumn, typically peaking in early October. "Fall camping at branch brook is nothing short of magical. We just happened to book a trip right at peak season for fall foliage.... the colors were absolutely unreal," shares a visitor who experienced the seasonal display.
Fishing spots: Multiple campgrounds offer fishing access in the Baker River. At Plymouth Sands Camping Area, "The river is very clean and a nice spot to hang out in the sun and splash around (not very deep most of the year)." A visitor at Pine Haven noted, "Multiple RVs, we were the only tent site at the time which made it very secluded and nice. Site was directly next to a babbling brook."
River campsites: Many campgrounds feature sites along waterways. "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," wrote one camper about Pine Haven. Another visitor at Hancock Campground shared, "It made the tenting area feel more like a community. This is a busy campground, but lovely all the same."
Privacy levels: Site separation varies significantly between campgrounds. "You'll probably want to be closer to the river (although people will get up early to fish, get on the river etc.) because there is traffic along the road (not awful, but still semi constant)," advises a Hancock Campground visitor. At Russell Pond Campground, "The sites are huge and have a great amount of space between them. All of them have leveled areas for the picnic tables and tent pads."
Climbing-focused options: Some campgrounds cater specifically to rock climbers. "Nice private campground. Bathrooms were clean and recently remodeled. Host is extremely nice and welcoming. We have stayed here on multiple occasions when in the Rumney area for climbing and biking," notes a climber at Baker River Campground.
Winter camping conditions: Several campgrounds remain 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," reports a winter camper at Hancock Campground. However, some have maintenance issues in winter, as noted by a visitor: "They do a bad job plowing (my rig bottomed out twice on snow banks) and I fishtailed on the access road."
Cell service limitations: Connectivity varies widely by location and carrier. At Moose Hillock Camping Resort, "No WiFi or cell service except by the pool which can be hard if you need to be contacted." A different visitor noted, "Very nice, quiet campground. Staff was extremely friendly and helpful. No cell service on the south side of campground."
Bathroom facilities: Quality and maintenance vary significantly. "The bathrooms were atrocious—filthy, smelly, and clearly not maintained," reported one dissatisfied visitor at Lost River Valley Campground. In contrast, at Plymouth Sands, "There is a bathroom with a few stalls and sinks that is well kept and clean. The showers are quarter operated with a coin heat lamp as well for the colder seasons."
Swimming options: Several campgrounds feature swimming areas for children. At Russell Pond Campground, "We had a great time here for fall camping, we were able to drive up and get a site that day. The waterfront sites are the best." Another visitor mentioned, "The lake is quiet and was beautiful at sunset (it would be a great spot to Hammock)."
Playground access: Some campgrounds feature dedicated children's areas. At Branch Brook Campground, visitors note there's "everything from tents to RVs and beach to pool along with a playground for the younger ones. Dogs are allowed. Activities such as candy bingo and wagon rides." Baker River Campground also has "a playground area for kids, horseshoe area and a net for volleyball next to the bathroom/showers."
Family programming: Organized activities vary by location. "Family friendly campground. Short drive to see wildlife from the road," notes a visitor at Moose Hillock Camping Resort. Another camper shared their experience: "Pros: lots to do, family oriented, friendly staff, awesome pool with a pirate ship that has 2 slides, night swimming, entertainment on some nights."
Hookup availability: Options range from primitive to full-service sites. At Lost River Valley Campground, "We stayed in a basic cabin. It was clean, but did smell very musty. It was still comfortable. The sites on the river look amazing." A visitor at Plymouth Sands noted, "The sites are decently spacious and have various configurations for utilities."
Access considerations: Many campgrounds have terrain challenges for larger rigs. "The hilly terrain is insaneeee! If you have never been before, book a sight as close as possible to the pool and office, because the further you get, the higher the altitude," warns a Moose Hillock visitor. At Russell Pond, "Most of campsites are not rv/trailer friendly since they are tucked into the hillside and usually have a few stairs either up or down to the tent sites."
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Rumney, NH?
According to TheDyrt.com, Rumney, NH offers a wide range of camping options, with 277 campgrounds and RV parks near Rumney, NH and 8 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near Rumney, NH?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Rumney, NH is Moose Hillock Camping Resort with a 4.4-star rating from 22 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Rumney, NH?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 8 free dispersed camping spots near Rumney, NH.
What parks are near Rumney, NH?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 12 parks near Rumney, NH that allow camping, notably Union Village Dam and North Hartland Lake.
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