Best Glamping near Rye Beach, NH

Wakeda Campground and Sea Coast Camping and RV Resort near Rye Beach provide upscale glamping options that combine outdoor experiences with hotel-like amenities. Both locations offer premium safari tent accommodations with proper beds, electricity, and climate control systems for year-round comfort. "This is one of the cleanest, most meticulously maintained campground we have been to," noted one visitor about Sea Coast. The safari tents feature quality linens, private decks, and several include en-suite bathrooms with hot showers. Proximity to Hampton Beach and Rye's coastline makes these glamping sites particularly attractive, with most locations providing shuttle services to nearby beaches during summer months.

The glamping resorts maintain large communal areas where guests engage in organized activities including stargazing events and guided nature walks through the surrounding pine forests. A recent visitor mentioned, "The location is great being 10 minutes or so from Hampton Beach. Lots of little farms in the area too." Unique amenities include an agility course at Wakeda's dog park, shuttle service to nearby Portsmouth's historic district, and beach equipment rentals. Most glamping accommodations operate seasonally from May through October, with peak rates during July and August. Dining options range from on-site coffee shops to numerous seafood restaurants within a 15-minute drive, including Ray's Seafood and Petey's Summertime Seafood where visitors can enjoy fresh catches with ocean views.

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Best Glamping Sites Near Rye Beach, New Hampshire (45)

1. Wakeda Campground, LLC
16 Reviews
Exeter, NH
7 miles
Website
+1 (603) 772-5274
$48 - $97 / night
"It still had beautiful trees surrounding it but not as secluded from neighbors. There are also many seasonal campers there but all of their sites were beautifully decorated with flowers and such."

"Lots of pine trees so pine needles and pine pitch can be a slight issue. Staff is friendly and good amenities but no pool."
2. Sea Coast Camping and RV Resort
10 Reviews
North Hampton, NH
3 miles
Website
+1 (603) 964-5730
"The two sides are separated by a tree line where the tent sites are located. The park is in a good location and pretty close to the beach, restaurants, shopping and access to Route 1."

"Their location is close to Hampton Beach and Rye sea walk and good restaurants including a doughnut shop within walking distance."

3. Pawtuckaway State Park Campground
44 Reviews
Raymond, NH
22 miles
Website
+1 (603) 895-3031
$35 - $140 / night
"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."

"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."
4. Tuxbury Pond RV Campground
14 Reviews
South Hampton, NH
13 miles
Website
+1 (888) 707-1477
"Pros: Friendly staff, clean bathrooms, clean grounds, gated campground with card key access in/out of the grounds, 2 pools (closed for the season during our stay), pavilion, activities/entertainment, fairly"

"We went just for one night with a tent because our 5 years old loooves camping, so we reserved this at the last minute, and when we get there, well, the tent sites are way too close to each other, thank"

5. Winding River Campground
4 Reviews
Exeter, NH
10 miles
Website
+1 (603) 778-7631
"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."

"Most of the staff is okay but there are some that are a little rude. It can get loud at times but it's mostly chill"
6. The Pines Camping Area
4 Reviews
Salisbury, MA
11 miles
Website
+1 (978) 465-0013
$35 - $46 / night
"There’s not much around here to do, but for us we enjoyed the calmness."

"Nice campground with friendly staff. Restrooms need some repairs at the pool (which was awesome in the morning).

We had a good time."

7. Dixons Coastal Maine Campground
9 Reviews
Cape Neddick, ME
18 miles
Website
+1 (207) 363-3626
"The grounds, bathrooms and showers are spotless. It's 50 cents for 5 minutes to take a shower (unheard of) with hot water. There is even hot water to wash your dishes next to the bathrooms."

"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."
8. York Beach Camper Park
5 Reviews
Cape Neddick, ME
16 miles
Website
+1 (207) 363-1343
"The staff are super friendly and it’s very close to the beach. We loved being able to walk down for sunset and sunrise each day!"

"A small but trees all around rv park. This is no thrills with basic WiFi. It is about 10 min walk to short sands beach in York."

9. Cape Ann Camp Site
16 Reviews
Gloucester, MA
23 miles
Website
+1 (978) 283-8683
$36 - $44 / night
"Cape ann has everything you need for an easy, hassle free camp experience. It’s right off the main road, checking in is quick and employees are helpful."

"Beautiful campsite, nice sized sites surrounded by trees so it felt pretty private. Bathrooms and showers well maintained, 25 cents for 5 minute shower."
10. Bear Brook State Park Campground
28 Reviews
Candia, NH
30 miles
Website
+1 (603) 485-9869
$35 - $45 / night
"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."

"Located in a 10000 acre forest preserve, the campground is heavily forested and very secluded from civilization. "

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Chris
Traveler
Sep. 25, 2021
Sandy Pines Campground
Sheik Glamping at its Best
Sandy Pines is located a very short bike ride from Cape Porpoise, home of Nunann's Restaurant , Mussette, Lost Fire and Pier 77. Some of the best food in the area without having to deal with the crushing crowds of the Kennebunkport scene. Ride 10 minutes in the opposite direction and you arrive at Goose Rocks Beach , the best shoreline beach on southern Maine.

Sandy Pines has impeccably maintained campsites for all style of camper and tent . If you do not have either one, you can rent one of their super funky Gypsy Wagons, A Frame chalets or Glam-tents on the platform . Just add yourself and stir. You cannot have a bad time.
Emily T.
Ranger
Sep. 27, 2021
Cape Ann Camp Site
Perfect beginner camp spot
Cape ann has everything you need for an easy, hassle free camp experience. It’s right off the main road, checking in is quick and employees are helpful. There is a corner store, bathrooms, picnic tables, fire pit, cell service, and close beach access. Everything you need for a beginner camping experience.
Celeste C.
Guide
Oct. 16, 2019
Sandy Pines Campground
Immaculate!
This is our first visit to Sandy Pines and we are so impressed with how well groomed this property is. We stayed in the Beach Rose section and we have full hookups. We took a mid- September vacation and love how nice it is with fellow campers spread out. We are not resort campers, but this is very nice now that children are back in school. The pool is heated and very inviting. There is a playground. So many choices of cabins or glamping tents to rent. Dogs are welcome. Big rig friendly. Very close to attractions and restaurants and stores. We will be back next year with friends. We camped in our Minnie Winnie travel trailer. The Wi-Fi is hit and miss unsecured. Mostly miss.
M.A.D. P.
Legend
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.
Kathy L.
Ranger
Sep. 14, 2021
Sandy Pines Campground
Awesome campground
Awesome campground. Beautiful setting, lots of trees, bordering on beautiful marsh area. Many different types of campsites: rent, RV, seasonal RV, cottages, glamping tents and cabins etc. We stayed at site 4 in Beach Rose area. Loved it. Super well maintained, owners invested a ton in upgrades. Cleanest bathrooms and showers (individual stalls) we’ve ever seen. Great location - can walk to beach on dyke road, good hiking nearby at Steele Nature Preserve. Good road biking with shoulders on many roads. Awesome place, we would return. Note that it used to be called Salty Acres but was renamed Sandy Pines.
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Virginia W.
Guide
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
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Mir D.
Guide
Aug. 22, 2021
Cape Ann Camp Site
Great campsite!
Beautiful campsite, nice sized sites surrounded by trees so it felt pretty private. Bathrooms and showers well maintained, 25 cents for 5 minute shower. No cell service but wifi available at the office. Only thing we didn't like washere a lot of people walking dogs and let them "go" wherever.
Cassie G.
Traveler
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).
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katrina M.
Traveler
Aug. 15, 2019
Dixons Coastal Maine Campground
LOTS of people but lovely campground
This is an extremely large campground. It seems that most of them on the coast of Maine are. We didn't get a very good sight, but the person who answered the phone basically told us that when we called and it was all they had, so I can't say too much about that either (#17). The sight was small and between the two driveways. All of the sights seem to have rocky ground, so I recommend a sleep pad and a footprint for your tent so you don't rip the bottom.

Now, on to the other stuff. There is a small playground that is weathered but in decent shape. The pool is lovely and meticulously kept. The grounds, bathrooms and showers are spotless. It's 50 cents for 5 minutes to take a shower (unheard of) with hot water. 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...). They give you a security card to get into the grounds ($10 deposit). The campground was SUPER quiet and quiet hours go to 8am (thank you)! Only an RV about to leave made a ton of noise at 7.

I would go there again. It was a safe place close to so many things. The beach and everything else is VERY close but not so close as to be annoying.... 5 minutes at most.