RV camping near Sandown, New Hampshire offers year-round options with varying seasonal advantages. The region sits within the Merrimack Valley watershed, with elevations ranging from 200-400 feet above sea level, creating a mix of wetland and forested camping environments. Most campgrounds in the area feature wooded settings with a combination of seasonal and transient sites, with notable differences in cell service coverage between locations.
What to Do
Fishing opportunities: At Sandy Beach Campground, campers can enjoy lakeside fishing. "Small but well organized campground. TT members will find all the comforts of home. Sandy beach by the water has plenty of room to relax out in the sun as well as launch areas to set out in a paddle boat, canoe or row boat, all available on site," notes Robert M.
Water recreation: Campgrounds with swimming areas provide summer cooling options, though water quality varies. "The sandy beach is nice but the swimming area is quite weedy," reports Tammy about Sandy Beach Campground. Some sites offer alternatives when natural swimming isn't ideal.
Golf access: Hidden Valley RV and Golf Park combines camping with golf facilities. "The main attraction of this campground is the golf course of 9 or 18 holes. There is a pro shop, golf cart rentals, etc," writes Christy C. The integration of camping and golfing creates a unique recreational option not available at many campgrounds.
What Campers Like
Evening entertainment: Some campgrounds offer organized activities after dark. At Tuxbury Pond RV Campground, one visitor mentioned, "The live band was cool... the stand up comedy was awesome. For the most part, the comedians kept it fairly clean & our 9 yr old did not get any of the jokes that were a little sassy."
Clean facilities: Consistently maintained bathrooms and grounds matter to campers. A visitor to Seacoast Camping and RV Resort reported, "Great small campground - very clean, very quiet." Another camper appreciated the "clean grounds, gated campground with card key access in/out of the grounds" at Tuxbury Pond.
Pool amenities: Swimming pools provide recreation when natural water bodies aren't suitable. At Cole's Mine RV Resort, one visitor noted, "Super fun pool and a small campground so not many people crowding the pool. Many nice fishing spots and lots of play areas and outdoor recreation."
What You Should Know
GPS challenges: Navigation technology sometimes fails to locate campground entrances correctly. "A little tip about GPS: if you're using Apple Maps, it will likely take you to a turn that is not the campground entrance, there's even a hand-written sign on someone's lawn that has directions to the entrance," warns Sara D. about Tuxbury Pond.
Cell service gaps: Mobile reception varies significantly by location. At Tuxbury Pond, one camper reported, "Forget about cellphone signal, it was 0." Planning communication alternatives may be necessary at certain campgrounds.
Seasonal camper presence: Many parks have a high percentage of seasonal occupants. At Silver Lakes Park Campground, "while most campers are seasonal campers, they do offer around 10 overnight sites for both tent campers and RV's," notes Kirsten J. This affects the social dynamic and available space for transient campers.
Tips for Camping with Families
Playground access: Dedicated play areas provide children's activities. At Cole's Mine RV Resort, Laura C. found "2 amazing playgrounds, clean facilities and one amazing pool. We are local to the area and are thrilled to have met the owners and Cole himself!"
Entertainment scheduling: Check activity calendars when booking. "There was a gentleman that started setting up for a comedy show that they would be doing that night. A staff member came to our site and let us know that there is an 18+ comedy show but there was a children's movie being played on a big screen on the other side of the campground," reports a Tuxbury Pond visitor.
Beach proximity: Some campgrounds offer direct water access. Silver Lakes Park Campground provides "easy beach access for the kids (and launching space for pontoon or bass boats). There is a playground, rentable kayaks and canoes, a basketball goal, frisbee golf, corn hole, horseshoes, yard darts etc."
Tips from RVers
Site spacing: RV sites vary considerably in size and privacy. At Seacoast Camping, Nancy W. observed, "None of the sites have a lot of space between them and I bet this park could feel quite cramped when it was full. We were there in the off-season(May) and didn't have any neighbors so it was pretty quiet."
Parking logistics: Some parks have challenging navigation for larger rigs. Carry M. noted at Hidden Valley, "The water and electric were between our site and the next on one side and sewer between our site and the one on the other side. This made it difficult to place our trailer on the slanted site and reach all services."
Site selection limitations: Online booking systems don't always allow site choice. At Tuxbury Pond, one visitor mentioned, "You do not get a choice during the online booking to choose the campsite to reserve & the site # is not included in the confirmation email."
