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Beaver Dam Campground in Berwick features extensive pet-friendly accommodations including tent sites, RV spots with full hookups, and cabin rentals. Well-behaved dogs are welcome throughout the campground with standard leash requirements in common areas. Campers note the campground maintains spotless facilities while providing a warm, welcoming atmosphere for visitors with pets. The small, quiet setting spans wooded areas adjacent to a tranquil pond, offering natural walking routes for dogs and their owners. Old Stage Campground in Dover and Lazy Frog Campground in Lebanon also maintain pet-friendly policies across their tent sites, RV spaces, and cabin rentals, with clean facilities and designated pet waste stations.
Several miles of hiking trails near Pawtuckaway State Park allow leashed dogs, providing excellent exercise opportunities during summer camping trips. The ponds and small rivers at many of these campgrounds offer water access for dogs that enjoy swimming, though pet owners should bring portable water bowls for hiking excursions. Most campgrounds enforce quiet hours beginning at 10 PM, requiring owners to prevent excessive barking. Veterinary services are available in Dover and Portsmouth, approximately 10-25 minutes from most campgrounds. The spacious sites at Beaver Dam include some waterfront locations that campers with pets particularly enjoy, offering direct access to natural areas for brief walks and bathroom breaks without disturbing neighboring sites.
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1. Pawtuckaway State Park Campground
"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."
Check AvailabilityCampground full next weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $35 - $140 / night
2. Old Stage Campground
"Walking distance to rest rooms and showers. Great owners. 1st trip in a hurricane."
"Learning to get away from the bad campers."
Check Availabilityfrom $43 - $47 / night
3. Beaver Dam Campground
"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. "
4. Salmon Falls / Lebanon KOA
"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."
5. Lazy Frog Campground
"We love the fishing pond and its pet friendly!"
"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."
6. Wellington Camping Park
"They have a special beach for your dog if you're a puppy owner like me this is one of the only campgrounds that is very pet friendly."
"Had to walk around to find signal for phone call."
Check Availabilityfrom $45 - $55 / night
7. Thousand Trails Moody Beach
"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."
"Pet friendly also. You will love it here."
8. Dixons Coastal Maine Campground
"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."
"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...). "
9. Libbys Oceanside Camp
"Spot 83 looks large and level which it is, but everyone cuts thru and allows pets to do their business on your site. Mgt staff is absolutely fantastic! So friendly and helpful."
"You are steps away from the beach from the time you arrive to the time you departed the staff is always available and always willing to help, answer any questions and give recommendations where to go eat"
Check Availabilityfrom $50 - $125 / night
10. Flat Rock Bridge Family Resort
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- 49 min from Manchester, NH
- 1 hr 6 min from Portland, ME
- 1 hr 13 min from Lewiston, ME
- 1 hr 13 min from Boston, MA
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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Somersworth, NH
952 Reviews of 155 Somersworth Campgrounds
Rebecca W.
ScoutBearcamp River Campground
Bearcamp River Campground
Bear camp River campground is a great place to camp for a weekend or be a seasonal. You can walk 6/10 of a mile to the covered bridge nearby and float right down to the beach at the campground or you can start on one side of the campground and float to the other via river for a good 30 minute float!! You get to Camp right on the Riverside. Owners (Mike and Tabby ) are great. Good place for the kids to run around and explore. The Camp store has sweatshirts and sweatpants , candy and snacks ,s’mores kits, and much much more. They also sell wood and ice on site. There is also hot showers for free, and bathrooms. Two thumbs up from this happy camper.
Nancy W.
LegendSea-Vu West Premier RV Resort
Pleasantly surprised.
This campground is mostly seasonal, privately owned park models, but has 45 spaces for RV’s. I was a little skeptical about staying at this campground with so many park models and seasonals but was pleasantly surprised at how nice, clean, and tidy all the sites were. They obviously take pride in how things look because the grounds and campsites were very well-kept.
All campsites are 50/30-amp full hook-up with level gravel pads with grassy patios, a picnic table, and fire pit. We stayed in site#702 which was long enough for our 45’ motorhome and tow car. All the utilities were easy to reach and the electric worked well. The only problem was that we were parked under a large oak tree that was profusely shedding large acorns. There are some sites that are in the open which I would definitely choose, if I came back in the fall. The campground is gated which is a nice feature. It is located a mile or so off Route 1 which means you don’t get the road noise and traffic, but still conveniently located near shops and restaurants.
One nice feature are the shaded walking trails in the park. While they are not super long, it is a nice change from walking the roads (which are paved). Other amenities include a decent size swimming pool (closed while we were there), a basketball court, playground, laundry, and camp store. I thought it was a little expensive at $75/night (for full hook-up) at the end of the season, especially since the pool was closed.
- Nancy W.Legend
Sun Outdoors Wells Beach
Tight sites and expensive, busy area along the Maine coast
We stopped here in the summer to check out the coastal towns in southern Maine. There are many campgrounds in the area and we chose this one because they had a 25% off coupon (on a 7-night stay) which gave us the best nightly price in the area. However, the nightly rate was still$74/night, one reason being they charge a “resort fee” of$15/day which is ridiculous. This is a typical resort-style campground with lots of amenities (most of which we never use). But, for some people, this is a destination campground because of all the amenities- a large heated swimming pool, basketball courts, sand volleyball, bocce, fitness center, two playgrounds, 18-hole minigolf (that you pay extra for), and more.
The campsites in the front of the park are sandwiched between the swimming pool and Route 1 which is very busy and noisy. Campsites in the far back portion of the campground are shaded and a much quieter section. Camping pads and patios are a mix of gravel and sand. Many sites have shade and some have an astroturf patio (I think those are “premium” sites). Our campsite was in the middle section which was fairly quiet but the sites are close together with no privacy. The site was a long and level pull thru with a gravel pad and gravel/sand patio. All sites have a picnic table and fire pit.
There is a tent-only section and they have renal cabins. There is lots to do for families in the area including the beach and amusement and water parks. Restaurants of all sorts are nearby. You can easily walk to Congdon’s Donuts which is a Maine classic.
- Nancy W.Legend
Seacoast Camping and RV Resort
Nice Campground, Love the area!
This is a nice, clean, well-maintained campground for RV and tenting. The campground is located on Route 1 which means you are convenient to a lot of things but there is lots of traffic. Half the campground is seasonal/long term campers and the other side is mostly transients. The roads and campsites are fine crushed gravel with nice grassy patios. The campground is very well maintained (the best part being that the mower collects they cut the grass so no clippings get tracked in your camper). There are some mature trees that provide shade but don’t impede navigating in and out of sites or impacting slide outs.
Campsites range from tent with water/electric to RV water/electric and RV full hook-up 50-amp and full hook-up 30-amp. There are three bathhouses on the property (one of which has a dishwashing sink) and laundry. Tent sites 50-55 are in an are set away from RV sites and more private. They are also close to a large bathhouse with multiple toilets and showers. Tent sites 90-100 are across from a large playground which can be quite chaotic, but if you have kids, this is a great spot.
Our site (#147) was a long pull-thru with a descent amount of space between our neighbors. We got about half a dozen over-the-air channels (one being a major network station) and were able to connect with eastern arc satellites with our Dish Satellite. The 50A electric was good as was the water pressure.
The campground does not have much in the way of amenities except for a game room, basketball court, and playground. The game room is pretty cool with lots of arcade-style games, a pool table, foosball, and table tennis. While we were there, they just finished putting in all new playground equipment and enlarged the size making it really big and a hit with the kids in the park. Once convenience is that maintenance picks up garbage at your site (between 8am– 3pm). Unfortunately, people leave them out after hours and animals got into them and scattered garbage everywhere. We've stayed here before and always enjoy being in the area as it is close to the fun cities of Portsmouth and Newburyport.
Briggs M.ScoutBerry's Grove Campground
Nice Place To Relax
We were visiting family around Nashua and needed somewhere to park the RV nearby. Berry’s Grove ended up being a really good fit. We could come and go easily and still have a nice place to relax at the end of the day.
- KKurt B.Scout
Hampton Beach State Park Campground
Oceanfront camping at its best—full hookups just steps from the beach. Located in popular Hampton Beach, you'll be close to nightly bandshell concerts and vibrant nightlife. There is a lottery system in place for stays during the summer.
Harvey R.ScoutBerry's Grove Campground
Never Got Old
Waking up with the lake right outside the camper never got old. We would have breakfast, sit by the water for a while and then head out to explore the area.
- SSienna M.Scout
Berry's Grove Campground
Our Dog Loved
Our dog loved it here. We spent alot of time outside and there was enough space around the campground for him to get some exercise too.
Guide to Somersworth
Camping options near Somersworth, New Hampshire include multiple locations within a 30-minute drive radius. The terrain varies from lakeside settings to wooded areas, with elevations ranging from 200 to 500 feet above sea level. Summer temperatures typically range from 60-85°F, while spring and fall camping seasons experience cooler nights between 40-65°F with occasional rain.
What to do
Kayaking and canoeing at Pawtuckaway State Park: The park offers water activities on its pond system with rental options available for visitors without personal equipment. "This a a fantastic little camp for if you want to go canoeing or kayaking or boating of any kind! It's set up of three islands and a large majority of the campsites are right on the water," notes Matt R. from Pawtuckaway State Park Campground.
Beach activities in York Harbor: Spend time at the oceanfront locations with opportunities for swimming and sunbathing. A visitor at Libbys Oceanside Camp states, "Libby's Oceanfront Campground York, Maine gives campers a mesmerizing coastline scene experience' you will experience stunning sunsets and sunrises over the horizon of the Atlantic Ocean' Sitting in your chair appreciating the tranquil and serene view."
Hiking trail networks: Access multiple trail systems within a short drive of Somersworth. "Not far from Boston, making this a nice escape but also a pretty crowded day use park and campground. Excellent hiking, beach, wildlife-filled wetlands, girding, geology, forests, and water to enjoy. Pretty serious trail up and around some mountains, to a fire tower, ponds," explains Harry H. regarding the trail options.
What campers like
Waterfront sites at Beaver Dam: The pond-side camping spots provide direct water access and scenic views. "Small quiet campground not too far from Dover, NH. Sites are narrow but wooded. Bathrooms are modern and spotless. Owners on site are wonderful. The pond is tranquil and our site was right on the pond," shares Pat from Beaver Dam Campground.
Clean facilities at dog friendly campgrounds near Somersworth: Multiple locations maintain high standards for bathhouses and common areas. "We stayed three months here last summer. The beach and pool are small and quiet. Baths are new and clean. Only one washer/dryer. No good food in the area or really at the facility. Driveway is hard to see and difficult to get in and out of. Owners were responsive," notes Constance S.
Themed weekends for entertainment: Several dog-friendly campgrounds near Somersworth offer organized activities. A camper at Lazy Frog Campground enthusiastically reports, "The BEST campground in Lebanon Maine!!! Everyone is very friendly, have fun themed weekends that both the kids and adults participate in!! Nice pool area where the sun hits all day! Big field area for playing games! Big pond to catch& release frogs from!!"
What you should know
Seasonal limitations: Many campgrounds operate from May through October, with peak season in July and August. "We went in early May, when it was still a bit cold at night (in the low 40s) and not many people were around. The campground, though we had neighbors in every adjoining site, was pretty quiet," reports Kris M.
Noise levels vary by campground: Some locations enforce strict quiet hours while others experience more activity. "This campground is beautiful and in a nice location in the state park but is really crowded in the summer months with large groups of loud children," shares Madison G. about Pawtuckaway State Park.
Limited dog access at state parks: Old Stage Campground offers consistent pet-friendly policies, but state facilities have restrictions. "What a beautiful location! If you plan ahead and get a water front site it's amazing... but all the sites are roomy and lovely to camp at! I went one summer on the way to Maine and loved everything! Kayaking, swimming area and hiking were all 5 stars! Tried to plan ahead this year and get a prime site to learn they don't allow dogs anywhere in the campground during summer months."
Tips for camping with families
Water activities for all ages: Multiple locations offer swimming options suited for children. "We love the small space. Its a great local campground with activities going on all the time. We love the fishing pond and its pet friendly!" says Samantha N. about Lazy Frog Campground.
Playground facilities: Check campground amenities for recreational options. "We took our family of 5, and my mom for a weekend getaway! It was perfect. So much to do. Women's room by the tent sites had a couple problems, like a shower stall out of order, but not a big deal. Very quiet at night, which is helpful in such a family environment," reports Emily B.
Space considerations for larger families: Research specific site dimensions before booking. "The sites were spacious in wooded area near a small river. The road in is dirt but is mostly level. The majority of the campground were seasonal campers who had really settled in. We felt a little out of place. The pool and the store were nice. They had a few family events that were also fun and great for kids," explains Erin S.
Tips from RVers
Site layout variations: RV sites differ significantly between campgrounds, affecting privacy levels. "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," advises Arno W.
Electrical capacity management: During peak times, some campgrounds experience power limitations. "We have a 50 amp unit but reduced down to 30 amp (30 was the only option). We always use a surge protector. Once the weekend campers arrived our surge protector kept tripping due to low voltage. To remedy the situation we used only one air conditioner, used propane for our hot water and refrigerator," shares J B. from Dixons Coastal Maine Campground.
Campsite selection strategy: Research specific site numbers when booking. "Definitely do your research on the different site numbers because some sites are much more private and scenic than others. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and fire pit as an added bonus," recommends Anna C.
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