Best Campgrounds near South Hampton, NH

The South Hampton, New Hampshire area features several established campgrounds catering primarily to RV and tent campers. Tuxbury Pond RV Campground operates from late April through mid-October with full hookup sites for RVs and designated tent camping areas. Nearby options include Wakeda Campground in Hampton Falls and Exeter Elms Campground, both offering cabin accommodations alongside traditional camping. Most facilities in the region are privately operated campgrounds rather than state or federal public lands, with operating seasons typically running May through October. The area provides convenient access to both inland forest settings and coastal beaches within a 30-minute drive.

Seasonal considerations heavily influence camping availability throughout the region. Most campgrounds close completely during winter months, with the primary camping season running from May through October. Visitors should be prepared for variable New England weather conditions even during summer months. Many sites require advance reservations, especially during holiday weekends and peak summer periods from June through August. Sites with water and electric hookups tend to book quickly, particularly in campgrounds offering amenities like swimming pools and organized activities. Road access to most campgrounds is well-maintained and suitable for large RVs. A visitor noted, "The sites at Black Bear Campground are extremely close to each other. My picnic table was about 10 feet from my neighbor's sewer hookup."

Campground experiences vary considerably across the region, with some locations receiving consistently high ratings for cleanliness and amenities while others draw criticism for maintenance issues. Several visitors mentioned pools and organized activities as highlights at campgrounds like Tuxbury Pond and Exeter Elms. Family-friendly amenities such as playgrounds and recreational facilities are common at most established campgrounds near South Hampton. Proximity to beaches is a significant draw for many campers in this region, with Hampton Beach State Park Campground offering direct coastal access. One camper shared about Exeter Elms Campground: "Sites weren't bad, clean campground, pool & canoe rentals, family activities offered, short drive to the beaches." Visitors seeking more privacy should note that many campgrounds in this region feature relatively close site spacing, which may impact the camping experience during busy periods.

Best Camping Sites Near South Hampton, New Hampshire (139)

    1. Salisbury Beach State Reservation

    26 Reviews
    Salisbury, MA
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (978) 462-4481

    $28 - $38 / night

    "The electrical post and water hookup were placed way behind our site and we could not reach even with our 40’ electrical cord."

    "The feel here is electric, and positive. Lots of RV’s that stay here all summer long. Feels like you are in a tight-knit community, very friendly folks, packed tightly together."

    2. Wakeda Campground, LLC

    16 Reviews
    Exeter, NH
    6 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."

    3. Pawtuckaway State Park Campground

    44 Reviews
    Raymond, NH
    17 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."

    4. Tuxbury Pond RV Campground

    15 Reviews
    South Hampton, NH
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "entrance (seems to happen frequently, I guess)."

    "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. Beach Rose RV Park

    13 Reviews
    Salisbury, MA
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (978) 463-0226

    "Simple, clean, perfect pool set up, quiet and close to beaches and New Hampshire coastline."

    "Beach Rose RV Park in Salisbury, Massachusetts is a small, friendly, family-owned campground near the beach."

    6. Lorraine Park Campground — Harold Parker State Forest

    32 Reviews
    North Reading, MA
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (978) 475-7972

    $17 - $35 / night

    "You could be tucked away from everyone or closer together depending on the site you choose but they are all pretty decent in size. All sites have water which is a plus."

    "The bathroom was right next to us. Very clean with a sink outside and shower inside. Overall very great campsite. Would definitely go there more often."

    7. Sea Coast Camping and RV Resort

    10 Reviews
    North Hampton, NH
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 964-5730

    "So clean, friendly staff and plenty to do here or close by. Minutes away from some very nice beaches"

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

    8. Hampton Beach State Park Campground

    7 Reviews
    Hampton, NH
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 926-8990

    $70 / night

    "One side of the campground is bordered by an inlet that fishing boats use to head out from the harbor. Another side is sand dunes, that are the south end of Hampton beach."

    "Hampton Beach SP is a small beachside campground for self-contained RVs only; if you’re in a tent, you may want to look south to Salisbury SP just a few miles across the border into MA."

    9. Exeter Elms Campground

    7 Reviews
    Exeter, NH
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 778-7631

    $45 - $59 / night

    "Site across the path was a little loud, but we were too I imagine... bet it'd be lots of fun for the kiddos."

    "Sites weren’t bad, clean campground, pool & canoe rentals, family activities offered, short drive to the beaches. Primitive camping, waterfront sites & cabins available :)"

    10. Winding River Campground

    3 Reviews
    Exeter, NH
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 778-7631
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Recent Reviews near South Hampton, NH

705 Reviews of 139 South Hampton Campgrounds


  • M
    Feb. 17, 2026

    Forest Glen

    Forest Glenn campground

    Forest Glenn campground is a very nice campground on Wheelwright pond in Lee New Hampshire! Not well kept up but makes you feel like you’re still camping and not glamping ( glamorous camping ) besides some of the very nice campers here with 2 stories on them! Anyway cutting to the chase, just to let any new comers know that are looking for camping in the Lee area if you so choose to camp at forest Glenn depending who you are or how you approach this place dictates if you will have to feel like your stepping on eggshells your entire stay… the owner is a angry Drunk who is sometimes very nice to others or very nasty, and I personally mostly see him being nasty. A couple years back I wanted to look at the campground to see if this would be a place I wanted to stay at so I walked into the office and asked them if we could look around and the lady was in the process of writing us a pass to drive through. This man comes in and said whats going on so I politely told him that we were interested in his campground and we wanted to look around. He completely flipped out said he doesn't understand, said his campground is his back yard, we can't allow this how would you like if I just walked around your back yard etc etc.... yelling at us the whole time and spitting while screaming and then told us to get out of his sight…. This place mind you is overrun by golf carts and I have heard of incidents where people get hit by them because who cares about the posted 5mph speed limitations if your in a golf carts right? Right! And CLEARLY this place is a Double standard place so you will not be treated equal… and as far as I know this place has secret people who camp supposedly working at camp like the manager and security and the plumber or electrician who look like their helping but while helping they gather information about you to spread it around to others or to cause problems with you and the owner!! Oh how thoughtful… one Morning I was in the office and the owner pulled me into the rec room to have a talk with me about my string lights suggesting I shut them off at night and I’m not allowed to use them anymore. I said “sir why would I do that there are 50 other sites with spot lights and string lights Who are these lights bothering that I need to take them down for? “ he said use them inside the trailer I don’t want to see them on again! “ now tell me how that makes any sense… so I shut them off and it became like a minefield on my site at night with no lights while the campers down a different street get to have theirs on. There is no privacy at this place, things keep going missing, and the sites are packed like sardines with no room for Jesus. There are also people staying here over winter and it’s a seasonal campground tell me how that makes any sense. Anyway definitely an experience to be at where drama hits too close to home and the golf cart parking spots are rolling a little to close to my feet. “ oh sorry my foot slipped “ #welp time to search for another place. Seems to be a trend with almost every campground. Angry owners who automatically cause problems or can’t run their own business place without drug addicts for help ( to say the least me and my wife WILL NOT BE COMING BACK )

  • L
    Feb. 5, 2026

    Tuxbury Pond RV Campground

    This camping trip truly exceeded my expectations

     The campground was clean, peaceful, and surrounded by wide open views. During the day, the natural landscape felt refreshing and expansive, and at night, the sky was filled with stars, creating a calm and almost magical atmosphere. The layout of the campsite was well planned, making it easy and comfortable for both beginners and experienced campers to enjoy their stay. One fun thing I did after the trip was use Idea To Image to recreate some of the moments that stood out to me—sunrise over the tents, the warmth of the campfire, and the quiet starry night. It helped me turn those memories into beautiful visuals that really captured the peaceful vibe of the experience. Looking back at them now feels like being transported right back to the campsite. Highly recommend this place if you’re looking to slow down and reconnect with nature.

    One fun thing I did after the trip was use Idea To Image to recreate some of the moments that stood out to me—sunrise over the tents, the warmth of the campfire, and the quiet starry night. It helped me turn those memories into beautiful visuals that really captured the peaceful vibe of the experience. Looking back at them now feels like being transported right back to the campsite. Highly recommend this place if you’re looking to slow down and reconnect with nature.

  • Alexander H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 29, 2025

    Hanscom AFB FamCamp

    Nice Campground near Boston

    This is a nice campground near historic Lexington and Boston.

  • cThe Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 17, 2025

    Cape Neddick Oceanside Campground

    Two week stay

    Read reviews on google. That’s the experience we had. The signs no everything. Cash only. The management is very weird acting and riding around on a bicycle. I feel so weird making this review because this place is odd . The tenants are fun and the scenery is great. But but but you’ve been warned. Turn your blue tooth off and your WiFi so that your cellphone privacy is protected.

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 21, 2025

    Spacious Skies French Pond

    Helpful staff

    The staff was friendly. Don't forget the flashlight. There is very little lighting to find your way around the winding roads of the campground which adds to the charm.

  • Lin C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 10, 2025

    Spacious Skies French Pond

    Best Camp in the area

    I am enjoying this camp still, even after 6 months. Management is wonderful and attentive. They take great care of the whole camp and us campers. Fun events are scheduled on the regular!

  • Anonymous A.
    Oct. 8, 2025

    Libbys Oceanside Camp

    Mesmerizing Experience Stunning Sunsets & Sunrises right from your campsite

     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. 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 and shop. Very clean restrooms, clean showers, clean laundry room. We enjoyed watching the surfers right from our campsite. Nubble Light house is minutes away from the campsites you can see the lighthouse from the campsite. 

    A great place to eat breakfast were the locals go is called Ricks Blue Jay Cafe minutes away on US1 fabulous food.  Go to Granite Whale Watching at Rye, Maine, visit Beach town village in York Maine great little shops and ice cream shops.

    We highly recommended this campground we will definitely return! :-)


Guide to South Hampton

Camping near South Hampton, New Hampshire offers access to both inland forest and coastal environments within a 30-minute drive radius. Most campgrounds in this area operate from late spring through mid-October, with few options available during winter months. At Tuxbury Pond RV Campground, visitors can find sites with full hookups, while several other locations like Wakeda Campground provide cabin accommodations alongside traditional camping options.

What to do

Paddle sports on site: Pawtuckaway State Park Campground provides excellent water access with sites directly on the lake. "The sites on the water book up quickly but they're perfect for fishing and boating. Also, the view!" notes a camper. Canoes and kayaks are available for rent at the campground.

Beach access: Hampton Beach State Park Campground puts visitors directly on the oceanfront with easy beach access. "We rolled in at 6:30, and Shawn had us ready with full RV hookups at our site in 10 minutes. Level sites with fire pits. Views were gorgeous. Easy walk to restaurants," shares one visitor. The location is just a few miles from the boardwalk and offers weekly fireworks and concerts during summer.

Hiking opportunities: Harold Parker State Forest features numerous trails around several ponds. A visitor noted, "There are lots of trails and ponds," making it an ideal location for day hikes. The forest setting provides a contrast to the beach options in the region while remaining within easy driving distance of coastal attractions.

What campers like

Clean facilities: Wakeda Campground receives consistent praise for maintenance. "The campground and bathrooms are kept very clean," reports a regular visitor. The campground features electric and water hookups, with spacious sites set among tall pine trees.

Family-friendly activities: Seacoast Camping and RV Resort offers organized entertainment for all ages. "Very nice campground. Smaller sites and they are not very private. Overall a very nice campground though," states one camper. The resort features a playground, shuffleboard courts, and basketball facilities.

Waterfront camping: Pawtuckaway State Park provides waterfront sites that let campers enjoy sunrise views directly from their tents. "We stayed in sites 110 and our friends stayed in 109 on Big Island. Those were wonderful sites, level with great views of the lake and are situated right across from the bath/shower," shares a visitor. The park's island camping areas offer a unique experience compared to standard campgrounds.

What you should know

Site spacing varies significantly: At Beach Rose RV Park, sites are compact but well-maintained. "Great campground, though spaces are small, place is clean, nice pool and staff is very friendly, helpful and responsive! It's only about a mile from the beach," reports a recent visitor. Many campgrounds in the region feature relatively close site spacing.

Seasonal operations: Most campgrounds close completely from November through April. Salisbury Beach State Reservation operates "early May to mid October" according to their season information, which is typical for the area. Advance reservations are essential during summer months.

Bathroom facilities: Quality varies between locations. At Winding River Campground, one visitor noted: "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."

Tips for camping with families

Playgrounds and recreation: Winding River Campground offers multiple play areas. "Two playgrounds, both were nice. Water slide was fun," states a recent camper. The campground also features organized activities like foam parties, DJ at the pool, and pancake breakfasts.

Swimming options: Beach Rose RV Park provides a pool alternative to ocean swimming. "Cute little campground about a mile from the beach. Clean and friendly staff. Kid friendly," notes a visitor. For families with younger children, pool facilities provide a controlled swimming environment when ocean conditions are rough.

Wildlife encounters: At Wakeda Campground, natural surroundings provide educational opportunities. "Walking around we saw wild turkeys, bunnies, and a hummingbird," shares a camper. Morning wildlife viewing can be an engaging activity for children staying at woodland campgrounds.

Tips from RVers

Hookup accessibility: Some sites at Salisbury Beach State Reservation present challenges with utilities. "The electrical post and water hookup were placed way behind our site and we could not reach even with our 40' electrical cord. Park staff told us we could back onto the grass in order to reach the electric," reports an RV camper.

Leveling conditions: Hampton Beach State Park Campground offers level sites with full hookups right on the oceanfront. "Level sites with fire pits. Views were gorgeous," notes a visitor. The oceanside location means exposure to wind, which can affect awnings and outdoor equipment.

Road conditions: Access roads to most campgrounds are well-maintained, but some secondary roads present challenges. At Exeter Elms Campground, visitors have noted pothole issues on interior roads. Consider campground reviews specifically addressing road quality when planning trips with larger RVs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular campground near South Hampton, NH?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near South Hampton, NH is Salisbury Beach State Reservation with a 4.2-star rating from 26 reviews.