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Went 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
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Springfield, New Hampshire sits near several established campgrounds that accommodate various camping styles. Wilgus State Park Campground, located just across the Vermont border in Springfield, Vermont, offers tent and RV sites with riverside access along the Connecticut River. Mount Ascutney State Park Campground, approximately 15 miles southwest, provides tent and RV camping with hiking trails and mountain views. The region includes a mix of state park campgrounds and private facilities like Loon Lake Campground and Crow's Nest Campground, which offer more amenities including cabin rentals and glamping options.
Most campgrounds in the area operate seasonally from May through mid-October. Pillsbury State Park Campground, about 20 miles southeast of Springfield, features boat-in, drive-in, and walk-in access with primitive camping opportunities. Reservations are recommended, especially for weekend stays during summer months when sites fill quickly. Many campgrounds provide basic amenities like drinking water, fire pits, and picnic tables, while private facilities typically offer additional services such as electric hookups and shower facilities. Weather conditions can change rapidly in New Hampshire's varied terrain, with cooler temperatures common even in summer. A visitor to Mount Ascutney State Park noted, "The sites are super private, the rangers are friendly, and the mosquitoes are ferocious, but I can't give a campground a bad review because of the mosquitoes."
Waterfront camping represents a significant draw in the region, with several developed campgrounds situated along rivers and lakes. Wilgus State Park Campground receives consistently high ratings (4.7/5) for its riverside location and well-maintained facilities. Campers particularly appreciate the privacy between sites at Mount Ascutney State Park, which features wooded surroundings and hiking trails. The area's campgrounds balance natural settings with accessibility, though highway noise can be an issue at some locations closer to major roads. Several visitors mentioned the family-friendly atmosphere and outdoor recreation opportunities, including hiking, fishing, and paddling. The region's mix of state park campgrounds and private facilities provides options ranging from basic tent sites to full-service RV parks with amenities like camp stores, playgrounds, and organized activities.
Best Campgrounds near Springfield (212)
1. Quechee State Park Campground
"Got there close to the time the rangers left for the night, Nick was really kind to make sure I got situated before he left."
"There is a “campers only” access trail to Quechee Gorge that we took advantage of, which then gave us access to the Dewey Pond trail."
from $38 / night
Check Availability2. Crow's Nest Campground
"Crow’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."
"There are lots of trees and having the Sugar River running alongside the campground gives the whole place a nice New Hampshire feel."
from $32 - $115 / night
Check Availability3. Pillsbury State Park Campground
"Many campsites are on the lake. None are very far from the lake. There are also a few 'remote' campsites that are not accessable by car. They are accessable by a sort walk or boat. "
"Pillsbury resides in a very pretty spot nestled around a lake. There are campsites that are car accesable and remote campsites only accessable by boat. Canoe rentals are available at the park."
from $29 - $40 / night
Check Availability4. Northstar Campground
"We had a spacious site w/water and electric next to the Sugar River. We enjoyed our time here and will definitely go back."
from $32 - $37 / night
Check Availability5. Mount Ascutney State Park Campground
"The state park had everything we were looking for: close proximity to mountain bike trails, beautiful hiking trails, available leantos, and less than two hours from our home."
"Whether it’s a hike or a drive, I highly recommend it! Just note, the road closes after dusk and a barrier goes down."
6. Wilgus State Park Campground
"Wilgus state park has amazing campsites, very friendly staff, and great access to the Connecticut River. This campground was beautiful and very quiet even though it was full."
"A walking path runs in front of all the sites. Most sites have an obstructed water view of the Connecticut river. There is a vegitation barrier between the sites and the river."
from $20 - $30 / night
Check Availability7. Loon Lake Campground & Function Hall
8. Quechee Pine Valley Campground
"While staying here I could enjoy some fishing, taking the dog for a nice walk, enjoy the evening with a nice fire, camp side, and go swimming on those hot summer days."
"Our site, was located in the back of the park in a quieter section because it was away from most of the activities and park entrance."
9. Crows Nest
from $32 - $115 / night
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Drive Time
- 53 min from Manchester, NH
- 1 hr 54 min from Worcester, MA
- 1 hr 59 min from Amherst Center, MA
- 2 hrs 24 min from Glens Falls, NY
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Recent Reviews near Springfield, NH
932 Reviews of 212 Springfield Campgrounds
Henry M.ScoutCrow's Nest Campground
Spent Several Days
We 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.
Harley J.ScoutCrow's Nest Campground
Really Enjoyed
Really 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.
David B.ScoutCrow's Nest Campground
Always Nice Coming Back
What 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.
- KKaSondra S.Scout
Crown Point Camping Area
Disappointed
Very 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.
- MMarie S.Scout
Gunstock Campground
Apparently Your Reserved Site Is More of a Suggestion
⭐**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.**
Noah P.ScoutCrow's Nest Campground
Comfortable Stay
Crow’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.
Isaiah D.ScoutCrow's Nest Campground
Kids Stayed Entertained
We brought the kids here for a few days and they had a blast. Between swimming, exploring around the campground, and just riding around and making friends, they always had something to do. For us, it was nice being able to actually relax while the kids stayed entertained. We cooked at the campsite most nights and spent the evenings around the fire. Great family trip.
William P.ScoutCrow's Nest Campground
Our Favorite Part Of Staying
The Sugar River was probably our favorite part of staying here. There is something really relaxing about waking up, making coffee, and being able to walk down by the river first thing in the morning. We spent our days fishing, hanging around the campground, and exploring the area. Crow’s Nest has a classic New Hampshire campground feel and we would definitely come back.
Guide to Springfield
Camping options near Springfield, New Hampshire range from basic tent sites to full-service facilities with various amenities. The Sugar River flows through this region, providing waterfront camping opportunities at several locations. Summer temperatures typically range from 50-80°F with occasional thunderstorms, while spring and fall camping requires preparation for cooler nights that can drop below 40°F.
What to do
Paddling access: Pillsbury State Park Campground offers excellent paddling on multiple ponds. "Kayaking on May Pond and discovering little islands and coves was a highlight," notes Jessica N., who appreciated the waterfront sites with small beach areas for launching kayaks.
Hiking variety: Trails at Mount Ascutney State Park Campground range from easy nature walks to challenging summit routes. "There are four different trails up the mountain of varying levels of difficulty. You can also drive right to the top and hike around on the summit trails," explains a reviewer who enjoyed the fire tower views.
Swimming options: The Sugar River at Crow's Nest Campground provides a natural swimming spot. Michele S. reports, "There's nice little swimming area on the river for kids," though she notes most sites don't have much privacy despite the campground being "very quiet and clean."
What campers like
Spacious sites: Campers frequently mention site size as a plus at Quechee State Park Campground. Jan B. notes, "The sites are large. If you stay in the back it's quieter," and adds that "the staff and volunteers are very helpful."
River access: The Connecticut River frontage at Wilgus State Park Campground draws many positive comments. "Wilgus state park has amazing campsites, very friendly staff, and great access to the Connecticut River," writes Kaileigh K., who appreciated that "the grounds and facilities are immaculate."
Family activities: Scheduled events keep children entertained at many campgrounds. At Quechee State Park, Jen B. reports, "Rangers also run fun programs for children—my children churned butter and made popcorn over the campfire one night, and made tie dyed T-shirts the next (for no fee)."
What you should know
Limited facilities: Many state parks offer basic amenities only. At Pillsbury State Park, Lisa P. advises, "They have no electricity so you have to be willing to rough it. It is a great campground to get away from the city. Be prepared to not have much cell phone service either."
Road noise: Several campgrounds experience traffic sounds. At Mount Ascutney State Park, Dana M. cautions, "I cannot give this a 5 star rating solely for the fact of road noise. We were in site 27 and it was a beautiful site but the road noise from interstate 91 was extremely loud."
Seasonal considerations: Most campgrounds in the area operate from May through mid-October. Many require advance booking for summer weekends, when sites fill quickly. Some locations offer fall camping with spectacular foliage viewing opportunities but expect cooler temperatures, especially at night.
Tips for camping with families
Kid-friendly water access: Look for campsites with gentle river or pond entry points. At Quechee/Pine Valley KOA, Dawn S. appreciated the family-friendly atmosphere, noting, "This place was very clean and loaded with amenities: pool, dog park, events, open fields, deer, store, etc."
Book lean-tos for weather protection: Several state parks offer three-sided shelters that provide security from rain. Kaileigh K. says of Wilgus State Park, "Lean-tos also have ample space for tents and the cabin sites are perfect," making them ideal for family groups concerned about weather changes.
Check ranger program schedules: State parks often offer educational activities. Chris A. from Quechee State Park reports, "Hosts sponsor activities that are fun for all, like a balloon launch, cook outs, etc."
Tips from RVers
Limited hookup availability: Most state parks have minimal or no hookups. For full services, private campgrounds are your best option. Chris A. notes at Quechee State Park, "No Electric or hookups" and mentions, "We have seen all shapes and sizes come and go, as well as tent campers."
Dump station locations: Plan your water usage based on dump station availability. At Pillsbury State Park, campers report that facilities are primitive, so arrive with fresh water and empty holding tanks.
Site selection for large rigs: Private campgrounds typically accommodate larger RVs more easily than state parks. Nancy W. shares about Quechee/Pine Valley KOA: "The park is a large park that is terraced since it is in a pretty hilly area. There is the range of sites from pull-thrus, pull-ins and back-in sites and can accommodate RVs of any size."
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Springfield, NH?
What camping is available near Springfield, NH?
According to TheDyrt.com, Springfield, NH offers a wide range of camping options, with 212 campgrounds and RV parks near Springfield, NH and 6 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near Springfield, NH?
Which is the most popular campground near Springfield, NH?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Springfield, NH is Quechee State Park Campground with a 4.6-star rating from 24 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Springfield, NH?
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Springfield, NH?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 6 free dispersed camping spots near Springfield, NH.
What parks are near Springfield, NH?
What parks are near Springfield, NH?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 14 parks near Springfield, NH that allow camping, notably North Hartland Lake and Union Village Dam.
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