3 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Several RV parks near Stratham, New Hampshire provide full-service options for motorhome travelers. Seacoast Camping and RV Resort in North Hampton operates from May 15 to October 1 with 50-amp full hookup sites including both back-in and pull-through options. The recently developed sites feature gravel pads with sufficient space for larger rigs. "The park recently added new 50-amp full hook-up sites which they had just completed. It was a gravel back-in which was plenty long and level," noted one visitor. Tuxbury Pond RV Campground in South Hampton accommodates big rigs with water, electric, and sewer connections from late April through mid-October. Pine Acres Resort in Raymond offers similar amenities with 50-amp service and is designed for larger motorhomes with spacious pull-through rv pads.
Seasonal availability varies significantly across the region's RV parks. Most facilities close by mid-October and reopen in late April or May, making advance reservations essential during peak summer months and fall foliage season. While some parks like Beach Rose RV Park in Salisbury Beach maintain well-maintained grounds with hot showers and laundry facilities, others have more basic amenities. Cell service quality fluctuates between locations, with most offering at least moderate connectivity for AT&T and Verizon customers. Dump stations are available at most parks, though placement can sometimes require careful maneuvering. Pet policies generally allow dogs with standard restrictions, and many parks feature dedicated dog areas. Based on reviews from The Dyrt, some parks have narrow interior roads that can make navigation challenging for larger motorhomes, particularly when backing into sites with trees or obstacles nearby.
"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"
"Beautiful campground, clean facilities, decently priced. The pool, playground, bathrooms, and basketball court were all open and well maintained. We really enjoyed our stay!"
"Camped with a whole bunch of friends.This place has all of the amenities. As well as countless outdoor activities. Fun for the whole family! Swimming, fishing, hiking, climbing (near by), biking."
"Beach Rose RV Park in Salisbury, Massachusetts is a small, friendly, family-owned campground near the beach."
"Owners were helpful on arrival, level concrete pad full hookups. Sites close together but quiet."
"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 park recently added new 50 amp full hook-up sites(some of which are pull-thrus) so there are plenty of options for big-rigs."
from $38 - $48 / night
"There are a myriad of sites including rustic tent, cabins, and full hook-up RV sites that accommodate the largest of RV’s. Wifi and cable are available and sites have picnic tables and fire pits."
"They have a nice pool, free showers, nice laundry facility. They even have breakfast in the morning. Mainly pancakes and bacon."
"There are 300 camping sites with full hookups. Very reasonably priced at $40 per night. A lot of the campers are seasonal which is May - October each year."
"Nice RV campground with alot of seasonal residents. Plenty of tent sites. On site general store with grill. Fishing and swimming on property along with a club house."
"We came in in October, the foliage is beautiful on the “wooded” sites. There are new sites with gravel and no trees as well, we had our choice."
"Pet friendly also. You will love it here."
"My daughter and I were traveling from Buffalo NY to Maine and I got too tired to drive. we tent camp. the owners were very nice and allowed us to tent, and set up at night, and it was a very nice stay,"
"More of a festival than an RV resort. Extremely crowded, close sites, and heavy car traffic in walking and bike areas. Sun night was way quieter than Fri and Sat night."
"This was a nicely shaded and quiet park, even with kids running around. There was a nice pool for the kiddos, as well as kayaks and water toys for the pond, which looks like a lake."
from $60 - $400 / night
"Quiet during the weekdays, picks up over weekends but not to overbearing."
"A lot of seasonal people but friendly. Playground is on the beach. They don’t allow sparklers so that was a bummer ok the 4th, but still got to see fireworks . Showers are free. We would stay again!"
TravelerBeautiful place about an hour from Salem Boston and Plymouth. Be careful getting in Sharp Hill coming up and down lots of scrapes on the ground tight navigation through sites lots of beautiful trees.
LegendI’m not going to lie this was a little tricky for big rigs to get to, but with lots of patience and skillful driving, it is doable. Salem is an old New England town so there are many narrow streets and some low clearances. Follow the directions on the parks website as they are designed for RVs– don’t use Google Maps unless you are a small camper. Even getting into the park is kind of challenging because of the way the entrance is laid out with the entrance booth and some low hanging trees. This campground is in a municipal park with a marina, beach, a short walking trail, and picnic areas. The campground has different sections and totally different feels to them. We arrived on a weekend and section we were in the section which is in the parking lot of a busy marina. The parking lot was half full which made for navigating our 45’ bus into our site pretty hard.
No sites have fire pits but you can have a fire if you bring your own above ground pit. Tent sites have picnic tables but nothing else. Some sites you can drive to and have a car onsite and others are non-vehicle access sites (11, 17, 18, 25, 26, 27& 38) in which you have to park in a parking lot. Some RV sites have great water views and others are in a back gravel lot. In my opinion, the best RV sites are 12-16(A-D) because they have a water view. Sites 16B-D are a little tricky for big-rigs to get into because of the tight space. Our site (#13) had a slight downhill slope. We pulled in forward so we could have a view of the harbor which meant the utilities (water electric only) were in the front of our site but we were able to reach without an extension cord. We loved watching the action in the harbor. There is a gazebo by the water which we enjoyed siting under and watching boats go in and out of the harbor while it rained.
There is a nice sandy beach onsite which attracts a lot of day use vistors. The grounds are interesting to walk around as the water views are nice and there is an old fort to explore. Nearby town of Salem Willows is(about½ mile away) is a cute old seaside town with restaurants and arcades. They have a Bluebike rental station which is an easy way to get downtown and explore the area if you don’t have a car.
LegendThis 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.
LegendWe 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.
LegendThis 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.
ScoutOceanfront 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.
TravelerGorgeous pond filled with lily pads!
TravelerNice and peaceful spot with a trail that leads to a brook in the woods! Beautiful fall leaves throughout property
ScoutShowers were a bit cold. Site had rubbish scattered about.
Camping options near Stratham, New Hampshire range from lakeshore settings to wooded RV resorts within a 30-minute drive. The coastal region offers varied terrain with elevations under 250 feet, creating moderate drainage conditions at most campsites. Summer humidity can affect tent camping, with morning dew common from June through September at many of the nearby campgrounds.
Beach access: 1 mile from campground: At Beach Rose RV Park in Salisbury Beach, campers can reach the shoreline without driving. "We rode bikes to Salisbury Beach and my young adult son rode his longboard to the beach. We thought the small campsites would bother us, but after one day we got used to it and it was fine," notes Ray C.
Golf and swimming: on-site activities: Hidden Valley RV and Golf Park provides 1,300 acres with both a 9 and 18-hole course plus swimming beaches. "The main attraction of this campground is the golf course of 9 or 18 holes. There is a pro shop, golf cart rentals, etc. A lot of the campers are seasonal which is May - October each year," mentions Christy C.
Pond activities: kayaking and fishing: Many local campgrounds feature water access for non-motorized boats. "There are lots of seasonal campers but friendly. Playground is on the beach. Showers are free," reports Nicole from Sandy Beach Campground, noting the combination of swimming and play areas.
Proximity to coastal towns: Camping near Stratham provides easy access to historic seacoast communities. "We were within 20 minutes or so to Portsmouth and Newburyport which are some of our favorite New England coastal towns," shares a visitor at Seacoast Camping and RV Resort.
Entertainment options: Many rv sites near Stratham, New Hampshire offer scheduled activities. "The live band was cool but we had golf carts & parked vehicles pretty much surrounding us & some right on our campsite, it was a little awkward. Then around 8, there was a gentleman that started setting up for a comedy show," reports Sara D. from Tuxbury Pond RV Campground, highlighting the unexpected benefits of organized events.
Clean facilities: Campground maintenance stands out in reviews. "The bathrooms were a little dirty, but not awful," notes Ana from Tuxbury Pond regarding tent sites, while others mention "clean bathrooms, clean grounds, gated campground with card key access in/out of the grounds."
GPS issues: Navigation apps sometimes provide incorrect directions. "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 a visitor to Tuxbury Pond.
Train noise near beach locations: Some oceanside campgrounds have railroad tracks between the sites and beach. "The campground map is missing the train tracks that are between the campground and the ocean. The trains all blow their horn and you will hear it if you're at one of the sites 'by the ocean'," cautions Bryan from Wild Acres Sun RV Resort.
Sewer odors: Infrastructure issues affect some sites. "Strong sewer smell in woman's restroom & on some campsites," notes a camper about Tuxbury Pond, while another mentioned "We were on S1, near a septic pipe & there was a severely nauseating, strong smell of sewage coming from it."
Use trolley transportation: Several campgrounds offer transit to nearby beaches. "Great location trolley will pick you up from the campground and take you to Old Orchard Beach. Very friendly staff. Kid activities were done regularly," shares Jill P. from Sun Outdoors Saco Old Orchard Beach.
Look for dual entertainment options: Some parks schedule concurrent activities for different ages. "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," describes a Tuxbury Pond visitor.
Check for playground locations: Campground layout affects supervision ease. "The playground/pool was nice and the Maine blueberry pancakes were amazing! There was a trolley to the beach but lots to do at the campground too," notes Erin M., highlighting dining options that appeal to children.
Choose newer sections for larger rigs: Recent site development provides better big-rig access. "Half of the park is seasonal campers (which is a lot more cramped and more junked up) and the other half is for transients. The two sides are separated by a tree line where the tent sites are located," explains Nancy W. about layout considerations at Seacoast Camping.
Check satellite reception: Tree cover affects connectivity. "Wifi not great and we have starlink - lots of obstruction so if you need uninterrupted access I'd check with the front desk to see if there are clearer areas for your satellite," advises Sarah A. from Wild Acres.
Specify site preferences when booking: Many RV parks near Stratham assign sites without camper input. "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," explains a Tuxbury Pond visitor who arrived to find issues with site placement.
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