Leighton O.
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GuidePawtuckaway State Park Campground
Very nice campground! Some sites right on the lake. Have camped there several times. Lots of space between sites.
Tent Camping near Suncook, NH
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Tent campsites near Suncook, New Hampshire range from established grounds to secluded walk-in areas. Lost Boys Hideout offers dedicated tent sites with fires allowed and basic amenities like drinking water and showers, while Military Park New Boston Air Force Station Recreation Area provides more primitive tent camping year-round. Several campgrounds within a 30-mile radius of Suncook maintain tent-specific areas separate from other accommodations.
Tent camping facilities vary considerably throughout the region. Most sites include designated fire rings and basic toilet facilities, though some primitive areas lack potable water sources. Walk-in tent sites at Squam Lakes Association require campers to carry in all supplies, including drinking water, as only composting toilets are provided at the campsites. According to reviews, the association maintains about a dozen tent sites in the area, some with platforms and all with fire rings. Sites typically accommodate 1-2 tents on cleared ground, with some featuring mulched areas to improve drainage during wet weather.
The tent camping experience offers distinct advantages for those seeking more authentic outdoor immersion. Areas farther from town provide deeper seclusion with forest cover creating natural privacy between sites. Most tent campgrounds maintain reasonable separation between campsites, allowing for peaceful evenings. The walk-in tent sites at Squam Lakes Association provide water access for paddling and excellent hiking opportunities. Many primitive tent areas require additional preparation but reward campers with quieter surroundings. A visitor commented, "Simple, but gorgeous. The sites are pricey and fill up quickly when reservations open for the year on Feb 15, but the money supports the conservation of the area." Fire restrictions vary seasonally, and most tent sites prohibit generators, creating a more natural setting.
Best Tent Campgrounds near Suncook (20)
1. Lost Boys Hideout
Check AvailabilityAvailable this weekend
from $49 - $149 / night
2. Military Park New Boston Air Force Station New Boston Recreation Area
3. Sweetwater
from $75 - $175 / night
4. Country Barn Motel & Campground
5. Salmon Falls River RV Resort and Family Campground
"Multiple pools, a water slide, high ropes, a jump pad, mini golf and more!!! My niece had so much fun! Sites are close together and they are short staffed but other than that a great place!"
6. Viewland Campground
7. Crown Point Campground
8. Squam Lakes Association
"The association maintains about a dozen campsites in the Squam Lake area -- some hike-in and others boat-in only."
"We really enjoyed our stay here - we prefer tent camping and like to be secluded; we are not into RV parks. This was fantastic. Beautiful trails, excellent kayaking, quiet and serene."
Check Availabilityfrom $50 - $110 / night
9. Huttopia Southern Maine
Check Availabilityfrom $248 - $374 / night
10. Cardigan Campsites
Drive Time
- 10 min from Manchester, NH
- 56 min from Boston, MA
- 1 hr 11 min from Worcester, MA
- 1 hr 41 min from Portland, ME
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Tent Camping Reviews near Suncook, NH
840 Reviews of 20 Suncook Campgrounds
- Leighton O.Guide
Salisbury Beach State Reservation
Great location if you find a site within walking distance of the beach. Sites are very close together and get pretty noisy. You have to really like people to enjoy this camping area. Bathrooms and shower are very clean though.
- PPatrick
TravelerPawtuckaway State Park Campground
Great spot with all types of different campsites.
- kkevinTraveler
Spacious Skies Minute Man
Beautiful 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.
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.
Devon B.ScoutCrow's Nest Campground
Play Games
The recreation hall was a nice surprise. We had some rainy weather one afternoon and the kids were able to play games while we relaxed for a bit. Saved the day honestly😂
Guide to Suncook
Tent campsites around Suncook, New Hampshire include several established options for primitive camping experiences. Lost Boys Hideout offers tent camping with walk-in access, while Military Park New Boston Air Force Station provides reservable tent sites. Squam Lakes Association, located within reasonable driving distance, features boat-in and hike-in tent sites that operate from May through November, providing a more secluded camping experience with access to water recreation.
Most tent campgrounds near Suncook have basic amenities, though they vary considerably. Lost Boys Hideout provides access to drinking water, showers, and toilets, with fires permitted and firewood available on site. Picnic tables are present at several locations, but many primitive sites lack electricity or running water. Sites are generally set on natural terrain with minimal development. At Squam Lakes Association, composting toilets are available, but campers need to bring their own water or use a filter, as one visitor noted: "There is a composting toilet in each camping area, but no picnic table or drinking water. Come prepared with your own water...or a filter."
Tent camping in this region offers opportunities for hiking, water activities, and nature immersion. The terrain varies from wooded areas to lakeside locations, providing different experiences depending on the chosen site. Many tent campers appreciate the secluded nature of walk-in and boat-in sites, which offer greater privacy than drive-in locations. Squam Lake campsites feature tent platforms at some locations and all have fire rings. Several areas maintain a wilderness feel despite being within driving distance of small towns and services. A reviewer at Squam Lakes Association described the experience as "Simple, but gorgeous. The association maintains about a dozen campsites in the Squam Lake area -- some hike-in and others boat-in only."
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