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Best Campgrounds near Surry, NH

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Camping options near Surry, New Hampshire include a mix of established campgrounds and natural settings along the Ashuelot River and surrounding area. Ashuelot River Campground in nearby Swanzey provides tent, RV, cabin, and glamping accommodations with river frontage sites. The region also features Monadnock State Park's Gilson Pond Area Campground approximately 20 miles southeast of Surry, along with several state parks within a 30-mile radius including Greenfield State Park and Pillsbury State Park, offering various camping experiences from primitive to developed sites.

Many campgrounds in the Surry region operate seasonally, typically from May through October due to New England's climate patterns. Road access varies with some campgrounds requiring attention to route planning. "Make sure to read the directions on the campground's website about the covered bridge you're not allowed to cross - we discovered this the hard way," noted one camper regarding Ashuelot River Campground. Most established sites require reservations, particularly during summer weekends and fall foliage season. Cell service can be spotty in more remote areas, with visitors reporting varied coverage depending on carrier. Temperatures range significantly throughout the camping season, with cooler nights even in summer months.

Water features represent a major draw for campers in the Surry region. The Ashuelot River provides opportunities for fishing, kayaking, canoeing, and tubing at several campgrounds. According to visitor reviews, "Nice trail to let the dogs go off leash and get their energy out. Fire pits have a sturdy grate if you wish to cook over it." Sites along waterways fill quickly during peak season. Camping experiences range from more developed areas with full hookups to primitive sites with minimal amenities. The surrounding mixed hardwood forests offer shade at many campgrounds, with some featuring both open field sites and wooded areas. Road noise can be a factor at riverside campgrounds near highways, though most maintain quiet hours from 10pm to 8am.

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Best Camping Sites Near Surry, New Hampshire (163)

    1. Ashuelot River Campground

    16 Reviews
    West Swanzey, NH
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 357-5777

    $47 - $70 / night

    "We had easy access to trails that went along the river behind some of the sites with a few paths down to the river.

    Everyone we encountered was friendly and respectful."

    "Large, open campground surrounded by the Ashuelot River. Friendly owners who go around delivering wood and ice to guests given the pandemic right now."

    2. Gilson Pond Area Campground — Monadnock State Park

    19 Reviews
    Jaffrey, NH
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 532-2416

    $29 - $45 / night

    "Gilson Pond Campground is small— just 37 sites nestled into the woods near a swampy, but beautiful pond in Jaffrey, New Hampshire."

    "This was my first time to New Hampshire so I wasn’t quite sure what to expect from the state parks there. I was not disappointed."

    3. Kampfires

    8 Reviews
    West Chesterfield, VT
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 254-2098

    $30 - $50 / night

    "They have an ice cream shop attached to their office/store, mini golf just outside of it too. There is an amphitheater for concerts and shows throughout the summer."

    "Even though it is off season, there are several units throughout but dispersed so no one was right next to us. The site was somewhat level with a gravel base. FHU at each site made hook up easy."

    4. Pillsbury State Park Campground

    14 Reviews
    Washington, NH
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 863-2860

    $29 / night

    "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."

    5. Greenfield State Park Campground

    21 Reviews
    Bennington, NH
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 547-3497

    $35 - $105 / night

    "Easy access to a bathroom (which was very clean). Quiet neighbors, everyone around us observed the quiet hours (10p-7a) and even during the day no one was super loud."

    "Nice views of the lake, swimming, wide open sites, not too over crowded! I'd definitely go back!"

    6. Brattleboro North KOA

    4 Reviews
    West Chesterfield, VT
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 254-5908

    "It was only like 40 mins away from us. Just to get away. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable of the area . They had activities for kids and adults. They had a rec."

    "The pool was sparkling clean and the best part, not a bunch of screaming kids running around. There's a market next door with fresh fruit and veggies for sale. The store is large and well stocked."

    7. Fort Dummer State Park Campground

    12 Reviews
    Brattleboro, VT
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 254-2610

    "There are 3 nice and short trails, 2 with a great view and the other that is quite steep down to a swimming hole."

    "We had site 30, which looked to be one of the best sites available (and the lean-tos next to site 30 also looked great). Most sites on this side of the loop were private, forested, and spacious."

    8. Jamaica State Park Campground

    21 Reviews
    Jamaica, VT
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 874-4600

    $20 - $42 / night

    "For our July trip, we stayed in the Juniper lean-to, which is incredibly quiet and near the overlook hiking trail."

    "Great spot near the river with a flat trail and a waterfall near by."

    9. Chapman Acres

    1 Review
    Sullivan, NH
    5 miles
    +1 (603) 852-4527

    $50 - $90 / night

    "A hidden path nearby brings you to a canopy covered swing that overlooks the pond. Another path leads you to the canoe access. FREE firewood and rubbish removal at both sites."

    10. Spacious Skies Seven Maples

    11 Reviews
    Hancock, NH
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 525-3321

    $54 - $999 / night

    "The shower worked well and it was nice not to have to walk to the restrooms, though they were close by. Our stay was during the week so it wasn’t very crowded."

    "We loved being next to the large field and basketball court where we watched the kids play without having to worry where they disappeared to."

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  • alicianlv The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 7, 2025

    Grout Pond Campground — Green Mountain & Finger Lakes National Forests

    Grout Pond Loop

    Camping Grout Pond Loop is truly nice after Labor Day (Sept 5-7). Campsites 15 & 16 offer pull-out space to turn around truck campers --we lucked out w/ 4 wheel camper pop-up). Over hanging trees would make it difficult for larger equipment, plus saw posting that excludes trailers from certain roads. We reserved well in advance; however many fellow campers were trying to find first come sites and ended up hiking in to camp around pond sites. Sites are in eye-site of each other but you don't feel crowded. Temps during day around 65-70 F. Nights dipped to 45-55F.
    We saw deer & turkeys driving the surrounding woods after short hikes.
    We love chatting w locals and learned of a special shrine that was faithfully built from stone to resemble original in modern day Turkey. What a special & serene place.

  • Andy M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 1, 2025

    Statton Pond Camp on Forest Road 71

    Large Area with Fire Pit in the middle

    This was a great site.  I couldn't believe that the site was not being used at all, especially the just a couple of days before Fourth of July weekend.  Many other sites further south on 71 were filled and some were just TTs holding the space for the upcoming weekend.

    The site was very flat and could accommodate several small campers.  It was quiet during our overnight stay other than a car or two on Stratton-Arlington Rd.  There weren't many mosquitoes either.  Hiking trail to Stratton Pond close by.

  • Kenneth P.
    Aug. 28, 2025

    Fort Dummer State Park Campground

    Not So Bad

    We spent one night at site #20 and enjoyed our stay.  It was rather peaceful other than the hum of I-91. The staff was friendly and helpful. The sites were generally wooded, pretty level, and fairly spread apart from one another.  I saw no signs of the problems identified in the June 2025 review.  Yes, I must agree that the restrooms are old, but they were clean.  The other problems might happen anywhere and were obviously brought under control.  Clearly, the writer of the June 2025 post knew way more than any weekend camper would be aware of and this shows that is more to their story that should have been revealed in their post.

  • S
    Aug. 23, 2025

    Cold Springs Camp Resort

    All Around Exceptional

    This place is just great! They have clean, flat sites, easy to navigate and get our fifth wheel in. The facilities are spotless. There are numerous pools and hot tubs, activities and the people that work there are just the nicest! Our kids were never scolded for being loud and neither were the adults. We have booked our return trip already and can't wait to go back!

  • W
    Aug. 20, 2025

    Quechee State Park Campground

    Good location

    The park is in a good location; it is right next to the road. We were at sight #3.  We were able to walk to the gorge as well as to the Antique mall.  The staff was very friendly and accommodating with us. My wife really enjoyed it and had a lot of fun. The ice cream was really close and really good. 

    The issue I had was the camp next to ours had the generator on all night long and I had a hard time getting back to sleep after going to the bathroom. Next time I will get a volunteer or park ranger to get it turned off.

  • Rachael K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 17, 2025

    Lake Dennison Recreation Area Campground

    Really pretty and chill

    This campground is pretty and offers many private site options. We didn't use the bathrooms so can't speak on that. But overall it's a clean campground.

    There are two loops. The loop closer to the entrance has a lot of private sites. Although if you have one closer to the main road, it is quite noisy with road sounds. But many of the sites in the middle are more quiet. The sites by the lake are really pretty, but there's not much privacy. All of the sites are good size and the fire pits are placed well.

    The other loop farther away from the entrance has a lot more lakeside sites. But there's very little privacy. The sites with higher numbers by the lake are all on top of each other with little to no trees or shrubs between sites, and you can't really decipher where one site ends and the next begins. We would not stay on that loop if we visited again. Unless it was site 101 which seemed more private for that loop.

    Sites 1 through 5 on the first loop are pretty quiet and peaceful. We stayed at site 4 and we think that it was one of the best sites in the campground. We didn't have neighbors on either side of us. We only had neighbors across from us. The site was spacious , peaceful and pretty. There was a little trail from our site that went down to a marsh. That was absolutely beautiful.

    We will definitely stay here again.

  • licia S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 17, 2025

    Somerset Airfield

    No Wifi, Resevoir Beautiful

    Enjoyed the stunning babbling brook and resevoir- saw happy people swimming, kayaking, and camping. It's been quiet and peaceful and sometimes generators running all night. I arrived after the 4th of July and a neighbor said it was rowdy during the holiday with illegal fireworks set off every night over the dry forest. These pics are from a weekday morning. It's great to see families camping. There are pit toilets. AT.T service at bridge prior to camp- short walk. SOS only in camp. Another camper told me Starlink works here.

Guide to Surry

Camping near Surry, New Hampshire, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Kayaking and Canoeing: Many campgrounds, like Pawtuckaway State Park Campground, have easy access to lakes for kayaking. One reviewer mentioned, "Lots of great spots on the water, easy to put a kayak in from."
  • Hiking: Trails abound in the area. A visitor at Mt. Greylock Campsite Park noted, "There are many opportunities for hiking, with trails leading to many special points of interest."
  • Fishing: Campgrounds like Quechee State Park Campground are near rivers and lakes, making them great for fishing. One camper shared, "The sites are nicely spaced and seem to accommodate big rigs rather well."

What campers like:

  • Spacious Sites: Campers appreciate the roomy sites at places like Bear Brook State Park Campground. A reviewer mentioned, "This campground had plenty of space between sites."
  • Clean Facilities: Many campers rave about the cleanliness of the bathrooms and showers. A visitor at Woodford State Park Campground said, "The bathrooms are BEAUTIFUL! The nicest I've seen yet."
  • Friendly Staff: Campers often highlight the helpfulness of the staff. One camper at Mt. Greylock Campsite Park noted, "Pat and Gordon are incredibly welcoming hosts."

What you should know:

  • Limited Cell Service: Many campgrounds have poor cell reception. A visitor at Monadnock State Park Campground mentioned, "No cell/data service... I wish this were clearer on their website."
  • Pet Policies: Some campgrounds have strict pet policies. For example, at Pawtuckaway State Park Campground, pets are only allowed on hiking trails, not in the campground or beach area during summer.
  • Crowded on Weekends: Campgrounds can get busy on weekends. A camper at Greenfield State Park Campground noted, "Mid-week, the park was at maybe 20% capacity... The weekend was packed!"

Tips for camping with families:

  • Playgrounds and Activities: Look for campgrounds with kid-friendly amenities. One family at Jamaica State Park Campground enjoyed, "Great playground and fun playing in the river."
  • Safety Precautions: Be aware of ticks, especially in wooded areas. A camper at Bear Brook State Park Campground warned, "My dog got covered in ticks, so watch for that."
  • Plan for Quiet Time: Some campgrounds have quiet hours. A visitor at Minute Man Campground appreciated the peaceful atmosphere, saying, "It was quiet and relaxing."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at Camping On The Battenkill mentioned, "Sites aren’t on top of each other but you can see your neighbors."
  • Dump Stations: Look for campgrounds with dump stations. A camper at Woodford State Park Campground noted, "There is a dump station for self-contained toilets."
  • Electric Hookups: If you need power, check if the campground offers electric hookups. A visitor at Minute Man Campground mentioned, "Some of the FHU sites are pretty tight, but overall the campground is nice."

Camping near Surry, New Hampshire, has something for everyone, from families to RV enthusiasts. With beautiful campgrounds and plenty of activities, you're sure to have a great time!

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Surry, NH?

According to TheDyrt.com, Surry, NH offers a wide range of camping options, with 163 campgrounds and RV parks near Surry, NH and 16 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Surry, NH?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Surry, NH is Ashuelot River Campground with a 4.6-star rating from 16 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Surry, NH?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 16 free dispersed camping spots near Surry, NH.

What parks are near Surry, NH?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 14 parks near Surry, NH that allow camping, notably Edward MacDowell Lake and Townshend Lake.

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