Camping options near Surry, New Hampshire include both Vermont and New Hampshire locations within 30 miles. Surry sits in the Connecticut River Valley at approximately 500 feet elevation with warm summers averaging 80°F and cold winters often below freezing. Fall camping presents prime foliage viewing conditions when regional campgrounds operate at peak capacity.
What to do
Hiking trails: Mount Monadnock offers challenging day hikes with 360-degree views of surrounding states. "There are several lookouts on the journey to the summit, and the view from the top is amazing. This was my first benchmark and the adventure inspired me to go explore and collect more!" notes a visitor to Gilson Pond Area Campground.
Kayaking and canoeing: Access local waterways at campgrounds with pond access. "Lake access with kayaks, some local hiking" is available at Woodmore Family Campground according to one camper. Jamaica State Park provides river access where "We managed to get a prime leanto site right on the river. We were only there for an overnight but we will be back."
Winter camping: Field and Stream RV Park remains open year-round for cold-weather enthusiasts. Other parks like Kampfires close mid-October through April. One visitor mentioned they "would come back" after enjoying amenities despite camping during colder weather.
What campers like
Clean facilities: Many campgrounds maintain spotless bathrooms and showers. A camper at Tree Farm Campground stated: "The campground is clean and quiet, with sites that are spacious and private. The wifi is pretty darn good." Another visitor praised "clean bathrooms, roomy tent sites, nice staff."
Swimming areas: Sandy Beach Campground offers water recreation options: "Sandy beach by the water has plenty of room to relax out in the sun as well as launch areas to set out in a paddle boat, canoe or row boat, all available on site." Seven Maples Campground features "a big slide and what looks like a splash pad."
Recreation amenities: Campgrounds provide various activities beyond natural attractions. "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," reports one camper at Kampfires. Another notes "a great wiffleball park" at Woodmore.
What you should know
Seasonal availability: Most campgrounds operate between May and mid-October. "Our stay was during the week, weekend is Party Time when the gang pulls in on Friday Night. Very loud until after 10:00 on Friday/Saturday," reports a camper at Woodmore Family Campground.
Wildlife awareness: Bears are active in certain camping areas. At Kampfires, one camper discovered "when I went to hook up the water, a pile of fresh bear scat was right there! They did say there was wildlife in the area!"
Free-roaming animals: Some campgrounds have farm animals on premises. "While the campground is pet friendly, a warning about free roaming chickens would have been nice. I would not have brought my (prey driven) dogs if I had known," stated one visitor at Dorset RV Park.
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Multiple RV parks near Surry provide play equipment for children. A visitor to Jamaica State Park Campground mentioned: "Nice little weekend getaway. Clean bathrooms, roomy tent sites, nice staff. Fun playground and nature area for kids. Very family friendly place with beautiful hikes to Hamilton falls."
Swimming options: Several campgrounds offer swimming opportunities. "The pool is amazing for kids of all ages with water slides and a splash area. There's no life guard or staff monitoring the pool area so it did get a little too crazy at times for my little ones," notes a Seven Maples visitor.
Educational activities: Children can learn about nature and farming at select campgrounds. "They even had rabbits and chickens for the kids to enjoy. Spotless grounds and helpful staff," states a visitor at Dorset RV Park, mentioning an often overlooked amenity for young campers.
Tips from RVers
Site dimensions: RV sites vary significantly between parks. At Spacious Skies Seven Maples, one camper noted: "We have a 25 foot trailer and stayed in the Grove area. Our site 19 was spacious and wooded." Another mentioned that "the Grove and Hemlock Heights are particularly nice areas with more spacious, wooded and quiet sites."
Electric hookup performance: Some campgrounds have electric system limitations. One camper reported having "issues with 30 amp service at site was not providing enough power, could not run all my camper's amenities while my 20 amp designated outlet at home runs my entire camper with no issue."
Navigation challenges: RV parks vary in accessibility for larger rigs. At Dorset RV Park, one camper warned: "Larger rigs might want to avoid loop 6-14, especially for sites 8-12. Tree placement and a pretty sharp 110+ degree turn makes it challenging to maneuver. I don't think campground staff is familiar with their own campground and that larger rigs are likely to have issue in this loop."
