Jacob S.
Scout
ScoutPemi Cabins NH LLC
Great view on the river from the cabin
My family and I stayed in cabin 1 and had a direct view on top of the Pemi river. On site managers were very helpful. Will be back!
Best Campgrounds near Tuftonboro, NH
The area surrounding Tuftonboro, New Hampshire features several established campgrounds along lakes and rivers, making it a popular destination for waterfront recreation. Developed camping areas like White Lake State Park Campground and Long Island Bridge Campground provide tent sites, RV hookups, and cabin options with amenities such as showers, electrical connections, and picnic tables. Many mixed-use campgrounds in the region cater to both tent campers and those with recreational vehicles, offering varying levels of seclusion and facility access. The proximity to Ossipee Lake and Lake Winnipesaukee creates opportunities for swimming, boating, and fishing directly from campgrounds.
Camping seasons in the region typically run from May through October, with most facilities closing during winter months. Many campgrounds implement gated entry systems requiring key cards and deposits, particularly at locations like Beaver Hollow and Bearcamp River Campground. Campsite reservations are strongly recommended during summer weekends when waterfront locations fill quickly. The terrain varies from heavily wooded areas to open lakefront properties, with some sites offering mountain views of the nearby White Mountains. Weather conditions can change rapidly, especially during spring and fall. According to one visitor at White Lake State Park, "Last weekend, our family stayed for four days. While initially drawn to the campground because of its proximity to Chocorua, one of the most rewarding hikes in the Whites, we barely left the campground."
Waterfront access stands out as the primary attraction at most camping areas near Tuftonboro, with sites along Ossipee Lake receiving consistently high ratings. Campgrounds like Whits End feature river access with tubing opportunities, while others provide boat launches and swimming areas. Several visitors mentioned the importance of selecting sites based on proximity to bathrooms and amenities, as some campgrounds cover extensive areas requiring significant walking distances. Campsites vary significantly in size and privacy, with reviews noting that weekend periods often bring crowds and noise to otherwise peaceful settings. Family-friendly amenities such as playgrounds, beach areas, and recreational facilities are common at the larger established campgrounds, though smaller camping areas may offer more seclusion. Based on reviews from The Dyrt, campers particularly value clean facilities, spacious sites, and direct water access when selecting campgrounds in this region.
Best Camping Sites Near Tuftonboro, New Hampshire (323)
1. White Lake State Park Campground
24 ReviewsWest Ossipee, NH10 milesWebsite+1 (603) 323-7350$35 - $105 / night
"Last weekend, our family stayed at White Lake State Park for four days."
"I’ve stayed here a few times and love the location and access to White Lake."
2. Danforth Bay Camping & RV Resort
15 ReviewsFreedom, NH11 milesWebsite+1 (603) 539-2069$40 - $85 / night
"This campground is huge with over 300 sites set on nearly 200 acres and along a beautiful lake!"
"We love the golf carts and sandy beaches as well as the proximity to North Conway and Lake Ossipee. Staff are nice, quiet time is a bit over enforced."
3. Gunstock Campground
14 ReviewsGilford, NH13 milesWebsite+1 (603) 737-4355$35 - $80 / night
"Fairly extensive camp ground associated with Gunstock ski area on central New Hampshire."
"I was lucky to receive a tranquil, secluded spot next to a brook - perfect."
4. Chocorua KOA
8 ReviewsChocorua, NH11 milesWebsite+1 (603) 323-8536$45 - $110 / night
"There were some rules in place in order to ensure social distancing and reduce risk to ourselves and to the staff."
"They were wooded and in a central location close to the playgrounds, pavilion, beach and nature trails."
5. Whits End Campground
5 ReviewsWest Ossipee, NH8 milesWebsite+1 (603) 539-6060"You can tube down the river , it’s peaceful and clean with great views and location is great ❤️ We even went horse back riding as it’s close to castle in the clouds"
6. Harbor Hill Camping Area
8 ReviewsMeredith, NH13 milesWebsite+1 (603) 279-6910$3500 - $4500 / night
"Free DVD and book lending library, so if you aren't enjoying the great outdoors or walking on their nature trails, you can just read or watch. Easy access to the lake or hiking trails in the area. "
"Sinks are located outside and there is a bIgger sink for washing dishes. We were on an electric/water site but they also have a few primitive sites. We loved it here and will definitely be back."
7. Long Island Bridge Campground
3 ReviewsMelvin Village, NH7 milesWebsite+1 (603) 253-6053$37 - $55 / night
"Love this campground. great views of the lake. Nice neighbors. Lots of space for my kids to run around. And the family who runs it is very friendly."
"Campground is right on the lake, very clean, pet friendly, employees are great, overall just a nice place to relax and enjoy yourself! People are awesome here!"
8. Tamworth Camping Area
4 ReviewsTamworth, NH11 milesWebsite+1 (603) 323-8031$31 - $55 / night
"Large sites River front Well worth the drive"
9. Wolfeboro Campground
2 ReviewsTuftonboro, NH5 milesWebsite+1 (603) 569-9881$34 - $38 / night
"Sites are very spacious and surrounded by trees. Very quiet campground. Definitely not a “resort” type campground but this is exactly what we like about it."
"Close drive to the lake and beach passes are provided with the stay. Nice wooded spaces, perfect for hammocks. Quiet and pushed back into the woods- would for sure recommend!"
10. Bearcamp River Campground
3 ReviewsWest Ossipee, NH7 milesWebsite+1 (603) 539-4898"Located along the river, most spots are waterfront and private. pets are welcome!"
"While u can float down the river and take out u can also go to ossippe lake and take out there as well."
Recent Camping Photos near Tuftonboro, NH
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Terrace Pines Camping Area
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Beaver Hollow Campground
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Bearcamp River Campground
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Bear's Pine Woods Campground
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Whits End Campground
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White Lake State Park Campground
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Foothills Family Campground
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Tamworth Camping Area
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Danforth Bay Camping & RV Resort
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Tail-Tuckaway
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Gunstock Campground
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Harbor Hill Camping Area
Recent Reviews near Tuftonboro, NH
1482 Reviews of 323 Tuftonboro Campgrounds
- MMatthew L.Scout
Forest Glen
Forest Glenn campground
Forest Glenn campground is a very nice campground on Wheelwright pond in Lee New Hampshire! Not well kept up but makes you feel like you’re still camping and not glamping ( glamorous camping ) besides some of the very nice campers here with 2 stories on them! Anyway cutting to the chase, just to let any new comers know that are looking for camping in the Lee area if you so choose to camp at forest Glenn depending who you are or how you approach this place dictates if you will have to feel like your stepping on eggshells your entire stay… the owner is a angry Drunk who is sometimes very nice to others or very nasty, and I personally mostly see him being nasty. A couple years back I wanted to look at the campground to see if this would be a place I wanted to stay at so I walked into the office and asked them if we could look around and the lady was in the process of writing us a pass to drive through. This man comes in and said whats going on so I politely told him that we were interested in his campground and we wanted to look around. He completely flipped out said he doesn't understand, said his campground is his back yard, we can't allow this how would you like if I just walked around your back yard etc etc.... yelling at us the whole time and spitting while screaming and then told us to get out of his sight…. This place mind you is overrun by golf carts and I have heard of incidents where people get hit by them because who cares about the posted 5mph speed limitations if your in a golf carts right? Right! And CLEARLY this place is a Double standard place so you will not be treated equal… and as far as I know this place has secret people who camp supposedly working at camp like the manager and security and the plumber or electrician who look like their helping but while helping they gather information about you to spread it around to others or to cause problems with you and the owner!! Oh how thoughtful… one Morning I was in the office and the owner pulled me into the rec room to have a talk with me about my string lights suggesting I shut them off at night and I’m not allowed to use them anymore. I said “sir why would I do that there are 50 other sites with spot lights and string lights Who are these lights bothering that I need to take them down for? “ he said use them inside the trailer I don’t want to see them on again! “ now tell me how that makes any sense… so I shut them off and it became like a minefield on my site at night with no lights while the campers down a different street get to have theirs on. There is no privacy at this place, things keep going missing, and the sites are packed like sardines with no room for Jesus. There are also people staying here over winter and it’s a seasonal campground tell me how that makes any sense. Anyway definitely an experience to be at where drama hits too close to home and the golf cart parking spots are rolling a little to close to my feet. “ oh sorry my foot slipped “ #welp time to search for another place. Seems to be a trend with almost every campground. Angry owners who automatically cause problems or can’t run their own business place without drug addicts for help ( to say the least me and my wife WILL NOT BE COMING BACK )
Sandra P.ScoutHarbor Hill Camping Area
Best Seasonal Campground in the Lakes Region!
This is a great campground to be a seasonal at! 1 mile from a beautiful beach on Lake Winnipesaukee. 1 mile from town with cute shops and nice restaurants. Friendly staff. Seasonals are very friendly and welcome new seasonals. Campground is taken care of. It is family owned and they really care. I love the fact it is all seasonal- it has a wonderful community feel.
Amanda B.ScoutWhite Mountains Camping on Little Larry Road
Love it
I was looking for a peaceful camping spot not far off the beaten path. This spot fits the description well.
Will S.ScoutBarn Door Hostel & Campground
Incredible comforting vibe
Have been here twice, both end of season and beginning of season. The owners/operators are attentive, caring and engaged. Facilities are above par, the location is about the best you can get, highly maintained and they have Goose, probably one of the best dogs ever. Do yourself a favor and stay here... nights around the fire up in the whites in a safe and welcoming place are beyond description.
- GGreg B.Scout
Little Ossipee Lake Campground
Great location
This cpground is full of seasonal sp no transient sites. Has good owners who keep the park clean and well maintained. Very friendly campground.
- ccamping with M.
GuideCape Neddick Oceanside Campground
Two week stay
Read reviews on google. That’s the experience we had. The signs no everything. Cash only. The management is very weird acting and riding around on a bicycle. I feel so weird making this review because this place is odd . The tenants are fun and the scenery is great. But but but you’ve been warned. Turn your blue tooth off and your WiFi so that your cellphone privacy is protected.
- MMelanie P.Scout
Crawford Notch Campground
Wanted to love it
Pros: Cleanliness, spacious sites, location,
Cons: will change your site for no reason, I booked site 43 and 44 they ended up giving my site 43 to someone else when they could have accommodated them at another site (mind you 3 more sites were available that day) - I actually paid for my site, I just feel like it’s a total crooked way of charging people and upon arrival your desperate to set up and they just threw this info at me stating that they changed my site. So disrespectful and rude and they don’t refund!
They charge extra for “lock in” site, not worth the money or the headache, they need better management. Showers are near the entrance (very long walk) or you’ll have to drive to the bathroom
Erin N.
TravelerSea-Vu West Premier RV Resort
Beautiful Campground
Nice staff and clean sites.
Guide to Tuftonboro
Camping near Tuftonboro, New Hampshire offers varied terrain accessibility from tent-only primitive sites to luxury waterfront RV spots. The region sits at the southeastern edge of the White Mountains, with elevations ranging from 500-800 feet at most campgrounds. Water levels in the Swift River and Bearcamp River fluctuate seasonally, often running higher in spring and early summer when snowmelt contributes to flow rates.
What to do
River tubing opportunities: Whits End Campground provides direct river access for water recreation. "Beautiful area by Mount Chacora as well as wooded sites. You can tube down the river, it's peaceful and clean with great views and location is great," notes camper Heather M.
Swift River swimming: Tamworth Camping Area features a natural beach area on the Swift River. "Nice little beach on the Swift River. Nicely wooded sites. A quarter will get you five minutes of hot water for your shower," according to Amy V., who stayed at site 19.
Mountain exploration: Several campgrounds serve as gateways to hiking trails. At Gunstock Campground, one visitor reported, "I was lucky to receive a tranquil, secluded spot next to a brook - perfect. This campground has nothing to do, or plenty you can do - walking, hiking, biking, and close access to all Gunstock's adventures."
What campers like
Spacious wooded sites: Privacy and shade rank high for tent campers. At Harbor Hill Camping Area, campers appreciate the natural setting. "The tenting sites are pretty big and they allow up to 4 tents and 2 cars per site. Extremely quiet and the bathrooms are super clean," reports Sarah W.
Lake access: Waterfront camping represents a major draw in the region. Long Island Bridge Campground receives consistent praise for its lakeside location. "Campground is right on the lake, very clean, pet friendly, employees are great, overall just a nice place to relax and enjoy yourself! People are awesome here!" notes Austin M.
Wildlife viewing: Multiple campgrounds offer opportunities to observe local wildlife. At White Lake State Park Campground, one camper mentioned, "The lake is clear, the swimming area is shallow for quite a distance so you can feel comfortable with kids, and there is a separate boat launch area... We were able to hear the loons calling on the lake at night too."
What you should know
Security procedures: Several campgrounds implement strict entry systems. "It's a gated campground so a key card is necessary and also hugely inconvenient for people with more than one car," notes Ashley S. about Bearcamp River Campground.
Campground enforcement: Rules vary by location. At Danforth Bay Camping & RV Resort, campers report strict policy oversight. "The security people have been extremely aggressive to us. I could understand if they asked us respectfully not to add to it but the woman got right in our face yelling at us and telling us that she wasn't leaving until the fire is out including the coals," according to Jeremy P.
Site topography: Terrain differs significantly between campgrounds. At Chocorua KOA, one reviewer noted, "The waterfront site we had (site 38) was very nice, it's pretty spacious. The deck had furniture on it and a grill... Most of the waterfront sites are back in, and the only level part of the site is away from the deck and water."
Tips for camping with families
Beach selection: Several campgrounds offer dedicated swimming areas. At White Lake State Park Campground, Douglas L. reports, "The beach was clean and had lots of ducks swimming near by. The kids enjoyed ice cream tacos from the snack shack."
Bathroom proximity: When booking sites, consider facility locations. "This is a VERY LARGE campground, it will be a trek to get to the bathrooms or showers or swimming. You do NOT get to park at the lake if you are a camper. So that will be a long walk. However, the sites were spacious and felt semi private, I had a site next to the bathroom, which was very helpful and I felt confident letting my children go to the bathroom alone," notes STephanie C. at White Lake State Park.
Activity scheduling: Many campgrounds program regular entertainment. At Chocorua KOA, families appreciate structured recreation. "There are a lot of options for boat rentals - paddle boats, kayaks, canoes, paddle boards, and row boats... There were also a lot of free activities for the kids like crafts, wagon rides and games with a full schedule of events."
Tips from RVers
Leveling requirements: Several campgrounds require substantial leveling equipment. At Chocorua KOA, one RVer reported, "And when I say a lot, I mean my 5" drive on leveling blocks weren't enough and I had to put them on top of a 2x8 to level the camper out."
Power supply verification: Always check electrical connections against documentation. A reviewer at Chocorua KOA warned, "Our site was labeled as a 50 amp connection, but it wasn't, it was 30 amp. So double check that."
Wi-Fi reliability: Internet access varies significantly. Positive experiences exist: "The wifi actually was decent at this site - I'm surprised because 8 out of 10 campgrounds I go to that claim wifi, its slow and unusable," noted one Chocorua KOA visitor staying at site 38.
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Tuftonboro, NH?
What camping is available near Tuftonboro, NH?
According to TheDyrt.com, Tuftonboro, NH offers a wide range of camping options, with 323 campgrounds and RV parks near Tuftonboro, NH and 10 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near Tuftonboro, NH?
Which is the most popular campground near Tuftonboro, NH?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Tuftonboro, NH is White Lake State Park Campground with a 4.4-star rating from 24 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Tuftonboro, NH?
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Tuftonboro, NH?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 10 free dispersed camping spots near Tuftonboro, NH.
What parks are near Tuftonboro, NH?
What parks are near Tuftonboro, NH?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 12 parks near Tuftonboro, NH that allow camping, notably White Mountain National Forest and Hopkinton-Everett Lake.
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