Best Campgrounds near Warner, NH

Warner, New Hampshire and the surrounding area feature several established campgrounds with varying amenities and natural settings. Pillsbury State Park Campground in nearby Washington offers tent and RV camping with access to water activities, while Sandy Beach Campground in Contoocook provides cabin options alongside traditional camping. The region includes both state park facilities and privately owned campgrounds, with accommodations ranging from primitive tent sites to full-service RV hookups and rental cabins. Most campgrounds are situated within wooded areas that provide shade and privacy between sites.

Camping season in the Warner area typically runs from May through October, with most facilities closing after Columbus Day weekend. "The state park had everything we were looking for: close proximity to mountain bike trails, beautiful hiking trails, available leantos, and less than two hours from our home," noted one visitor about nearby Mount Ascutney State Park. Many campgrounds require reservations, especially for weekend stays during peak summer months. Cell phone coverage varies throughout the region, with several reviewers mentioning limited connectivity at campgrounds like Bear Brook State Park. Bathroom facilities range from modern shower houses with flush toilets to more basic amenities at primitive sites. Weather conditions can change rapidly, particularly in spring and fall, making proper preparation essential.

Waterfront camping opportunities receive consistently positive reviews from visitors to the area. Several campgrounds offer sites with direct lake or pond access, including Keyser Pond Campground in Henniker and Oxbow Campground in Deering. Campers frequently mention the peaceful atmosphere and natural beauty of the region's wooded sites. "The sites are super private, the rangers are friendly, and the mosquitoes are ferocious," reported one camper about a nearby state park. Family-friendly amenities like playgrounds, swimming areas, and hiking trails are common features at developed campgrounds. For those seeking a more rustic experience, some state parks offer more primitive camping options with fewer amenities but greater seclusion. Most campgrounds provide fire rings and picnic tables at individual sites, with firewood often available for purchase on-site.

Best Camping Sites Near Warner, New Hampshire (209)

    1. Pillsbury State Park Campground

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

    $29 - $40 / 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."

    2. Sandy Beach Campground

    6 Reviews
    Contoocook, NH
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    3. Spacious Skies French Pond

    7 Reviews
    Henniker, NH
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 428-7616

    $24 - $185 / night

    "I had a view of the beautiful pond, which is really a lake, and wished I had more time to rent a kayak.  The bathrooms were clean and easy to access, since I do not have sewer in my small pop-up."

    "Restroom closed to covid, some campgrounds kept them open and just cleaned more. Well no complaint here we’re self contained. Some areas could use some tidying up."

    4. Keyser Pond Campground

    5 Reviews
    Henniker, NH
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 428-7741

    5. Oxbow Campground

    4 Reviews
    Hillsborough, NH
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 464-5952

    $30 - $45 / night

    "We stayed with our parents in their camper for a couple nights and had such a positive experience there!"

    "We stayed right next to a cute pond on site 69. There was a family with several smaller children who were fishing g the pond. It was so cute to hear them squeal with glee when they caught a fish."

    6. Greenfield State Park Campground

    21 Reviews
    Bennington, NH
    23 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!"

    7. Cozy Pond Camping Resort

    2 Reviews
    Contoocook, NH
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 428-7701

    8. Autumn Hills Campground

    9 Reviews
    Goffstown, NH
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 529-2425

    $45 - $60 / night

    "Lake access, inground pool, ball field, and lots of activities for the kids makes this a great place to relax with the family."

    "Campground is peaceful and quiet; the lake is within close proximity to most sites; I wouldn’t say it’s the best place for swimming but overall a great place to launch a kayak or canoe and paddle about"

    9. Cold Springs Camp Resort

    6 Reviews
    Weare, NH
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 529-2528

    $69 - $130 / night

    "Beautiful, extremely clean bathrooms, reasonably priced little cafe, big camp store, very friendly staff, 4 outdoor pools & pretty big campground that has a gated entry/exit that needs a key card pass"

    10. Bear Brook State Park Campground

    28 Reviews
    Candia, NH
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 485-9869

    $35 - $45 / night

    "Tucked away in what feels like the middle of nowhere New Hampshire is it's largest state park. Bear Brook is full of trails, ponds and a fairly large campground."

    "Site 91 is near the entrance, but large and set back from the camp road, so it offers some extra seclusion. It’s across the street from the playground."

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Recent Reviews near Warner, NH

812 Reviews of 209 Warner Campgrounds


  • Utshob A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 2, 2025

    Bear Brook State Park Campground

    Convenient and fun

    The park was easy to get to, only about half an hour from Manchester. It has kayak rentals and a very well stocked camp store, that was close to the camp sites. Our campsite was only about a hundred feet away from the camp store but still felt private.

    Our campsite also had a fire pit and a picnic table which were great.

    The size of the sites varies quite a bit though as well as their isolation, some were out in the open.

    For cell service: ATT seems to have pretty decent coverage but not Verizon.

  • 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.

  • J
    Aug. 20, 2025

    Plymouth Sands Camping Area

    Nice campground with amenities and friendly owners

    The campground is in a convenient location near lots of hiking trails and attractions. The sites are decently spacious and have various configurations for utilities. There is a nice beach on the river with a rope swing and ability to swim. We were there while the water was fairly low, so it was great for kids. Firewood is available on site. There is a bathroom with a few stalls and sinks that is well kept and clean. The showers are quarter operated with a coin heat lamp as well for the colder seasons. The office has a lending library of games available. The couple that owns the campground are very friendly and have owned it for 3 seasons now and they have done a great job making sure that amenities are kept up and upgrades are being made.

  • 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.

  • gabe N.
    Aug. 16, 2025

    Lake Dennison Recreation Area Campground

    What a gem

    We camped here one night on a pit stop and it exceeded our expectations! We camped on the north shore; sites were big and offered immediate access to and view of the lake. However, there is limited privacy between sites so hope for good neighbors :) also cell service was fine with AT&T.

  • Cassie G.
    Aug. 12, 2025

    Winding River Campground

    Fun laid back place. This campground has a lot of potential. Some info on their website and Facebook isn’t accurate.

    I would like to share my experience this past weekend at Winding River in Exeter NH. My family of 3 Stayed at tent site 523 in the Oak area. We also had family at 553 and 554 and Cabin 2.

    About site 523: I clearly had one of the largest and most private tent sites. It was set back with a long driveway tucked between 522 and 524. It’s a very steep drop into the river making most sites a little nerve wracking with a little one. Online it said water available nearby. Most sites had a hookup but there wasn’t a one on my site. It looked like there may have been one to share on the road, but I didn’t end up needing to figure that out.

    Tent sites 522 and 524: Along with most of the tent sites these sites were very close to each other, much smaller and closer to the road. I wished my family members had gotten 552 and 553 as they blended together nicely if you are tenting in side by side spaces. The ground was very rocky making staking tents down difficult. They were right next to the bathroom which was convenient but loud. Ventilation in the bathroom was not good so the doors were propped open much of the time and loud hand dryers.

    Shower:

    • This is the smaller of the two bathrooms in the campground. There are 2 showers there. Each with a single insufficient curtain and no hooks on the wall or bench to place things down. Water was hot enough, pressure was ok if you set it to the high power massage-like setting.
    • The showers in other bathroom (near the town center area) had a door and two curtains. Some had hooks (some of which were broken). I almost tripped going in and out of these bathroom stalls because they are raised up but there is no marking on the ground to indicate that.

    Cabin 2: Ac worked well. There was a good sized bed downstairs, smaller beds in two lofts. I was surprised the couch didn’t pull out. Fridge and all dishes were nice and clean. All the cabins seem to have different back porch setups. This porch was smaller than C1. There was a propane grill that smelled rancid with sooo much caked on The burners. The location of the ceiling fan under the other lights in the ceiling gave them a flashing effect that really bothered me.

    Pros:

    • Lower price compared to other campgrounds (but I don’t feel like I got everything advertised on the website)
    • Two playgrounds, both were nice.
    • Water slide was fun
    • We arrived Thursday at the gate and were told how to get to our site, to set up and then come over to the office which was nice.

    Cons:

    • The river is very low and yucky so none of the boating or fishing advertised was possible. likely causing the massive amount of mosquitos.
    • The whole arcade building was was “out of order”
    • The laundry room had two washers (one was broken) and two dryers 2.50 each per load. Not sufficient for a campground this size (especially when people leave their clothes in the machine for 30 mins after they’re done!)
    • Camp store was poorly stocked (multiple empty coolers).
    • Ice $3 per SMALL bag.
    • Wood $10 per bundle and rules say you can’t bring from off-site. I saw people with huge metal bins of wood but was never offered that option when I payed for multiple bundles.
    • Camp store closes at 3 on Sunday and doesn’t open until 11 am during the week (which is also checkout). This made it a little confusing when I wanted to return the golf cart. They have a small area with icecream that is scooped and maybe a kitchen. I never saw it open but I think the sign said open morning to 12 and then again in the evening.
    • The pool was green and cloudy on day 3. I called the office and was told they had just shocked it and that was a result of the copper. I am not informed enough on pool safety so I opted out of swimming on the hottest day of our stay. My son was bummed.
    • Planned activities were only scheduled for Friday and Saturday, when online mentions “daily”. During adult kareoke there were plenty of kids and really poor wifi (wasting so much time between songs).

    And just to add:

    • Staff I encountered was friendly enough, but It would be nice if they wore shirts to identify themselves.
    • Golf cart was great, but cost more than the site per night.
    • Pedal go-carts were available for rent (I didn’t ask a price).

Guide to Warner

Camping near Warner, 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

  • Hiking: Explore the trails around Pawtuckaway State Park Campground. One visitor mentioned, "So many lovely waterfront sites, clean facilities, camp store and beach are great." The park has trails leading to scenic views and interesting spots.
  • Kayaking: Enjoy the water at Bear Brook State Park Campground. A reviewer noted, "The park includes a large family beach on the lake," making it a great spot for kayaking and swimming.
  • Fishing: Cast a line at Pillsbury State Park Campground. One camper shared, "Hidden gem with good trails and a nice lake," perfect for a relaxing day by the water.

What campers like

  • Spacious sites: Campers appreciate the roomy sites at Greenfield State Park Campground. A long-time visitor said, "If you like large sites in a wooded setting with many private ones this is the place."
  • Clean facilities: Many campers rave about the cleanliness of the restrooms and showers. A reviewer from Monadnock State Park Campground mentioned, "Clean facilities. Close to amenities."
  • Friendly staff: The welcoming atmosphere at Gunstock Campground is a highlight. One guest said, "The staff upon arrival was so nice."

What you should know

  • Limited cell service: Be prepared for spotty cell coverage at Monadnock State Park Campground. A visitor noted, "No cell/data service... I wish this were clearer on their website."
  • Pets restrictions: If you're bringing a furry friend, check the rules. At Pawtuckaway State Park Campground, pets are only allowed on hiking trails and not in the campground or beach area during the summer.
  • Crowded weekends: Expect busier weekends at campgrounds like Autumn Hills Campground. One camper mentioned, "During the week, the park was at maybe 20% capacity, and it was amazing. Quiet, and tons of room."

Tips for camping with families

  • Activities for kids: Look for campgrounds with family-friendly amenities. Friendly Beaver Campground has a petting zoo and a pool, making it a hit with families. A parent shared, "Tons of activities, awesome shallow pool for the kids."
  • Choose spacious sites: Opt for campgrounds with larger sites for more room to play. A reviewer at Bear Brook State Park Campground said, "Very large sites."
  • Plan for quiet time: Make sure to have some downtime. One camper at Greenfield State Park Campground mentioned, "Mid-week, the park was at maybe 20% capacity, and it was amazing."

Tips from RVers

  • Check site sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at Baker River Campground noted, "Some sites are more private than others but overall quiet."
  • Look for amenities: Choose campgrounds with good facilities. A visitor at Gunstock Campground said, "Clean amenities, nice dog park, great store with everything you need."
  • Be aware of noise: Some campgrounds can be noisy. A camper at Mount Ascutney State Park Campground mentioned, "The road noise from interstate 91 was extremely loud."

Camping near Warner, New Hampshire, has something for everyone, from families to RV enthusiasts. Just remember to check the specific campground rules and amenities to make the most of your trip!

Frequently Asked Questions

Where are campgrounds located in Warner, NH?

Warner, NH offers several camping options in the surrounding region. The Pastures Campground is located near the Vermont border with the Connecticut River on the north side of the property. For those seeking additional options near Warner, Pillsbury State Park Campground is a primitive campground with lakeside sites that's accessible by car. Within a reasonable drive, you'll also find campgrounds in Henniker, Webster, and Weare areas. Many campgrounds in the region provide easy access to New Hampshire's natural attractions while offering a range of amenities from basic tent sites to full RV hookups.

What camping is available near Warner, NH?

According to TheDyrt.com, Warner, NH offers a wide range of camping options, with 209 campgrounds and RV parks near Warner, NH and 2 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Warner, NH?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Warner, NH is Pillsbury State Park Campground with a 4.3-star rating from 14 reviews.

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

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 2 free dispersed camping spots near Warner, NH.

What parks are near Warner, NH?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 14 parks near Warner, NH that allow camping, notably Hopkinton-Everett Lake and Edward MacDowell Lake.