Top Tent Camping near Waterville Valley, NH

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Best Tent Sites Near Waterville Valley, NH (50)

    Camper-submitted photo from Town Hall Road Dispersed
    Camper-submitted photo from Town Hall Road Dispersed
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    1. Town Hall Road Dispersed

    19 Reviews
    62 Photos
    608 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Tents
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Dispersed
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    2. Guyot Shelter

    9 Reviews
    33 Photos
    121 Saves
    • Pets
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Cabins
    • Dispersed
    • Tent Cabin

    $10 / night

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    3. Sawyer Pond

    7 Reviews
    54 Photos
    174 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Tents
    • Dispersed
    • Toilets
    • Alcohol
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    4. Fourth Iron Campground

    6 Reviews
    53 Photos
    136 Saves

    Located at the confluence of the Sawyer and Saco Rivers, 4th Iron is a walk-in tent site.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Trash
    • Picnic Table

    $15 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Ethan Pond Shelter
    Camper-submitted photo from Ethan Pond Shelter
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    5. Ethan Pond Shelter

    4 Reviews
    18 Photos
    47 Saves
    • Pets
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Drinking Water
    • Toilets
    • Alcohol
    Camper-submitted photo from Garfield Ridge Campsite and Shelter, Appalachian Trail
    Camper-submitted photo from Garfield Ridge Campsite and Shelter, Appalachian Trail
    Camper-submitted photo from Garfield Ridge Campsite and Shelter, Appalachian Trail
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    7. Baker Rocks

    3 Reviews
    30 Photos
    51 Saves

    Baker Rocks is a boutique nature experience nestled between New Hampshire's Lakes and White Mountains Region. Located along 3,000 feet of the Baker River and across from well-known Rumney Rocks climbing area, we offer unique accommodations, event spaces, store, and farm stand. In addition we provide such amenities as a nature-based playground, CrossFit and yoga space, private trails, and river/beach access.

    We encourage you to view our site, at Baker Rocks, for additional information and booking options.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Cabins
    • Tent Cabin

    $60 - $325 / night

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    9. Paugus Brook Farm

    1 Review
    14 Photos
    12 Saves

    Remote and quiet area 2/10 of a mile from the Liberty trail on Mount Chocorua. Less than a 15 minute drive to whiteface and Passaconway. The hemmenway state forest is 3/10 mile away. Farm stand on the property. Non aggressive leashed dogs are welcome. A ton of stars are seen at night and it is a beautiful dirt road you'll drive down to get here

    A quiet dirt road with trails out the door and plenty of stars. Chocorua lake is 3 miles away and Whiteface and Passaconway are less than a 15 minute drive. Leashed dogs are welcome. There is a farm stand on the property which will listen have free water available. At this time we ask that you carry out all of your waste.

    We ask that you please don't come here to party as this is in a quiet neighborhood.

    • Pets
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • WiFi
    • Drinking Water
    • Toilets

    $25 - $45 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Camp Penacook Shelter
    Camper-submitted photo from Camp Penacook Shelter
    Camper-submitted photo from Camp Penacook Shelter

    10. Camp Penacook Shelter

    1 Review
    3 Photos
    54 Saves

    Camp Penacook is a 3-sided shelter located on the southeast side of Mt. Chocorua, approximately 1.5 miles from the summit, off the Piper Trail. There is a tent platform located behind the shelter and a pit toilet in the vicinity. The shelter holds 6-8 people and the platform holds two small or one large tent. Nearby, a short distance up the Piper Trail from its junction with the shelter spur path, are gorgeous overlooks to the east on smooth granite slabs.

    • Pets
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    • Tents
    • Cabins
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Recent Tent Reviews In Waterville Valley

1133 Reviews of 50 Waterville Valley Campgrounds


  • Kt The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from White Mountains Camping on Little Larry Road
    Oct. 28, 2024

    White Mountains Camping on Little Larry Road

    Little larry!! Amazingly peaceful spot.

    Have stayed at all upper sites. Beautiful serene and quiet. Site 4 and 5 get some cell service. Upper two top sites beware of bears especially the right side site. Game trail heaven. Amazing little larry brook. Great flat sites except top two. Highly recommend

  • Kt The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Town Hall Road Dispersed
    Oct. 28, 2024

    Town Hall Road Dispersed

    Great spot. Watch put for officer rowe!!!

    Great spot w an exception of local officer Rowe. Comes to site unannounced or invited then fabricates the visit.

    Other than that it's wonderful. Some really amazing river sites. Moose pond at top left fork has reception as well as lower gate.

  • HThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Moose Brook State Park
    Oct. 14, 2024

    Moose Brook State Park

    Wonderful campground near Mt Washington

    Loved this campground! Quiet and pretty private spots - outer loop a bit more. Great facilities w wash sink - nice camp store and not at all too close to town! 20 min drive to Mt Washington (be sure to check weather as we had rain at the campground which was ice on the mtn so we couldn’t go to top/they stopped us halfway.)

  • Meghan B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Blackberry Crossing
    Oct. 11, 2024

    Blackberry Crossing

    Blackberry Crossing Campground

    Your typical first-come first-served National Forest campground with vault toilets and handpump water. The Albany Covered Bridge is a short walk away.

  • Kevin H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from White Mountains Camping on Little Larry Road
    Oct. 7, 2024

    White Mountains Camping on Little Larry Road

    Adorable private spots

    We pulled in around 7:30 pm on a Sunday night and there were plenty of open spots. We took a huge one. Found a fairly flat area and stayed for the night.

    Just enough t-mobile / starlink signal to watch streaming and message, but wouldn't be enough for remote work so we went to the White Mountain National Forest Picnic area off the main road about 5 minutes away and had great signal

  • Dominique F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hogan Road Pulloff near Appalachian Trail
    Sep. 30, 2024

    Hogan Road Pulloff near Appalachian Trail

    Easy access. Somewhat secluded.

    About 1km (.6 miles) of gravel road, easy enough for a big road bike, but don’t go any further as it gets rough. Plenty of trees to hang your hammock. Enough space to put up to 3-5 tents. No fire allowed. Would be really quiet if not for the road across the lake. I saw one truck in the evening and one in the morning.

  • Miccal  M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Kettle Pond State Park
    Sep. 24, 2024

    Kettle Pond State Park

    Wonderfull area for a hike in or boat in camp.

    I scouted this area a couple of years ago and stayed in one of the lean-tos, this is a great area in the winter when no-one else is around.

    There is a parking lot near the main road where you can park.  The hike around the pond is nice, but wet, rocky and you need to be a sure-footed person.  Views are great, the pond is amazing, and the campsites are well maintained.

    Most sites have a lean-to and a well-built fireplace as well as an outhouse.  Keep in mind this is a pack in pack out location.  You are not allowed to cut wood, and only fallen dead is available for use.

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Campton Campground
    Sep. 22, 2024

    Campton Campground

    Awesome Campground

    I found this place on The Dyrt app, so I came to check it out, I made a reservation online just to make sure I guaranteed my spot when I arrived, which I didn’t had to worry about either way because there was lots of empty spaces, but you never know, even though I made my reservation my spot didn’t have my name on it or any information about when I was suppose to arrive and leave, there was nobody there, but made me wonder if there was someone already there, besides that, it’s a great place to camping, clean, quite, bathroom was close by, shower and everything, besides all that I was able to use my phone with no problems, I have AT&T btw, there is a Dunkin, General store and a gas station like 3 minutes driving, which is great in case you forgot to buy something or are too lazy to make coffee and breakfast, I stayed for 2 night, can’t complain, and will come back for sure, I highly recommend this place, although I recommend to get the side from 33 to 57 it’s on the other side and not too close from the highway.

  • Jeffrey S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Lost River Valley Campground
    Sep. 17, 2024

    Lost River Valley Campground

    Two stays up on Harley road sites

    August stay very nice site 210 facing east with views of loon mountain area. These sites are w/E/S. Second stay mid September site 225 good easterly view. Quiet and peaceful. Lower sites by river with wooded sites of all categories. Tenting to small RV’s.

  • Jeffrey S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Lost River Valley Campground
    Sep. 13, 2024

    Lost River Valley Campground

    Really rustic feel with modern convenience

    Stayed here in August for a few nights now booking in September for three nights. Like sites on Harley road, with views of loon mountain and surrounding vistas. Very nice campground with lots of wooded sites some with river frontage. Very well appointed store. Lots of sites have electric and water. No RV over 32’ in lower sites over lost river bridge. Also cabins available throughout the grounds for those without RV/Tent. Close to town with stores , restaurants, gas stations

  • Eric H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Moose Hillock Camping Resort
    Sep. 13, 2024

    Moose Hillock Camping Resort

    Mixed Feelings

    My family and friends were drawn to this campground for its exciting pool and convenient location, and those aspects definitely lived up to expectations. However, our campsite was not level, and the sites were very close together with little privacy. We were tent camping but the area we were in, while a tent site, is best for RVs.

    The bathroom facilities could also use some attention– a loose toilet and a broken hand dryer weren't ideal. Overall, we enjoyed our stay, but these conditions kept it from being great.

  • Timothy M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Kettle Pond State Park
    Sep. 12, 2024

    Kettle Pond State Park

    Rock Solid

    Pretty pond, good lean-to's, nice toilets, central put-in for canoes and kayaks, friendly people. Big groups in one area, individual remote sites far enough away to be private. Nicely maintained, friendly staff when you do see them. Went September 6 and 7 2024. Only 3 hours from Boston.

  • Meghan B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Cold River
    Sep. 9, 2024

    Cold River

    Short and sweet

    Stayed for a night while passing through the area. Lots of space between sites and very clean facilities. Would stay again.

  • Meghan B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Sugarloaf 1 Campground
    Sep. 9, 2024

    Sugarloaf 1 Campground

    Ideal base camp

    I was lucky to snag one of the couple remaining campsites on a Saturday afternoon. The sites are spacious, the bathrooms with flush toilets are clean enough, and the river nearby is a great spot to rock-hop if you're not too busy hiking the many amazing trails in the area.

  • Ashley O.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Rest N Nest Campground
    Sep. 1, 2024

    Rest N Nest Campground

    Great, clean site!

    Owners were very welcoming and helpful. The bathrooms were cleaner than mine at home. Nostalgic feel with playground, pool, and rec hall.

  • Drew H.
    Camper-submitted photo from Stillwater State Park
    Aug. 28, 2024

    Stillwater State Park

    Helpful staff, clean camp, kinda busy

    Great spot, especially for families, it is a bit expensive, at $30 for tent spot and $40 for lean to. the staff was helpful and kept the grounds clean. We ended paying more for the lean to because it was more secluded and quiet, the rest of the park was busy.

    Our spot was right on the brook which was peaceful and beautiful. It also had a fire pit with a grill grate and they sold firewood at the front gate.

  • Miccal  M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from New Discovery State Park
    Aug. 25, 2024

    New Discovery State Park

    Drove through on my way past

    This easy-to-access campground has made it on my list of places to stay.

    There are two loops of sites, some deep in the woods with great-looking trees, others in a field, and some in between. There are even sites with stalls if you're into horses.

    The bathhouse looks typical and clean.

    Not much cell service, but some in places.

    Easy access to a lake and a picnic pavilion.

    Noticed more than a few sites that I could hang at.

  • Miccal  M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Big Deer State Park
    Aug. 25, 2024

    Big Deer State Park

    Nice enough campsites...

    This is a small campground, really it's an extension of Stillwater just up the road. Check-in happens at Stillwater, purchase your firewood and drive the 2 min down to Big Deer.

    For Vermont, these sites felt close, but we could still get privacy. We did have to change sites due to our neighbors yelling at their kids and using less-than-appropriate language to do so. We could still hear them on the other side of the campground :(

    The site itself was nice, even though it lacked privacy.

    Boulder Beach Road is an easy dirt road access to these campgrounds.

    We had 1 bar of AT&T service.

    The bathrooms were adequate, nothing special

    But we made a last-minute decision to camp and this was a decent location for that. I would camp here again, but it wouldn't be my first choice.

  • Kaileigh K.
    Camper-submitted photo from White Lake State Park
    Aug. 19, 2024

    White Lake State Park

    Great Lake with nice campground amenities and feel

    We had a great stay at white lake state park. I was surprised that there was only a large log separating our site from the next one but luckily it was just my brothers family so it wasn’t awkward. Our sites (2-11 and 2-11a) survived a 2 hour monsoon with some water running through but other sites had some major flooding so just something to be cognizant of.

  • BThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Lafayette Place Campground - Franconia Notch State Park
    Aug. 17, 2024

    Lafayette Place Campground - Franconia Notch State Park

    Good location and amenities, great staff

    We were there June 26-30, 2024 for a Hiker Trailer Campout. We had 17 trailers and 30 people. Lafayette Place was the perfect place for an event like that. The water points and restrooms were placed well throughout the campground. The quarter operated showers were nice and hot and very good pressure and flow. Our campsite (79) was a bit uphill from the road, but easily negotiable. As others have noted, there is a bit of noise from Rt. 93.

  • BThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Town Hall Road Dispersed
    Aug. 16, 2024

    Town Hall Road Dispersed

    Good dispersed camping

    The road was not as bad as I anticipated. There was room for my Jeep Grand Cherokee towing a squaredrop camper to pass the very few oncoming vehicles we encountered. There is a good mix of tent and small/medium camper sites. Many of the sites are right on the side of the road. 

    We went to the end of Town Hall Road and camped at the last site before you leave the WMNF. It was a very spacious site, set back from the road, a little bumpy getting into it.



Guide to Waterville Valley

Camping near Waterville Valley, New Hampshire, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking to hike, fish, or just relax by the campfire, there are plenty of options to choose from.

What to do:

  • Hiking: The area is surrounded by stunning trails. Many campers enjoy the nearby White Mountains for hiking adventures. One reviewer from Lafayette Place Campground mentioned, "The campground is close to tons of activities near White Mountains National Forest."
  • Fishing: If you love fishing, you’ll find great spots. A visitor at Moose Brook State Park Campground shared, "Nice camp store, great access to rivers for fishing. Pulled an 8” brook trout out of a 10’ wide stream onsite."
  • Swimming: Many campgrounds have access to lakes or rivers. A camper at White Lake State Park Campground noted, "The lake water is crystal clear (and warmer than expected)."

What campers like:

  • Clean facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A review from Moose Brook State Park Campground stated, "Bathrooms were clean and there is a nice wash station to do dishes."
  • Friendly staff: Many campgrounds have helpful staff. A visitor at Lost River Valley Campground mentioned, "The staff in the office and store has been friendly."
  • Scenic views: Campers love the natural beauty of the area. One reviewer at Dolly Copp Campground said, "The scenery is spectacular, the river is beautiful."

What you should know:

  • Noise levels: Some campgrounds are near busy roads, which can be noisy. A camper at Dry River Campground noted, "Some spots are right on the highway with not much tree cover in between so can be loud."
  • Privacy concerns: Many sites are close together, which can affect privacy. A visitor at Crawford Notch Campground mentioned, "The sites are all nice, but they are packed together, close to the highway."
  • Reservation challenges: Some popular sites can be hard to book. A reviewer at Eastern Slope Camping Area expressed frustration, saying, "SEVEN night minimum for in-season waterfront sites. RIDICULOUS."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Activities for kids: Look for campgrounds with family-friendly amenities. A camper at Moose Hillock Camping Resort said, "The pool was amazing for the kiddos."
  • Plan for noise: Be prepared for potential noise from other campers. A visitor at Lost River Valley Campground mentioned, "Some of the sites were not really level," which can lead to disturbances.
  • Explore nearby attractions: Take advantage of local attractions. A reviewer at Hancock Campground noted, "The campground is only a short drive away from an endless amount of hiking options."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check site sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A camper at Dolly Copp Campground shared, "There are a number of sites for RVs with water and electric hookups."
  • Be aware of amenities: Some campgrounds may lack full amenities. A visitor at Crawford Notch Campground mentioned, "There is no customer service if things go wrong at your site."
  • Plan for dump stations: Know where the nearest dump station is located. A reviewer at Moose Hillock Camping Resort noted, "The one thing that I thought was annoying was having to wear a bracelet."

Camping near Waterville Valley, New Hampshire, has its ups and downs, but with the right preparation, you can enjoy a great outdoor experience!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which is the most popular tent campsite near Waterville Valley, NH?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Waterville Valley, NH is Town Hall Road Dispersed with a 4.5-star rating from 19 reviews.

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