Best Campgrounds near West Nottingham, NH

Camping near West Nottingham, New Hampshire encompasses a mix of wooded state parks and family-friendly campgrounds set among the region's lakes and forests. Pawtuckaway State Park Campground, located in Nottingham, serves as the area's primary camping destination with 192 wooded sites along Pawtuckaway Lake. Bear Brook State Park Campground in nearby Deerfield offers another significant option as New Hampshire's largest state park, featuring multiple ponds, extensive trail systems, and diverse camping opportunities. Both parks accommodate tent camping, RVs, and cabin rentals, with varying levels of amenities and access to water recreation.

Most campgrounds in the West Nottingham area operate seasonally from May through October, with peak season running from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Reservations are strongly recommended during summer weekends and holidays when facilities often reach capacity. Pawtuckaway State Park is open May 1 through October 31, while Bear Brook operates from early May through late October. Cell service can be limited in these wooded areas, with Verizon users reporting 1-2 bars in most locations. Summer temperatures typically range from 60-85°F, with occasional thunderstorms and moderate humidity. Bug spray is essential, particularly for mosquitoes in early summer.

State park campgrounds in the region provide varying levels of amenities, from basic sites with picnic tables and fire rings to those with access to bathhouses with showers. According to reviews, Bear Brook State Park offers "mostly level sites under towering pines" with facilities for families including playgrounds, beaches, and hiking trails. Pawtuckaway State Park features waterfront sites where campers can "easily slip boats into the lake," though these premium locations cost slightly more. Both parks have restrictions on pets during peak season, with most prohibiting dogs between Memorial Day and Columbus Day. Private campgrounds in the area, such as Wellington Camping Park and Barrington Shores Campground, typically offer more amenities including full hookups for RVs, Wi-Fi access, and extended seasonal availability.

Best Camping Sites Near West Nottingham, New Hampshire (203)

    1. Pawtuckaway State Park Campground

    44 Reviews
    Raymond, NH
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 895-3031

    $35 - $140 / night

    "Driving around this past weekend I did notice that some of the sites had damp spots; site 71 was the worst with deep mud on the long approach."

    "My first time experiencing a park in the New Hampshire Park system. We went down with a group. Pawtuckaway State Park offers a variety of landscapes, with something to do and see for everyone."

    2. Bear Brook State Park Campground

    28 Reviews
    Candia, NH
    10 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."

    3. Old Stage Campground

    9 Reviews
    Madbury, NH
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 742-4050

    $43 - $47 / night

    "Walking distance to rest rooms and showers. Great owners. 1st trip in a hurricane."

    "Learning to get away from the bad campers."

    4. Epsom Valley Campground

    8 Reviews
    Epsom, NH
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 736-9758

    $35 - $165 / night

    "I enjoyed the hiking trails in the back and a pretty good amount of things to do near by. Being able to walk to a store and restaurant is great."

    "We only wanted to stay for one and when we arrived, the older women drove me around in the golf cart to see which site would best suit us and I just thought it was the sweetest thing!"

    5. Wellington Camping Park

    5 Reviews
    Lee, NH
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 659-5051

    $45 - $55 / night

    "Had to walk around to find signal for phone call."

    "Sites are wide I parked my truck next to camper and still had enough space for a safe fire in the pit."

    6. Barrington Shores Campground

    3 Reviews
    Barrington, NH
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 664-9333

    "Lots of things to do in surrounding towns and easy access to the river."

    7. Wakeda Campground, LLC

    16 Reviews
    Exeter, NH
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 772-5274

    $48 - $97 / night

    "We had bathrooms located near our site. They were four separate bathrooms that had a sink and toilet and were clean. They did offer showers in another area but I did not use them."

    "Our full hookup site was very close to other sites, so unfortunately we had to deal with some noise issues."

    8. Lazy River Family Campground

    7 Reviews
    Epsom, NH
    13 miles
    +1 (603) 798-5900

    $26 - $30 / night

    "Saturday rolled around and some noisier guests came in for the night, they were several sites away and sounded like they were having a great time, didn't bother us."

    "The family will definitely be making a few return trips, especially with the reasonable drive from the boston area to the grounds."

    9. Ayers Lake Farm Campground and Cottages

    2 Reviews
    Barrington, NH
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 332-5940

    "Ayers lake campground in New Hampshire is a well kept secret. Small and family owned and operated, this campground offers some of the greatest vistas of a small New Hampshire pond we have seen."

    "On lake site. Great management and owner."

    10. Salmon Falls / Lebanon KOA

    7 Reviews
    Rochester, NH
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 339-9465

    "We were able to book last minute and got a great tenting site, next to a running river that was great to sleep to. Very buggy, but it's outside, what do you expect?"

    "Staff was very friendly and extremely cautious about their surroundings. Plenty of things to do to stay busy during the rainy days."

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941 Reviews of 203 West Nottingham Campgrounds


  • M
    Feb. 17, 2026

    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.
    Feb. 16, 2026

    Harbor 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.

  • L
    Feb. 5, 2026

    Tuxbury Pond RV Campground

    This camping trip truly exceeded my expectations

     The campground was clean, peaceful, and surrounded by wide open views. During the day, the natural landscape felt refreshing and expansive, and at night, the sky was filled with stars, creating a calm and almost magical atmosphere. The layout of the campsite was well planned, making it easy and comfortable for both beginners and experienced campers to enjoy their stay. One fun thing I did after the trip was use Idea To Image to recreate some of the moments that stood out to me—sunrise over the tents, the warmth of the campfire, and the quiet starry night. It helped me turn those memories into beautiful visuals that really captured the peaceful vibe of the experience. Looking back at them now feels like being transported right back to the campsite. Highly recommend this place if you’re looking to slow down and reconnect with nature.

    One fun thing I did after the trip was use Idea To Image to recreate some of the moments that stood out to me—sunrise over the tents, the warmth of the campfire, and the quiet starry night. It helped me turn those memories into beautiful visuals that really captured the peaceful vibe of the experience. Looking back at them now feels like being transported right back to the campsite. Highly recommend this place if you’re looking to slow down and reconnect with nature.

  • Alexander H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 29, 2025

    Hanscom AFB FamCamp

    Nice Campground near Boston

    This is a nice campground near historic Lexington and Boston.

  • GThe Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 26, 2025

    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.

  • cThe Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 17, 2025

    Cape 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.

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 21, 2025

    Spacious Skies French Pond

    Helpful staff

    The staff was friendly. Don't forget the flashlight. There is very little lighting to find your way around the winding roads of the campground which adds to the charm.

  • Marc D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 16, 2025

    Gunstock Campground

    Great Spot

    Fairly extensive camp ground associated with Gunstock ski area on central New Hampshire. We arrived without a reservation a bit after the office closed, but Elena, the manager came out to let us in and allowed us to check in. She was great. Dogs must have proof of rabies vaccine. Very nice showers. Beautiful fall colors.


Guide to West Nottingham

The camping areas near West Nottingham, New Hampshire benefit from the region's diverse terrain, with elevations ranging from 250 to 550 feet above sea level across the area's rolling hills and waterways. Most campsites near West Nottingham sit on sandy, well-draining soil, which provides comfortable tent platforms during summer months when temperatures typically range between 55-80°F with occasional evening temperature drops into the 40s during late spring and early fall.

What to do

Floating and canoeing: Lazy River Family Campground lives up to its name with tubing opportunities on the Suncook River. "This a a fantastic little camp for if you want to go canoeing or kayaking or boating of any kind," notes a visitor at Pawtuckaway State Park Campground, where many sites sit directly on the water.

Mountain biking: The extensive trail system at Bear Brook State Park Campground offers exceptional riding options. One camper reports, "We camped here to check out the mountain biking trails in the park and we're not disappointed on either count... The biking trails were a blast." Some riders start directly from their campsites, accessing miles of varied terrain.

Fishing opportunities: Multiple water bodies provide fishing options throughout the area. At Wellington Camping Park, "The sites are wide I parked my truck next to camper and still had enough space for a safe fire in the pit," giving anglers plenty of room for gear. Sites along Pawtuckaway Lake are especially popular, with one visitor noting they're "perfect for fishing and boating."

What campers like

Waterfront sites: Campers consistently rate lakefront locations highest. A visitor to Pawtuckaway State Park mentioned, "If you plan ahead and get a water front site it's amazing... but all the sites are roomy and lovely to camp at!" These premium sites book quickly due to their direct water access and views.

Smaller, quiet campgrounds: Epsom Valley Campground provides a more intimate experience compared to larger state parks. "The owners were so relaxed and friendly, the spots were pretty spacious and the rules were very relaxed," reports one camper who appreciated "our campsite was nice and level, right next to a river (with free canoe use!) and even had hammock trees."

Forested privacy: Many campsites feature natural separation from neighbors. At Bear Brook State Park, "Mostly level sites sit under towering pines and vary greatly in size. Many of the sites are separated from their neighbors by large, downed pine trees." This natural privacy creates a more secluded camping experience even when the campground is busy.

What you should know

Pet restrictions vary seasonally: While the existing description mentions some restrictions, specific policies differ by campground. At Pawtuckaway, one visitor noted, "Tried to plan ahead this year and get a prime site to learn they don't allow dogs anywhere in the campground during summer months." Always check current pet policies before booking.

Bathroom quality differences: Facilities vary significantly between campgrounds. At Lazy River Family Campground, a camper reported, "The bathrooms hurt. One of the 3 bathhouses was out of order with a sign directing you to the one in the playground field. That one was clean, but there were no latches on any of the doors on the women's side."

Road noise at some locations: Campgrounds near highways may experience traffic sounds. At Lazy River, one visitor mentioned, "Be aware that the sites along the river, while waterfront and nice, do suffer from road noise coming from NH28." Similarly, some Wakeda Campground sites experience occasional road noise from nearby Route 95.

Tips for camping with families

Best playground options: Wakeda Campground offers kid-friendly amenities beyond what state parks provide. "Nice wooded lots, small store, miniature golf(fee)" are available, with multiple play areas throughout the grounds. The campground also maintains family-friendly quiet hours strictly enforced.

Beach access considerations: Families with small children should know about swimming options. At Salmon Falls/Lebanon KOA, "There's a water slide, mini golf, ropes course, river access, and much more," making it particularly suitable for families with varied age children who need multiple activity options.

Site selection for families: Choose sites based on proximity to amenities. At Bear Brook State Park, "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. I'd avoid site 93 because it is so close to the playground and the fire ring placement makes it seem like families enjoying the playground will be tempted to walk through your site."

Tips from RVers

Arrival planning: RV campers should know about road conditions leading to sites. At Ayers Lake Farm Campground, "Amenities such as camp fire wood are available but if you really need anything, you can hop over to Rochester, NH in a heartbeat." Having supplies handy helps since some access roads can be challenging.

Electrical service reliability: Power consistency matters for RVers with sensitive equipment. Wellington Camping Park receives high marks, with one camper noting, "Great employees, clean reliable power. No issues great spread out sites." This becomes especially important during summer heat when air conditioning may be necessary.

Loop navigation: Some campgrounds have tight turns challenging for larger rigs. At Bear Brook, one camper mentioned, "I found that the little loop to my campsite was tight to exit (I was towing a 14' teardrop, not a big trailer) and I had to be careful to swing wide at the corner." Larger RVs should inquire about specific site access before booking.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular campground near West Nottingham, NH?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near West Nottingham, NH is Pawtuckaway State Park Campground with a 4.2-star rating from 44 reviews.

What parks are near West Nottingham, NH?

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