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Ellacoya State Park Campground

Closed For the Season

This campground is closed for the season from October 15, 2024 through May 23, 2025.

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Ellacoya State Park Campground is located near Gilford, NH, offering a setting with forested areas and access to Lake Winnipesaukee. Temperatures range from 20°F in winter to 80°F in summer. Nearby attractions include Gunstock Mountain Resort and the scenic views from Mount Major.

Description

State Park

Ellacoya State Park is located in Gilford on the southwest shore of Lake Winnipesaukee, New Hampshire's largest lake. The 600-foot long sandy beach, with views across the lake to the Sandwich and Ossipee mountains, is a great place to spend with the family for a full day of swimming and picnicking. The campground includes 37 sites available by reservation only, and offers three-way hook-ups. Tents are not allowed at the RV park. Pets are not allowed in the RV campground or in other areas of the park.

Reservation Info

The campground is open for reservable stays from Memorial Day weekend through Columbus Day weekend.

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Location

Ellacoya State Park Campground is located in New Hampshire

Detail location of campground

Coordinates

43.57400096 N
71.35500097 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Available
  • Verizon
    Unknown
  • AT&T
    Unknown
  • T-Mobile
    Poor

Site Types

  • RV Sites
  • Group
  • Tent Cabin

Features

For Campers

  • Market
  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Showers
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Sewer Hookups
  • Water Hookups
  • Pull-Through Sites
  • 30 Amp Hookups
  • Big Rig Friendly

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3 Reviews

Reviewed Jun. 28, 2021

basic but decent RV Park

PROs: Small and typically quiet (always depends on the neighbors you get) Right on the lake with great views of the mountains Easy access to the adjoining state park beach Always a nice breeze Full hookups (W,E,S) at each site Sites are level and mostly grassy Sites are more spacious than some RV campgrounds we’ve been at

CONs: Do not have fire rings/grills at sites, although some are available at the waterfront area No Pets allowed Little to no shade No privacy between sites, very open. Showers are currently not in service

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Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Ellacoya State Park Campground by Cyndi B., June 28, 2021
  • Review photo of Ellacoya State Park Campground by Cyndi B., June 28, 2021
  • Review photo of Ellacoya State Park Campground by Cyndi B., June 28, 2021
Reviewed Nov. 26, 2019

Set up for big RVs

The camping is a large open area (no shade) with RVs lined up. There are full hook-ups and if you plan to only use the bathroom and shower in your RV it is likely fine. The showers are horrific. There are two different shower rooms, with two showers each. While we were there one whole room was labeled “out of order”. In the other, only one of the coin operated showers was working. So, only one shower for the entire campground. The shower area was FILLED with with bugs and spiders. We unfortunately had to kill one spider that was dangling from the ceiling into the shower we were trying to use. The kids screamed the whole time.

The lake water was deemed to high in bacteria to swim in while we were there, but the natives were swimming anyway, so we did too. The beach was nice and if it wasn’t for the bacteria concern we’d have enjoyed it even more. (Bacteria is why we didn’t skip the shower.)

The view was gorgeous.

  • Review photo of Ellacoya State Park Campground by Sarah F., November 26, 2019
  • Review photo of Ellacoya State Park Campground by Sarah F., November 26, 2019
  • Review photo of Ellacoya State Park Campground by Sarah F., November 26, 2019
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Reviewed Jul. 19, 2018

RV sites are basically in a parking lot

The area for RVs needs more trees!

The beach for the registered campers is lovely, and it has a lovely view of the Lake. But there is no shade or privacy between RV sites.

The showers require coins to operate, so we only used the restrooms.

We spent most of our time at the State Beach, there is a bridge that spans the RV site to the public beach. We really liked this portion of the park.

Month of VisitJuly

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does Ellacoya State Park Campground have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Ellacoya State Park Campground has 30 amp electric hookups, water hookups and sewer hookups.

  • What is the max vehicle length at Ellacoya State Park Campground?

    Ellacoya State Park Campground allows vehicles up to 84 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Ellacoya State Park Campground?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Ellacoya State Park Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Ellacoya State Park Campground have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Ellacoya State Park Campground does not have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Ellacoya State Park Campground?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is unknown, AT&T is unknown, and T-Mobile is poor.