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Timberland Campground

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Sitting just outside the White Mountains, Timberland Campground runs along the Androscoggin River in Shelburne, New Hampshire, with active railroad tracks bordering the lower sites on one side and Route 2 on the other. That geography is the most important thing to know before booking. Freight trains pass through at all hours, close enough that campers in the lower sites can feel the rumble underfoot, and multiple reviewers flag the noise as a genuine disruption to overnight sleep.

The campground's layout mixes tent and RV sites, with full hookups available for rigs up to 60 feet. Electric, water, and sewer connections are on offer, along with a dump station and WiFi. Coin-operated showers run $0.50 for roughly eight minutes of hot water, with cold water available free. On-site amenities include a heated pool, a camp store, laundry, a game room, and a playground. The firewood policy is worth noting: campers cannot bring their own wood and must purchase from the campground. Angela T. notes the campground is well-positioned for White Mountain hiking, with trails ranging from easy waterfall walks to Mt. Washington's summit.

The Androscoggin River runs along the back of the property. A walking path follows the riverbank, and Heather O. describes it as a "beautiful walking path right by the river." Site quality varies: some electric and water sites are bare dirt with no grass, while full-hookup sites have drawn more favorable comments. Tent sites are small and close together, with limited privacy.

Timberland operates from May 10 through October 15, with nightly rates ranging from $30 to $67. Reservations are available and pets are allowed. The campground is roughly 30 minutes from larger supply towns, so stocking up beforehand makes sense. Gorham is the nearest town for camping near Gorham if Timberland's site mix or noise level doesn't fit the trip. Campers wanting a more dispersed option can look at Rattle River Trailhead, White Mountain NF, about a mile to the southwest.

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Map & DirectionsTimberland Campground is located in New Hampshire near Gorham

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Address

809 State Route 2
Shelburne, NH 03581

Coordinates

44.40798772 N
71.08888354 W

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)
Group
Cabins

Features

For Campers

Market
ADA Access
Trash
Picnic Table
Firewood Available
Phone Service
Reservable
WiFi
Showers
Drinking Water
Electric Hookups
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

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

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Drive Time

1 hr 23 min from Lewiston, ME
1 hr 57 min from Portland, ME
2 hrs 5 min from Manchester, NH
2 hrs 32 min from Burlington, VT

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Reviews11 Camper Reviews - Timberland Campground

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Visitors often highlighted family-friendly amenities like the heated pool, playground, and helpful owners who organize community events. Noise from adjacent train tracks and highway affects sleep quality for many guests, though families appreciate the recreational facilities.

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Jon P.

Guide

Reviewed Jun. 30, 2024

Quick overnight

Stayed for a quick overnight. The electric and water sites we stayed at was just dirt, no grass anywhere. The full hookups looked better from what I saw. They were very gracious on a late check out for us so we could go explore before leaving which was great.

Month of VisitJune

Sam E.

Scout

Reviewed Jun. 12, 2022

All around great visit!!!

This was our first time camping in NH, and I'm so glad we visited the best campground. The new owners are so kind, as well as their two golden retrievers!!! The campground facilities were clean, the neighbors were great, the pool area was also very clean and the water was so warm. Highly recommend this place to anyone! We will be back for sure.

Site60

Month of VisitJune

Robert L.

Traveler

Reviewed Aug. 2, 2021

Tent sites smaller then expected but super cute and fun!

Great camp site ! The pool is small and heated, very comfortable ! River on backside of campsite is amazing ! Bathrooms were super clean !

Notes - bring cash for hot showers , $0.50 for almost 8 mins (cold water free)

Not allowed to bring your own wood for fire, they have enough onsite and it’s priced fairly.

Site5,6,7

Month of VisitJuly

Heather O.

Guide

Reviewed Jun. 13, 2021

Happy Campers

First time staying here! Nice campground. Close to the main road but not too noisy. There are train tracks on the property but no trains went thru this weekend. Beautiful walking path right by the river!

Site62

Month of VisitJune

Erin W.

Ranger

Reviewed Jun. 8, 2021

Quick stop spot

We stopped here quickly on a road trip... good thing we didn’t need to stay. Campground is sandwiched between a railroad track and highway. Don’t expect a nice quiet nights sleep! Train came trough twice through the night.

Bathrooms weren’t really clean but usable. Had a pool to cool off in. I think it’s used by hikers for quick pop up sites to sleep since most were gone before 7am. The trailer campers seem to enjoy themselves. To each their own I guess!

Month of VisitJuly

Adam A.

Scout

Reviewed Oct. 14, 2020

Has several dealbreaking issues

I recently stayed at the Timberland campground, and while the campground itself is amazing, there are several MAJOR issues that makes me suggest looking into near by campgrounds such as the National Park Service campgrounds in the area(of which there are several amazing ones)

1) Power- The power at this place is clearly overloaded. On the weekend I was getting warnings that the voltage was in the 95v range(120v) The National Electric Code states that the lowest permissible voltage is 114 to national code at the furthest part of the line. Below 100v you can start to see damage to electronics and motors as this is a brownout.

2)No tent stakes- The campground didnt burry their water and power lines appropriately, so rather than fix it. They just ban the use of tent stakes. The owners also run the place so one night that a storm came through they even went around telling people they couldnt stake down their awnings or canopies.

Train Tracks- There are active tracks literally on the other side of the line of sites(lower sites are even worse as they arent at least elevated) and there are freight trains that come through regularly including all hours of the nights. The tracks are close enough that you can actually feel the rumble as it passes on top of the whistle, engine noise and wheel squealing.
Water Damage to Rental Unit- When I stayed I had family staying so I rented one of their rental trailers. The bedroom wall was leaking at the headboard when it rained and there was even a hole in the wall from the water damage and warping. When I let the owner know this they said they didnt think it was leaking anymore.
Guest policies- This was really just an insult on top of everything else mentioned. I had rented an electric site AND one of their travel trailers for a mini-family reunion. We had a total of 5 adults across the 2 units and they still charged a guest fee for the stay because ONLY 2 adults per site are allowed. I have yet to come across any other campground with such a restrictive and enforce policy.

Its quite sad, like I said, its a charming campground, but between the being woken up jarringly at 3am by a train whistle or worrying that the constant brownout condition is going to damage your equipment, I just cant recommend staying here.

Month of VisitSeptember

Lexi R.

Guide

Reviewed Jun. 9, 2019

Buggy

The campground is alright. The tenting sites are small and have very little privacy. The campground is next to a highways and train tracks. The only upside is they do have showers that are 50 cents for 8 minutes. There was a river walk, I did not walk down. There is also a store in the front.

Ashley L.

Guide

Reviewed May. 29, 2019

Great location, great people, great time

We went back to the campsite over Memorial Day weekend and had the same great experience as before!! They had a potluck dinner on Sunday, so nice to sit and talk with other campers as well as the owners!

Ashley L.

Guide

Reviewed May. 3, 2019

Love it

We were here back in September of 2018 and have a trip already planned for the end of May 2019! We fell in love with the family feel, nice campsites, location and the owners are just fantastic! Love the picnic they had for Labor Day!

Diana A.

Traveler

Reviewed Jul. 30, 2018

Rustic campground nestled close to Mt. Washington

This is a cute little campground that is great for people who are coming up to go ATVing or hike the mountains. It is a little far from civilization ( it took about 30 minutes to get everywhere). There were a few activities while we were there. They had a cute little store, a nice pool, free range chickens and a great playground. The only downside was the mosquitos. They were so bad all week!

Angela T.

Guide

Reviewed Jun. 5, 2018

Great amenities and good people

If you love the White Mountains but Dolly Copp is a little too rustic, Timberland has amenities to make your camping trip a bit more manageable.

This campground has a great store and a heated swimming pool up front, coin-op showers, as well as a pinball/game room and laundry. There is also a great playground and a beautiful nature trail along the Androscoggin River.

The campground tends to have a mix of tents and RV folks. Some of the sites are a bit small/close together, so look elsewhere if you are going for seclusion. But if you like to have all the amenities, this is a great campground in a good location, close to supplies, groceries and restaurants in Gorham, bike and boat rentals are available in town as well. Just outside the presidential range of the White Mountains, you can find many many hiking trails ranging in difficulty from a 1-hour easy walk to a waterfall to the summit of the big one, Mt. Washington.

Month of VisitJuly

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to stay at Timberland Campground?

Specific rates for Timberland Campground aren't clearly documented in available information. The campground offers various site types including tent sites, water/electric sites, and full hookups. Showers cost 50 cents for approximately 8 minutes of hot water (cold water is free). Firewood must be purchased on-site as outside wood is not permitted. For current and complete pricing information, contact the campground directly before planning your stay.

What do reviews say about Timberland Campground in New Hampshire?

Timberland Campground offers a family-friendly atmosphere with a mix of amenities that make camping more comfortable. The campground features a heated swimming pool, game room, laundry facilities, and a camp store. Many visitors appreciate the owners, who are described as fantastic and kind. The location is great for ATVing and hiking in the White Mountains. Some campers enjoy community events like potluck dinners. However, noise from nearby highway and railroad tracks is mentioned as a drawback by some, and tent sites are described as small with limited privacy. Overall, experiences range from very positive to mixed depending on expectations and specific needs.

What photos and visual information are available for Timberland Campground?

Photos of Timberland Campground typically show its heated swimming pool, which is described as small but comfortable. Visual information also includes images of the river walk along the property's backside, which many campers find beautiful. The campground has a mix of dirt sites (particularly the electric and water sites) and more developed full hookup areas. The campground store, bathroom facilities, and surrounding natural areas may also be featured in available imagery. For a comprehensive visual tour, check the campground's official website or camping platforms.

Where is Timberland Campground located in Shelburne, NH?

Timberland Campground is located in Shelburne, NH in the White Mountains region. The campground sits between a highway and railroad tracks, with a river running along the property's backside that offers a scenic walking path. Its position is somewhat remote, with campers noting it takes about 30 minutes to reach most area attractions and services. This location makes it a good base for exploring the White Mountains and for those interested in ATVing on nearby trails. The relative isolation offers a natural setting despite the proximity to transportation routes.

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