Top Horse Camping near Vershire, VT

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47 Reviews of 5 Vershire Campgrounds


  • 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.

  • S
    Camper-submitted photo from Hancock Campground
    May. 7, 2024

    Hancock Campground

    A little cramped, great location though

    Open year round. Most sites are close together with very little privacy

    A few sites are pretty much right on the river which is awesome. There's a nearby swimming hole. Campground is only short drive away from an endless amount of hiking options

  • Miccal  M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hancock Campground
    Jan. 18, 2024

    Hancock Campground

    Small but nice

    I just spent a cold rainy, snowy weekend camping here in January, and had a blast. The campground is plowed, sites have their access plowed with various widths depending on the site.  The sites are a little close together, and for winter there was a number of them being used.

    The campground is close to Lincoln, NH so if you need supplies you can easily run into town for food and drink.  It's even closer to Loon Mtn and the Pemigewasset wilderness allowing for some amazing outdoor activities.

    There are many dumpsters and bear boxes throughout the campground, the walk-in sites all have bear boxes.  Every site has a fire pit.  The campground is easily accessible by pavement.

  • Ann P.
    Camper-submitted photo from Hancock Campground
    Oct. 30, 2023

    Hancock Campground

    Pretty but not clean

    Some pros and lots of cons. We stayed at a walk-in site by the river.

    I never fully appreciated just how much camp hosts do. There was no ranger and no host. We arrived early on a Thursday, hopeful we could get a spot by the water. There are only two spots that are truly private in any way. They were both taken- fine. However, one of the groups had not registered and stayed until 4 or 5pm until everyone else had already set up for the day…then they left! So uncool. The site went unused because at that point, no one was going to move all their stuff. Maybe a camp host would’ve noticed that?

    The sites were FILTHY with trash, dog poop and food waste. Pretty crazy considering this was supposed to be a bear area. There was also a bad smell wafting around, hmm…maybe because of the trash and dog poop? Stepping in dog poop and trying to clean off your boots is a significant bummer. The site we were stuck at also had ashes and chunks of wood all over the picnic table. Cleaning up this much in order to feel comfortable really sucked.

    There was no running water at any of the pumps and the pit toilets were quite full.

    There is a bridge nearby but the river covered any vehicle noise very well. It was also nice to be right off the highway and five minutes from town, yet it felt like a proper national forest experience.

    There’s an upper loop with drive in sites. They didn’t seem very private and you could see the road. I wouldn’t stay up there.

    Being by the river was beautiful. I would stay here again, but with more preparation for the campground’s limitations.

  • M.A.D. P.
    Camper-submitted photo from Branbury State Park
    Jan. 1, 2023

    Branbury State Park

    One of the more popular Vt State parks

    We showed up on a busy Memorial Day weekend without reservations and the staff was kind enough to give us their last leanto. This place has access to some of the best hiking and paddling in the state.

  • Kirsten J.
    Camper-submitted photo from Hancock Campground
    Jul. 10, 2022

    Hancock Campground

    Young little trees, little buffer between sites

    Hancock is a first-come, first-serve campground close to the visitor center as you enter the Whites.  It is also close to Loon Mountain Resort.  Camping at this campground provides you river access, or is relatively close to the Hwy, depending which site you choose.  One area is your standard campground - parking area, tent area, next site.  The other area, only for tents, is a communal parking area with walk-in campsites near the water.  

    This campground had clean pit-toilets, no shower, spotty cell service, and both trash and recycling dumpsters, which were nice to see!

  • Lisa S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Branbury State Park
    May. 22, 2022

    Branbury State Park

    Great state park

    I’ve stayed here a few times, and I’ve enjoyed each visit. The day use section has a wonderful beach with a swimming area and boat launch. Large trees provide shade on a grassy lawn, and grills are available. The concession stand is open during day use hours. The camp sites near the beach are in a large grassy field, and across the road, the campsites are wooded, and some have lean tos. The hiking trails nearby are very nice. There are bears in the area, so be aware and store all food properly. My family loves camping here.

  • jonathan M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Groton Forest Road Campground
    May. 18, 2022

    Groton Forest Road Campground

    Horrible

    If I could leave a no star rating, I would. To anyone who is looking to park there camper for the season, I recommend going elsewhere. The previous owner was a more reasonable guy and well respected. Save yourself the time and energy and do not sign a contract here, unless you want to later be told you have to leave for a reason that will not be discussed. The current owner is a dictator who likes to show favoritism. Please save yourself the trouble and try a different campground, there are plenty in the state of Vermont.

  • Stephen T.
    Camper-submitted photo from Branbury State Park
    Oct. 20, 2021

    Branbury State Park

    Mountainside Bliss

    I’ve been here dozens of times, grew up going here every year and hiking rattlesnake. We make the trip from RI. Love to lake access, secluded camping, the hiking and remote area.

    Planning on revisiting next summer, even in august the nights get to a good sleeping temperature a vast majority of the time.

    I guess only negative thing to say is they changed the site numbers years back and we thought we booked the best site next to the River fro, past experiences but it was the one next to the bathrooms after they changed the site numbers without a warning.

  • m
    Camper-submitted photo from Branbury State Park
    Aug. 21, 2021

    Branbury State Park

    Paradise

    Vacationing here from NJ. We decided to take our jeep and test out our rooftop tent at this site. We were so impressed at the beautiful scenery especially across the street from the beach. This was definitely our favorite campsite we’ve ever been to this far. The bathrooms were super nice, the campground itself was really clean too!

  • J
    Camper-submitted photo from Hancock Campground
    Aug. 6, 2021

    Hancock Campground

    Great campground for a pre Pemi Loop night

    Great campground. Stayed at site #32. This side was near the street but at night there is minimal traffic. Higher side is by the river so the preferable side to stay on.

    There is an area for tents only where you park in a lot and walk to the site.

    This campground is first come first serve.

    Some of the restrooms have running water. Some are only privies.

    As for showers or areas to wash dishes, i was not able to find either. There is potable water.

    Stayed here the night before i started the Pemi loop, and it was perfect.

  • C
    Camper-submitted photo from Hancock Campground
    May. 29, 2021

    Hancock Campground

    Riverside Paradise

    Most amazing spot I’ve ever camped and not too many people. Used the tent sides a quick hill walk down from the parking lot. River great for splashing around and nearby path to Lincoln Woods trail.

  • Sarah C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from New Discovery State Park
    Apr. 1, 2021

    New Discovery State Park

    Interesting State Park

    This state park has a little bit of everything. There are sites with electric hookups as well as some without. Some sites are in the middle of a grassy field while others are tucked in the trees. Site size various pretty vastly as you travel through the campground. There are two main loops, one is more secluded and spaced out than the other. The campground loops have bath houses, complete with coin operated showers. Park staff were attentive and restrooms were being cleaned with frequency. 

    There are more remote walk-in shelters on the Osmore Pond, located within New Discovery State Park. The shelters are rustic, have shared outhouses between a few sites, fire pits and small picnic tables. The remote sites are spaced nicely around the pond along a hiking trail that skirts the perimeter. The walk from the parking area to the shelters varies, depending what side of the pond you are camping on. If bringing a full-sized cooler(or other large/luxury car camping items) be sure you are heading to a site closer to the parking area. It would be a challenge to get some of those larger, heavier items to sites across the pond from the parking lot.

  • Heather B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Hancock Campground
    Dec. 31, 2020

    Hancock Campground

    Awesome winter camping

    Stayed here for two nights in late December. Site #40 along the river was close to the bathroom yet had plenty of privacy from other sites. The campgrounds were well cared for and the staff was friendly. There are some nice looking tent only sites we plan to experience come springtime. Water would have earned it five stars.

  • Ashley S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Hancock Campground
    Sep. 1, 2020

    Hancock Campground

    Home Away From Home

    We’ve been going to Hancock for a couple of years now. We just saw our first bear in the campground which was awesome. We love the location and being at that elevation the stars are amazing at night. Lots of fun to be had whether it’s hiking, seeing waterfalls, stargazing, swimming in the Pemigewasset River, shopping in North Conway, eating at one of the many local restaurants, etc. There’s something for everyone and this campground is dog friendly too. Great sites that are well maintained and clean bathrooms.

  • L
    Camper-submitted photo from Hancock Campground
    Aug. 29, 2020

    Hancock Campground

    Nice river location; Lots of bees

    We camped here Wednesday-Friday on one of the riverfront tent sites. We arrived around 11:15 am and got the last site on the river, which had a nice little opening to the water and had a bit more tree coverage to separate us from our neighbors; the only remaining sites otherwise were a bit small and clustered together or tandem so that we’d have lots of foot traffic through and around our site. These sites were carry-in only, which wasn’t convenient, and it was a lot of work to carry all of our gear from the parking lot to the site (the main part of the path was a hill).

    Big negative: Our site was completely swarmed with bees. We checked a few vacant sites to see if maybe it was just our site, but we found them all around, including all over the cars in the lot. They calmed down in the evening once it got chilly, but otherwise, they were constant. They were the worst on our last day; we planned to hang out, make breakfast, enjoy the river, and take our time packing up. But they were unbearable and we had a couple stings, so we rushed to pack up and left early, which was very disappointing and felt like a waste.

    The river access was great, though the water was very low. We appreciated having a bear box on our site, especially since we couldn’t keep anything in our car. It was big enough to fit our grill, cooler, trash, and bag of groceries. The campground also has flush toilets, which was a big plus, since most other campgrounds in the area only have vault toilets. There were vault ones near our site, but I preferred to walk a bit further to the flush ones. They were near the campsites by the main road; the traffic was loud in this area and the sites didn’t have bear boxes, but there were no bees to be found.

    We’d likely stay here again if something was done about the swarms of bees, and would probably bring some sort of cart to get our stuff from the car to the site.

  • R
    Camper-submitted photo from New Discovery State Park
    Aug. 22, 2020

    New Discovery State Park

    Great area

    Awesome state park. Right along a long rail trail where you can put in many miles and not even know it. Swimming and boating is a short ride in a couple different directions, Osmore pond, Kettle pond, or Ricker pond. We stayed at the Eagle leanto and is perfect for hanging multiple hammocks. Close enough to the bathrooms too. There were squirrels that would spend lots of time throughout the day sending loose the green pine cones and then come down and chew them up. Pretty entertaining except for when they drop them on your tarps.

  • R
    Camper-submitted photo from New Discovery State Park
    Jul. 19, 2020

    New Discovery State Park

    Great site, poorly maintained facilities

    I camped at New Discovery this weekend, the sites are well separated and private. The grounds are beautiful and well situated to enjoy Groton State Forest. My complaint is in regards to the maintenance of the facilities. The Women’s bathroom ran out of toilet paper and was never replaced. More upsetting was that the soap container was empty all weekend. At a time like this hand washing is more important than ever! It was very disappointing!

  • Rebecca A.
    Camper-submitted photo from Hancock Campground
    Sep. 19, 2019

    Hancock Campground

    Good location!

    This campground is in a good location to explore the kanagamus highway and the white mountains! It is close to Franconia notch and plenty of hiking/other activities. Bathrooms and running water available! Nice spot.

  • Kate K.
    Camper-submitted photo from Hancock Campground
    Aug. 22, 2019

    Hancock Campground

    The White Mountains Stole My Heart!

    We had a last minute change of plans to our hiking trip due to a delay. We wouldn’t have the time to hike into our pre planned area before dark, so decided to set up shop here. This place was actually pretty great. Each site was pretty large and most of them had access to the river. Which had nice areas for swimming and wading. Each site had its own bear box and it was only a short hike down from the car. The park connected directly to some beautiful AT trails that we took advantage of the next day. It was also pretty cheap! $12 or $15 if I remember correctly. All self registration.

  • Catherine M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Branbury State Park
    Aug. 5, 2019

    Branbury State Park

    Huge campsites lakeside

    I couldn't believe how large the lots were. While they arent super far from one another, they are large enough that they seem further than they are. Nice beautiful wooded area, we were able to put a tent and hang a hammock for sleeping. Price was very reasonable. The bathroom closest to us was having a running water issue, but it wasn't a big deal for us the lean too lots looked nice too if you're looking for coverage. It was a little close to the road, but it isnt a major road so I looked at it like a reasonable alarm clock. The lot was freshly raked and there really wasn't anything we didn't like about the site. Campfire pit had a grill!

  • C
    Camper-submitted photo from Hancock Campground
    May. 19, 2019

    Hancock Campground

    Simple campimg.

    This place is a gem.  It closes after the first snowfall of the year and will not re open untill it all thaws.  But head here in the fall to see the beautiful colors. Outhouse toilet no running water but there are wells to get fresh water. Hiking all over around here.

  • M
    Camper-submitted photo from Hancock Campground
    May. 1, 2019

    Hancock Campground

    Great location

    I stayed at Hancock campground in mid April this year. Great clean accessible bathrooms, beautiful grounds and large campgrounds. Leashed dogs are allowed. There are both walk-in and drive up tent sites. The walk-in sites are directly next to the beautiful Pemi River. Great overall would return again.

  • Reid B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Groton Forest Road Campground
    Apr. 15, 2019

    Groton Forest Road Campground

    Amazing Campground!

    My girlfriend and I visited last year for a nice getaway and absolutely loved the park. The spots were spacious with enough privacy between sites. The lake was gorgeous to swim in and had different rafts and stuff in the water for public use. The bathrooms were well maintained along with the showers.



Guide to Vershire

Camping near Vershire, Vermont, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a family-friendly adventure, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Hiking: Explore the nearby trails and enjoy the stunning views. Campers at Hancock Campground appreciate the proximity to hiking options, with one reviewer noting, "The campground is only a short drive away from an endless amount of hiking options."
  • Fishing: Many campgrounds, like Russell Pond Campground, allow fishing in their ponds. A visitor mentioned, "Fishing allowed in the pond which is stocked in the early summer."
  • Swimming: Enjoy a refreshing dip in the water. Campers at Little River State Park Campground highlighted the swimming beach, saying, "Sits on a reservoir with a nice swimming beach."

What campers like:

  • Clean facilities: Campers often mention the cleanliness of restrooms and showers. One reviewer at Lost River Valley Campground said, "The bathrooms are always clean, the staff in the office and store has been friendly."
  • Spacious sites: Many campgrounds offer large, private sites. A visitor at Moose Hillock Camping Resort noted, "Camping sites are clean and very spacious."
  • Friendly staff: Campers appreciate helpful and welcoming staff. A review for Gifford Woods State Park Campground mentioned, "The staff have gone the extra mile and planted flowers along many of the choicest camping areas."

What you should know:

  • Limited amenities: Some campgrounds, like Hancock Campground, lack electric hookups and showers. A camper pointed out, "Some of the restrooms have running water. Some are only privies."
  • First-come, first-served sites: Popular spots can fill up quickly. A visitor at Moosalamoo Campground shared, "We went 'first come, first serve' on a Wednesday and had no problem getting a site."
  • Road noise: Some campgrounds are near busy roads. A reviewer at Lafayette Place Campground mentioned, "As others have noted, there is a bit of noise from Rt. 93."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Kid-friendly activities: Look for campgrounds with pools and playgrounds. One camper at Moose Hillock Camping Resort said, "The pool was amazing for the kiddos."
  • Plan for noise: Be prepared for lively environments, especially during peak seasons. A visitor noted, "Some of the drawbacks were not some of the campgrounds' fault... we had some very noisy neighbors."
  • Pack games and outdoor gear: Bring along games and equipment for family fun. A camper at Lost River Valley Campground mentioned, "They also had a tinker bell walk and other activities."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check site levels: Some sites may not be level, so it's good to check before setting up. A reviewer at Quechee State Park Campground said, "Some of the sites were not really level."
  • Be mindful of space: Ensure your RV fits comfortably in the designated area. A camper at Little River State Park Campground noted, "The access road is a bit rough but navigable by all vehicles."
  • Bring extra supplies: Some campgrounds may not have stores nearby. A visitor at Ricker Pond State Park Campground mentioned, "There is a ton of space between sites."

Camping near Vershire, Vermont, offers a great mix of nature and community. With a little planning, you can enjoy a memorable outdoor experience!

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