Posted in New Hampshire
June 11, 2021
Wake Up Next To The Water At These 10 Campsites In New Hampshire
New Hampshire offers tons of ways to enjoy the great outdoors. There are hikes to be taken, peaks to be climbed, and beaches to lay on. All of these things could keep you busy all year! But enjoying nature and beauty here doesn’t have to include an activity. Sometimes simply waking up surrounded by the outdoors is enough to remind us why we love it here. These campsites are a few of our favorites and each one has easy access to the water.
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Located at the base of the White Mountains this family-owned camping experience offers riverside sites as well as lots of fun activities away from the river. Everything from camping sites to deluxe cabins line the Baker River, making this both beautiful and fun. You can learn more about it here.
This beautiful state park located in the north woods also offers some of the best camping in the state. The park is located all around the Connecticut Lakes so water access is not a problem. Be sure to rent a kayak to make the most of your close proximity!
Located on Keyser Pond, this family-friendly camping experience offers some of the best water access around. You can use one of their many canoes or rowboats or sit back and enjoy one of their two sandy beaches. Those who love to fish will find plenty of opportunity here, too. If it rains there's a huge rec hall perfect for staying cozy and warm while having fun. Check them out here.
Spending time at Lake Winnepeseaukee might just be a requirement in New Hampshire. There's no better place to enjoy it than at this campground right on the lake. You can spend your days boating or swimming and then come back to dry land to take part in the many fun activities offered away from the lake. There are spots for both tents and RVs and you're guaranteed to have a great time. Learn more here.
This beauty is family-owned and operated so you can be sure they know exactly what it takes to make sure your family has a great time. There are seasonal sites, as well as RV and tent sites. Each has access to the brook-fed fishing pond. Learn more about them here.
This campground is located right off the Kanc, which means it's right in the heart of the White Mountains. Surrounded by beauty, this spot offers some of the most quintessential views in the state. And don't even get us started on how peaceful it is to fall asleep to the sound of the river! You can learn more here.
Sitting directly on a spring-fed lake, this camping area is the perfect spot for those who plan to spend the majority of their summer in the water. You can choose from tent spots, RV parking or one of their cabins. Learn more about it here.
When you picture riverside camping the picturesque setup at Glen Ellis might be exactly what you imagine! Guest can enjoy both the Saco River and the Ellis River. And the riverside firepits at many of the sites are what camping dreams are made of! Check them out here.
We couldn't complete this list without including one especially unique option. This glamping site offers a fun safari-style tent with everything you need for a luxurious stay outdoors. Huge bed, comfy linens, picnic tables and access to the river are just the beginning. You can learn more here.
For those who aren't quite ready to commit to the idea of sleeping in a tent, we offer this fun experience! A reader favorite, these cottages are located right on the banks of the Pemigewasset River in the White Mountains. As you can imagine, there's no shortage of things to do. Plus, at the end of a fun day you can relax in the comfort of a one or two bedroom cottage. You can learn more about visiting here.
What are some of your favorite waterfront camping spots? Let us know in the comments so we can check them out!
If you love camping but like to experience the more unique side of the state, we’ve got a great option for you! You can go camping with alpacas at Paca Hill Farm in New Hampshire and we can’t think of anything more adorable.
Address: Scenic View Campground, 18 Gingerbread Ln, Warren, NH 03279, USA
Address: Lake Francis State Park, 439 River Rd, Pittsburg, NH 03592, USA
Address: Keyser Pond Campground, 1739 Old Concord Rd, Henniker, NH 03242, USA
Address: Long Island Bridge Campground, 29 Long Island Rd, Moultonborough, NH 03254, USA
Address: Foothills Family Campground, 506 Maple Rd, Tamworth, NH 03886, USA
Address: Jigger Johnson Campground, Albany, NH 03818, USA
Address: Swanzey Lake Camping Area, 88 E Shore Rd, Swanzey, NH 03446, USA
Address: Glen Ellis Campground, Bartlett, NH 03838, USA
Address: Snug Life Camping, 151 Captain Clark Hwy, Wilton, NH 03086, USA
Address: Gilcrest Cottages and Motel, 2378 US-3, Thornton, NH 03285, USA
