The best star host camping in New Hampshire

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Home to Mount Washington, the highest mountain in the northeast, and brimming with lakes, rivers, and miles of hiking trails, New Hampshire serves up four-season fun for outdoor enthusiasts. From hiking, mountain biking, backpacking, fishing, and swimming in summer to cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and downhill skiing in winter, New Hampshire has something for every type of traveler whether you’re going solo or looking for a family adventure. New Hampshire state parks offer a wide variety of camping experiences from primitive tent sites to lakeside RV spots with prime mountain views.

99% (5.3K) 209 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near New Hampshire

1. Unplugged, No electricity, no wifi.

98%
(61)
1 site · Lodging · Andover, NH
New!! Two new solar lights inside!! Light over kitchen table and behind the couch! Great addition. Also new flat gas grill. I wanted a cabin in the woods forever and my boys built me this awesome cabin! Drive down in good weather, walk or snowshoe in winter, about 3-400 yards. Beautiful, DRY {No running water}, no electricity cabin. Called "Unplugged" for several reasons: No electricity, No internet and most phones don't work! Bring books! 16 x 20 with a loft with stairs. Queen bed in loft and futon downstairs. Has an outhouse. Stocked with basics for cooking on regular size grill, small grill and new 2 burner camp stove. Cabin is well insulated, uses a Big Buddy heater for heat in winter .The rain barrel is only for water for fire pit! Not drinkable!! You fill the black bucket and put it near fire pit while having a camp fire. New solar lights installed, really brightens up cabin!
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
$86
 / night

2. Horseshoe Bend NH

99%
(140)
5 sites · Tents, RVs · West Ossipee, NH
Welcome to Horseshoe Bend located in Tamworth NH! Very Private tent sites on the Bearcamp River! Come take your shoes off, relax and enjoy a soak! All have tent platforms. There's plenty of dry and wet sandbars around each site during the dry months. Make sure you bring a rope, tie off and enjoy the sunshine! Spring 2026 New Outhouse to be constructed Follow us on IG for updates! HorseshoeBendNH There is wood for sale close by at most the stores in the area. There are a few houses nearby selling wood as well https://visittamworthnh.com/about Designated wood fire pits Site 2 and 3 are RV/Small tow behind capable. Site 1 you can also have an RV/Camper but would need to park it at the edge of the field and walk 20 seconds to the actual site https://www.publichouseonpagehill.com/ They have the best Sunday Brunch with a view! https://farmtotablemarketnh.com/ PLEASE READ: Sorry but Absolutely NO discharging firearms or fireworks. They are prohibited due to dry fields, other campers and neighboring houses. Side note there is a gun range a few miles away! ALSO checkout our RV friendly sites (Power/Water Hookups) at Stagecoach falls a couple miles away! Stagecoach Falls Airbnb coming early 2025 Brand new 2 bed 2 Bath Hot tub Fire pit grill Follow us on Instagram Stagecoach_Airbnb NH To get to your reserved site go around the red shed and follow the mowed path through the field until it splits into three paths. Site one is to the left. Site 2 the middle path. Site 3 and 4 are the right path. Even though we haven't seen any there are bears in New Hampshire: Secure coolers, grills, cooking utensils, any food not in use, snacks, and anything with food odors inside the locked compartment of a vehicle or trailer or a bear proof storage locker if available. Wipe off picnic tables and grills. Properly discard aluminum foil used for cooking. Do not keep food/snacks in or around your tent!
Pets
Campfires
Picnic table
from 
$75
 / night

4. Mountain Brook Hideaway

100%
(19)
1 site · Tent, RV · Brookfield, NH
Escape to a place where the stars shine bright, the brook sings softly, and wildlife wanders freely. Mountain Brook Hideaway is the peaceful, family-friendly campsite you didn’t know you needed. Surrounded by towering hemlocks and the gentle sounds of a nearby brook, this quiet slice of New Hampshire wilderness offers a rare mix of serenity and adventure. Whether you're here to relax under the stars, or explore the woods, this is the perfect basecamp. Some of what you’ll experience: * Wildlife including deer, moose, otters, mink, turtles, ducks, and a variety of birds. * Soothing night sounds including frogs, crickets, peepers, and flowing water. * Fly fishing, kayaking, hammock, bird watching, and hiking/mountain biking trails nearby. * Enjoy glimpses of fireflies, wide-open skies for stargazing, and sharing fireside stories. * Secluded enough to unplug, but still close to a small grocery store, local restaurant, bar, and disc golf. 🐾 Pet-friendly. Bring your four-legged adventurers!
 🚐 RV-friendly. 50/30/20 amp site with space to spread out and relax
. 🌲 Ideal for families, couples, or solo nature lovers. Come find unexpected peace and wild beauty at Mountain Brook Hideaway—where the stars are bright, the forest is alive, and the only rush is the brook.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
$51
 / night

Home to Mount Washington, the highest mountain in the northeast, and brimming with lakes, rivers, and miles of hiking trails, New Hampshire serves up four-season fun for outdoor enthusiasts. From hiking, mountain biking, backpacking, fishing, and swimming in summer to cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and downhill skiing in winter, New Hampshire has something for every type of traveler whether you’re going solo or looking for a family adventure. New Hampshire state parks offer a wide variety of camping experiences from primitive tent sites to lakeside RV spots with prime mountain views.

99% (5.3K) 209 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near New Hampshire

1. Unplugged, No electricity, no wifi.

98%
(61)
1 site · Lodging · Andover, NH
New!! Two new solar lights inside!! Light over kitchen table and behind the couch! Great addition. Also new flat gas grill. I wanted a cabin in the woods forever and my boys built me this awesome cabin! Drive down in good weather, walk or snowshoe in winter, about 3-400 yards. Beautiful, DRY {No running water}, no electricity cabin. Called "Unplugged" for several reasons: No electricity, No internet and most phones don't work! Bring books! 16 x 20 with a loft with stairs. Queen bed in loft and futon downstairs. Has an outhouse. Stocked with basics for cooking on regular size grill, small grill and new 2 burner camp stove. Cabin is well insulated, uses a Big Buddy heater for heat in winter .The rain barrel is only for water for fire pit! Not drinkable!! You fill the black bucket and put it near fire pit while having a camp fire. New solar lights installed, really brightens up cabin!
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
$86
 / night

2. Horseshoe Bend NH

99%
(140)
5 sites · Tents, RVs · West Ossipee, NH
Welcome to Horseshoe Bend located in Tamworth NH! Very Private tent sites on the Bearcamp River! Come take your shoes off, relax and enjoy a soak! All have tent platforms. There's plenty of dry and wet sandbars around each site during the dry months. Make sure you bring a rope, tie off and enjoy the sunshine! Spring 2026 New Outhouse to be constructed Follow us on IG for updates! HorseshoeBendNH There is wood for sale close by at most the stores in the area. There are a few houses nearby selling wood as well https://visittamworthnh.com/about Designated wood fire pits Site 2 and 3 are RV/Small tow behind capable. Site 1 you can also have an RV/Camper but would need to park it at the edge of the field and walk 20 seconds to the actual site https://www.publichouseonpagehill.com/ They have the best Sunday Brunch with a view! https://farmtotablemarketnh.com/ PLEASE READ: Sorry but Absolutely NO discharging firearms or fireworks. They are prohibited due to dry fields, other campers and neighboring houses. Side note there is a gun range a few miles away! ALSO checkout our RV friendly sites (Power/Water Hookups) at Stagecoach falls a couple miles away! Stagecoach Falls Airbnb coming early 2025 Brand new 2 bed 2 Bath Hot tub Fire pit grill Follow us on Instagram Stagecoach_Airbnb NH To get to your reserved site go around the red shed and follow the mowed path through the field until it splits into three paths. Site one is to the left. Site 2 the middle path. Site 3 and 4 are the right path. Even though we haven't seen any there are bears in New Hampshire: Secure coolers, grills, cooking utensils, any food not in use, snacks, and anything with food odors inside the locked compartment of a vehicle or trailer or a bear proof storage locker if available. Wipe off picnic tables and grills. Properly discard aluminum foil used for cooking. Do not keep food/snacks in or around your tent!
Pets
Campfires
Picnic table
from 
$75
 / night

4. Mountain Brook Hideaway

100%
(19)
1 site · Tent, RV · Brookfield, NH
Escape to a place where the stars shine bright, the brook sings softly, and wildlife wanders freely. Mountain Brook Hideaway is the peaceful, family-friendly campsite you didn’t know you needed. Surrounded by towering hemlocks and the gentle sounds of a nearby brook, this quiet slice of New Hampshire wilderness offers a rare mix of serenity and adventure. Whether you're here to relax under the stars, or explore the woods, this is the perfect basecamp. Some of what you’ll experience: * Wildlife including deer, moose, otters, mink, turtles, ducks, and a variety of birds. * Soothing night sounds including frogs, crickets, peepers, and flowing water. * Fly fishing, kayaking, hammock, bird watching, and hiking/mountain biking trails nearby. * Enjoy glimpses of fireflies, wide-open skies for stargazing, and sharing fireside stories. * Secluded enough to unplug, but still close to a small grocery store, local restaurant, bar, and disc golf. 🐾 Pet-friendly. Bring your four-legged adventurers!
 🚐 RV-friendly. 50/30/20 amp site with space to spread out and relax
. 🌲 Ideal for families, couples, or solo nature lovers. Come find unexpected peace and wild beauty at Mountain Brook Hideaway—where the stars are bright, the forest is alive, and the only rush is the brook.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
$51
 / night

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The best star host camping in New Hampshire guide

Where to go

Mount Washington

Sitting at 6,288 feet in eastern New Hampshire, Mount Washington is the tallest peak in New England, famous for its extreme weather. (The highest recorded wind speed outside of a tornado, 231 miles per hour, was measured at the Mount Washington Observatory atop the summit.) Mount Washington is on the Appalachian Trail and visitors can hike, drive, or take the Mount Washington Cog Railway up to the summit.

Franconia Notch State Park

In the heart of the White Mountains, Franconia Notch State Park is one of the most family-friendly state parks in New Hampshire and packed with natural wonders including Flume Gorge, Cloudland Falls, and Echo Lake. Lafayette Place Campground is a nice family campground right in the center of the park, near many trailheads and top sights, with a camp store and 97 campsites ideal for tent campers. Nearby Cannon Mountain RV Park offers seven RV sites with full hook-ups and a dump station.

White Mountain National Forest

The 800,000-acre White Mountain National Forest offers some of the best camping in the state. Renowned for its mountain scenery, abundant wildlife, and stunning fall foliage, the park is home to over a thousand miles of trails that weave through the rugged terrain for hikers, mountain bikers, snowshoers, ATVs, and snowmobiles. Overnight visitors will find 23 national forest campgrounds, backcountry huts, and cabin rentals.

When to go

Summer through early fall is the best time for camping, hiking, canoeing, and kayaking in New Hampshire. Snow tends to linger on peaks into early June, and mosquitoes can be the most troublesome in July. Fall, when the changing leaves are at their peak, is an especially popular time to visit. Be sure to make camping reservations during this time well in advance. Some New Hampshire state park campgrounds, including Lafayette Place in Franconia Notch, remain open year-round, although off-season services are limited.

Know before you go

  1. Camping reservations can be made up to 11 months in advance online or over the phone for New Hampshire state parks. Rates vary by the campground, with senior rates available. Monadnock State Park, Bear Brook State Park, Pawtuckaway State Park, and White Lake State Park feature some of the most popular New Hampshire campgrounds; advanced reservations are strongly recommended. 
  2. Many New Hampshire state parks have pet restrictions. Some do not allow them at all and others prohibit them on beaches, swimming areas, and picnic areas.
  3. Numerous backcountry campsites and shelters exist in the White Mountains. Most are free to use as long as you adhere to White Mountain National Forest backcountry camping rules. 
  4. Weather in New Hampshire can be challenging and unpredictable. Come prepared with rain gear and extra layers, even in summer. 

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