Beach Camping Near Hampton Beach, New Hampshire, US: 12 Best Beach Campsites 2025

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New Hampshire
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Hampton Beach

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Public campgrounds near Hampton Beach

Pawtuckaway State Park: site 43 and site 44 on Horse Head Island are both large private sites with direct lake access.

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3 top beach campgrounds near Hampton Beach

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Souhegan Shores

2 sites · RVs, Tents21 acres · Merrimack, NH

March Update: WE'VE GOT A RESIDENT OTTER!!! So cool. After fresh snow falls we see their tracks across the ice between open patches of water, with occasional belly slides. (check out photo annotated with blue slide arrows) Trails are plowed and passable to a four wheel drive vehicle. In a hard freeze likely open to 2WD vehicle. Conditions can change with a thaw or more snow, so check ahead with your host. Getting in is the easier part, but confirm your vehicle won't have difficulty getting back up the slight rise to exit the sites. (back to our regularly scheduled campsite description...) Site-1 is located under the trees adjacent to a 3 acre meadow and Christmas Tree farm. Camp near the bank of the Souhegan River in the shade of white pine, shag bark hickory and blue birch while listening to the river tumble over the ledges upstream. In season, enjoy the chest deep swimming hole 100 feet from your campsite. On the other side of the privacy fence is a pasture where two horses graze. If you don't like friendly dogs then you'll be better off on site 2 where we have a better chance of keeping our dog Wilson from dropping in to visit. He loves people too much not to want to greet folks on Site 1. Site-2 is located at the farthest most downstream end of the property and from mid-May to mid-October it is totally screened by foliage. From your site you only see trees and the river. If you don't like other dogs, this is the site you want. Still no guarantee Wilson won't visit, but it's easier to keep Wilson away from this corner of the property. The other side of the river is town conservation land so the only people you're likely to see will be passing by in kayaks or on paddleboards. In dry season, both sites are a great place to start a float trip and you'll likely have the next 1.5 miles all to yourself since rapids up stream become impassable in July and August. If planning a winter trip, check ahead to ensure Bob has cleared the access roads. If southern NH gets clobbered with snow, check about the possibility of constructing snow shelters. Bob's been known to mound up snow with the tractor. You are only two traffic lights away from the Merrimack Premium Outlet Mall if you need something to do during inclement weather.

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Bakers Island Light Campsite

3 sites · Tents10 acres · Beverly, MA

Bakers Island Light Station is located on Bakers Island in Salem Sound, a 60-acre island with a large summer colony. The lighthouse stands at 59 feet tall and continues to guide ships in and out of Salem Harbor with an alternating 20-second white-red light. The 10-acre light station, which includes six historic structures such as two keepers houses, an oil house, and a lantern room (now operating as a gift shop), is located in the northwest quadrant of the island and was formally owned and operated by the US Coast Guard. The rest of the island is in private ownership including the Bakers Island Wharf. The deed to historic Bakers Island Light Station was transferred on August 27, 2014, from the United States government to the Essex National Heritage Commission (Essex Heritage). Learn more about this land: Rated #1 Hipcamp site in Massachusetts by Outdoor Magazine in 2020! Enjoy the sights and sounds of off-the-grid coastal living at the Bakers Island Light Station Campsite. Set up your tent on a raised platform and take in the beauty of Salem Sound. Meet the summer lighthouse keepers, stroll through island trails, and unwind...just three miles off the coast of Salem! Getting to camp: PLEASE READ - the only way to get to Bakers Island Light Campsite is by boat. You have three options: 1) Use your own kayaks and paddle out to our beach (this is recommended for advanced kayakers only). 2) Take our landing craft, Naumkeag, out to the island for $70 per person. (Boat departs from Blaney Street dock on Friday at noon and picks you up from the Island on Sunday at noon). FREE overnight parking is available there. 3) Take your own boat, and rent a mooring for $59 a night (you will need your own dinghy to get ashore). Essex Heritage is the non-profit organization that operates and maintains the 10-acre light station at Bakers Island, with the mission of public access and preservation. IMPORTANT: The $60 per night fee covers 4 people per site. The absolute capacity for each site is 4 people, and you must provide us the name of each guest prior to arrival. TRANSPORTATION: Bakers Island Light Station is a remote island located in Salem Sound. There are a few ways to get there, including taking the Essex Heritage landing craft (additional fee per person) from Salem, renting a mooring at the light station for your own boat, or kayaking. ALL CAMPERS MUST ARRANGE TRANSPORTATION AFTER BOOKING. DETAILS WILL BE SENT FOLLOWING CONFIRMATION OF BOOKING.

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Suncook River Camp

47 sites · Tents22 acres · Allenstown, NH

Enjoy the outdoors of New Hampshire, just an hour outside of Boston, and located 5 minutes from Bear Brook State Park. Fishing, kayaking, river tubing, and hiking are all right in our backyard. Suncook River Campground will be under new ownership in 2024. We can't wait to spend time with you on the river this season. We offer everything from bring-your-own tent sites to upscale vintage camper experiences. Our campground has bathroom and shower facilities onsite, or bring your RV and just plug and play. Come to Southern NH's Suncook River: canoes, kayaks, stand-up paddle boards (SUPs), or your best alligator floatie. We're waiting for you. The Suncook River also offers some of the best fishing and wildlife watching around!

Nearby parks

Explore the area’s public lands.

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Pawtuckaway State Park

Raymond, New Hampshire

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Boston Harbor Islands

Hull, Massachusetts

Morning sunrises light up the open evergreen woods.

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Harold Parker State Forest

Andover, Massachusetts

Hampton Beach State Park

Hampton Beach, New Hampshire

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Salisbury Beach State Reservation

Salisbury, Massachusetts

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Beach camping near Hampton Beach guide

Overview

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to website for finding the perfect camping experience. If you're looking for a beach getaway near Hampton Beach, New Hampshire, we've got you covered with over 90 options specifically tailored to your beach-loving preferences. Whether you're craving the sound of crashing waves or the feel of sand between your toes, we have plenty of campsites that offer just that. Check out top campsites like Greenbush Farm (213 reviews), Center Pond Farm (107 reviews), and Cape Cod Horse Farm (90 reviews) for some top-rated options. With popular amenities like campfires, toilets, and cooking equipment, and activities such as hiking, surfing, and fishing, your beach camping adventure awaits. The average price per night is $55, but you can find options as low as $25. So pack your sunscreen and get ready to enjoy the beach life!