The best dog-friendly campgrounds in Lake Winnipesaukee

Bring your dog along and explore Lake Winnipesaukee—over 2,200 pet-friendly campsites sit scattered around the shoreline, woods, and rolling hills. Options run from $10 to $59 a night on average. Let your pup sniff out trails, join you for a hike, or watch for wildlife while you sip coffee by the fire. You’ll find campsites where campfires are allowed, plus toilets and showers to keep things simple. favorite spots like Sacred Nectar Sanctuary (901 reviews), Pitch Perfect at Canterbrook (333 reviews), and Hussey Mountain Tree Farm (297 reviews) make solid bases for exploring the area—just double-check any leash rules before you book. snow sports in winter, hiking trails in summer, and plenty of room for four-legged energy year-round.

96% (5.8K) • 854 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Lake Winnipesaukee

Bring your dog along and explore Lake Winnipesaukee—over 2,200 pet-friendly campsites sit scattered around the shoreline, woods, and rolling hills. Options run from $10 to $59 a night on average. Let your pup sniff out trails, join you for a hike, or watch for wildlife while you sip coffee by the fire. You’ll find campsites where campfires are allowed, plus toilets and showers to keep things simple. favorite spots like Sacred Nectar Sanctuary (901 reviews), Pitch Perfect at Canterbrook (333 reviews), and Hussey Mountain Tree Farm (297 reviews) make solid bases for exploring the area—just double-check any leash rules before you book. snow sports in winter, hiking trails in summer, and plenty of room for four-legged energy year-round.

96% (5.8K) • 854 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Lake Winnipesaukee

1. Suncook River Camp

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60 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · 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 Camp is under new ownership (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 brand new 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!

2. Lovedy's Land at Nubbin Corner.

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7 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Limington, ME

Family owned property obtained through the barter system. You shingle my barn and I'll give you that property. My Pappy's land. 11 acres. Recently cleared for its timber. With some landscaping it became clear that beautiful campsites were forming. My father is 78 years old. The last thing he ever thought he would be doing with his retirement is jumping back on his excavator. Can't keep a good man down. Now here we are. Father and daughter. One day my children. 3 large tent sites and two camper sites. Future cabin and seasonal RV sites. A brook runs through the property but dries up after June. There is a small pond with rock stairs. Deer and turkey are frequently seen. Peace and serenity. This property does not offer complete seclusion. You will see other campers if all 3 sites are occupied. There is spacious distance. What this location offers is that it is centrally located to mountains, oceans, lakes,concert venues, restaurants, nightlife, shopping and antiquing. Traveling to NH and Massachusetts is a day trip. A few hours and your in central Maine. Cross the border into Canada. So much to explore or just relax. Stay a few nights or stay the season. 2023 is off to a great camping season. Already meeting new campers. Hopefully I'll see some familiar faces from 2022. A few upgrades. There is an outside water faucet, an outlet and an outside shower...hot and a privacy fence. There is a bathroom/shed that contains a toilet. Goats are coming. Yes goats. Not until fall though. The frog pond population continues to grow. A neighboring town is finding 3 legged frogs in their ponds. Apparently caused by a parasite. Let me know if you find any. 2024 was another great season. New faces that I hope to see again. The summer weather was great for camping. A large Bell Tent and a small portable camper was purchased for those who are seeking more of a glamping experience. WELCOME BACK for 2026... 2025 had some complications unfortunately. Due to some unforeseen circumstances, I was unable to invite anyone to my property. Consider yourself invited for the 2026 season. I look forward to hosting new and repeat campers. There is a free weekend offer for those who would like to camp and work to prepare for Memorial Day weekend. WELCOME ALL!!

3. Appleseed Flower Farm at York Beach

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1 site · Tent, RV · York, ME

Surround yourself in the natural beauty of a working flower farm in Maine in this quiet, secluded location that's close to area beaches, lighthouses, and more. Located about an acre behind our family home (which you can see from the spot), the camp site is within steps of our barn, which has both running water and electrical hookups (20amps) for campers to use. An open field next door plays host to numerous deer and turkeys, and the flower fields feature a rotating lineup of beautiful blooms (depending on the time of the season.) We are located off a busy street where cars drive a little too fast — if you have a dog that needs to be walked daily, we would recommend stopping by the beach or one of the many nearby walking trails instead of venturing down the road. Max length of vehicles is 30 feet -- we've found that any longer and the turns are too tight. 10 mins to grocery store (Hannaford) and gas stations 12 mins to local beaches (Long Sands and Short Sands) 15 mins to Portsmouth, NH 20 mins to Nubble Lighthouse 25 mins to Ogunquit, ME 35 mins to Kennebunkport, ME 45 mins to Portland, ME This is a working flower flower farm and on occasion there will need to be someone working in the field near to the campsite, often during the very early hours of the morning (5am during the spring and summer, later in the fall.) That said, we don't use tractors or any heavy machinery and we will always make our best effort to communicate this ahead of time. Lastly, for the summer of 2025 we have a longterm camper and his dog located further back on the property behind the barn. The rest of this listing remains unchanged, but we just wanted to make people aware!

4. On the Pond at Camp It'll-Do

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2 sites · Tents, RVs · Standish, ME

Enjoy privacy on the quaint picturesque Bonney Eagle Pond. Experience the beauty and peacefulness of the Maine Woods and Waters with the convenience of nearby amenities and just a short commute to exciting downtown Portland. A relaxing and fun getaway. Ask about reserving for Glamping Elopementand Micro-Weddings! Over 50 feet of private waterfront and a Tiny House Cabin aka Camp It’ll-Do. Outdoor Amenities Include: Beach/shoreline. Boat Ramp. Dock with a swim ladder. Fire Pit. Hammock. Propane Grill. Plenty of outdoor seating Camp It'll-Do has a covered porch, common area with a dining table, countertop prep surface, and sleeping loft that sleeps up to two people. Indoor Amenities Include: Electricity. Mini Fridge. Electric Kettle. Simple human locking trash can. Puzzles, Crafts, and Games. Amazing Water Views Shared use of canoe and paddle board available. Or launch your own watercraft. Bonney Eagle Pond has excellent fresh water, warm water fishing. Great for swimming and paddling. Motorboats and jet skiing allowed. Small grocery store, pharmacy, and hardware store a short drive away. Space, privacy, and convenience all directly on the waterfront!!35 minutes to Downtown Portland!45 minutes to Kennebunkport!40 minutes to Sebago Lake State Park1 Hour to North Conway NH! 2 Hours to Boston, MA! ****Site has electricity in the Cabin but ****No hook ups, no plumbing or running water.***** Carry in carry out. Take all trash, waste and dog poo with you at check out. ****Perfect for Boondocking/dry camping and RVs with self contained toilets.*** Luggable Loo, waste bags, and extra large privacy tent available for use as toilet facilities. Must bag and carry out all waste. No disposal/dumpster on site. Please help maintain the Health of the Pond and our Land. Non-potable water spigot and hose is available for fill up of bladder, tank or reservoir at the Main Entrance. Site is semi sloping to the shoreline. Leveled spot for RVs is about max 32' x 12' with room for bump outs. Parking for up to two vehicles. Boat/sport Trailers can be parked at the main entrance for the duration of your stay. Weekends are only available at a week long rental. Saturday to Saturday. DM for more information. Please note. Cancellation policy is Strict. Please direct message with any questions.

5. Butter Hill Hideaway-Forest Retreat

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4 sites · Tents, Lodging · Chatham, NH

A unique glamping getaway nestled on a mountainside, near Evans Notch in North Chatham, NH. We have three 10x12 glamping tents tucked away in the forest behind our home. Private and tranquil, each tent has a queen sized bed, with flannel sheets, front porch with 2 Adirondack chairs, 2 camp blankets, a fire pit, picnic table, and the basic cook wear and utensils for meals over a campfire. Follow the camp path to our wooded sanctuary, sleep among the trees, and unwind! Private walking trail on the property! Lots of local hiking, swimming holes, and scenic drives! 5 minutes to Evans Notch, NH 30 minutes to North Conway, NH 20 minutes to Fryeburg, ME 25 minutes to Bethel, ME

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Val

October 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Butter Hill Hideaway-Forest Retreat

I loved camping on Lori's land. All the glamping tents are very private, and you have to walk about 100 yards from the car, so there is no noise at all. The outhouse was super clean and so cool inside. The bed in the tent was very comfortable and had enough room for the dog as well. The land is beautiful with North Conway only a 30 min drive for great food and coffee! I highly recommend this Hip Camp!

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Brenna

October 2025

1 night at Butter Hill Hideaway-Forest Retreat

Lori was an amazing host, and her pups are so sweet! The tent and outhouse were clean and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay, would stay here again and recommend to anyone!! :)

Polly

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Butter Hill Hideaway-Forest Retreat

Peaceful and gorgeous forest camping! Lori was great at communicating directions, etc. and the campsite felt tucked away with nice touches like picnic table, high counter for cooking, comfy chairs and camp ring. Really nicely done trails and out house on the property too. Great access for any outdoor adventures around Evans Notch!

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Brennen

October 2025

24 ft Class C

With pets

1 night at Suncook River Camp

Beautiful site and easy to work with. Will absolutely stay again.

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Emma

October 2025

With pets

1 night at Butter Hill Hideaway-Forest Retreat

We had a lovely stay at the Stargazer! It was so peaceful, quiet, and cozy. Lori sent helpful and clear directions ahead of time on how to get to the site. The tent kept us nice and warm during a cool fall night and the outdoor space was beautiful!

Dennis

October 2025

1 night at Butter Hill Hideaway-Forest Retreat

This was a great campsite! Close to the hikes in White Mountain yet enough away from the crowd. The tent setup and beds are cozy, there are a lot of supplies to use, and as everyone says but worth repeating this is the nicest and cleanest outhouse I've seen. Unfortunately I was only here for a brief stay as I was just passing through, but would love to come back for a longer time.

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Sophie

September 2025

2 nights at Butter Hill Hideaway-Forest Retreat

I could not be happier with our stay at Butter Hill! The Stargazer had AMAZING views. Everything you need to have a camp cookout is supplied by Lori! That was a huge plus. Outhouse was so clean and well kept. Can’t wait to be back.

Tiffany

September 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Appleseed Flower Farm at York Beach

Campsite and driveway were well maintained, address was well marked, host was easy to reach, and the wood purchased made great fire. I would highly recommend a visit!

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Aaron

September 2025

1 night at Butter Hill Hideaway-Forest Retreat

The best! Highly recommend Such a beautiful spot and Lori is a great host.

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Vanessa

September 2025

24 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to Appleseed Flower Farm at York Beach

We had a great three-night stay at Flower Field Campsite. You park between the barn and the garden with easy access to water and electric hookups. Nicole was very friendly and respectful of our privacy, and even though there were two other RVs onsite, each had a dedicated, private space. The firepit and firewood were a nice bonus, and the location was ideal for exploring York, Ogunquit, and Cape Neddick.

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September 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Butter Hill Hideaway-Forest Retreat

We highly recommend Lori's Butterhill for an outdoor getaway! It was so nice to be able to take my boys camping without packing and setting up all the gear. Everything was clean, aesthetic, and homey. We rented the propane heater and cracked the tent windows a little for ventilation. It was so cozy overnight! No more freezing cold camping nights. I especially loved the french press so I could enjoy a hot cup of coffee around our morning campfire. Lori couldn't be more friendly. The whole experience went so well that we're already planning to come back! It's worth every penny! Thanks Lori!

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Cassandra

September 2025

Group trip

3 nights at Suncook River Camp

We rented a Jayco camper that made our stay easy and more comfortable. It was right on the river- we enjoyed waking up and watching the ducks go by. We spent a ton of time outside, grilling, having fires and spending time/ laughing with friends. Lots of things locally to do as well. We went apple picking and to the local fair! We got some time kayaking in the river too which was peaceful. It was a nice, quiet getaway, and the owners are lovely people. Be prepared with all your own camping gear. Though the camper was very comfortable, we were lucky we had everything we needed. You will need all your own kitchen gear: a grill, pots/pans, plates, mixing bowls, etc. We would def come back, especially since it's only 1.15hr from home. Thanks for a nice stay.

Charley

September 2025

25 ft travel trailer

With kids

1 night at Appleseed Flower Farm at York Beach

This was such a lovely spot! It was nice being next to the garden and the fire pit had an amazing view of the back of the property. We would stay here again. Good location too.

Carey

September 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Suncook River Camp

We loved the Suncook River Camp and staying in the blue Avalon vintage camper. The camper was perfect with its vintage charm and comfortable bed. The site on the Suncook River was great. Our 7yo daughter loved the clean pool, the outdoor movie night, and fishing/canoeing/tubing in the river all weekend. We caught some nice yellow perch on nightcrawlers. The campground was large enough to have amazing amenities (Hot tubs and sauna opening soon) but not overcrowded. The hosts were very responsive to requests such as firewood orders. Great trip overall!

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Courtney

September 2025

Weekend Trip to Butter Hill Hideaway-Forest Retreat

Absolutely loved this stay so much! Went for my annual trip up to NH for my birthday, and this was the best one yet by far!! The site was incredible, perfectly secluded but still easy enough to get to with close proximity to the lovely kept bathroom. The bed was super comfy, with extra blankets to cozy up with. We were greeted by the hosts beautiful and super smiley pups in the morning which really just topped it all off for me. 10/10 will absolutely be back!!

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Paul

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Butter Hill Hideaway-Forest Retreat

We had a great time. Super quiet and very clean land. The out house was amazing super clean and well built.

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Drew

August 2025

24 ft Class C

With pets

1 night at Suncook River Camp

What a gem. We were driving up to Bangor, ME for the Labor Day weekend and were having a hard time finding a spot when we found Suncook. What a find! Our spot was right on the river and just around the corner to a clean bathroom and showers. The campgrounds had several options for staying including yurts, domes, tent sites, rv sites and even classic furnished rvs. They have a pool, bounce house, playground, a big firepit area and an outdoor kitchen where they looked to be building something new. We would definitely come back when in the area and recommend coming and seeing them! Bonus, dog friendly and a dog washing station on the side of the bath house if needed.

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Caroline

August 2025

With pets

2 nights at Butter Hill Hideaway-Forest Retreat

We loved our stay on Lori’s property! The pictures really don’t do how beautiful it is justice. The wood chip covered paths were a hit with my toddler who had a blast exploring. What you have likely read in other reviews about the outhouse is true they are superbly clean and well decorated. Lori was so friendly and kind- we loved everything about our stay! We will definitely be back!

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Chris

August 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Butter Hill Hideaway-Forest Retreat

Great Spot – Clean, Quiet, and Scenic! Had a great time at Butterhill Hideaway! The campsite was easy to find, and the bathrooms were a pleasant surprise—very clean and well-maintained. The site itself is peaceful and nicely spaced out. Just a heads-up: you’ll definitely want a vehicle with 4-wheel drive and good ground clearance to get in comfortably. Overall, a solid camping experience—I’d definitely recommend it to friends!

Jamie

August 2025

2 nights at Suncook River Camp

My husband and I had a wonderful and relaxing time in the Pink Lark camper at Suncook River Campground! It was the cutest little get away, and the staff were so nice and helpful with anything we needed. We will definitely be returning to try out some of the vintage campers, buses, and dome tents!