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Best campgrounds near Derry, NH

Hidden Valley RV and Golf Park

Derry, NH (3 miles away)

$$$$$

(300 sites)

+12

Calef Lake Camping Area

New Hampshire (6 miles away)

$$$$$

(146 sites)

+8

Country Shore Camping Area

New Hampshire (10 miles away)

Mill Brook RV Park

New Hampshire (10 miles away)

$$$$$

(92 sites)

+6

Golden Acres Family Campground

Kingston, NH (10 miles away)

Lone Tree Reservation

Kingston, NH (11 miles away)

Pine Acres Resort

Raymond, NH (11 miles away)

$$$$$

(403 sites)

+7

Pawtuckaway State Park Campground

New Hampshire (15 miles away)

$$$$$

(195 sites)

+5

Berry's Grove Campground

Lowell, MA (16 miles away)

Tuxbury Pond RV Resort

New Hampshire (16 miles away)

$$$$$

(315 sites)

+6

Bear Brook State Park

New Hampshire (16 miles away)

$$$$$

(101 sites)

+6

The Green Gate Campground

Exeter, NH (17 miles away)

$$$$$

(109 sites)

+6

Most common amenities

Pet friendly Tables Grills Showers Playground Laundry Dump station Firewood Internet Toilets

Campgrounds near Derry

Derry sits in southern New Hampshire's Rockingham County, roughly 40 miles north of Boston and about 10 miles southeast of Manchester. The area works as a practical RV base for trips across southern New Hampshire, coastal Maine, and northern Massachusetts, with most campgrounds concentrated within a 20-mile radius along Routes 28, 125, and 101. Options closest to town lean toward family-run parks with seasonal residents mixed alongside short-term sites. Hidden Valley RV and Golf Park spans 1,300 acres in Derry and features 300 sites with full hookups and a significant number of seasonal residents. Calef Lake Camping Area offers over 150 wooded sites including premium and standard full hook-ups, plus rental units such as a lake house, luxury glamping tents, and cabins. Farther east toward the Seacoast, Pine Acres Resort in Raymond and the pair of Country Shore Camping Area and Mill Brook RV Park in Kingston put RV travelers within reach of Hampton Beach, Portsmouth, and the Kittery outlets. Mill Brook RV Park has 92 sites with 86 full hookups, accepts big rigs, and is open May through early October.

Things to do near Derry

On-site activities cover most of what families need for a weekend. Hidden Valley RV and Golf Park has golf, basketball, pickleball, horseshoes, hiking, fishing, a playground, and swimming at an in-ground salt water pool or the beach onsite. Calef Lake Camping Area offers a large beach, fishing, volleyball and basketball courts, a dog park, two playgrounds, and rentals for canoes, boats, paddle boards, and paddle boats. Off-site day trips are the main draw. Pawtuckaway State Park sits near Pine Acres Resort and is known for its glacial boulder field and hiking trails. Hampton Beach and Portsmouth are under an hour east, and Boston is about 40 minutes south. Robert Frost Farm State Historic Site is a short drive from downtown Derry and works well for a low-key afternoon stop.

When to camp near Derry

spring
March - May
57° / 36°F 87 mm
Parks reopen in May; black flies peak in late spring.
summer
June - August
81° / 61°F 92 mm
Peak season; waterfront sites book weeks ahead.
fall
September - November
63° / 43°F 90 mm
Foliage peaks early October; most parks close by Columbus Day.
winter
December - February
36° / 18°F 71 mm
Cold and snowy; nearly all private campgrounds closed.

The camping season in this part of New Hampshire is short and well defined. Most private parks open around early May and close in mid-October, and RV travelers should plan around that window. Mill Brook RV Park is open May through early October, and Pine Acres Resort typically runs from early May through the end of October. July and August are peak. Weekends fill weeks in advance at family parks with lakes or pools, and holiday weekends around Memorial Day, July 4th, and Labor Day book fastest. Late June and the first week of September tend to have better site availability while the weather still supports swimming. Spring shoulder season in May and early June brings cool nights, bug pressure, and occasional heavy rain, but sites are easier to reserve. Fall foliage in southern New Hampshire typically peaks from the first week of October through mid-October. After Columbus Day weekend, most private campgrounds shut down for the winter.

Top Hosts near Derry, NH

Matthew 8 trips - Joined Jan 2024

5.0

Mathew was great! He and the RV exceeded expectations. I would highly recommend him.

JEFF W. - Aug 2026

5.0

Matthew was a great host. Camper was great!

Mandy M. - Jul 2026

Travel Trailer in Londonderry

Tyler3 trips - Joined May 2023

5.0

We had an amazing experience renting Tyler’s RV! We were blown away by how well kept, clean, and comfortable everything was. The RV had everything we could possibly need and then some! We didn’t have to bring anything. It was stocked with cups, plates, utensils, toilet paper, paper towels, napkins, rugs for inside and outside, cleaning supplies, and many other thoughtful extras that made our stay incredibly easy and stress free. He also offered a package with a grill and the honey pot if needed. There were chairs available for us to use, as well as firewood. There were also plenty of games inside, which was a fun bonus and made the experience even better! I added the additional linen package which just made everything so easy! Plenty of sheets, pillows, towels, wash cloths, beach towels! Tyler was easy to communicate with he was timely and responsive. He made dropping off and picking up extremely easy as well and was on time for everything. You can truly tell that Tyler takes great pride in his RV and wants his guests to have the best experience possible. Everything was thoughtfully prepared and made our trip so enjoyable. We couldn’t have asked for a better rental experience and would highly recommend Tyler and his RV to anyone looking for a fun, comfortable, and worry-free getaway. We will definitely be renting from Tyler again!

Melisa B. - Jul 2026

5.0

Tyler got right back to me when booking the rv, he went above and beyond to deliver it and set up, we had a wonderful family vacation in a beautiful rv, highly recommend

Annabel V. - Aug 2025

Rockwood Signature 374BH Fifth Wheel sleeps 10

Fifth Wheel in Pembroke

5.0 (2)

Rockwood Signature 374BH Fifth Wheel sleeps 10

2024 · Sleeps 10

· 21.1 miles

$200 USD /night

Booking a campsite near Derry

Most campgrounds in the Derry area are privately owned and take reservations directly through their websites or by phone. Availability is tightest at parks with waterfront access, so booking four to eight weeks ahead is reasonable for summer weekends, and longer for holidays. Pine Acres Resort operates under the Thousand Trails network, which handles reservations through its own booking system and offers memberships for longer stays. Calef Lake, Country Shore, Hidden Valley, and Mill Brook each handle bookings through their own offices. For New Hampshire state parks in the region, such as Bear Brook and Pawtuckaway, reservations are handled through the state's ReserveAmerica-based system and open months in advance. Confirm site length, hookup type (30 vs 50 amp), and pull-through availability before booking. Several nearby parks have narrow interior roads and a large seasonal population, which can limit maneuvering room for larger rigs.

What to expect

Campgrounds in the Derry area skew heavily toward seasonal residents. Expect a community feel with permanent trailers, decks, and long-term setups mixed alongside a smaller number of transient sites. Hidden Valley has a significant number of seasonal residents alongside its transient sites, and similar patterns hold at Mill Brook and Calef Lake. Sites are generally wooded, with mixed sun and shade, gravel or dirt pads, and picnic tables and fire rings. Water, electric, and sewer hookups are widely available, and 30 and 50 amp service is standard at most parks. Cell coverage is solid across southern New Hampshire, and Wi-Fi is offered at most campgrounds but tends to be slow near the sites. Black flies and mosquitoes are worst from late May through late June near ponds and wetlands. Bring insect repellent, and expect cool overnight temperatures even in July at inland sites away from the coast.

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