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Best campgrounds near Hooksett, NH

Bear Brook State Park

New Hampshire (7 miles away)

$$$$$

(101 sites)

+6

Circle 9 Ranch Campground

New Hampshire (10 miles away)

$$$$$

(150 sites)

+12

Epsom Valley Campground

New Hampshire (11 miles away)

$$$$$

(65 sites)

+7

Calef Lake Camping Area

New Hampshire (11 miles away)

$$$$$

(146 sites)

+8

Autumn Hills Campground

New Hampshire (11 miles away)

$$$$$

(113 sites)

+8

Cascade Park Camping

Loudon, NH (12 miles away)

$$$$$

(47 sites)

+6

Cold Springs Camp Resort

Weare, NH (12 miles away)

Cold Springs Camp Resort

New Hampshire (13 miles away)

$$$$$

(400 sites)

+9

Saddleback Campground

New Hampshire (15 miles away)

$$$$$

(26 sites)

+5

Pawtuckaway State Park Campground

New Hampshire (15 miles away)

$$$$$

(195 sites)

+5

Pine Acres Resort

Raymond, NH (16 miles away)

$$$$$

(403 sites)

+7

Friendly Beaver Campground

New Hampshire (16 miles away)

$$$$$

(278 sites)

+8

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Campgrounds near Hooksett

Hooksett sits on the Merrimack River in south-central New Hampshire, between Manchester and Concord, and puts RV travelers within a short drive of both state park camping and private RV parks. The town works well as a base for the Merrimack Valley, the Lakes Region to the north, and the seacoast about an hour east. The closest state park camping is Bear Brook State Park, which covers over 10,000 acres and is the largest developed state park in New Hampshire. Campers have two options at the park: the 101-site campground at Beaver Pond and the cabins at Bear Hill Pond. Private options cluster north in Epsom and Loudon, including Circle 9 Ranch Campground, Epsom Valley Campground, and Cascade Park Camping, plus Calef Lake Camping Area to the east in Auburn. Full-hookup RV sites are found at the private parks. Bear Brook is a more rustic setting with no hookups, so travelers wanting power and water should plan around the private grounds.

Things to do near Hooksett

Bear Brook is the recreational anchor. Forty miles of trails through the heavily forested park lead to marshes, bogs, summits, and ponds, with options for hikers, mountain bikers, and equestrians. Canoe rentals are available at both Beaver and Catamount Ponds, and rowboat rentals are also available at Beaver Pond. Archery Pond is fly-fishing only and is universally accessible. Families also head to the museum complex at Bear Brook, which houses the New Hampshire Antique Snowmobile Museum, the Old Allenstown Meeting House, and the Richard Diehl Civilian Conservation Corps Museum. Lake swimming and fishing are the draw at Calef Lake Camping Area in Auburn. Motorsports fans stay in Loudon or Epsom for events at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, a short drive from Cascade Park Camping and Circle 9 Ranch Campground.

Seasons and when to go

spring
March - May
54° / 34°F 90 mm
Mud season early; most parks open by mid-May
summer
June - August
79° / 57°F 95 mm
Peak season; race and lake weekends fill fast
fall
September - November
57° / 37°F 95 mm
Foliage peaks in early October; nights turn cold
winter
December - February
30° / 18°F 85 mm
Cold and snowy; most campgrounds closed

The core RV season in this part of New Hampshire runs from mid-May through mid-October. Most private parks in the area operate seasonally, with peak season roughly from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Cascade Park Camping, for example, runs from about mid-May through mid-October, and Bear Brook's Beaver Pond campground follows a similar late-spring-to-fall schedule. Summer weekends and race weekends at nearby New Hampshire Motor Speedway drive the heaviest demand. Reservations are strongly recommended during summer and holiday weekends, particularly for waterfront and full-hookup sites. Foliage typically peaks in early to mid-October and is a busy shoulder period. Winter RV camping is limited. Circle 9 Ranch Campground stays open year-round, with full or partial hookup sites that are big-rig friendly, while most other private grounds and Bear Brook close for the season. Trails can be icy through winter and early spring, so traction gear is a good idea for hikers venturing out in the shoulder months.

Top Hosts near Hooksett, NH

Matthew 8 trips - Joined Jan 2024

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

JEFF W. - Aug 2026

Matthew was a great host. Camper was great!

Mandy M. - Jul 2026

Travel Trailer in Londonderry

2018 • 5.0 (6)

$175 USD /night

Tyler4 trips - Joined May 2023

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

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

2024 • 5.0 (2)

$200 USD /night

How to book

Bear Brook State Park is reserved through the New Hampshire State Parks reservation system on ReserveAmerica. The maximum reservation window is 11 months in advance, and sites become available at 8am (9am on weekends) exactly 11 months from the anticipated arrival day. Check-in is between 1pm and 8pm, check-out is before 11am, and quiet hours run from 10pm to 7am. Cancellation rules are strict: a full refund minus the reservation fee and the cost of one night applies if you cancel 4 to 9 days prior to arrival, with no refund inside 3 days. Private parks in Epsom, Loudon, and Auburn take reservations directly through their own websites or by phone. Popular summer weekends fill early, so booking several months ahead is prudent, especially for full-hookup RV sites and race weekends at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

What to expect

Sites vary widely. Bear Brook is wooded and undeveloped: no hookup sites are available at the campground, and there is a maximum of two vehicles per site, excluding group sites. Campers need to bring their own drinking water and can purchase firewood from the park store. Out-of-state firewood is not allowed due to pest and disease risk. Private parks skew toward long-term seasonal residents mixed with transient sites. Circle 9 Ranch Campground has around 120 sites for tents, RVs, seasonal guests, and groups, with bathhouses, laundry, a recreation room, an onsite store, propane refilling, and an in-ground pool. Cascade Park Camping accepts big rigs up to 60 feet with pull-thrus, full hookups, and 30/50 amp service. Pets are widely accepted on leash. Mosquitoes and ticks are common in wooded areas from late spring through summer, so bring repellent.

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