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Best campgrounds near Manchester, NH

Calef Lake Camping Area

New Hampshire (7 miles away)

$$$$$

(146 sites)

+8

Bear Brook State Park

New Hampshire (10 miles away)

$$$$$

(101 sites)

+6

Autumn Hills Campground

New Hampshire (11 miles away)

$$$$$

(113 sites)

+8

Hidden Valley RV and Golf Park

Derry, NH (12 miles away)

$$$$$

(300 sites)

+12

Cold Springs Camp Resort

Weare, NH (12 miles away)

Friendly Beaver Campground

New Hampshire (14 miles away)

$$$$$

(278 sites)

+8

Cold Springs Camp Resort

New Hampshire (15 miles away)

$$$$$

(400 sites)

+9

Pine Acres Resort

Raymond, NH (15 miles away)

$$$$$

(403 sites)

+7

Circle 9 Ranch Campground

New Hampshire (16 miles away)

$$$$$

(150 sites)

+12

Pawtuckaway State Park Campground

New Hampshire (17 miles away)

$$$$$

(195 sites)

+5

Epsom Valley Campground

New Hampshire (17 miles away)

$$$$$

(65 sites)

+7

Cascade Park Camping

Loudon, NH (18 miles away)

$$$$$

(47 sites)

+6

Most common amenities

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

Campgrounds near Manchester, New Hampshire

Manchester sits in southern New Hampshire's Merrimack Valley, about an hour north of Boston and within easy reach of the Lakes Region, the Seacoast, and the southern White Mountains. RV renters use the city as a practical staging point: the airport is close, groceries and supply stores are plentiful, and most campgrounds sit within a thirty-minute drive. Options range from a large state-run campground to smaller private parks with full hookups. Bear Brook State Park in Allenstown is the largest developed state park in New Hampshire at over 10,000 acres, with a 101-site campground at Beaver Pond and cabins at Bear Hill Pond, but no hookup sites. Private parks closer to the city, including Calef Lake Camping Area in Auburn and Hidden Valley RV and Golf Park in Derry, offer electric, water, and sewer connections suited to larger rigs. Autumn Hills Campground and Cold Springs Camp Resort round out the nearby choices, both family-oriented with pools, playgrounds, and scheduled weekend activities.

Things to do near Manchester

Bear Brook State Park anchors the outdoor options with 40 miles of trails through heavily forested terrain leading to marshes, bogs, summits, and ponds, with hiking, mountain biking, swimming, and fishing on offer. Canoe rentals are available at both Beaver and Catamount Ponds, with rowboat rentals also offered at Beaver Pond, and Archery Pond is set aside for fly-fishing. Calef Lake Camping Area has hand-raked sandy beaches and boat rentals that include paddle boards, canoes, paddle boats, kayaks, and row boats. Hidden Valley RV and Golf Park adds golf, basketball, pickleball, horseshoes, hiking, fishing, a playground, an in-ground saltwater pool, and an on-site beach, and Autumn Hills Campground and Cold Springs Camp Resort schedule family activities on weekends. In the city itself, the SEE Science Center, Currier Museum of Art, and the Merrimack River trail system fill rainy days and evenings. The Seacoast and southern White Mountains are both within about an hour's drive for day trips.

When to visit Manchester for camping

spring
March - May
57° / 36°F 87 mm
Parks reopen by early May; black flies peak in late May
summer
June - August
81° / 61°F 90 mm
Peak season; weekend sites book weeks ahead
fall
September - November
63° / 41°F 95 mm
Foliage peaks in early October; most sites close by mid-month
winter
December - February
36° / 18°F 70 mm
Cold and snowy; most campgrounds closed

Peak camping season runs from Memorial Day through Columbus Day weekend, with July and August drawing the heaviest bookings. July is the warmest month, averaging a high near 82°F and a low around 61°F, with warm, humid nights and comfortable lake swimming through August. Black flies are heaviest in late May and early June, and ticks are present throughout the warm months in wooded areas. Spring and fall are quieter, though shoulder-season conditions vary. Most private parks open in mid-to-late spring and close by mid-October: Hidden Valley RV and Golf Park, for example, runs roughly early May through mid-October, and Bear Brook State Park's campground typically closes after Columbus Day weekend. Foliage color usually peaks in the first or second week of October, which drives a short surge in weekend bookings. Winter camping is limited near Manchester. Most private campgrounds close entirely, and state park campgrounds in the region are not open for winter RV camping. Renters planning a cold-weather trip should confirm dates directly with the park before booking.

Top Hosts near Manchester, NH

Matthew 7 trips - Joined Jan 2024

Matthew was a great host. Camper was great!

Mandy M. - Jul 2026

Matt was easy to deal with. He dropped off on time , as promised, and set the entire camper for us, inside & out

Daniel N. - Jul 2025

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Tyler2 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

5.0 (2)

Rockwood Signature 374BH Fifth Wheel sleeps 10

2024 · Sleeps 10

· 634.6 miles

$235 USD /night

How to book campgrounds near Manchester

Bear Brook State Park is reserved through the New Hampshire State Parks system on ReserveAmerica. The maximum reservation window is 11 months in advance, with sites released at 8am on weekdays and 9am on weekends exactly 11 months from the anticipated arrival day. Popular summer weekends and the foliage window fill quickly at that release time. The private campgrounds in the area, including Calef Lake Camping Area, Hidden Valley RV and Golf Park, Autumn Hills Campground, and Cold Springs Camp Resort, take reservations directly through their own websites or by phone. Holiday weekends often sell out months ahead. For last-minute trips, midweek availability is generally easier to find than weekends, and cancellations do turn up as the arrival date approaches.

What to expect on-site

Hookup availability varies sharply between state and private parks. Bear Brook State Park has no hookup sites at its campground, and campers should bring drinking water and avoid transporting out-of-state firewood, which can carry insects and tree diseases; safe firewood is sold at the campground. Check-in runs from 1pm to 8pm, check-out is before 11am, and there is a maximum of two vehicles per campsite. Private parks near Manchester generally offer water, electric, and sewer hookups, on-site stores, dump stations, and shower buildings. Site sizes and privacy differ, and several parks carry a large share of seasonal residents with transient sites mixed in, so requesting a specific loop when booking helps. Bring insect repellent regardless of season, and confirm pet rules in advance, since leash and site restrictions vary by campground.

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