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Camping for swimming in New Hampshire

8 camps in New Hampshire that list swimming or mention it in their description. The best camping months are Jun–Sep, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In July expect highs near 78°F and lows near 53°F.

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8camps for swimming
0free or dispersed
4reservable
Jun–Sepbest months

Best areas for swimming

  1. Around Littleton5 camps for swimming within 25 miles
  2. Around Keene3 camps for swimming within 25 miles

Questions

How many campgrounds in New Hampshire are good for swimming?

8 camps that list swimming or mention it in their description; 0 of them are free.

When is the best time to go?

The best camping months are Jun–Sep, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In July expect highs near 78°F and lows near 53°F.

What else can you do there?

Of these camps, 88% also offer fishing, 88% also offer hiking, 50% also offer boating & paddling.

See them on the map

Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.

Open swimming in New Hampshire

This week's picks

A different handful each week.

  • Hancock CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal

    ​Located at the western end of the scenic Kancamagus Highway, this campground serves as an excellent place to start your White Mountain adventure. The nearby Lincoln Woods Visitor Center is…

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  • Big RockFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signal

    Big Rock Campground has 28 individual wooded sites, each with a picnic table, tent pad and turnout for parking. Eight sites share a common parking area, while most other sites have suitable…

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  • Elm Brook Park Rec AreaFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal

    Elm Brook Park is a day-use area located on Elm Brook Pool just off State Route 127 near Concord, New Hampshire. Elm Brook Pool is part of Hopkinton-Everett Lakes, where visitors enjoy a…

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  • Surry Mountain Lake CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal

    This recreation area is part of [Surry Mountain Lake](http://www.recreation.gov/recreationalAreaDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&recAreaId=222&agencyCode=130)

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  • Waterville CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal

    Waterville Campground is a popular home base for hikers who want to explore the southern White Mountains, including the scenic Pemigewasset Wilderness.

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  • Androscoggin Ranger DistrictFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal

    Located on the northern part of the forest in New Hampshire and western Maine, the District offers a variety of recreational opportunities. Challenge yourself in the Presidential Range…

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  • Beech Hill Campground and CabinsOther / private · First come, first served · Cell signal

    Come and relax with us, there is something for everyone to enjoy. From a simple campfire, swimming in the indoor pool to hiking Mount Washington. For fishing or swimming the Ammonoosuc…

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  • Edward Macdowell Lake Day Use FacilitiesFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal

    Edward MacDowell Lake is situated in a quiet corner of the Monadnock Region of New Hampshire.

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Nearby states for swimming

New Hampshire has only a few camps for swimming; these neighbors have more.