Other campers on site during our stay tell us they got *lots* (according to them) of text messages…read morefrom the campground on a regular basis. Everything from how to check-in to getting their RV tank pumped (no hook up here, and a fee for each pump) to what is happening in the park. We got none of that. If you don't get texts, check in with them. We arrived during office hours and the door was locked. I texted the number on the door as a sign instructed if the office was unoccupied. No response. After a few minutes someone showed up and said our check-in paperwork was hanging on a hook by the door. Maybe that would have been in our 'check-in' text if we had got one? He also mentioned the RV we were renting had it's tanks pumped that day and they would be pumped again during our stay. What he didn't say is you have to text them to schedule that. That may also have been a text we did not get. In any event, we are not sure if the tanks were pumped because we used their public showers, not the one in the camper. I tried to get hot water for washing dishes and the like, but it was cold. Maybe there is a switch I needed to throw? No instructions. We also needed instructions on how to use the heat. They were great about sorting that out for us. Definitely made sure we had the info we needed. Wish there was some sort of manual inside the camper as we are not camper owners and have zero idea on how things work. Kitchen is minimally stocked. Bring everything you will want to cook and clean. Sheets and towels provided. The site was a good size. The camper is parked alongside the road, I suspect to make pumping easier, creating a large open area between camper and river. There was a picnic table and a fire pit. The RV we rented was near the far end of the campground, about as far away from the public restrooms and shower as we could get. There is a single public toilet about half way to the bathhouse near the yurts so that was a closer 'pit stop' in the evenings. We did use the in-camper toilet, but not the shower, due to it's 35gal tank and cold water. They offer a playground, pool, community fire pit, sauna and hot tubs. They rent a variety of wooden structures, campers, yurts and tents as well as RV and tent sites. Some sites have electric hook up. Site sizes vary. For a flat fee you can rent kayaks, canoes and tubes during your entire stay (with life vests). There are two small beaches. Fishing is allowed from river side campsites. Kids are allowed to ride their bikes around the campground. Roads are dirt and gravel and in good condition. They appear to be adding sites to the campground as they were cutting down trees and using large, dirt moving machinery during the week days of our Autumn stay. There are two stalls in the restrooms and three unisex showers in the bathhouse. The showers and changing areas are small and clean. Hooks are on the walls so be sure you bring hanging bags for your items as there is no shelf (or mirror) and although there is a wooden step to keep you above the floor level, the floor area gets too wet in there (no matter how hard you try to keep the curtain in the stall) to leave anything other than shoes on the floor. In shower corner shelves for your personal care items are available as well as wall mounted personal care items they provide. Bring your own towels. The toilet stalls look newer built and there are gaps between the boards. There is one sink with paper towels and stalls have plenty of toilet tissue. The building is not heated. A pump station is nearby if you choose to dump your own RV tanks. It's close to town where you can get coffee (The Vintage cup, so cute), groceries (Sully's) and fuel (Irving). Also restaurants and shops nearby if you are looking for retail therapy. We drove up toward Concord to take in some sights. The campground is close enough to Deerfield Fairgrounds, Lake Winnisquam trail, and Bear Brook state park among others. The entrance 'sneaks up' on you: all of a sudden the trees open up and there is the turn! Public parking is near the office. During our Autumn stay the office was not open. Firewood to purchase is on the porch. Just text them how many bundles to charge, which site. They will even deliver it during regular business hours if you can't lug the wood to your site, just ask. A gate code is needed to access the campground. Watch those speed humps. We got a weird 'vibe' at this campground. Not to be woo-woo. That's just how it felt to us and the best way I can describe it. Take that as you will. The new owners are making lots of updates and seem very laid back and enthusiastic. Happy adventuring.

Our experience at suncook river campground was beyond spectacular. The owners Joe and Kim go up…read moreover and beyond in diligently checking in on their guests- both in text and in person. We rented the blue and green campers- party of four- and we had everything we needed (including things like electric kettle, cutlery, plates/cups). The beds were so comfortable- got the best sleep we've had in a long time. The bath houses were clean and well kept-as were the main toilets (side note: they provide shampoo/body wash and conditioner which was a huge plus). All of the campers have their own space so you get to enjoy the beautiful view of the river without feeling like you are on top of any one else . We rented kayaks and were able to see beautiful foliage and enjoy good time on the river. Although it went down to 38 degrees at night- we didn't feel cold at all inside campers. Overall- Campground and other campers had immaculate vibes and endless things to do. Quite honestly didn't think businesses like this and people like Joe and Kim existed. 100 percent will be returning!!! Cannot recommend enough for a fall retreat

A clean and we'll managed park, lots of activities for kids, a nice beach, and friendly people!…read moreJust don't drive over the speed limit or you will be spoken to! Family oriented!

Baked stuffed haddock was fantastic. Very attractive restaurant. Wait staff was very good.read more

Went to this campground as a kid growing up with my family every summer until around age 10, but we…read morestopped going because we moved away from the area. I recently was back in town and decided to have a nostalgic stay at the campground. I called the office about a week and a half before I planned on visiting and they only had one site (#21) left. I told the manager Jack, that I'd take it! Initially only planning on visiting Tues thru Thurs, they require 4 nights minimum stay in the summer, with the reservation starting on a Sunday. So I reserved Sun thru Thurs, which was the only way to guarantee the site. My other option was to call that day I planned on arriving and hoping/praying the site was still available. It turned out better this way because I just started my vaca two days earlier. Only way to make a reservation is to call during office hours, 9am to 6pm. Both the check-in and check-out time is at 11am. The campground itself isn't that big, and I would guess there's no more than 10 sites available for weekly rentals, as it's mostly seasonal trailers/campers that occupy the remainder of the sites the whole season the campground is open. They open for the season around May 15th, and close for winter around Oct 15th. Site #21 is nestled between two permanent trailer sites, and sits low on the terrain. This means it will flood a little when it rains, but seems to dry out pretty quickly once the rain stops. It is fairly shaded by the pine trees, so it's was nice & cool during our stay. There is one main bathhouse with a men's bathroom (showers inside), a women's bathroom, and a separate women's shower room. There are also two individual bathrooms located behind the office. The showers are $.25 for 5 minutes of shower time. It's just enough time for a quick shower, but bring a 2nd quarter if you think you need a bit more time. The water is hot, which is nice as I'm used to showering w/ warm to cool water at most campgrounds, and they've added curtains to create a changing area outside each shower (new addition from when I was a kid). If camping in a tent, bring an air mattress or padding to sleep on as the ground is hard, and rocky. Every site has your standard fire ring & picnic table. If you need water for cooking, head up to the bathhouse and use the stainless steel sink outside next to the ladies room. This is also a good place to wash your dishes. Pricing is $35 per site per day for 2 ppl and one vehicle. Additional adults are an extra $10/day, kids (ages 5-17) are an extra $5/day, and parking for extra vehicles is also an extra $5/day. Cash or check only. No pets allowed. Ice sold in the office is cheaper & the bag is bigger than the ones sold up the street at the Shore Road Market (red building at fork in road). The office also sells firewood, and some individual canned soda, bottled water, candy bars & ice cream bars. Be advised there are lots of skunks (which hasn't changed since my childhood). They won't bother you, but be aware at dusk/night where you're walking and make sure to toss your trash in the dumpster each day to help avoid an overnight visit. This campground is located right along the ocean and a river. The main beach area is pretty small at high tide, but becomes a nice big area at low tide. Just bring water shoes because the ground is rocky & covered in shells/crabs at low tide. The tide also changes quick so make sure to keep an eye on your belongings when it's coming in, to make sure they don't get swept out. There's also a smaller beach closer to the bridge, and is accessible via the road just next to the office. People still jump off the bridge at high tide, which they've been doing since I was a kid. If you head towards the ocean side of the campground, where the road loops, there's another pathway that leads to the rocks overlooking the ocean & Nubble Light lighthouse. Just watch your step cause the rocks can get slippery at low tide! Also, make sure to stay off other people's sites. If you don't, they'll be sure to let you know it's 'private property'. A great little campground to stay at, with beautiful ocean views! Would def recommend!

Third time camping and the basics were on par with other campsites with added bonus of an included…read moremini golf course and notably very clean bathrooms. Check-in was easy, they do request that you email your dog's rabies vaccinations. Campsites fairly close together but spacious. The mini golf was a lot of fun, some of the 'greens' could be fixed as there were a few with a lot of ripples in them. I had hoped to take a dip in the river after hiking but it was very shallow and murky with no real current, maybe better conditions when less dry but was not swimmable. Overall had a good time.

​Quiet and super clean. We enjoyed meeting the owners and camp manager -- very helpful. See…read moreattached for all the events they scheduled over the 4th of July! The river is pretty, with lots of sand and perfect for small kids to wade in. The pond is nice too, but we could only hear the frogs due to the vegetation around it. We met long term campers that have been here for decades. Decent WiFi. We'll be back.

Great spot, ended up near the bathrooms. 50 Amp service works great, fire pit, picnic table, water…read morehook up! Easy dump station- Starlink connected..Place appears well kept. Just trying things out but so far so good! We'll be back.

Lorraine Campground at Harold Parker State Forest is one of the best camping locations in Mass.,…read moreespecially if you want to be in the woods and yet be close to civilization. The ~4000 acre forest has a dedicated entrance to the campground with several rangers assigned to it. The sites can be extremely spacious and isolated or be smaller and more social. It really is your choice. Safe swimming, fishing, bike riding, and hiking are abundant. The educational programs are posted, including weekly hikes, bike rides, and fishing lessons (they provide everything for novices). They even have a bonfire on Sat. nights during the camping season. The bathrooms are cleaned daily and are typically in excellent condition, including free showers and hot water. A donation is requested for the mandatory kiln-dried firewood ($5/bundle or $10/3 bundles). All sites have potable water. No sites have electricity. Alcohol is prohibited (and this is posted prominently). People who get caught drinking (typically because they are obnoxious) are asked to leave immediately. The state police barracks is just down the road, so help is nearby if others get rowdy. It is amazing to really be in the woods so close to Boston. Booking a site in advance online is highly recommended; walk-ins/drive-ups are permitted if there is space available. The fees are extremely reasonable ($12/night).

Great campground. Beautiful lake for fishing and kayaking. Peaceful and quiet. Clean bathrooms and…read moreHOT showers. Owner's are so nice. .................

Had an amazing time here, the owners are some of the nicest people I've ever met, and the…read moreatmosphere is so quiet and relaxing. Reasonable rates, clean bathroom facilities, and overall an amazing experience. I would definitely stay here again, and would highly recommend this campground to anyone looking for a quiet, peaceful camping getaway!

Been traveling in Class C rv for a few years. Landed on this gem while passing through. This is a…read morenondescript little campground with someone who answers the phone, takes a reservation, knows what the sites offer (full hookups for us), and all very nicely. That was a real treat! The laundry room, bathrooms, showers were all really clean and functioning. There were big wood fire rings with backings to help the fire, and wood sold on site. The place was dark and quiet at night, respectful neighbors, and even the resident owl quieted down in the woods behind us. I would go here again.

From the owner: We are a small, independently owned and operated campground with sites for tents and RV’s. Our tent…read moresites have water and electric and our RV sites offer 30 and 50 amp service. No tent, no RV, no problem! We have two newly renovated cabins for rent. All sites have a picnic table and fire ring.

Chad and his wife are amazing. They work so incredibly hard to take care of the campground and are…read morevery accommodating. You would never know this great campground is hidden away in Newport!! If I need to chill, this is where I go!!

This is a no frills campground, but I have to honestly say that we had a great stay this past…read moreweekend. Pros 1. The campground is very inexpensive, $35 a night with water and electric. 2. Beautiful sites available right on the water. Other site away from the water area available too. 3. SUPER easy check-in. 4. Not a ton of rules/regulations like most campgrounds and there didn't need to be as everyone is very respectful there, like it should be! 5. Dogs allowed as long as they are on a leash at all times. Again, not a lot of red tape, paperwork and rules to bring your dog camping which is so nice! 6. Campground and facilities are well maintained and clean. 7. Great location with lots to do nearby. 8. Wood for campfires available for $4 a bundle. Cons 1. We picked a site #56 because it was on the water and close to one of the bathroom locations listed on their map. While they were certainly close, they were actually porta pottys, not actual bathrooms with running water. Not a huge deal ,but had we know this, we probably would've picked a site closer to one of the real bathrooms with running water. 2. No central location to wash dishes other than your campsite. 3. Some of the sites along the water are very narrow and close together. We could actually hear the couple in the site next to us talking every morning when they woke up and it was not because they were loud. 4. No campground store so if you forgot something, you're going to have to venture out in the surrounding area to find what you need. There is plenty nearby, but it's always nice if you can just get it from the campground store. Your best options are site 61 if you want a nice, large site on the water (not a lot of privacy) or site 65 for a nice, large site, but very private with only one site next to you and the other side is trees. If you like camping in an open field with other campers and don't mind the lack of privacy, they have that option too. Really something for everyone. One last note, showers are 50 cents for 6 minutes. Not a pro or con in my opinion, but certainly worth mentioning so you are prepared when you get there!

My wife and I stayed at this campground for our first trip to the White Mountains. We were very…read moreimpressed with the different options for each campsite, we chose one closer to the river. It is very easy to get to and is right off the Kancamagus Highway. Full disclaimer: our stay was late June, right before Memorial Day so it we had the place to ourselves. We chose campsite #10, it had plenty of space for our vehicle and made it very easy for load in/out. I believe it was $22/night (bring cash or check for the honor system envelope drop by the entrance of the campground).The campsite is close to the river but not close enough to hear it. However, there was a little trail from our campsite to the water and it took only a minute to get there. If you want a campsite really close to the Swift River, you'll need to get a campsite #21-24. Our campsite had a picnic table and a large fire ring with a grill grate that will lower over the fire. There were even some large tree stumps left there for seating. We didn't have anyone camping around us, but I'd imagine each campsite has a good amount of privacy and space during peak season. Id recommend buying firewood before you arrive at Passaconoway. The year-round campground host sells firewood (which is very convenient) but you can get double your money's worth if you buy them from little wood stands on the side of the road. If you're passing through Lincoln (via 93 exit on Kancamagus) you will see some self serve wood piles by some gas stations.

Passaconnaway is a great (relatively) primitive campground right off the Kanc. It's got drinking…read morewater and outhouses, but no showers, sinks, or RV hookups. It has a couple of nicely secluded spots and tends to stay pretty quiet (in part because of the lack of amenities). There's a series of trailheads from the lot just across the street that acess some beautiful hikes, and since it's close to the center of the Kanc you're pretty close to whatever else you want to go see in that neck of the woods. Bring cash because it's an "iron ranger" system (currently $20 per night for one car) and the firewood there is $6 a bundle.