Campground Search

Shush23 · 08-07-2017, 10:20 AM

Hi Everyone! I'm so excited to be joining this forum, as my husband and I have been dreaming of the Lake Life for years and are finally in the final stages of planning. We are looking for a seasonal RV campground, ideally with a small beach and boat access to Winnipesaukee. We spent the day in the area yesterday, and we viewed an RV for sale at Paugus Bay Campground. Needless to say, we have fallen further in love with the area and are eager to start the process. My husband grew up boating on Winnipesaukee, and he is excited to share these experiences with our children. I am hoping that some of you veterans will have some perspectives to share on campgrounds we should be looking into. Thanks in advance for any advice you can give to a couple of newbies!

Doobs41378 · 08-07-2017, 10:25 AM

You should look at Acadia in Moultonborough. There are a few owners here on the forum that could answer questions for you. I believe it's a condo campground which means you own the land the unit sits on.

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codeman671 · 08-07-2017, 10:28 AM

Try Long Island Bridge Campground. There is a beach across the street, as as well as a marina (Trexlers) a short walk away.

http://www.longislandbridgecampgroundnh.com/

webmaster · 08-07-2017, 11:21 AM

The campground owner's association lookup tool:

http://www.ucampnh.com/find-a-campground/

kawishiwi · 08-07-2017, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Shush23

Hi Everyone! I'm so excited to be joining this forum, as my husband and I have been dreaming of the Lake Life for years and are finally in the final stages of planning. We are looking for a seasonal RV campground, ideally with a small beach and boat access to Winnipesaukee. We spent the day in the area yesterday, and we viewed an RV for sale at Paugus Bay Campground. Needless to say, we have fallen further in love with the area and are eager to start the process. My husband grew up boating on Winnipesaukee, and he is excited to share these experiences with our children. I am hoping that some of you veterans will have some perspectives to share on campgrounds we should be looking into. Thanks in advance for any advice you can give to a couple of newbies!

I believe the long island bridge campground has an estimated 7 year wait list for seasonal sites...

thinkxingu · 08-07-2017, 04:39 PM

Shush, we own in Arcadia--there were 8 sites for sale throughout the season, but I think that's down to only one or two right now (though there's usually one "secretly" for sale). Feel free to PM me with questions. In the meantime, it's a condo campground, so sites are owned and owners have HOA fees ($1200/yr.) and taxes (~$600/yr.). There's a loading ramp, docks, and beach poles--between those options, most people are happy. Because it's an association, facilities are much nicer/better condition than transient campgrounds. Also, it's on Hanson Cove, Moultonborough, which may be further than you want a. from your home and/or b. from the "main" lake. We think it's perfect, but understand it's not perfect for everyone. Cheers!

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ishoot308 · 08-07-2017, 05:34 PM

Ellacoya State Park has a nice RV campground right on the water. Good hookups, nice picnic area and firepit and great views of the lake! No pets though!

Dan

Descant · 08-07-2017, 09:33 PM

I can see a trailer stationary at a campground, not an RV. If you want to rent a campground, I think there are spaces at Gunstock. If you don';t own anything now, there are camp size boats for sale at Mountain View Yacht Club. Two 38 foot cruisers, one for $45K and one for $70K. Live aboard with shorefront, beach, etc. The budget may work differently, but you're on the lake with great facilities, not a drive away.

WINNOCTURN · 08-08-2017, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by thinkxingu

Shush, we own in Arcadia--there were 8 sites for sale throughout the season, but I think that's down to only one or two right now (though there's usually one "secretly" for sale). Feel free to PM me with questions. In the meantime, it's a condo campground, so sites are owned and owners have HOA fees ($1200/yr.) and taxes (~$600/yr.). There's a loading ramp, docks, and beach poles--between those options, most people are happy. Because it's an association, facilities are much nicer/better condition than transient campgrounds. Also, it's on Hanson Cove, Moultonborough, which may be further than you want a. from your home and/or b. from the "main" lake. We think it's perfect, but understand it's not perfect for everyone. Cheers!

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We started out at Arcadia 20+ years ago. We had a site over looking Hanson Cove. We had an option on it. Stayed there 4 Seasons. We decided we want something year round so we could be here any time we wanted. Snowmobiling had a lot to do with the decision.

We decided to work on relocating to Moultonboro (from Mass). My wife made the first move. I ended up staying in Mass for another 10 years, Job thing. I retired 2 years ago, I finally made it.

We grew out of our house in Far Echo and built a home in the Kona area. Been at the "NEW" house for 16. We are just finishing adding a 2 car garage that we put the foundation in for 16 years ago when we built the house. Some thing take time.

Oh as for the Snowmobiling, We have a Trial Entrance a minute from the house. Had nothing to do with the location of the house?

This is an area that can grow on you.

Every Sunday when we packed up and headed back to Mass as we drove up the Neck Road we said WHAT are going back for. Some how we managed to pull it off!

Shush23 · 08-08-2017, 09:17 AM

Thanks so much for all of your helpful responses! I've been combing through all of these websites, exploring our options and it appears as though we are limited within our pricepoint, but not without possibilities. We have two children (ages 9 and 10) and a medium-sized poodle mix, so we really need family/pet friendly. Our hope is to spend weekends and vacation weeks at our campsite for now (we live about 45 minutes south of Weirs Beach), but I could totally see us deciding to retire to the Lakes Region one day. 😊 For the moment, however, we are really looking for a starter camp and RVs on seasonal sites seem to fall within our budget...the search is on!

thinkxingu · 08-08-2017, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Shush23

Thanks so much for all of your helpful responses! I've been combing through all of these websites, exploring our options and it appears as though we are limited within our pricepoint, but not without possibilities. We have two children (ages 9 and 10) and a medium-sized poodle mix, so we really need family/pet friendly. Our hope is to spend weekends and vacation weeks at our campsite for now (we live about 45 minutes south of Weirs Beach), but I could totally see us deciding to retire to the Lakes Region one day. 😊 For the moment, however, we are really looking for a starter camp and RVs on seasonal sites seem to fall within our budget...the search is on!

One other note: the seasonal campgrounds we found around the lake were usually somewhere in the mid $3k range per season with the new tax being additional. When we considered the price of a good trailer and added the seasonal fees, we weren't far off from owning at Arcadia, Squam Lakes Resort, etc.

My wife and I sometimes talk about buying a "real" home for the year-round use, but as teachers it's nice to be able to shut down when school gets moving along and gives us something to look forward to in spring.

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08-07-2017, 10:20 AM	#1
Shush23 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Campground Search Hi Everyone! I'm so excited to be joining this forum, as my husband and I have been dreaming of the Lake Life for years and are finally in the final stages of planning. We are looking for a seasonal RV campground, ideally with a small beach and boat access to Winnipesaukee. We spent the day in the area yesterday, and we viewed an RV for sale at Paugus Bay Campground. Needless to say, we have fallen further in love with the area and are eager to start the process. My husband grew up boating on Winnipesaukee, and he is excited to share these experiences with our children. I am hoping that some of you veterans will have some perspectives to share on campgrounds we should be looking into. Thanks in advance for any advice you can give to a couple of newbies!

08-07-2017, 05:34 PM	#7
ishoot308 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford, NH / Welch Island Posts: 5,928 Thanks: 2,285 Thanked 4,939 Times in 1,915 Posts	Ellacoya Ellacoya State Park has a nice RV campground right on the water. Good hookups, nice picnic area and firepit and great views of the lake! No pets though! Dan __________________ It's Always Sunny On Welch Island!!

08-08-2017, 09:17 AM	#10
Shush23 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thank you!! Thanks so much for all of your helpful responses! I've been combing through all of these websites, exploring our options and it appears as though we are limited within our pricepoint, but not without possibilities. We have two children (ages 9 and 10) and a medium-sized poodle mix, so we really need family/pet friendly. Our hope is to spend weekends and vacation weeks at our campsite for now (we live about 45 minutes south of Weirs Beach), but I could totally see us deciding to retire to the Lakes Region one day. 😊 For the moment, however, we are really looking for a starter camp and RVs on seasonal sites seem to fall within our budget...the search is on!

08-07-2017, 10:25 AM	#2
Doobs41378 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 510 Thanks: 234 Thanked 88 Times in 73 Posts	You should look at Acadia in Moultonborough. There are a few owners here on the forum that could answer questions for you. I believe it's a condo campground which means you own the land the unit sits on. Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

08-07-2017, 10:28 AM	#3
codeman671 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,360 Thanks: 209 Thanked 764 Times in 448 Posts	Try Long Island Bridge Campground. There is a beach across the street, as as well as a marina (Trexlers) a short walk away. http://www.longislandbridgecampgroundnh.com/

08-07-2017, 11:21 AM	#4
webmaster Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 2,432 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 438 Thanked 3,726 Times in 824 Posts	The campground owner's association lookup tool: http://www.ucampnh.com/find-a-campground/

08-07-2017, 04:39 PM	#6
thinkxingu Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 5,943 Thanks: 1,153 Thanked 1,962 Times in 1,212 Posts	Shush, we own in Arcadia--there were 8 sites for sale throughout the season, but I think that's down to only one or two right now (though there's usually one "secretly" for sale). Feel free to PM me with questions. In the meantime, it's a condo campground, so sites are owned and owners have HOA fees ($1200/yr.) and taxes (~$600/yr.). There's a loading ramp, docks, and beach poles--between those options, most people are happy. Because it's an association, facilities are much nicer/better condition than transient campgrounds. Also, it's on Hanson Cove, Moultonborough, which may be further than you want a. from your home and/or b. from the "main" lake. We think it's perfect, but understand it's not perfect for everyone. Cheers! Sent from my XT1528 using Tapatalk

08-07-2017, 09:33 PM	#8
Descant Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Merrimack and Welch Island Posts: 4,030 Thanks: 1,209 Thanked 1,509 Times in 982 Posts	I can see a trailer stationary at a campground, not an RV. If you want to rent a campground, I think there are spaces at Gunstock. If you don';t own anything now, there are camp size boats for sale at Mountain View Yacht Club. Two 38 foot cruisers, one for $45K and one for $70K. Live aboard with shorefront, beach, etc. The budget may work differently, but you're on the lake with great facilities, not a drive away.