Dispersed Camping in Merrimack County, New Hampshire
Showing 18 locations in Merrimack County.
Boscawen Park and Ride
A standard paved public transit park-and-ride lot in Boscawen, situated close to the highway. It provides a convenient, flat, and paved overnight resting option for transit-friendly vehicles.
Camp Wilmot
A private camp and retreat facility located in Wilmot, New Hampshire.
Cascade Campground
A well-maintained developed campground in Chichester, New Hampshire. It offers seasonal and overnight camping with full hookups, a pool, clean restrooms, and showers.
Concord Park & Ride & Transit Center
A commuter transit hub featuring long-term and commuter parking options near South Commercial Street. Offers excellent highway access and reliable overnight parking for self-contained passenger vehicles and vans, though highway noise is prominent.
Concord Park and Ride
Conveniently located off the highway behind a local police station, this paved park-and-ride lot offers safe, basic overnight parking for smaller rigs.
Contoocook River Public Boat Launch
A scenic dirt parking area next to the Contoocook and Merrimack Rivers. Highly peaceful with lovely water views, though visitors should expect routine overnight patrol checks by local law enforcement.
Elm Brook Park Recreation Area
A developed lakeside recreation area with extensive picnic sites, hiking trails, and kayak launching points. Overnight camping is not permitted.
Epsom Valley Campground
A family-friendly developed campground located along the Suncook River in Epsom. It offers clean amenities including bath houses, laundry facilities, mini-golf, and direct river access for swimming and kayaking.
Garvin Falls Road Area
An informal walk-in riverside camping area located near the dead end of Garvin Falls Road. Parking is available at the end of the road, followed by a short walk down a wooded path to the Merrimack River.
Hooksett Welcome Center
A major state-run highway service plaza offering extensive facilities including fuel, dining, and spacious parking. This provides a highly secure and convenient overnight rest stop for travelers along the Interstate 93 corridor.
Keyser Pond Campground
A seasonal commercial campground along Old Concord Road featuring full hookups, laundry, and shower facilities near Keyser Pond. The sites accommodate both RVs and tents with easy highway access.
Mt. Sunapee Campground
A developed state park campground offering wooded sites adjacent to the Mount Sunapee recreation area.
North Road Pull-off
A roadside parking pull-off located on North Road in a quiet, rural setting.
Oak Hill Trails - Vista Way Trailhead
A gravel parking area serving as the trailhead for the Vista Way section of the Oak Hill Trail network. The parking lot is sloped and uneven, but provides access to extensive local trail networks.
Planet Fitness Concord
Paved parking lot at the Planet Fitness in Concord. Standard commercial overnight rules apply; confirm with management before parking.
Red Trail Boat Ramp & Canoe Launch
A secluded public land area near Boscawen along Red Trail and Greenleaf Road. The narrow access road leads to small parking areas near the water, walking trails, and a boat ramp. Large rigs and high trailers will face low-hanging branches and limited turnaround options.
Spacious Skies French Pond
A fully established, developed campground near French Pond in Henniker. Features comprehensive amenities including full hookups, a swimming pool, and lakeside access.
Tallwood Drive Sandy Lot
A secluded, flat sandy clearing tucked away from the main road. The area is screened by trees and offers a private place to pull in, though drivers must maneuver between concrete barriers.