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Pemi River Campground

Overview

Pemi River Campground offers a classic New Hampshire camping experience nestled along the banks of the Pemigewasset River. Located in the heart of the White Mountains, this destination provides a blend of tranquil riverside relaxation and mountain adventure. The park is designed to give travelers a sense of being deep in nature while maintaining essential modern conveniences. Whether you are looking for a basecamp for hiking or a quiet place to listen to the rushing water, this family-oriented campground provides an authentic North Country atmosphere for RV enthusiasts of all experience levels.

Location & Surroundings

Situated in Thornton, New Hampshire, the park serves as a gateway to some of the most iconic landscapes in the Northeast. The campground is bordered by the pristine waters of the Pemi River, where guests can enjoy direct access for tubing and kayaking right from their campsites. Surrounded by towering pines and the foothills of the White Mountain National Forest, the setting is defined by fresh mountain air and scenic vistas. Its proximity to Interstate 93 makes it easily accessible for big rigs while still feeling tucked away from the noise of the main highway.

Amenities & Park Features

The park is well-equipped to handle various RV sizes, offering sites with full hookups including water, sewer, and electricity. For those who prefer a view, the riverfront sites are highly sought after for their natural beauty. On-site amenities include a camp store stocked with essentials, clean bathhouses, and laundry facilities to ensure a comfortable stay. A highlight for many visitors is the shuttle service for river tubing, allowing guests to float down the river and be transported back to the grounds. The park also provides communal fire pits and picnic tables at every site for traditional evening gatherings.

Nearby Attractions & Things to Do

Travelers will find no shortage of activities within a short drive of the park. You can explore the legendary Franconia Notch State Park, home to the Flume Gorge and Cannon Mountain. Scenic drives are a must, with the Kancamagus Highway providing world-class foliage viewing and numerous hiking trailheads. For family-friendly entertainment, Clark’s Bears and Whale’s Tale Water Park are just minutes away. Anglers will also appreciate the river’s reputation for trout fishing, while mountain bikers can find challenging terrain in the surrounding national forest lands.

Who This Park Is Best For

This campground is ideal for outdoor adventurers and families who want to maximize their time on the water or in the woods. It is a perfect fit for RVers who enjoy a social atmosphere during the day but value a peaceful, natural environment at night. Because of the river access, it is specifically great for paddling enthusiasts and those traveling with children who enjoy active water play. If your travel style favors a rustic, scenic retreat over a high-density commercial resort, Pemi River Campground offers the balanced New Hampshire experience you are seeking.

Amenities

- Recreational Facilities

• River
• Swimming
• Fishing
• Ramp
• Boat Rental
• Body Of Water (Pemigewasset River)
• Horseshoes
• Playground

- Policies

• Pets Welcome
• Pet Restrictions
• Pet Restriction on Breed
• Tent Camping Allowed

- Other Amenities & Services

• Restroom and Showers

- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)

• Fishing
• Hiking
• Kayaking/Canoeing
• Boating
• Mountain Biking
• Rock/Mountain Climbing
• Snow Sports
• Watersports
• Whitewater Rafting

- Discounts

• Military Discount

- Facility

• Type (Campground)

- Internet

• WiFi Hotspot
• WiFi Hotspots (2)

- Hunting Nearby (within 20 miles)

• Season: Winter,Fall

- On-Site Rentals

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- Sites

• Total Spaces (120)
• Spaces Available (60)
• Width (48)
• Max Length (75)
• Gravel Sites (30)
• Grass Sites (30)
• 30 Amp
• 50 Amp
• Seasonal Sites
• Big Rig Sites
• Full Hookups (45)
• Water (15)
• Electric (15)
• Max Amps (50)
• Pull-thrus (16)
• Pull-thru Size (48 x 75)
• Back-ins (35 x 50)
• Site Length (75)
• Fire Rings

User Reviews

Linda K

October 09, 2025

The Pemi River Campground and all sites are well maintained. All staff strive to provide a very clean and safe camping environment and experience. Definitely a family friendly campground. We highly recommend this campground.

Erin Martin

August 08, 2025

Owners are rude, have zero compassion and zero loyalty to returning customers. we had to reschedule camping due to a tragic family death and instead of transferring during rebooking, they refunded half and charged us for a full weekend when we rebooked. the card when rebooking was declined due to the card was replaced from many months before on the original booking. they just canceled the rebooking all together without notifying us. we showed up ready to camp and they were so unbelievably rude about the whole situation."you should be grateful we refunded you at all." We have enjoyed this campground for 11 years and brought many new people that have become loyal customers. We are beyond disappointed in the lack of compassion for loyal campers who are grieving and truly looked forward to a relaxing and fun weekend. We will NEVER book here again. we will never recommend to anyone. As fellow granite staters, we are ashamed of you. I hope you receive more compassion and just general kindness than you have given when tragedy strikes you. karma is real....

Jenn Cyr

August 05, 2025

Drove 40 min to do tubing only to find a hand-written note on the door that read "no river trips until further notice." Anyone who stays up in the mountains k own how frustrating that can be when all the destinations are a bit of a drive. Had there been anything on here, or the website, Facebook, anything, we could have spent that time on another activity. I will say the person at the desk at least recommended a place up the road but advised it would not be worth it due to the water table.

Marissa McQueeney

July 26, 2025

If, like me, you have been calling for info about tubing and getting the (full) voicemail, I stopped by today and found out that they are not renting tubes because the river is low. Looks like you can get a shuttle if you bring your own. Also- I heard a dial tone when I walked in and I think they’re just leaving the phone off the hook. So best of luck to anyone trying to make a reservation :)

Jared Pedersen

June 21, 2025

Booked a night here last minute because all other campgrounds were full great area with good swimming. Staff was friendly and helpful with clean facilities.

Irene Moylan

May 22, 2025

We went last summer and it was nice. Had a nice spot right at the river, kids enjoyed themselves, so did we. A bit too close to the highway, so traffic is what you hear ALL night long. But we wanted to come back this summer, despite the traffic at night.......however, I have been calling and emailing them since February trying to make a reservation and I have gotten ZERO response. I get that during off season you may not be taking reservations yet, but you should certainly contact people back and let them know that or once you are taking reservations......CALL PEOPLE BACK! Very poor business practices. My family and I have been sitting in limbo for 3 1/2 months, not knowing what we are doing for vacation this year. Now, it's just over 4 weeks until the vacation time requested, and we have no spot 😞 very disappointing. Definitely not going to waste my time anymore this year or any years in the future trying to contact them. Shame on y'all for being so disrespectful to your guests.

Kristin White

July 24, 2024

I highly recommend their tubing down the Pemi! We changed our plans last minute to have a river day instead of a hike day, of course every place we called was already fully booked. Except these guys, since they are first come first served they had plenty of tubes. It was a 4 hour ride at the most peaceful relaxing pace. Since the river was low there were a few thin spots but they were super easy to scoot over or just stand up and walk over. We brought food and water in little backpacks but they sell nice floating rafts to hold all your food and drinks too. The river water is pristine, clean and the perfect temperature. Our group spends a ton of active time outdoors and we were so impressed with the whole experience.

Jim Williams

July 19, 2024

First of all, I need to say the lady that checked us in was awesome. I don’t know what the other reviewers saw, but she was a very pleasant person. Also, I want to tip my hat to the maintenance man he fix an electrical problem in five minutes flat .awesome people I can’t say enough about this campground. The site we had was right on the water beautiful view watching the river so peacefully flow the site we had had water and electricity.#25 totally awesome. no mosquitoes at all . Nice sandy beach . river tubing was fantastic three-hour gentle ride down the river on a tube on a sunny day. Life doesn’t get any better than that. We will be back …

Tim McDuffee

July 17, 2024

I recently spent a week at the Pemi River Campground and had an amazing experience. My two teenage boys had a blast as there is so much for them to do: fishing, swimming, jumping off the bridge into the river, tubing and kayaking. The seasonal patrons make visitors feel right at home. I found the staff to be extremely friendly, while ensuring the campground is safe and family friendly. We were in one of the cabins and found them to be clean and comfortable. The bathhouses are kept immaculate and always fully stocked. I can envision making this trip each summer to enjoy the scenic views and family friendly atmosphere.

Kris Walker (kraizter)

January 09, 2022

We did not stay at the campground, only did a day trip tubing. The river was great, slow and steady most the way with the occasional rapids sections. The van that brought us to the river drop off site was a bit shoddy but made it there in one piece. The driver was great, very friendly and helpful. Highly suggest this as a nice day trip for anyone looking for mild adventure with a side of sun and water sports!

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