Barrington Shores Campground

The Great Outdoors

When you camp in an RV near Barrington, your go-to spot for outdoor fun is going to be Swain Lake. The L-shaped lake has dozens of little coves that are great for dropping a fishing line or paddling around in. The glassy waters are incredibly beautiful and sure to please anyone hoping for a relaxing day on the water. If you do decide to do some angling, be sure to pick up a state fishing license at one of the sporting goods stores in New Hampshire.If you’re looking for some easy trails or a place to walk your four-legged pal, Northwood Meadows State Park is only a short drive away. All of the trails are well marked, and most are suitable for all fitness levels. There’s also a medium-sized pond within its borders that’s good for fishing or kayaking, and the wetlands around it are a popular spot for birdwatchers.For more extensive hiking opportunities, head north to the state’s White Mountains, New England’s premier trekking destination. The majority of the region’s highest peaks are located in the White Mountains National Forest – peaks like Mount Washington, Mount Adams, and Mount Jefferson. Summiting these famed mountains is no easy task either, with most requiring the entire day to complete. So come prepared, and be wary of any bad weather (Mount Washington in particular experiences some of the most extreme meteorological conditions in the continental U.S.).

Exploring the City

Barrington largely serves as a bedroom community for larger cities in the area like Dover, Manchester, and New Hampshire’s capital, Concord. With a population of several thousand residents though, it’s a town in its own right, with a dozen or more restaurants located along Highway 125 and several stores near its intersection with Highway 9.Visitors hoping to do some antiquing with their Barrington camper rental should head out towards the town of Northwood and Highway 202. A number of good shops can be found along this route, and they’re great for picking up unique souvenirs of your adventure when you book an RV in Strafford County, New Hampshire.Auto racing fans will love camping in this part of the state, as it’s so close to the New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon. It’s New England’s only NASCAR track and is considered one of the best in the country; at just over a mile in length, the races are fast-paced and the maneuvers considerably more aggressive than what would be found at bigger tracks down south. Additionally, spectators can get closer to the action, with just over 70,000 seats circling the oval track. On days when no races are taking place, visitors can book time in a race car and do a few laps of their own.History buffs should consider a day trip into Concord, which is well known for its Colonial history, but the town has also played a fairly important role in America’s space program. Alan Shepard, one of the first Americans to travel into space, and Christa McAuliffe, a schoolteacher aboard the ill-fated Challenger space shuttle, were from the Concord area. The McAuliffe-Shepard Space Center in Concord is dedicated to their contributions towards inspiring Americans and the world to further explore the cosmos. The center features an observatory, a planetarium, along with an indoor/outdoor aviation museum. It’s a favorite with school groups and must if you’re motorhome camping with children.