Long Island Bridge Campground

When the hot and humid weather makes Boston and the rest of coastal New England slightly unbearable, everyone heads to New Hampshire’s Lakes Region. Swimming in the crystal-clear waters of the half dozen or so lakes in the middle of the state is the perfect way to cool off. At the center of them is the massive Lake Winnipesaukee with nearly 300 miles of coastline and close to as many islands to explore within it. Along that shoreline are countless campgrounds waiting to accept the masses of motorhome camping tourists looking to enjoy a slice of the Lakes Region.

One of the best places to camp when renting an RV in the Lakes Region is the Long Island Bridge Campground on the north side of Lake Winnipesaukee. It’s about an hour's drive northeast of Concord, New Hampshire’s capital, a 90-minute drive from Manchester, and two hours' drive north of Boston, an ideal location for New Englanders hoping to beat the heat in the cool waters of the Granite State.

Long Island Bridge Campground has some excellent amenities too, like full hookups, toilets, and hot showers. They also offer canoe and kayak rentals, which can be launched into Lake Winnipesaukee from the RV campground’s private sandy beach. If you're bringing the kids along when you book an RV in Carroll County, New Hampshire, this campground's got an extensive playground, complete with basketball and volleyball courts.