RV Rental Rollins State Park, NH

Although the park has seasonal staffed hours and days, the park is open all year long for recreational purposes, even when the gates are closed. Hiking is always allowed unless otherwise posted, and visitors to Rollins State Park can enjoy exploring this park on foot for adventure, picnics, and more. There are a variety of hikes to explore while renting an RV near the park, one of the easiest of those being the short walk from the parking area to the picnic pavilions.

Spending time in what is known as the Garden will reward you with sweeping views of nearby mountains and the many picnic tables and spots make for great lunch destinations. The Garden has views that reach as far as Massachusetts, and on clear days it is possible to see the Boston skyline on the horizon. Bringing binoculars will make it easier to spot wildlife, and when the weather conditions are right, it is even possible to snap photos of Boston.

Hiking through the trails in Rollins State Park can be both challenging and rewarding, and the 75-mile long loop is a great way to spend a few days. Exploring the Sunapee-Ragged-Kearsarge Greenway will typically take a few days, but it will take you through three state forests, one wildlife management area, and four state parks. Camping along the trail is possible, just be sure to camp in designated areas or arrange for an RV rental and camp nearby.

Even though there are no state park RV campgrounds at Rollins State Park, nearby camping facilities make it easy to stay in the area. Cozy Pond Camping Resort is just a few miles southeast and has RV sites will full hookups, which includes water, electricity, sewer, and cable TV. These campsites are spacious, so don’t worry about being too close to your camping neighbor.

Additionally, all campsites have access to the centrally located bathhouse, which has flushing toilets, free hot showers, and even coin-op laundry. There is also a recreation hall with a pool table and ping pong, plenty of arcade games, and a large nearby pavilion for eating outdoors. An on-site country store makes it easy to pick up convenience items like propane, wood, ice cream, milk, and more.

Concord, NH is one of the closest large cities to Rollins State Park, and when you camp in an RV near Concord, it is worth heading into town for modern amenities and attractions. The McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center is on the northside of town and is a fantastic destination for families with young children, while the New Hampshire Historical Society is a bit geared toward older explorers. Concord also has restaurants, gas stations, and grocery stores galore for your convenience.

Heading a bit further south from Concord will take you to Manchester, which is slightly larger and has a bit more to offer to travelers. The Manchester Historic Association Millyard Museum is a wonderful place to explore old machines and vehicles, while the Currier Museum of Art showcases both local and international works of art. For those visitors who like historic buildings, walking along the Merrimack River will take you past many preserved historic residences and buildings.

Manchester is also a fabulous place to visit while RV camping at Rollins State Park and looking to grab a bite to eat that isn’t camp food. Located along Elm Street, the main north-south street in town, are more than a dozen restaurants of diverse varieties. There are greek diners, casual American restaurants, hip farm-to-table spots, kebab stands, buffets, and more. Many of these restaurants also offer options for people with dietary restrictions, making it easy for the whole family to enjoy a meal together.