Hampton Beach State Park

🏖️ Trusted Guide to New Hampshire’s Oceanfront Park – Updated 2025

RV Camping on the Atlantic Shore

At the southern tip of New Hampshire’s tiny but treasured coastline, Hampton Beach State Park fills 50 acres of prime oceanfront with the state’s only RV park directly on the Atlantic Ocean. With 28 full-hookup RV sites just steps from the beach, free nightly concerts at the Seashell Amphitheater, and miles of sandy beach stretching along the coast, this park is the epicenter of New Hampshire’s summer beach culture. The adjacent Hampton Beach village adds boardwalk shops, restaurants, and the legendary Casino Ballroom — making this a unique blend of state park serenity and seaside entertainment.

Beach & Water Activities

• Miles of sandy beach: Wide Atlantic beach with lifeguards in summer season
• Swimming: Year-round ocean access — water warmest July through August
• Surfing & Boogie boarding: Consistent Atlantic swells make this popular for water sports
• Fishing: Surf casting from the beach and nearby jetties

RV Camping & Entertainment

• 28 full-hookup RV sites: Water, sewer, electric — self-contained RVs only (no tents/pop-ups)
• Seashell Amphitheater: Free nightly concerts and events throughout summer
• Private pavilion: Available for groups up to 250 guests
• Season: RV campground open May through October

Practical Tips

• From Boston (50 miles): Take I-95 North to Exit 2, then Route 101 East to the beach
• Entry fee: $15 per vehicle (weekdays), $20 (weekends/holidays) in summer
• Book RV sites months ahead — these are the most sought-after oceanfront campsites in New England
• The beach is extremely popular on summer weekends — arrive before 10 AM for parking
• Hampton Beach village (adjacent) has restaurants, arcades, and shops within walking distance
• Combine with Odiorne Point State Park (10 miles north) for tide pools and rocky coast exploration

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