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Attention: Parking Day Pass: The parking day pass is NOT valid at the metered parking lots. Pass is only valid at Hampton Beach State Park (South) located at 8 State Park Road, Hampton, NH. Thank you.

Attention for camping only:: NH Senior Citizens are given a $5 per night discount to all campgrounds with the exception of Cannon Mountain RV, Ellacoya, and Hampton Beach. NH State Employees are given a 50% discount on campsites with the exception of yurts and cabins. The discount will be provided once verified at the campground. This bulletin only applies to camping and is not applicable to park hosted events or tours.

Hampton Beach State Park (South), NH

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Description

Hampton Beach State Park is open year round. However the RV campground is open only from early May to end of October Hampton Beach State Park ...[more]

Alerts and Important Information

Important Note for Lottery Winners

If you do not check in to your site by 12pm on the day after your reservation arrival date, your reservation will be cancelled and your site will be resold.

Your reservation will be listed under "My Reservations & Account > Lottery Applications > Reservations" in your Reserve America page.

Park Information

Campers must hook up to all 3 services (water, sewer and electric). Campers that cannot meet this requirement will be asked to leave.

Tents and Pop-ups are NOT allowed.

No restroom or shower facilities are available at the campground

No cassette toilets allowed

Pet Policy

This is a NON pet campground except between Sept 14 and October 31 only. Anyone entering with a pet during not allowed time will be asked to leave.

Visitors may camp with their pets from 9/14 through 10/31.

For more information on the NH State Parks Pet Policy, or to see where pets are allowed, please visit:NH State Parks Pet Policy

Cancellation & Refund Policy:

There is a new cancellation policy in effect as of 2/1/2024

Full refund minus transaction fee if you cancel at least 10 + days prior to the scheduled arrival date.
Full refund minus reservation fee plus cost of one night of camping if you cancel 4-9 days prior to the scheduled arrival date.
No refund if you cancel 0-3 days from your scheduled arrival date.

NH State Parks does not issue refunds due to insects or weather.

If there are any concerns about your reservation, please call the Reserve America Call Center at 1-877-647-2757

Any refund requests occurring after the reservation arrival date must be submitted in writing or emailed to State Parks Headquarters within 14 days of departure. Please email requests to nhparks@dncr.nh.gov or mail to: NH State Parks Reservation Office, 172 Pembroke Rd, Concord, NH 03301

Beach Advisories

Please be aware that beach advisories occur unexpectedly during the summer months. Prior to your stay please check for beach advisories posted by the Dept. of Environmental Services by visiting:

https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/180c28fa3a4c4371a9771d999454e8c4/

Advisories are updated daily. Any cancellations or changes to a reservation need to be done through Reserve America and cancellation fees will apply.

Firewood Notice:

Attention! Please do not bring out-of-state firewood with you. Firewood can carry exotic insects and tree diseases. Safe firewood is available to purchase at the campground for your convenience.

Fee Information:

NH Senior Citizens are given a $5 per night discount to all campgrounds with the exception of Cannon Mountain RV, Ellacoya, and Hampton Beach.

NH Seniors must bring their NH photo ID for discount verification.

NH State Employees are given a 50% discount on campsites with the exception of yurts and cabins.

NH State Employees must bring their State ID or current paystub for discount to be applied.

Stay Rules:

Hampton Beach and Ellacoya RV parks shall have a maximum camping duration of 14 consecutive or accumulative days from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend for any person or camping vehicle. Extensions of camping permits at Hampton Beach and Ellacoya RV parks shall not be permitted.

Parking Day Passes - Important Information

Park Information

Park is carry in carry out, you must take all your trash home with you.

Music must be kept at low volume.

The beach and picnic area are smoke free.

Glass bottles are prohibited.

No charcoal grills allowed.

Parking Information

The purchase of this reservation is ONLY for Hampton South Beach, where a $15 per vehicle fee is charge. The reservation is NOT valid in metered parking spots

The $15 vehicle fee covers day use admission for the driver and occupants of the vehicle.

Recreational Vehicles (RV) must purchase 2 reservations. If your RV has park plates, you must purchase one reservation at full price and one reservation with park plate discount as the park plate only covers parking fee for one parking space.

RVs must park in the designated parking area

Cancellations

Cancellations MUST be made prior to 9AM of the day of your visit. There will be no refunds due to weather, insects, or failure to attend the park without prior notice. Refunds requested for extenuating circumstances must be submitted to: nhparks@dncr.nh.gov where they will be evaluated on a case by case basis.

Beach Advisories

Please be aware that beach advisories occur unexpectedly during the summer months. Prior to your stay please check for beach advisories posted by the Dept. of Environmental Services by visiting:

https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/180c28fa3a4c4371a9771d999454e8c4/

Advisories are updated daily. Any cancellations or changes to a reservation need to be done through Reserve America and cancellation fees will apply.

Pet Policy

Pets are not permitted at this park. Anyone entering with a pet will be asked to leave.

For more information on the NH State Parks Pet Policy, or to see where pets are allowed, please visit: https://www.nhstateparks.org/planning/pet-friendly-state-parks

Off-Season Use

During off hours and the off-season the park is typically not staffed, comfort stations are not available and gates may be closed. The off-season poses unique risks inherent when participating in outdoor recreational activities. Recreationists should possess the necessary knowledge, skill, and equipment to ensure their own safety. Users assume all risk while recreating in State Park lands.

NH Senior Discount:

Indicate that you are a NH senior on your order details page and you will not be charged the day-use/parking fee. However, there is a $1 transaction fee for using the online reservation system.

To receive your discount at our per vehicle locations (Hampton Beach State Park (South), Wallis Sands State Park, Livermore Falls, Monadnock State Park), check the NH Senior Citizens box listed among the other complementary entrance options in the primary occupant profile section of the order details page.

If you choose not to purchase a day use pass or parking pass reservation, we will be setting aside a limited number of parking spaces for seniors based upon historical use. This does not guarantee space will be available when you arrive at the park.

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Description

Hampton Beach State Park is open year round. However the RV campground is open only from early May to end of October

Hampton Beach State Park provides recreation, with Atlantic ocean-front facilities situated along miles of sandy beach. The Seashell complex includes a band shell amphitheater, public information services, comfort station, and first aid. Activities in the park include swimming, fishing, picnicking, and RV camping with full hook-ups in the campground. Hampton Beach State Park RV Campground, with 28 sites and a park store, is the only RV park directly on the New Hampshire coast. The park is located at the mouth of the Hampton River and close to many area attractions including whale watching, saltwater fishing, charter boats, sandy beaches, and swimming. The park is located south of the main part of Hampton Beach on Route 1A at the Seabrook/Hampton town line. Campers must be able to hook up to water, sewer, and electricity, NO tents or pop ups.

The parking day pass is NOT valid at the metered parking lots. Pass is only valid at Hampton Beach State Park (South) located at 8 State Park Road, Hampton, NH. Thank you.

Services and Amenities

Services & Amenities:

Within Park

Camping, Improved Site
Dump Station, Camper
Fire Rings
First Aid Station
Fishing
Parking
Picnic Shelter
Picnicing

Playground
Ranger Station
Restrooms
Retail, Supplies
Showers
Swimming - Ocean
Telephone

Greater Than 1 Mile

Cash Machine/Atm
Churches
Convenience Store

Laundry
Maintenance RV/Camper

Greater Than 10 Miles

Boat Launch Ramp
Dump Station, Marina
Emergency Services
Hiking

Hospital
Lighthouse
Medical Clinic

Getting There

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
42.89833, -70.81444
42°53'54"N, 70°48'52"W

From I-93: To Route 101 east, follow until the road turns into Highland Avenue. Take a right to Route 1A (Ocean Boulevard). You will see Hampton Beach State Park on the left, just before the bridge over the river. From I-95: Take exit 2 to Route 101 east, follow until the road turns into Highland Avenue. Take a right to Route 1A (Ocean Boulevard). You will see Hampton Beach State Park on the left, just before the bridge over the river.

Contact Information

Contact Information:

Mailing Address:

Hampton Beach State Park (South)
8 State Park Rd.
Hampton NH 03842

Phone Number:

Information: (603)926-8990

Hampton Beach State Park (South), NH

Description

Important Note for Lottery Winners

Park Information

Pet Policy

Cancellation & Refund Policy:

Beach Advisories

Firewood Notice:

Fee Information:

Stay Rules:

Parking Day Passes - Important Information

Park Information

Parking Information

Cancellations

Beach Advisories

Pet Policy

Off-Season Use

NH Senior Discount:

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Hampton Beach State Park (South), NH

Description

Important Note for Lottery Winners

Park Information

Pet Policy

Cancellation & Refund Policy:

Beach Advisories

Firewood Notice:

Fee Information:

Stay Rules:

Parking Day Passes - Important Information

Park Information

Parking Information

Cancellations

Beach Advisories

Pet Policy

Off-Season Use

NH Senior Discount:

Find a Campsite

Find a Parking Day Pass

Find a Tour

Description

Services & Amenities:

Contact Information:

Mailing Address:

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