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.
