Camping in the LR this summer

[mcdude]

right in Barnstead you could try the SUN RIVER CAMPGROUND located on the Suncook River.

[oak grove]

Originally Posted by mcdude

right in Barnstead you could try the SUN RIVER CAMPGROUND located on the Suncook River.

Okay, so here's the whole story: My Mom is 82, so she doesn't get around like she used to. I would like to spend some time around the lake, but she isn't up to it. If I fly in and stay at her house, I feel bad about not spending all my time with her. So, I'm trying to spend some time doing some recreating without her knowing it! If she knows that I'm in town, but I'm not staying with her, she'll get upset. Yet, if I stay with her the whole time, she'll get upset because a) she doesn't like company staying that long and b) because she really wants me to keep her company at the same time she's telling me to go out have fun while she stays home!

It's not a good situation. So, if I get to NH and don't go directly to her house -- and she sees me in town! -- I'm in trouble. So, I have to stay away from Barnstead. I have to stay away from Concord because she might go there to do her shopping. But I know the Lakes Region is not a problem! And I love it there. If I'm going to fly 3,000 miles once a year for vacation, I want to be able to enjoy my time there.

Okay, probably too much information, but I thought I'd better clear that up.

[upthesaukee]

and Darned if you don't. Know the feeling.

Here is a link to a bunch of campgrounds in and around the lakes region:

http://www.ucampnh.com/directory.asp

[oak grove]

Originally Posted by upthesaukee

Here is a link to a bunch of campgrounds in and around the lakes region:

http://www.ucampnh.com/directory.asp

I had found that directory online a few weeks ago. There's a lot of good info. That's how I narrowed my choices down to Long Island Bridge and Harbor Hill in Meredith. They look good online, but it's so hard to tell unless you've been there.

Thanks to everyone for the help so far.

[joann721]

We have been seasonal at Harbor Hill for the past 5 years.

The tent sites are on the next road over from the seasonals. The sites are clean and can be as rustic as you want.

The shining star for Harbor Hill are the bathrooms. They are spotless. The showers take 25 cents for a few minutes- but the water is always hot and are never icky.... they are cleaned at least once a day....

ps you cant see the lake or get to the lake from harbor hill- it is about 2 miles in either direction to Shep Browns or Center Harbor....

[oak grove]

Originally Posted by joann721

We have been seasonal at Harbor Hill for the past 5 years.

The tent sites are on the next road over from the seasonals. The sites are clean and can be as rustic as you want.

The shining star for Harbor Hill are the bathrooms. They are spotless. The showers take 25 cents for a few minutes- but the water is always hot and are never icky.... they are cleaned at least once a day....

ps you cant see the lake or get to the lake from harbor hill- it is about 2 miles in either direction to Shep Browns or Center Harbor....

Wow, thanks JoAnn! I will keep this in mind. It is more expensive than Long Island, and that extra $35 could be well spent on haddock! But maybe those clean bathrooms are worth the extra money.