Grafton, NH · 10 sitesDiscover the charm of Riddle Hill Homestead, a peaceful, family-run retreat tucked into 24 acres in the Smith River Valley of Grafton, New Hampshire. Our property is bordered by the Smith River and Manfeltree Brook, with campsites tucked into the woods, meadow, field edges, and quieter corners of the land. Whether you prefer open skies, tree cover, a brook nearby, or a simple place to settle in by the fire, there’s a little something here for different camping styles.
Riddle Hill Homestead is centered around simple comforts, creativity, fresh-baked cookies, and slowing down for a bit. Our roadside Cookie Shop offers cookies, cold drinks, novelty ice creams, local products, and farm-fresh eggs from our hens. In October 2025, our Cookie Shop was featured as the first stop on NH Chronicle’s Cookie Crawl.
One of our favorite summer traditions is Friday Night Movie Night. Campers are welcome to bring a chair or blanket, grab a snack from the Cookie Shop, and enjoy a relaxed, family-friendly movie under the stars. Many movie nights also include a small community market, free kids’ activities, and a chance to meet neighbors and visitors from around the area.
Riddle Hill is a working homestead, not a traditional campground, but we do our best to make off-grid camping feel comfortable and welcoming. Campers have access to a community picnic and BBQ area, non-potable water, an off-grid shower area, and a real port-a-potty near the movie and community area. We also provide one 1-gallon bottle of potable drinking water to help guests get started.
Most individual sites include a portable camp toilet in a small pop-up privacy tent, with disposable liner bags for easy use and cleanup. The Meadow sites do not include individual portable toilets, so please check each site listing for its specific setup before booking.
Most sites also include their own fire pit, with the exception of the Meadow sites and Overnight Adventurer. The first bundle of firewood is included with your stay, and additional firewood is available for $5 per bundle.
Our small honor-system camp store carries a handful of camping basics, snacks, and forgotten essentials when available. During normal rainfall years, the brook can be a refreshing place to wade and explore, though water levels vary with the season and weather.
The Craft Cottage at Riddle Hill Homestead is our cozy creative studio where we host workshops, open studio time, blacklight paint parties, family activities, and special events throughout the year. Camping guests receive 15% off Craft Cottage classes and workshops during their stay. If timing lines up, you may even catch Michelle working on glass lampwork beads or another project in progress.
On many weekends, you may also find local artists, handmade goods, demonstrations, workshops, family activities, movie nights, or seasonal community events happening around the property.
To see upcoming workshops, movie nights, markets, family activities, and special events happening during your stay, visit our Eventbrite page:
https://www.eventbrite.com/o/115906669741
Nature provides the soundtrack here. Our hens sometimes announce their freshly laid eggs with a proud little laying song, and Mister the rooster adds the occasional crow. Depending on the season, you may hear peepers, frogs, songbirds, crickets, the brook, and the occasional owl while enjoying dark skies and peaceful country evenings.
The town beach and Northern Rail Trail are a short walk away, and hiking, lakes, mountain views, Ruggles Mine, and Haunting Whisper Vineyard & Spirits are all nearby. Grafton is a quiet little town with plenty to explore if you enjoy small-town wandering, local history, dirt roads, water, woods, and taking the scenic way back.
Please note that Riddle Hill Homestead is a working homestead. Wildlife, farm animals, changing weather, uneven terrain, tall grass, bugs, country sounds, and the realities of rural New Hampshire are all part of the experience.
Whether you’re looking for a quiet campsite, a creative weekend, a family movie night, or simply an excuse to enjoy a fresh-baked cookie by the campfire, we’re glad you found us and hope you’ll make yourself at home at Riddle Hill Homestead.