Boulder Brook

98%

74 reviews

· Candia, Rockingham, New Hampshire · 26 acres

Hosted by Peter C.

4 tent sites

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Secluded in the wilderness, Boulder Brook Hipcamp has private tent sites right next to a babbling brook. The access road is a nice gravel .6 mile long road that is not maintained in the Winter. There is firewood for sale via Venmo right in the parking area, $6 per bundle. There is also a nice outhouse. There are 4 first come, first serve sites with tent platforms and fire pits. There is quick access to the Rockingham Recreational Trail, which is ideal for walking, mountain biking, and exploring. There is also a great swimming hole nearby called Chivers Pond. The campsites are located on the back corner of the Chivers Farm property and seasonal farm goods will be available for campers to purchase coming in 2025.Boulder Brook is a small wilderness campground with a parking lot, a shared outhouse, firewood for sale, and 4 campsites. Each site is right on the babbling brook, has a 12x12 tent platform, a fire pit with cooking alcove, stump seating, and shovel a broom and a bucket. There are no site assignments, sites are first come, first served. Site 1 and 2 are close to the parking lot and a vehicle can be backed to within 50 feet of the sites. Sites 3 boasts water on all sides and is a 400 foot walk from the parking lot. A wagon is provided for Site 3 campers to tote gear to the site. Site 4 is new and has its own little road and parking area. Firewood is available for purchase with Venmo right at the parking lot for $6 per bundle. There are walking trails, lots of woods to explore, a rail trail, an epic swimming hole, and more! The site is right in the middle of 200 acres of private woods!

What to expect

Tent site

Camping area selected or assigned upon arrival.

6 guests max per site

Campfires allowed

Firepit. Firewood for sale

Toilet available

Pets allowed

No potable water

No showers

Pack it out

Cooking equipment absent

Picnic table absent

No wifi

Laundry absent

Hot Tub absent

No playground

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 2:00 PM

Check out: Before 12:00 PM

On arrival: Head straight to site

Cancellation policy: Flexible

Minimum nights: 1 night

Accepts bookings: 12 months out

Park at listing

No wheelchair access

Max 3 vehicles

2WD accessible

Dirt parking area approximately 100 feet from the tent site.

During your trip

Leave it better

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Reviews

98% Recommend97 ratings · 74 reviews

Boulder Brook is a well-maintained and peaceful camping destination, appreciated for its clean sites and relaxing brookside location. Many campers enjoyed the soothing sound of the brook and the convenience of on-site firewood and a clean outhouse. Though some noted the distant road noise and a few mosquito issues, these were minor compared to the seclusion and natural beauty. Overall, visitors found it an excellent choice for a relaxing outdoor retreat.

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· May 2025

Tent

Everything was great. Just as explained. Nice little spot in the woods.

Lindsay H.

2 reviews

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· May 2025

Recommend and will be there again:)

Tent

Love the place very much! You can purchase the wood in site and living besides the Brook is my fav!

Taylor W.

4 years on Hipcamp

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· May 2025

Tent

Absolutely loved the spot ! Super clean, super cute ! I will be back !!

Abby M.

2 months on Hipcamp

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· May 2025

Tent · With pets

We loved staying at Boulder Brook! We stayed at site 2 which is right next to the Brook. Peter has thought about everything to make the stay wonderful. The tent platform is really nice, there is a broom hanging and available to use. The fire pit is plenty big enough and there is a smaller area to cook over. The outhouse is very nice and fully stocked. There is plenty of firewood. We will definitely return

Karl S.

3 reviews

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· May 2025

Best campsite in New England

Tent · With pets

Best campsite that I’ve been too in New England. It’s beautiful. Very well maintained. Super private. Would recommend it to anyone. And we’ll be back. Thanks so much Peter!

Zoe H.

5 reviews

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· May 2025

Tent · Group trip

I loved the spot, it worked great for us! Beautiful spot and nice amenities.

Zoe S.

2 reviews

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· April 2025

Tent · With pets

Beautiful campsite! Private and peaceful on a gorgeous property. Firewood conveniently there for purchase, clean outhouse. Would definitely go back!

Tanya I.

2 months on Hipcamp

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· April 2025

Peaceful camping right on the water

Tent

What an incredible property! Everything was exactly as described. The sound of the brook was so peaceful. As some other reviewers noted, you can hear the highway off in the distance, but barely, and it wasn’t distracting at all, at least at site 1. Do make sure you leave time to walk around the property. The pond and grounds are immaculately manicured and cared for; an idyllic place!

Yale F.

2 months on Hipcamp

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· April 2025

Tent

Great spot. Was in Site 1. Cozy and the stream next to the campsite was great as well. Peaceful. Easy access to firewood and a carry bag to transport it to your site, outhouse was great and well kept. Would highly recommend and would return again!!

Eric Roel Y.

10 reviews

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· March 2025

Very cool, peaceful

Tent

I had a great stay at Boulder Brook. What a cool property!

Pj B.

3 months on Hipcamp

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· March 2025

Great Spot

Tent · With pets

Wow! We winter camped here. Site was clean, private, next to a beautiful stream, immaculate outhouse, local wood right next to sites. Excellent cell service. Had to park up the hill without a 4 wheel drive in the winter (due to ice and snow down by stream) so pack light if you're crazy like us and camp in the off-season. Can't wait till come back in the Spring!

Sonia W.

3 reviews

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· February 2024

Lovely experience

Tent

The location was amazing and all the amenities that where supplied were amazing and helpful.

Andy G.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· February 2024

Best experience ever

Tent

Peter was so helpful and amazing! Without a doubt the best host, very attentive about us even before we got to the site. We got our car stuck and he literally moved the earth with his tractor to help us get up the road in the snow. I cannot recommend him and his site enough. The campground was so clean and organized, the backcountry bathroom was spotless and really nice. Site three was so beautiful near the river with firewood easily available. 100000/10!!!

Zoey F.

1 year on Hipcamp

Mixed feelings

· October 2023

Private, forested, brookside sites

Tent

All three sites offered beautiful views of the forest and brook, and they all felt private (we camped at site 2 but were able to check out the other spots--and all 3 site were occupied that night). Amenities were top-notch--large campfire areas, spacious tent platforms, easy access to dry firewood, and a well-maintained composting toilet. The one downside to this lovely spot was some road noise from the nearby expressway (although the crackling campfire and rushing brook mostly masked the traffic sounds). Anyone who is a light sleeper may want to bring earplugs or headphones.

Paula M.

4 reviews

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· October 2023

Tent · With pets

Lovely layout and nice amenities for a great tent-camping experience.

Rowan L.

3 years on Hipcamp

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· October 2023

Boulder Brook is Great!

Tent · Group trip

Boulder Brook is a great campsite and you can’t go wrong with site 1, 2, or 3. All 3 sites sit on the river, and are cozy, secluded, and spacious. There is a nice large wooden platform for your tent, along with a fire pit with log stools and fire wood to buy. The bathroom was clean and well maintained. We had a great time camping here and would definitely come back again!

Justin M.

3 reviews

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· October 2023

Tent · With pets

We chose to stay at site 3 (all sites were available our weekend). Its a short walk to from the parking area but there is a great cart provided (thank you!). The firewood available for sale was dry and protected from the elements. Outhouse is one of the nicer ones I've experienced and make sure you check out the book inside. There's a broom, bucket and shovel at each site and the platforms were in great condition. The property is partially accessible to the public but we had plenty of privacy. Site 1 and 2 are much closer to each other and you can easily see each site but site 3 is set much farther back and is extremely private.

Kyle G.

2 reviews

Mixed feelings

· October 2023

Gorgeous but not quiet or restful

Tent

The sites are all beautiful, clean and thoughtfully built platforms near a brook. The one and only problem we had was the traffic noise from the highway. The trucks braking woke us and the general highway noise muffled the brook. Such a gorgeous space we were bummed to get little sleep.

Emma H.

4 reviews

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· October 2023

Tent · With kids

Boulder Brook is terrific. Our group of 6 had a great weekend camping trip. The site is exactly as described. Everything was extremely well maintained. We couldn’t hear or see the group camping at the next site, yet it was easy enough to get back and forth to the latrine, our car and the woodshed. We loved listening to the sound of the brook. We hope to be back next year!

Abigail D.

2 reviews

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· October 2023

Tent · Group trip

Super awesome spot! The scenery was great and the camp was accommodating. Id recommend this spot for anyone looking for a place to book in New Hampshire

Michael S.

3 reviews

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· September 2023

Great site, good host communication

Tent

Well cared for site with great attention to details. Beautiful site, with magical babbling brook. Outhouse was well made and exceptionally clean. Peter was an excellent communicator and helped me to feel well prepared for my trip by helping with my questions in a thoughtful and timely fashion.

Shaina B.

6 reviews

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· September 2023

Tent · Group trip

Peter’s land was amazing! So spacious, secluded, and surrounded by the most beautiful nature and running water. The outhouse was nice, and the wagons at each site were so helpful for bringing our things to and from the car. We will definitely be going back!

Megan R.

2 years on Hipcamp

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· September 2023

Tent

Magical. Well tended and very beautiful. We went for a swim in the pond, waded in the river, and slept very well. I hope we can return someday!

Sara B.

2 reviews

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· September 2023

Tent · With pets

Pete’s land was incredible. A very well-maintained and gorgeous spot. Our site (site 2) was excellent: large platform, access to the brook, and far enough from other sites. Will definitely be back!

Eva B.

2 reviews

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· September 2023

Tent

Great camping site with easy access from the road. I would definitely camp here again and take more time to explore the property's grounds. Firewood was at the location, and the campsite was well equipped with all necessary amenities.

Matthew S.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· August 2023

Tent

Had a great time! Perfect location! Will definitely be returning!

Burke S.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· August 2023

Perfect Little Spot

Tent · Group trip

We loved our 2 day stay! Site 3 was absolutely gorgeous. We really enjoyed listening to the brook all around us at night. We went to the pond many times to swim and paddle around. It was just the right place for us to be secluded and connected with nature while still feeling safe and having everything we need. We'll definitely be back!

Ruby D.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· August 2023

Tent · Group trip

It was really nice and clean The sites are far enough apart. When you don’t feel like you got somebody on top of you in the river was absolutely awesome. I will definitely be coming back.

Eric E.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· August 2023

Tent

A short ride up a dirt road brings you to three beautiful brookside campsites. I was the only camper there, so I had a complete privacy and solitude. There was ample firewood available that was very well seasoned and made for a quick-start fire. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay here.