Ashuelot River Campground

This is a great campground in an awesome area. There is so much to do outside; Mt. Monadnock, the Ashuelot River, Keene, apple picking, antiquing, etc. We stayed Columbus day weekend and the foliage in the area is fantastic. In the campground, the sites are surrounded by a bright, colorful arrangement of trees.
What I liked best was the obvious omission of themed weekends and over scheduled campground activities. Ashuelot lets you make your own adventure and enjoy your time the way you want to. We were part of a 3 family trip and we had plenty of room for group dinners, pumpkin carving and games.
The host was super friendly and super helpful. Gave us great advice on apple picking, scenic drives and alternate trails on Mt. Monadnock which all turned out to be big winners for our group.
The campground has a playground, a large rec room and a huge field to play games on. There are two dump stations and the bathrooms were clean, with plenty of hot water.
After many years of «resort» camping with younger kids, it was good to get back to what we always liked about camping now that they’re all older. This is a great place to visit and I highly recommend it.

We have been there a number of times now and we absolutely LOVE THIS PLACE! Chuck is super nice and attentive and Laura his wife is equally amazing. They knew our names after just the first visit and have been very gracious hosts who have been quite accomodating. 2 very down to earth people running a beautiful campground that is well kept and simple. A lazy river for swimming, kayaking and tubing fun and an opportunity to get back to the simpler times and just enjoy camping where you can remember what it was like before technology and constant scheduling requirements and just enjoy the people and space around you.

In short, this campground was a big disappointment.
The most important thing to know if you’re thinking about booking here is the majority of campground has no trees. The tree line starts where most of the sites end, and several sites have not one tree. If you want to feel like you’re camping out in a pasture of some kind then this place is for you.
The second most important thing to note is that if you go on a busy weekend like Memorial Day, Labor Day etc there will be a «water shortage»… This Labor Day weekend the owner came around asking us to limit our water usage because the well the was running dry. They posted signs in the bathhouse «don’t flush if it’s just urine» «water shortage, take short showers or wait another day»… At first I was a little bit sympathetic thinking what a stressful situation this is for the owner, but then we talked to people in the next campsite who came here on Memorial Day and the same thing happened. The owner continues to accept people’s money and reservations KNOWING they won’t have full access to the water that they’re paying for in the nightly rate.
Bathhouse: Needs work. The bathroom stalls are made of flimsy wood. The doors are a foot and a half off the ground and they are short enough you can see everyone’s head when they stand up. Awkward.
River: The river was decent enough, but it was very low this time of year. Also, if you have a river site expect people to be walking right through your site the whole time to get to it.
Noise: As other people have said you can clearly hear highway traffic all hours of the day and night. And not a subtle sound, it’s clear as day.
Sites: There is basically no privacy here since only a small section of the campground actually has trees. Most of the sites are right next to others with no barriers, which is awkward.
There is literally nothing in the area that would ever compel me to stay here again. We chose a campground in NH for peace and quiet, woods and privacy… This place offers none of that.

Great place to camp but too pricey for primitive camping at $ 35/​night. RVERS will find it a very good price at $ 37 and $ 42. You better head in early to be able to find not only the actual campground but to be able to setup. Very little lighting. Showers are hot but water temperature is not adjustable. Toilet stalls are crowded and larger people will have to use the handicap stall which just has a shower curtain for privacy. Primitive sites are near the very slow moving shallow river which seems nice but traffic along Route 10 can be heard throughout the day and night. This time of year you can let any child over 48″ tall safely play without much supervision since the water is at best 36 inches deep. The little beach/​canoe launch was clean though small and is the only true access to the river. Firewood for the fire ring will have to be bought or brought in since the whole campground is wide open space with trees only along the border making shade a premium option. I would consider staying a week or so if the I was an RV type camper or if the price for tenting was much less.

The owners, Chuck and Laura and great and really make you feel at home. We stayed for a weekend and were very happy with the cleanness, the facilities available, and the activities on the grounds. Chuck and Laura even switched out the badminton to volleyball for us.
Cons: There’s some road noise and the layout of the campground lets any noise travel across most of the site. Can make for some awkward community moments.

Great weekend getaway! My friends and I rented two of the cabins and one of the camp sites. Cabins are small but have more than enough room with lots of sleeping space (comfortably sleeps four). A separate building houses clean, well maintained bathrooms which include showers.
There was plenty to keep us entertained when we wanted to venture off from the privacy of our sites– a rec room with games, volleyball/​badminton court, a great biking trail, and kayak and canoe rentals. My friends and I opted for a canoe ride down the Ashuelot and it could not have been more peaceful or enjoyable.
The owners, Chuck and Laura, are the nicest and most accommodating hosts any guest could ask for. Helpful, friendly, and knowledgable, they will be sure to make you feel welcome.
We will definitely be returning to ARC for our next camping excursion.

So, we came up for the return of the fireworks festival. This was our first time here. The river was high and running fast. Which made us opt out of kayak rental but, the rec room had plenty to keep us occupied. Pool table, bumper pool, ping pong, darts and some more. There is a volley ball court and playground as well. The sites by the river look over a lush green field with the ability to pitch a tent in a small space of pines. The sites near the cabins offer a more forest feel. There is plenty to keep everyone happy and entertained. I loved the dish washing station. So much better than a bucket of cleaning water at the tent site :)
The bathrooms were kept stocked and clean during our stay. The showers are free and hot :) The owner «Chuck» seems to really enjoy being a host and even let us borrow an extention cord as ours ran short. He was accommodating to my request to add an additional site and then again when we stayed longer. He always took time to say hello and had a smile on his face.
This is a place we would come back to again.

We stayed at this campsite in our RV for a month. We couldn’t have had a more comfortable place to stay. The owners, Chuck and Laura go out of their way to accommodate you. The campsite is open and beautiful and really well maintained. One of the best!

UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP — My boyfriend and I came here for a nice relaxing 4^th of July weekend — this place exceeded our expectations! The owners Chuck and Laura were SO accommodation and so great ! It was pouring our first night when we arrived and they allowed us to sleep in the barn since it would have been impossible to set up our camp — they didn’t need to do that but it was so kind that they did! The sites are very well kept and far enough apart that you don’t get bothered by other campers if you don’t want to be. The bathroom facilities are super clean and well kept. There’s a game room with pool, ping pong and foosball as well as a volleyball court and some swingsets. The atmosphere is beautiful and it’s right on the river. I would definitely stay here again! It’s right off route 10 so there’s a little traffic noise but the river and birds drown out the noise — such a wonderful camp ground — we WILL be returning :) Thanks Chuck and Laura for a great relaxing weekend of fun!

Just had a great 4^th of July weekend experience at the Ashuelot River Campground! It’s under brand new ownership and Chuck and Laura are super accommodating and friendly. The grounds are clean and every site has a firepit and picnic table. Very clean bathroom facilities, as well. Lots of room for lawn activities or you can rent a canoe or kayak and float on down the river. I could hear the road a little bit, but the roaring river and birds mostly drowned it out. Hope to be back soon!

This campground has nice shower and bathroom facilities, but that’s about all that was nice in our stay. Rude and sarcastic comments as well as an unpleasant tone made the atmosphere very unwelcoming. The owners were reprimanding and scolded us like children. My friends and I are adult professionals, not looking to create a disturbance. We were there to relax and enjoy the company and surroundings, but we had difficulty doing so with the owners watching us with the vibe like they were looking for things wrong. It would have been nice if we were treated in a friendly, relaxed, and respectful manner. It didn’t ruin our weekend, but it did leave a bitter taste. We will stay elsewhere next time.

DON’T BOTHER WITH THIS CAMPSITE– STAY ELSEWHERE!
Atmosphere: The couple that owns the camp site were incredibly rude. I would think that they would be more welcoming so that they can have repeat visitors? They give you a list of rules which is fine but then they troll the camp ground to make sure you’re abiding their rules. It feels more like summer camp when I was a child then a chill weekend with friends. I’m assuming hospitality and customer service isn’t their thing…
Location: The camp sites are a decent size and you have a nice place to take a warm shower. However, you are right off of rt 10 and you can hear the hwy all night long. Not my ideal situation when trying to enjoy a nice peaceful weekend. Also, the camp grounds in which you occupy are covered in sand which isn’t ideal. I would prefer to be all natural and not deal with sand coming in the tent!
Customer Service: This doesn’t exist for this location as the couple is pretty rude in all aspects, unless you’re leaving in which the wife was really friendly. I went in my SUV with my friends and had another set go in their car in which they got their own site. We requested to be next to one another but the guy said it was a busy weekend (Keene Pumpkin Festival.) Yet, when we arrived there were so many open spots that we could’ve stayed together.
Overall, I would skip this place and camp else where so you don’t have a sour taste from a rude couple. Enjoy your weekend and find a good spot!

This was a pretty nice campground. I usually only camp in state or national parks, but the state park near here was full, so we took a chance.
Making a reservation on the phone was easy-​I had to leave a 50% deposit. Check in was quick and painless. We bought wood and ice on site. They don’t really have much for food there, but there is a grocery store up the street if you need anything.
They have canoe and kayak rentals (for a whole day or half day), which we tried out. It was really fun.
Bathrooms were clean enough, the owners were helpful, and the campsite was decent (not too close to anyone else).

The good — Beautiful setting, run by polite and helpful couple, very well maintained amenities, each site has a picnic table and a fire pit, it is handy to local attractions, they do not nickel and dime you with those annoying coin operated showers.
The Bad — across the river is a main road meaning that there is some traffic noise.