While we love hiking any time, the great outdoors in New Hampshire is especially fun when the weather gets warm. When spring and summer arrive there are plenty of excuses to get out into nature. From scenic hikes to beautiful drives, some of the best ways to enjoy the state include simply getting outside. One of the easiest methods for immersing yourself in nature is to plan a good ol' fashioned camping trip! And, this pirate ship campground in Warren, New Hampshire, is one of the funnest! It's one of the best family campgrounds in New Hampshire and definitely worth adding to your plans. It's easy to book a regular spot to pop your tent, but we recommend heading here to make some truly unique memories. This is arrrggguably the best thing you'll do all year!
You'll find Moose Hillock Campground in Warren, nestled in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.
And while we love the access to all things nature and forest - including the trailheads at 4,810 foot Mt. Moosilauke - it's the pirate ship campground theme we can't get enough of!
In between all the forest fun and roasting marshmallows, you'll find an absolutely epic swimming pool offering some of the most kid-friendly camping in New Hampshire.
The Blue Lagoon tropical swimming pool is open all summer and offers a refreshingly cool dip to those who've built up a sweat on the trails.
As the story goes, the ship was overtaken by a group of pirates during a raging storm and (somehow) ran aground inside this New Hampshire blue lagoon.
Suspension of disbelief might come in handy here.
Despite being found in the woods of New Hampshire, the pirate theme truly pervades and it's fun to spend the day pretending that you're on the set of Pirate of the Caribbean! This is some of the best family camping in NH.
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And, you'll find the pirate theme running through many areas of the campground.
This place is big on pirate treasure! And you'll love the water cannons, cave, waterfall, and slides offering hours of fun.
Moose Hillock Camping Resort typically opens in the spring and keeps the fun going through the fall. You can keep track of when they open for the season by visiting the Moose Hillock Camping Resort. website. You can learn more and see more photos by following Moose Hillock Campground on Facebook.
After enjoying your time at one of the best family campgrounds in New Hampshire, you'll undoubtedly be looking for more ways to soak up nature. When you're ready to spend the night under the stars again, take a look at these eight incredible yurts located throughout the state. And while you're enjoying your time, plan on having a few adventures. A great way to do that is by exploring local trails using AllTrails Plus with its offline trail maps and 3D views!
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