Tidewater Campground

Been camping in the Hampton area for 47 years. The bad reviews here are accurate. The operators here are very unsociable, rude and angry people. I completely agree with the rules, walking speed, fires out by 11, noise curfew, etc. but these people are downright nasty about enforcing them. And the awful experiences with rude treatment at the front desk and on the phone abound as is evidenced by the reviews they get. I took my 82 year old mother there not long ago at her request and asked the woman at the front desk if I could drive her through to get a look at the place, as she is handicapped and can't walk far, so she could decide if she might want to stay there or not with a friend of hers that wanted to go. I was told by the woman in a matter-of-fact tone that she could walk through only. I told her again that my mom was handicapped and couldn't possibly walk the entire distance, and was told, coldly, that it didn't matter. Not sure what they're afraid an 82 year old woman might do that wouldn't meet with their approval, but well, OK then, fine, we won't be staying where we're obviously not welcome. I'm glad my mom was turned away, I don't think she would have been happy there. The management are not people persons, which, in my opinion, is a must for a campground, but they've been in business for many years operating as they do, probably making money, and don't care who they insult, turn away or treat poorly, as they've apparently done hundreds, if not thousands, of times since the campground has been there. Let them behave as they will, but I won't go there. I keep a boat at Rye harbor and am a six months out of the year local. These folks have a bad reputation with the locals. That should tell you something. There are plenty of other good campgrounds in the area. Try Sea Coast RV and Camping Resort (formerly Shel-Al), which is where we've usually gone since the early 1970's, and since it's close to Rye harbor, and is clean, modern, the people there are always pleasant and helpful, or one of the others, like Wakeda. Salisbury Beach State Reservation is great, too, if you can get in. Book early if you want to go there, it's always very busy during the summer season. If I could give Tidewater less than one star, I would.
8 years ago (28-06-2017)

This is a nice campground. Close to everything. Be prepared, if you enjoy tv, you get very little signal here and we could not even get our direct in. Also, no dogs allowed and speed limit STRICTLY enforced --walking speed.
8 years ago (20-09-2017)

My friend and I needed a tent site for a night on our road trip. They wouldn't let me make a reservation. Upon arrival, (6pm) (they close at 8) the female owner literally told my friend and I, "Are you checking in? Then get your butts in here. I'm leaving!" I was stunned by her rudeness and lack of professionalism. Stepping into the office, all I saw on the desk was taped signs saying "NO this, NO that!" Very aggressively. She basically interrogated us before letting us in. Telling us 3 times that you have to pay for showers. When we got to our tent site, it was HARD PACKED DIRT WITH ROCKS! All night I kept awake with highway traffic and stones in my back. I'll never stay here again.
8 years ago (12-09-2017)

Quiet, close to town, nice sized campsites. Not far from beach and shopping. Would return anytime
8 years ago (28-09-2017)

I've always heard that there are 2 types of rv parks: one is a parking lot, the other is a park. Tidewater is definitely a park!!
8 years ago (10-10-2017)