Peirce Island | Informal Campsite

September 26th, 2023 by Clerb RV

No overnight camping signs all over.

Nice spot. Covered picnic tables a few hundred feet walk out on the jetty.

Water fountain and bottle fill at the playground by the pool.

August 11th, 2023 by momoftynick

No longer allowed overnights. Sign looks very new.

August 7th, 2023 by sandrinegodbout4

This place is permanently closed.

August 7th, 2023 by pam

As of 8/7/23 the City of Portsmouth has declared no overnight parking/camping on Pierce Island.

https://www.seacoastonline.com/story/news/local/2023/08/07/portsmouth-nh-no-camping-peirce-island/70524632007/

August 3rd, 2023 by oren2507

This place is permanently closed.

August 3rd, 2023 by oren2507

Got the knock by the police at 10:30 PM and said no overnight parking. They said we can stay the night, but don’t park here again. There were about 5 cars here. They said it’s posted as you enter. Walked in the morning and didn’t see such a sign.

August 3rd, 2023 by noah.michaels66

Very awesome spot . Very safe nothing sketchy. We were here with about 6 others . Downside we were woken at 11pm by a cop saying the whole park closed at 11pm and there getting more and more complaints from locals about this place. He let us stay the rest of the night but politely said this isn’t a camp spot, don’t come back . Take that as you will . But maybe be ready for a knock

July 22nd, 2023 by mplourde1

Spent one night here on a beautiful evening. Nice view of the bay and harbour. Very quiet night with no issues at all. 8 other rigs and small setups there as well with plenty of room. Great spot and easy walking distance to downtown core of Portsmouth.

July 7th, 2023 by iamsuperabby

This is an incredible location! Got nervous at first when seeing the first parking lot full. Kept driving all the way down and camped out on a gravel lot right on the water. Surrounded by two other camper vans and a large RV. Great spot.

July 6th, 2023 by D Rock

Great spot on the Atlantic Shore. I was there 7/6/23. No signs against camping. It appears the city tolerates it here, but I wouldn't pop a tent or pull out slides. There were 8 vans and a trailer. Cool walking trails, no bike riding on them.

June 2nd, 2023 by charlesm.adkins

Arrived late afternoon, parking lot was about half full, no trouble setting up shop in our Promaster 3500 ext. Great spot to walk around with the pup (though some areas are strictly no dogs allowed) with some trails along the river. No troubles with any locals, in fact more than a dozen other cars were parked overnight. Could hear some noise from across the water at the shipyard but our maxxair fans drowned out much of it. lucky for us there were a number of community events happening on Saturday that we also got to experience. overall great spot for a night or two.

It is a very clean, quiet place though so please be sure to take care not to ruin this spot for van lifers. The New England area is tough enough for free overnighting.

May 27th, 2023 by rubyontheroad

We stopped in to check this place out and were harassed by a man riding a bike. Told us the park closed at 7 (no sign to that effect). Since it was quite crowded at 5 pm, we moved to a lot nearby. The same man started taking pictures of our van and said he was calling the police. Needless to say we did not stay there.

May 24th, 2023 by taillondiane001

nice and quiet . lot of place .people were friendly

May 18th, 2023 by braveheart

Across the street in a gravel lot for boat launch. No one else here. No, “no overnight parking” signs. Porta potty on sight. Saw wild life officer drive through lot this morning.

May 16th, 2023 by jmarcgregoire

Parking prohibited after sunset. Stop sleeping prohibited! See photos

Stationnement interdit après le coucher du soleil. Arrêt dodo interdit! Voir photos

May 13th, 2023 by Thenomadturtle

Few cars and vans here.. Very peaceful and quiet.. There is trail by the parking lot as well..

May 6th, 2023 by momoftynick

Great spot. Really quite. We were the only van in the lot. Spent 1 night, zero issues. 2 porta potty’s that a cleaned regularly. Highly recommended.

April 29th, 2023 by alexandre.laurin

We spend 2 nights there, the gravel parking at the end on right side is definitely more quiet.

There are toilets on the “Four tree island”

April 15th, 2023 by Jamesien

Super endroit pour passer une nuit, il y a 3 stationnements, celui au fond en gravier est plus isolé, il n'y a pas de pancarte d'interdiction de passer la nuit. Très près du centre ville à pieds. Personne n'est venu nous déranger.

November 3rd, 2022 by just.trav.lin

we stayed a little more west on the larger gravel lot next to the trees. sherrif parked next to us, didn't say anything

October 12th, 2022 by brandetyler

Parking lot was a great spot with a front row view of the harbor! A little busy in the morning with people walking their dogs and such but it was very nice and had no problems.

October 8th, 2022 by lori6412204600

Very quiet parking area with a water view. No problems parking here and a great night sleep after checking out the great place of Portsmouth.

September 25th, 2022 by chrisjohnsoncontracting

large parking lot oceanfront... grassy park
no no overnight parking signs