Danforth Bay Camping & RV Resort marks a quarter century of hospitality in 2026. To celebrate this milestone, the resort is planning for a multi-day “Cheers to 25 Years” anniversary event taking place Labor Day Weekend, September 3-6, 2026. The weekend will celebrate 25 years of family traditions, camping memories, community, and hospitality with a full lineup of activities, entertainment, and special events for guests of all ages. 

Since opening in 2001, Danforth Bay has welcomed generations of families to the Lakes and Mountains Region of New Hampshire, and has grown into one of the region’s premier camping and RV destinations. The anniversary weekend is designed to honor both longtime campers and new families who continue to make Danforth Bay part of their traditions year after year. 

In addition to the Labor Day Weekend celebration, special anniversary activities, giveaways, themed events, and entertainment will be offered throughout the 2026 camping season as part of Danforth Bay’s yearlong 25th anniversary celebration. 

The multi-day Labor Day Weekend celebration will pack the resort with family-friendly fun, kicking off with a festive Golf Cart Parade and rolling through a full lineup of activities for all ages — from a Craft Fair and Food Trucks to Tie-Dye and Ceramics Painting. Guests can test their luck at Candy Bar Bingo, show off their skills in a Cornhole Tournament, and cool off at not one but two unforgettable pool parties: a daytime splash with DJ Ram Jam and a magical Glow Pool Party after dark. The festivities will also include an Ice Cream Social featuring familiar faces from Danforth Bay’s 25-year history, and cap off with a spectacular Dueling Pianos performance that’s sure to be foot-stomping fun.

Guests can also enjoy nostalgic photo displays, anniversary merchandise and reunion opportunities with former staff and longtime campers. They’ll also give special recognition to families and individuals who have helped shape the Danforth Bay community over the years.“This weekend is about celebrating the people who made Danforth Bay what it is today,” said Amanda Buswell, Regional General Manager for Danforth Bay Camping & RV Resort. “For 25 years, families have created traditions, friendships, and memories here that span generations. We are incredibly grateful to everyone who has been part of that journey and excited to celebrate this milestone together.” 

The anniversary celebration will take place throughout Labor Day Weekend, Sept. 3-6, 2026, with activities scheduled from Thursday through Sunday. Additional event details, schedules, and entertainment announcements will be released throughout the season. 

The large swimming pool at Danforth Bay will be the site for not one but two pool parties during the Labor Weekend 25th Anniversary celebration.

A History of Property Upgrades

Since being purchased by the Hoyt Family in 2000, Danforth Bay Camping & RV Resort has undergone significant improvements. The family bought what used to be the old Shawtown campground, with its half-mile of frontage on Ossipee Lake and more than 300 campsites, rebuilding it from scratch into a full-service resort offering a variety of activities, especially for families with children.  

In 2005, they underwent the $3.5 million development of the Bluffs at Danforth Bay. In 2023, the resort announced extensive upgrades to the resort’s amenities, including a six-figure investment in a new swimming pool facility. The new heated outdoor pool features kiddie slides, a splash fountain and a walk-in entry.   

“It’s exciting to be part of a family of businesses that is so deeply committed to reinvesting in their properties,” said Amanda Buswell, Regional GM for the Hoyt family businesses. The Hoyts have been in the hospitality industry for over 100 years, and their ongoing focus is to ensure that as technology, guest expectations, and aesthetics evolve, our facilities evolve right along with them. These upgrades are part of a long-term vision to continue offering high-quality experiences that our guests can count on year after year.” 

About Danforth Bay Camping & RV Resort  

With over 300 roomy sites spread over 185 forested acres and a half-mile of lake frontage, Danforth Bay Camping & RV Resort is truly a natural playground.  Guests have access to incredible outdoor activities like hiking, biking, fishing and boating … all without leaving the resort. 

Danforth Bay is big-rig friendly, with wide roads and spacious, wooded campsites. In fact, Danforth Bay has more than 100 campsites that can accommodate even the largest of recreational vehicles. Among those sites are 24 pull-through sites with easy-in, easy-out convenience. 

In addition to roomy sites, Danforth Bay also has smaller, more intimate sites situated along a winding brook – perfect for tents and pop-ups. Many campsites are along the half-mile shoreline, or atop rolling hills overlooking Danforth Bay. 

Danforth Bay also offers guests the opportunity to stay in one of ten camping cabins or one deluxe cottage. Three rustic cabins sit on the shore of Danforth Bay, one deluxe cottage on a wooded site, and seven deluxe 4-season cabins are located near The Depot store and pools. Danforth Bay is frequently voted as one of the top campgrounds in New Hampshire by viewers of WMUR.  

For more information, visit them online at danforthbay.com/about-resorts

Danforth Bay Camping & RV Resort / 196 Shawtown Rd. / Freedom NH

603-539-2069