Jurisdiction and research scope
Town of Merrimack, New Hampshire only. Mailing addresses outside its municipal boundary and other municipalities are not covered. Current online Chapter 183, amended in its entirety January 22, 2026; read November 6, 2026.
Research by Can I Park My RV?Official municipal sources; access limits shown belowEditorial standard
Merrimack RV parking at a glance
| Location or use | What to check |
|---|---|
| Driveway / yard | Private storage requires zoning confirmation. Public-property rules are not yard-storage rules. |
| Street / loading | Public nonstreet property prohibited; street RVs limited to 30 minutes from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. unless the Chief grants up to 48 hours. No loading exemption from winter, overnight or posted limits is established. |
| Sleeping / utilities | Sleeping and dwelling use require a separate zoning determination. Parking permission does not authorize utility connections; confirm building, electrical, plumbing and wastewater requirements separately. |
Public property is not an RV stop
Section 183-25 prohibits campers and recreational vehicles from parking or remaining on public property, except public streets where and when parking is otherwise permitted. Its express official-duty exception covers Town employees, contractors and permitted vendors performing those duties.
Overnight street parking
Section 183-20 limits covered campers, motorhomes and trailers to 30 minutes between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m., except emergency calls. The Police Chief may grant up to 48 hours based on traffic and safety. Do not assume a permission under that section also waives winter restrictions or signs.
Winter and private-property limits
From November 15 through April 15 no vehicle or trailer may park on public streets from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m., or impede snow removal. Signed streets and seasonal resident-only areas also remain restricted. These traffic provisions do not decide residential yard storage, sleeping or utility use.
Who to contact for your setup
Ask Merrimack Planning or Code Enforcement to confirm jurisdiction, the actual parcel or road, vehicle classification, position, duration and intended use. Obtain the required road, building, electrical, plumbing or wastewater approvals before relying on a parking exception. Easements, HOA rules and leases remain separate. Start with the official rule or permit guidance.
Use the Merrimack parking checker to organize the starting conditions. The checker cannot approve a parcel, a variance or an unverified exception.
Official sources reviewed November 6, 2026
- Merrimack §§183-15–183-26
Definitions, winter restrictions, overnight RV rule and public-property prohibition.
- Merrimack Chapter 183 history
Chapter amended in its entirety January 22, 2026.
A review date records when we checked these sources. The notes above explain any use of older code editions or limits on access to the full source; an address-specific local-government determination may still be required. Read our research method.
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