The dirt, the bugs, the peaceful woods, and the calls of owls in the trees are all part of the experience of sleeping outside at a campground. Fortunately, New Hampshire is graced with plenty of secluded spots to live in the forest for a while. Here are ten of them that are with checking out.
- Mollidgewock State Park, Errol
Derek Dusablon/Google This state park is located in the North Country alongside the scenic Androscoggin River. Excellent canoeing and kayaking await both novice and expert paddlers. For more information, visit the Mollidgewock State Park website. Mollidgewock State Park Campground, 1437 Berlin Rd, Errol, NH 03579, USA
- Umbagog Lake State Park, Cambridge
DenisTangneyJr/iStock/Getty Images Plus va Getty Images This state park on one of the state’s largest lakes features four remote campsites that are only accessible by boat. For more information, visit the Umbagog Lake State Park website. Umbagog Lake State Park Campground, RR 26, Errol, NH 03579, USA
- Deer Mountain Campground, Pittsburg
Charleen Osbourne/Google This campground has the distinction of being only five minutes south of the Canadian border. Also located within Pittsburg’s Moose Alley, it’s a prime wildlife viewing spot. For more information, visit the Deer Mountain Campground website. Deer Mountain Campground, 5309 N Main St, Pittsburg, NH 03592, USA
- Pillsbury State Park, Washington
Joshua Conover/iStock/Getty Images Plus via Getty Images Camp alongside scenic ponds at this more primitive and lesser-known state park. The long-distance Monadnock-Sunapee Greenway also passes through the park and allows for various hiking trips. For more information, visit the Pillsbury State Park website. Pillsbury State Park, Washington, NH 03280, USA
- Hexacuba Shelter, Orford
Ken MacGray/Flickr This unique hexagonal-shaped Dartmouth Outing Club shelter is located along the Appalachian Trail on the slopes of Mt. Cube. It is reached by a moderate 2.2-mile hike via Kodak Trail. For more information, visit the White Mountain National Forest website. Hexacuba Shelter, Baker Rd, Orford, NH 03777, USA
- Three Ponds Shelter, Warren
Ken MacGray/Flickr This remote shelter was renovated in 2022 and lies within a wild area of woodlands and ponds. It is accessible by an easy 2.3-mile hike via Three Ponds Trail. For more information, visit the White Mountain National Forest website. Three Ponds Shelter, Warren, NH 03279, USA
- Province Pond Shelter, Chatham
Chelsea Cathcart/All Trails While this shelter is located fairly close to the busy town of Conway, it’s tucked away into a quiet mountainous area and requires a short hike to reach. It is reached by an easy 1.6-mile hike via Province Brook Trail. For more information, visit the White Mountain National Forest website. Province Pond Shelter, Peaked Hl Rd, Chatham, NH 03813, USA
- Huttopia White Mountains, Albany
Huttopia White Mountains/Facebook Camp in style without some of the primitive trappings at this glamping spot. Enjoy a heated salt water pools and fresh meals served from a converted Airstream trailer. For more information, visit the Huttopia White Mountains website. Huttopia White Mountains, Pine Knoll Rd, Albany, NH 03818, USA
- D Acres Permaculture Farm & Educational Homestead, Dorchester
D Acres of New Hampshire Organic Farm & Educational Homestead/Facebook This unique farm, educational center, and campground emphasizes sustainable living and organic farming on a small scale. For more information, visit the D Acres website. D Acres Permaculture Farm & Educational Homestead, 218 Streeter Woods Rd, Dorchester, NH 03266, USA
- Tippicanoe Campground, Goshen
David Luther/Google Located on Rand Pond, which is stocked with fish by the state each year, this campground makes for a nice angler’s getaway. It’s also often referred to as the state’s oldest campground, having been used by campers since 1911. For more information, visit the Tippicanoe Campground website. Tippicanoe Campground, 1295 Brook Rd, Goshen, NH 03752, USA
What other secluded campgrounds have you stayed at that we didn’t cover here? Let us know your favorite spots in the comments!
Derek Dusablon/Google
This state park is located in the North Country alongside the scenic Androscoggin River. Excellent canoeing and kayaking await both novice and expert paddlers. For more information, visit the Mollidgewock State Park website.
Mollidgewock State Park Campground, 1437 Berlin Rd, Errol, NH 03579, USA
DenisTangneyJr/iStock/Getty Images Plus va Getty Images
This state park on one of the state’s largest lakes features four remote campsites that are only accessible by boat. For more information, visit the Umbagog Lake State Park website.
Umbagog Lake State Park Campground, RR 26, Errol, NH 03579, USA
Charleen Osbourne/Google
This campground has the distinction of being only five minutes south of the Canadian border. Also located within Pittsburg’s Moose Alley, it’s a prime wildlife viewing spot. For more information, visit the Deer Mountain Campground website.
Deer Mountain Campground, 5309 N Main St, Pittsburg, NH 03592, USA
Joshua Conover/iStock/Getty Images Plus via Getty Images
Camp alongside scenic ponds at this more primitive and lesser-known state park. The long-distance Monadnock-Sunapee Greenway also passes through the park and allows for various hiking trips. For more information, visit the Pillsbury State Park website.
Pillsbury State Park, Washington, NH 03280, USA
Ken MacGray/Flickr
This unique hexagonal-shaped Dartmouth Outing Club shelter is located along the Appalachian Trail on the slopes of Mt. Cube. It is reached by a moderate 2.2-mile hike via Kodak Trail. For more information, visit the White Mountain National Forest website.
Hexacuba Shelter, Baker Rd, Orford, NH 03777, USA
This remote shelter was renovated in 2022 and lies within a wild area of woodlands and ponds. It is accessible by an easy 2.3-mile hike via Three Ponds Trail. For more information, visit the White Mountain National Forest website.
Three Ponds Shelter, Warren, NH 03279, USA
Chelsea Cathcart/All Trails
While this shelter is located fairly close to the busy town of Conway, it’s tucked away into a quiet mountainous area and requires a short hike to reach. It is reached by an easy 1.6-mile hike via Province Brook Trail. For more information, visit the White Mountain National Forest website.
Province Pond Shelter, Peaked Hl Rd, Chatham, NH 03813, USA
Huttopia White Mountains/Facebook
Camp in style without some of the primitive trappings at this glamping spot. Enjoy a heated salt water pools and fresh meals served from a converted Airstream trailer. For more information, visit the Huttopia White Mountains website.
Huttopia White Mountains, Pine Knoll Rd, Albany, NH 03818, USA
D Acres of New Hampshire Organic Farm & Educational Homestead/Facebook
This unique farm, educational center, and campground emphasizes sustainable living and organic farming on a small scale. For more information, visit the D Acres website.
D Acres Permaculture Farm & Educational Homestead, 218 Streeter Woods Rd, Dorchester, NH 03266, USA
David Luther/Google
Located on Rand Pond, which is stocked with fish by the state each year, this campground makes for a nice angler’s getaway. It’s also often referred to as the state’s oldest campground, having been used by campers since 1911. For more information, visit the Tippicanoe Campground website.
Tippicanoe Campground, 1295 Brook Rd, Goshen, NH 03752, USA
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