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New Hampshire Monadnock Region Hancock, NH 03449 NEW HAMPSHIRE 24 Longview Road Seven Maples is a small, family owned MONADNOCK REGION and operated campground. Nestled within the storybook village of Hancock, the Campground is located on the site of the old B&M Keene to Boston Railroad. Seven Maples provides a clean and quiet camping experience for groups, couples, & families, in a rustic country setting. There is a nice balance of friendly seasonal, overnight, and group campers, each within their own neighborhoods. Seven Maples offers a variety of campsites and hookups to accommodate every type of camping unit. The well land- scaped campground has 2 modern bathhous- es, a camp store, propane filling, and dump station. A combination of facilities, recreation, and the regions many eco-tourist attractions, make Seven Maples Campground a great place to get away from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Please join us this season and dis- Camp Recreation cover why our campers return year after year. Small Swimming Pool Small Spring Fed Pond Swimming, Tubing, Rafting & Fishing Function Hall with Kitchen Rec Hall with Video Games & Hang Out Booths Horseshoe Pit Half Court Basketball Shuffleboard Playground w/ Swings, Big Slide, Wooden Climber Hiking & Mountain Biking Trails Kayaks Available for Rent Next to Hancock Recreation Area with Tennis Courts, Softball, Soccer, and Skate Park T N 89 Special Events Local Fairs & Festivals O Concord Local Points of Interest M R 9 E Visit www.sevenmaples.com for details and dates. May Wilton Arts and Film Festival V 93 Homemade Donuts (on Sat during peak season) June Scottish Games & Celtic Music Festival Please visit www.sevenmaples.com for detailed 91 202 Seven Maples info and direct links to the following: Mothers & Fathers Day Pancake Breakfasts High Hopes Balloon Festival 123 9 Monadnock State Park, Jaffrey Manchester Hancock Exit 3 Memorial & Labor Day Weekend BBQ’s July Fireworks in Hancock Keene Rhododendron State Park, FitzwiIliam 137 4th of July Entertainment Fireworks in Peterborough 9 101 Cathedral of the Pines, Rindge Exit 3 Brattleboro Birthday Party Weekend Hillsborough Balloon Festival 91 Miller State Park, Peterborough V E R M Cheshire Fair O Christmas In July Monadnock Speedway, Winchester N Nashua T NEW HAMPSHIRE NEW HAMPSHIRE MASSACHUSETTS Annual Beef Roast Aug Old Home Days in Hancock New Hampshire International Speedway, Loudon MASSACHUSETSS Country & Western Night Jaffery Jubilee Fireworks Festival Harris Center for Conservation Education, Hancock Surry Mountain Lake, Surry Thanksgiving Dinner The Hopkinton Fair Otter Brook Lake, Keene Sept The Hillsborough County Agricultural Fair From Concord Pot Luck Suppers President Franklin Pierce Homestead, Hillsboro Halloween Theme Weekend Oct Fantastic Fall Foliage & Art Tours Historical Society Museums of Antiques, Hancock Take Rt. 89 West to Rt. 9 Holiday Weekend Horseshoe & Dart Tournaments Keene Pumpkin Festival Amos Blake House, Fitzwilliam South to Hillsborough. Willard Pond Wildlife Sanctuary, Hancock Sheiling Forest, Peterborough From Keene Visit www.sevenmaples.com for this years activities The Friendly Farm, Dublin Take Rt. 9 North to Old Fort #4, Charlestown schedule & camping rates, or call us @ 603-525-3321 Lake and Mount Sunapee Hillsborough. Yankee Magazine, Dublin Center From Hillsborough Peterborough Basket Company, Peterborough Take Rt. 202 West, through the Eastern Mountain Sports, Peterborough Hancock Farmers Market, Hancock towns of Antrim and The Shops at Depot Square, Peterborough Bennington. Take a right on Colony Mill Market Place, Keene Rt. 137 South just after the Hancock town line. Longview Rd. Many Excellent Golf Courses Many Beautiful Covered Bridges is 3 miles on the right. Seven Maples is less than 2 hours from all major From Peterborough New England Cities and Attractions. From the Take Rt. 202 East, 9 miles. mountains, to the ocean, and all points in between. Take a left on Rt. 137 South, Seven Maples is a great base point for those longer staying campers looking to experience all of New Longview Rd. is 3 miles on the England in multiple short day trips. right..
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