Family Camping In The Heart Of ’s Monadnock Region

2013 Camper’s Guide 24 Longview Rd • Hancock NH • 03449 WWW.SEVENMAPLES.COM Welcome to Seven Maples Campground For The 2013 Camping Season!!!

The Seven Maples story...  A clean, quiet, respectful, family Seven Maples is a small, friendly, camping environment. family owned and operated camp-  Extensive recreational facilities. ground. Nestled within the storybook  Special theme weekends. village of Hancock, New Hampshire, a short drive from .  On site services and supplies, includ- The 48 year old campground is located ing LP gas, ice, wood, campground on a historic 54 acre piece of farm land, store, and dump station. that was one of the stops for the old  On site owners, with enforced quiet B&M Keene to Boston Railroad. Seven Maples Campground pro- hours. vides a clean and quiet camping experi-  Group camping area with kitchen ence for groups, couples, and families, and dining facilities. in a rustic country setting. There is a  1 and 2 person Kayak rentals. nice balance of friendly seasonal, over-  Playground, shuffleboard, half court night, and group campers, each within their own neighborhoods. basket ball. Seven Maples Campground offers  Rec hall with video games, pool ta- a variety of campsites and hookups to ble, air hockey, pinball, and darts. accommodate every type of camping  Crystal clear heated swimming pool. unit. The well landscaped campground has 2 modern bathhouses, a camp-  Private Stocked Fish- ground store, propane filling, and ing Pond. dump station. A combination of facili-  Free High Speed Wireless Internet ties, recreation and southern New Access - WiFi Hampshire's many eco-tourist attrac- tions, make Seven Maples Campground  Seven Maples Is "Pet Friendly" a great place to get away from the hus-  To Find us use GPS Coordinates: tle and bustle of daily life. Please join us Lon: 71.9781 x Lat: 42.9839 this year and discover why our campers return year after year. 2013 Seasonal Site Rates Site Fee $2500.00(plus metered elec) (includes free off season storage Standard Rates for returning seasonals ) Daily Weekly **Monthly Tent Site $29.00 $150.00 $490.00 W/E Site $35.00 $210.00 $630.00 IMPORTANT INFORMATION W/E/S Site $39.00 $230.00 $690.00 Our camping rates include 2 adults and 2 children. **Monthly rate is for 28 days (4 weeks). No more than 2 cars, and 1 camping unit per site. A maximum of 4 Adults and 4 Children are allowed on Holiday Weekend Rates (3 Days) any site at one time, and are charged as follows: Tent Site $90.00 Over Night Extra Adult $8.00 W/E Site $120.00 Over Night Extra Child $4.00 W/E/S Site $130.00 Day Visitor All *** $4.00 A/C or 50 Amp Use $5.00 *** Day Visitors are welcome at your site Group Rates (subject to group terms) until 10:00PM Number of Units Discount 10 to 20 15% Off Reservations can be Guaranteed 21 & UP 20% Off with a Credit Card 1 Night Stay 100% Group Rate discounts Apply to daily rates only & does 2 or more Nights Stay 50% not apply to weekly , monthly, or Holiday weekend rates Holiday Weekend 100%

Refund and Cancellation Policies All Reservations Minimum $20.00 Fee Holiday Weekends No Refunds Inclement Weather No Refunds

No Call and No Show Will Be Charged Full Reservation Site Fee

For general information or To Make Reservations, Just Give Us A Call. (603)525-3321 or Email Us Your Request! [email protected]

2013 Events & Activities

May 3rd Annual Clean Up Weekend Come camp with us for FREE. Saturday morning we organize a camp wide spring clean up. And Saturday night is our first Pot Luck of the season (bring a dish). Friday night and Sunday Morning is your time to sit back, relax and kick off your camping season. May 11th Our Open House, with free coffee, cocoa, and old fashioned donuts. May 12th Mothers Day Pancake Breakfast. May 18th “Soup-er Bowl” Pot Luck Bring a Crock Pot of you favorite home made soup or stew. Rolls & crackers provided. May 24th - 27th Memorial Day Weekend Join us as we kick off summer at the camp with our “Fried Dough Social”, hay rides, horseshoe and dart tournaments. (bring your darts). Flashlight candy hunt! Note– the pool opens this weekend. **Holiday weekend rates apply. June 16th Fathers Day Pancake Breakfast. June 22nd By popular demand…. Our Annual Clambake & Lobster Fest is back. Tick- ets must be purchased by Sat 16th. (limited seating for this event) July 4th weekend Carnival at the park- “Ice Cream Sundae Social”, hay rides, horseshoe and dart tournaments, bounce houses, popcorn, t-shirt tie dying, face painting, balloon twisting clown. Also decorate your site with your patriotic spirit. **Holiday weekend rates apply. July 13th Your Birthday Party, (o.k. ours too we are 48 years old). One big party for everyone come en- joy cake and ice cream with us. July Hillsboro Balloon Festival. July 20th Our 7th Annual Iron Chef Pot Luck Dinner… (call one week before for the secret in- gredient / voting & prize to the winner) July 27th Holidays In July- Holiday Themes abound, as everyone is invited to decorate their site in the holiday of their choice, There will be an Easter Egg hunt. Santa makes his annual visit while on vacation in the Monadnock region. (Parents bring a wrapped marked gift for Santa to give to your child.) Saturday Evening we will have a “Holiday Ham Din- ner” (sign up at the store). August Cheshire County Fair. Aug 3rd Dessert Potluck We provide a “Free Hot Dog BBQ”. You Just need to bring a “home made” Seven Maples Campground Campers FYI 2013 Events & Activities (Helpful tips and info) "Before you blow your Breaker……… dessert for the 16 foot dessert table. Join us to make your Sweet Tooth Happy! consider how fast the AMPS ad up.” Aug 10th Our 24th Annual Steamship Rounds, RV 12volt Converter……...... 8 amps we cook two or three Steamship rounds weighing in at Air Conditioner...... 15 to 17 amps about 75 pounds each. Slow cooked over our charcoal Refrigerator...... 5.7 amps rotisserie, producing some of the best beef you will ever Electric Water Heater…...... 12.5 amps have. The beef is served up with chowder, native corn on the cob, potato and macaroni salads, coleslaw, rolls, Microwave Oven...... 12.8 amps dessert, and ice tea. All of our side dishes are com- Electric Coffee Pot...... 9 amps pletely home made from scratch! Since cooking is lim- Toaster...... 10 amps ited to our spit capacity, tickets are limited. We suggest Hair Dryer...... 10 amps making reservations for this weekend well in advance. TV...... 2 to 3 amps Aug 17th Hancock Old Homes Day and The Dirt Devil Hand Vac...... 2 amps Jaffrey Jubilee Fireworks Festival. Electric Fry Pan...... 10 amps **Two Night Minimum & No discounts. Iron...... 10 amps Aug 24th 4thAnnual BugC’s BBQ Rib Fest Food Processor...... 6 amps Come join us for a BBQ rib Dinner with all the fixing's. Crock Pot...... 1.5 amps Finger Lickin’ Encouraged ! 1,100 watt Electric Heater... 9.2 amps Aug 30th to Sept 1st Labor Day Weekend “When you connect to our artesian well Join us for our “Ice Cream Sundae Social”, hay rides, flashlight candy hunt, horseshoe and dart, tournaments. water system…….” Note– the pool closes this weekend. You should not need a pressure regulator because **Holiday weekend rates apply. we usually stay steady at 50 to 60 PSI. Sept Hopkinton Fair Please DO NOT remove our anti siphon backflow Sept 21st Our annual Thanksgiving Pot Luck preventers when you disconnect from our water sys- Diner. We supply and slow cook four or more turkeys tem, they were not mistakenly left behind by a pre- over our charcoal rotisserie. All you have to do is bring vious camper. They belong to the park and are re- your favorite Thanksgiving dinner dish. This activity is quired by law, for your protection. free for all attending. Please sign up in advance and let us know what you'll be bringing. Join us for the evening “If you are camped on a Full Hookup Bonfire. Oct 5th Our 7th Annual HOBO STEW Septic Site……….” hosted by our seasonals, call for details. To avoid odors and blockages, keep black-water Oct 11th-13th (Columbus Day Weekend) holding tank value closed. Maintain adequate water Our Annual Halloween & Customer Appreciation level. Empty only when the tank is at least 1/2 full. Weekend has grown to one of the busiest of the year. It is an opportunity for us to thank all the campers who “Any time you dump…. make our business grow. The youngsters, and some oldsters, enjoy our Halloween parade with "Trick or even at the dumping station….” Treat" activities. Bring a large bag of goodies, since you Always drain the black-water holding tank first. can expect up to a hundred costumed goblins. Fried Then drain the gray-water. This helps to clean out dough Social, Free Pumpkin carving and lighting! We your hose. have an Evening Hay ride, giving you the opportunity to see the sites decorated in a Halloween theme by most “Do Not Transport Firewood….” of our campers. We also serve up our customer ap- As of July, 2011 New Hampshire has banned the im- preciation dinner on Sunday. portation of untreated firewood. Stopping the **Holiday weekend rates apply. movement of camper firewood is one of the best ways to minimize the risk of accidentally carrying Schedule Subject To Change invasive pests to new forest regions not yet infested.

Campground Rules Campground rules are to ensure your enjoyment and safety. Please help us keep Seven Maples a safe and clean place for your family to camp.

RELEASE ONLY, AND NO BARBED HOOKS. This is to protect the  Occupancy fish population of the pond. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE TO KNOW You must be 21 years of age or older to register for a site at AND OBEY ALL POSTED POOL & POND RULES THEY ARE Seven Maples. Check in time is 2:00 P.M. Check out time is 1 STRICTLY ENFORCED. P.M. for overnight sites. There is an additional charge of $10.00 for late departures. Our site policy and base camping rates are for 2  Pets adults and 2 children. Children are defined as under 18 and reside Pets are welcome at Seven Maples, with a maximum of 2 per site. with at least 1 of the adults. A maximum of 8 people (4 adults and 4 All pets must have proof of License and Vaccinations before be- children) including visitors are allowed on any site at one time. All ing admitted to the park. Pets may not leave your camp site unless visitors MUST register at the office and receive a car pass and it is they are being walked by an adult (18yrs of age or older). Please the responsibility of the registered camper to ensure their guests make sure they are leashed at all times and that they are not left respect and follow the campground rules. If your guest is asked to unattended anywhere on our property. We require you to pick up all leave, you may also be asked to leave. Day visitors must leave pet waste regardless of where you are in the campground. the park by 10:00 p.m. No more than 2 cars, and 1 camping unit per site.  Trash All trash is to be put in the dumpster near the exit road. Do not  Quiet Hours leave any trash in our dumpster that was not a direct result of your We are a family campground and every camper deserves a quiet camping at Seven Maples. Do not litter your site or the woods night for sleep so "Quiet Time" is strictly enforced from 10:00pm brush around the campground. A $25 fine will be charged for dis- to 7:00am. Campers are welcome to enjoy their late night fires and posing of anything other than camping related trash in the social activities but these should not be loud enough to disturb dumpster (e.g. trash from your home, rugs, camper parts, furniture, sleepers in adjacent sites. batteries, metal of any kind, propane tanks etc.)  Children & Bicycles  Trees Parents are responsible for the behavior and safety of their Cutting any tree or limb (dead or alive) on our property is children. Please be sure you know where your children are at all strictly prohibited. A $25 fine will be charged for cutting or damag- times, and all children under 6 should be supervised in the rest- ing any trees live or dead in the campground. You may also be rooms. Playground hours are from 8 a.m. to sunset. Parents, please asked to leave the campground at once and no refund will be given. be sure your children are supervised while at the playground. Please Do Not Cut Through occupied sites to get to the playground  Fireworks & Firearms All children 14 and under MUST wear safety helmets when riding Firearms, bows, arrows and FIREWORKS (including SPAK- bicycles. Bicycles may not be ridden after dark. Roller blades and LERS) are strictly prohibited in the campground. Anyone ob- small wheel scooters may not be ridden due to the rough nature of served with these items will be asked to leave the campground at our gravel roads. once and no refund will be given.  Pool & Pond  Motor Bikes No lifeguard is on duty at the pool. Children 14 and under will not be Motor bikes are allowed in the campground and must be li- allowed in the pool without adult supervision (State law). No one is censed and registered. ATV's are not allowed in the campground to swim alone regardless of age and skill of the swimmer. No Pets unless they are being transported in a registered vehicle or trailer inside pool fenced area (State law). Food or drinks are not allowed (and may not be driven or started in the park). inside the swimming pool fenced area (State law). Swimming in the  & Paths pool after the gates are closed is not allowed. Swim Safety rules Please stay on trails, paths, and roads. posted at the pool are to be followed by everyone. NO SWIMMING Walking through campsites other than your own, whether it is IN THE POND, NO PETS IN THE POND, (this will be grounds for vacant or occupied is prohibited. removal from the park). The pond is stock with rainbow trout for Thank you, Seven Maples Campground your family to enjoy . All fishing in the pond is CATCH AND

Campfires Fire rings may not be moved (state law). Fires must be kept under 18" high. Fires must not be left unattended. Fires must be out before you go to bed each night and before you check out.

Depending on the current "Forest Fire Danger" rating as reported by the State Fire Marshal and displayed at the campground entrance, these conditions apply:

LOW - No restrictions MODERATE - All fires must be extinguished by 12:00pm HIGH - All fires must be extinguished by 10:00pm VERY HIGH - All fires must be extinguished by 10:00pm EXTREME - No Campfires are allowed Local Points of Interest Whether you like boating, golf, nature, hiking, history or just sightseeing, the Monadnock region has something for everyone. Here is just a small sample of what you can see and do right nearby. You can also stop in at the camp store and browse our brochure rack where you will find even more information on local destinations.  Monadnock Speedway  Cathedral of the Pines Celebrating 37 Years of Competitive Racing Action! The Rindge - Beautiful panoramic views of Mt Monadnock. Track is a 1/4 mile high banked oval sanctioned by NAS- An outdoor memorial to all whom have given their lives CAR in Winchester, NH in service to this county.  The Peterborough Players  Rhododendron State Park Peterborough - Founded in 1933, the Peterborough Fitzwilliam - Walking paths, picnic grounds breathtaking Players has offered high-quality theatre for the Monad- views of Mt Monadnock and the region. nock Region of southwestern New Hampshire and be-  yond for over 70 years. Peterborough - Hike or drive to the summit of Pack Mo-  The Friendly Farm nadnock Mountain (2,290’) Picnic area and fireplaces. Rte 101 Dublin - Kids and adults can meet, pet and get Located on Rte 101, just west of Temple Mountain. to know farm animals. Open daily late April through La-  MacDowell Lake bor Day and weekends until mid-Oct 10-5 Peterborough - Recreation area surrounding the Mac-  Sheiling Forest Dowell Lake Dam project. Off Rte 101 just west of Peter- Old Street Road in Peterborough Walking trails thru borough Center. Open Memorial Day through Labor Day fields and forests, following stone walls built by farmers  MacDowell Artist's Colony of long ago. Easy, level walks. Open daily dawn to dusk Peterborough - Founded in 1907. Open year round for year-round exhibits and performances. Located on High Street.  Willard Pond Wildlife Sanctuary  Harris Center for Conservation Rte 123 in Hancock - Is one of NH's most pristine lakes. Rte 123 in Hancock - Conservation center with hiking Walking trails and non-gasoline boats. trails, wildlife management workshops and family out-  Franklin Pierce Homestead ings. Located on King’s Highway. Rte 31 West of Hillsboro - Home of New Hampshire’s only President. Restored to reflect 1804-1839 period with Golf Courses period furnishings, utensils, and scenic wallpaper. Open  Angus Lea Golf Course late June-Labor Day, except Mondays West Main Street in Hillsborough - Nine hole par 33  Stonewall Farm course with a spacious club house, putting green and a Keene- a non-profit educational facility and working pro shop. dairy .Offers a wide variety of programs, workshops and  Monadnock Country Club special events, made available to the public throughout High Street in Peterborough - Nine hole par 29 course the year. offering a limited Pro-shop, club and pull-cart rentals,  Davis Brook Farm youth golf instructions, adult lessons and tennis courts Hancock - Family owned daylily farm and flowering  The Shattuck Golf Club shrub nursery opening its garden gates to the public for Dublin Road in Jaffery - Eighteen hole par 71 course of- the bloom season fering a complete pro shop, resident golf pro, cart rent- als, driving range and full lessons.

Monadnock State Park (Just 13 Miles From Seven Maples Campground) Jaffrey - Mount Monadnock in southwest New Hamp- shire is the most climbed mountain in North America and the second most climbed mountain in the world. Boasting a summit of 3,165’ and 40 miles of hiking trails. Located off Dublin Road (off Rte 124). MONAD- NOCK is famous for attracting "POWER HIKERS." Larry Davis holds the amazing record of climbing Mo- nadnock for 2850 CONSECUTIVE DAYS, nearly eight years without missing a day. Fran Rautiola climbed Mo- nadnock 14 TIMES in a 24-hour period before losing the record to Gary Harrington, who climbed it 16 times.

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