Campgrounds Near Koo’s Studio (in both New Hampshire and Vermont)

I have no firsthand experience with camping in the area - options listed here come from perusing the internet. The list is not necessarily comprehensive, and I’m keeping my ears open for more options. Distances from my studio are approximations.

1. Surry Mountain Campground 6. Wilgus State Park Distance from Koo’s studio: 8.5 miles Distance from Koo’s studio: 25 miles 271 Route 12A, Surry NH, 03431 www.vtstateparks.com/htm/wilgus.htm Phone: 603-352-9770 3985 Route 5, Weathersfield, Vermont 05156 Although closest to the studio, there is no website for this Phone: 802-674-5422 campground and I can find very little info about it. It is not Located on the scenic Connecticut River; operated by the affiliated with the Surry Mountain State Beach. Vermont Department of Parks and Recreation

2. Wheelock Park Camp Area 7. Brattleboro North KOA www.ci.keene.nh.us/departments/parks- Distance from Koo’s studio: 27 miles recreation/parks/wheelock-campground http://koa.com/campgrounds/Brattleboro/ Distance from Koo’s studio: 14.5 miles 1238 US Route 5, E. Dummerston, VT 05346 Park Ave, Keene, NH Phone info: 802-254-5908 Phone: 603 357-9832 Phone Reserve: 800-562-5909 On the outskirts of Keene, NH - a small but amiable city The closest town to this KOA is Putney, VT, about 6 miles with a variety of restaurants, cinemas, shops, etc. north of the campground.

3. Ashuelot River Campground 8. Seven Maples Campground Distance from Koo’s studio: 21 miles Distance from Koo’s studio: 29 miles www.ashuelotrivercampground.com www.sevenmaples.com 152 Pine Street, Swanzey, NH 03446 24 Longview Road, Hancock, NH Phone: 603-357-5777 Phone: 603-525-3321 Toll-Free: 1 888 355-CAMP (2267) Email: [email protected] Hancock is a small, very pretty, historic New England Email: [email protected] village with a nice swimming pond; it is southeast of Koo’s About 6 miles south of downtown Keene. studio.

4. Swanzey Lake Camping Area 9. Townshend State Park Campground Distance from Koo’s studio: 25 miles Distance from Koo’s studio: 33 miles www.swanzeylake.com www.vtstateparks.com/htm/townshend.htm 88 East Shore Road, Swanzey, NH, 03446 2755 State Forest Road, Townshend, VT 05353 Phone: 603-352-9880 Phone: 802-365-7500 About 9 miles south of downtown Keene. A rustic and rural campground close to the Green Mountain National Forest. Operated by the Vermont Department of Parks and Recreation 5. Forest Lake Campground Distance from Koo’s studio: 25 miles 10. Fort Dummer State Park www.forestlakecampgrounds.com/index.php Distance from Koo’s studio: 37 miles Route 10, 331 Keene Rd, Winchester, NH 03470 www.vtstateparks.com/htm/fortdummer.htm Phone: 603-239-4267 517 Old Guilford Road, Brattleboro, VT 05301 Email: [email protected] Phone: 802-254-2610 About 11 miles southwest of downtown Keene. Also operated by the Vermont Department of Parks and Recreation. Although far from the studio, I mention this campground because it is 2 miles outside of Brattleboro, VT, a small city known for its progressive, artsy atmosphere and comprehensive natural foods coop.