dartmouth/lake sunapee region
Points of Interest: • New London Barn Playhouse (New London) • Library Arts Center (Newport) • Farnum Hill Ciders at Poverty Lane Orchards (Lebanon) A beautiful region known for its country • Enfield Shaker Museum (Enfield) roads, scenic acres of farmland, cold, clear lakes, rich history, and countless • The Fells Historic Estate and Gardens (Newbury) opportunity for family activities year-round. • Morningside Flight Park (Charleston) • The New Hampshire Telephone Museum (Warner) The Dartmouth/Lake Sunapee region, charmingly known as the Upper Valley, welcomes artists, writers, educators, and craftsmen • Muster Field Farm (North Sutton) from around the world . Located on the western side of the state, the region is home to Dartmouth College, Saint-Gaudens National Historic Park, The Fells Historic Estate and Gardens, and many For more info on other arts, entertainment and cultural experiences . The Upper Dartmouth/Lake Sunapee Valley embodies the quintessential New England vibe with quaint downtown communities bustling with shops, dining, and plenty of Lake Sunapee Region Chamber of Commerce sights to explore . 603-526-6575 www.lakesunapeeregionchamber.com
The Upper Valley region offers four-season recreational Upper Valley Business Alliance opportunities via foot, bicycle, kayak, boat, snowshoes, or 603-448-1203 • www.hanoverchamber.org snowmobile . Boaters and swimmers can find their place on the water, while hikers can enjoy the Appalachian trail and Mount Kearsarge Area Chamber of Commerce Sunapee with scenic trails suited for beginners, experts, or www.kearsargechamber.org anywhere in between . Travel along the scenic by-ways, by car or Newport Area Chamber of Commerce bike, and experience spectacular vistas and landmarks, organic 603-863-1510 • www.newportnhchamber.org farms and orchards, as well as many historic covered bridges encompassing the area . Greater Claremont Chamber of Commerce 603-543-1296 www.greaterclaremontnh.org Many fairs and festivals take place throughout the region including New London’s annual Strawberry Festival and Mount Sunapee’s Fall Festival Pig Roast, but be sure to check out the Upper Valley’s oldest running fair, the League of NH Craftsmen’s Fair at the Mount Sunapee Resort in August . The artisan show runs for nine one-of-a-kind gifts and even watch demonstrations from the days and features over 350 exhibitors displaying their fine crafts . craftsmen themselves . The Dartmouth/Lake Sunapee region is sure Take your time exploring each booth where you are sure to find to keep your days occupied whenever you choose to visit!
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Total No Max RV LengthHookups W/E/SMax Amps Dumping StationLP Gas/ MeteredSeasonal (M) SitesTenting Rental Units Pets WiFi (W) / CableLaundry (C) Store Group Area Rec Hall (R) / PlaygroundPavilion (P) Swimming Boating /WaterMarina Sports /BoatFishing Launch Hiking Trails Bike Trails ATV Trails DATES 1 Crescent Campsites 90 40 • 30 • <5 • • T P • • R/P • N • • • <10 <10 May 15-Oct 12 2 Crow’s Nest 120 Any • 50 • • • • &H C/T/A P/DP W • • R • P/N <10 <10 • <5 <5 <5 5/14-10/11 3 Jacob’s Brook 63 45 • 50 • • • P W <5 • • P/N <5 <5 <5 • 5/15-10/15 4 Lake Massasecum 44 40 • 50 • • C P W/C • • R/P N • <5 • <5 <5 <5 5/12-10/11 5 Loon Lake 103 42 • 30 • <5 • P/DP W • • R • N • <5 • <5 5/7-10/3 6 Mascoma Lake 102 40 • 50 • • • &H C/TH P W/C • • • R • N • <5 • • • <10 5/15-10/15 7 Northstar 91 38 • 30 • <5 • • P W <5 • P • N <10 <10 • <5 <5 <5 5/15-10/15 8 The Pastures 70 40 30 • <10 • • &H P W <10 • P • P • <5 • <5 <5 <10 5/15-10/15 9 Storrs Pond Rec Area 35 50 • 30 • • &H P W <5 • P • P/N • • • • • 5/15-10/15 10 Tippicanoe 100 45 • 50 <5 • • P • • • R • N • • • <5 <5 <10 5/2-10/12 STATE PARKS 11 Pillsbury 41 35 • P <10 <10 • • • May-October 12 Mount Sunapee 10 18 • P <10 <10 <5 <5 <5 <5 • • May-October Seasonal rental only • = Onsite <5 = Located less than 5 miles from campground <10 = Located less than 10 miles from campground P=Pool, N=Natural, A= Tent Cabin, C=Cabin, E= Teepee, G=Cottage, TH=Tiny House, H= Hammock Tenting, M=Motel, T=Trailer, Y=Yurt
l1 Crescent Campsites “Mother of Rivers” is one of NH’s nicknames 7 Camp Crescent Road, Canaan, NH 03741 • (603) 523-9910 or email since 5 of the great streams of New England for reservations originate in NH’s granite hills [email protected] • www.crescentcampsites.com 5 Relax and enjoy our sites or our sandy beach on crystal clear Canaan Street Lake where you can fish, swim, or just enjoy the beautiful view. Directions Exit 17 off I-89, Rt. 4 E to Canaan, turn left at blinking light SEE OUR LISTING ON LEFT in center of Canaan, turn right on Fernwood Farms Road. One mile to Crescent Campsites.. GPS Directions N 43 40.280 W 072 01.448 Crow’s Nest Campground Amenities Some tent sites with water and electric, 76 sites with full hook ups with water, sewer, electric, with tables and fireplaces, 300' of sandy beach, laundry, pavilion, camp store, rec hall with pool table and air hockey, playground,horseshoes, cornhole and dartboards.
Primitive, Wooded, 2 Crow’s Nest Campground Riverfront, Open Grassy, l Pull Thru 50 Amp Sites, 529 South Main Street, Newport, NH 03773 • (603) 863-6170 Cabin & Trailer Rentals, [email protected] • www.crowsnestcampground.com Propane, On-Site Store, Crow’s Nest Campground offers relaxing camping in the Lake and Mount Sunapee Recreation Hall. Region on the Sugar River in Newport, New Hampshire. Directions 2 miles South of Newport on Route 10. I-89 North, exit 12 route • Wi-fi Available • Fishing 11W to Newport Ctr. I-89 South, exit 13 Route 10 south. I-91 in Vermont, exit • Pool/Kiddie Pool 8 to Claremont, NH, follow signs to Newport. Note: When approaching Newport • Mini-golf • Playground on Rt. 103, after passing Mt. Sunapee, avoid taking a left on Bradford Road. • OHRV Registration Agent Continue on Rt. 103 until you intersect with Rt. 11 going to Newport. Big Rigs should consider using Exit 13 on I-89 and follow RT 10 South through Newport to avoid hilly terrain. Some Nearby Attractions: GPS Direction: N 43 20.019 W 072 10.117 ATV Trails, Public Golf Course, Amenities We offer a total of 120 sites (open grassy or wooded) w/water and Mount/Lake Sunapee Rec Areas, electric, 20/30/50 amp service, full hookups and pull-thrus, all w/tables and Disc Golf, and much more! firerings. We also offer a dog exercise area, tenting area, tent, cabin, and trailer rentals, a solar heated pool, fishing, recreation building, playground, mini golf, camp store, metered LP gas, laundry and Wifi. SEE AD ON RIGHT www.crowsnestcampground.com 603-863-6170 529 South Main Street, Newport, NH
60 | 2021 New Hampshire Camping Guide l3 Jacob’s Brook Campground Things to do… 49 High Bridge Road, Orford, NH 03777 • (603) 353-9210 [email protected] • www.jacobsbrookcampground.biz We are located on 38 acres in scenic Upper Valley historic town of Orford, New Never a Dull Moment Aerial challenge course, Hampshire. We are a family campground that is about camping without the ziplines, miniature or disc golf, aerial sky rides, unlimited commercialism. Jacobs Brook Campground has a quiet family camping atmosphere. jumps on the Airbag or climb on the climbing wall . No entertainment, loud parties, clean maintained grounds, and strictly enforced Whatever you choose to do, the activities at Mount quiet hours. Sunapee Adventure Park will keep your family occupied all Directions Exit 15 off I91 from North turn right from South bound turn left to day! Purchase a Play-All-Day Package to experience it all or dead end turn left to first right over bridge into New Hampshire at end of road take in each activity one day at a time . left to first right onto Archertown Road 1 mile to High Bridge Road turn right campground at the end of road. The Night Sky’s the Limit Bring a chair or blanket Amenities Pet friendly, RV sites, tent sites, group camp site for family reunions and a basket of snacks to enjoy during the show! Make and gathering or groups such as scouts, churches, etc. Peaceful garden in the yourself comfortable on the grass for a “Movie Under the forest. We have two 28ft. cabin cruisers for rent sleeps six, and a 32ft. 5th wheel Stars” at Ben Mere Park at Sunapee Harbor . Movies starts at for rent. Nearby Connecticut River and Fairlee, Vermont. Access to I-93 and White sunset every Thursday night throughout the summer . Mountains. Minutes to Hanover NH, Dartmouth College, Norwich VT, Lake Morey, Lake Fairlee, Lebanon NH, White River Junction VT, Lyme NH, North Haverhill NH. Stroll Back to a Simpler Time Come and explore Bill Kidder’s special collection of automobiles and Americana . The Ice House Museum in New London offers a memorable, hands-on experience for visitors of all ages . l4 Lake Massasecum Campground Featuring Antique Ford automobiles, children’s ride-on 36 Massasecum Lake Road, Bradford, NH 03221 • (603) 938-2571 toys, steam whistles, padlocks, washing machines, auto [email protected] • www.lakemassasecumcampground.com parts, horse-drawn carriages, a town jail, a blacksmith RV W/E/S, Tenting, Cabin Rentals. Located on a beautiful 420 acre lake. shop, a tinsmith shop, and much, much more . Boat rentals, small arcade, snack bar, and horseshoes. Fire pit and picnic table at every site. Public boat launch nearby. Fishing. Reservations recommended. Sit Back and Relax Come aboard, relax, and enjoy Kearsarge Indian Museum, Mt. Kearsage hiking and Sunapee Adventure Park the wonderful New Hampshire scenery of Lake Sunapee . and Zip line nearby. Settle into your deck chair on the MV MT Sunapee, or ease Directions Rte 114, 4 mi S of intersection of Rte 103 & 114, 5 mi N of Rte 202 back at your table on the MV Kearsarge, and listen as the GPS Directions N 43 14.128 W 071 54.369 Amenities Sites w/electric/water/sewer hookups, modern facilities, sandy Captain narrates the history, lore and points of interest of beach, swimming, cabins, boat rentals, fishing, ice, wood, snack bar, arcade. this beautiful pristine mountain lake . Departs from town docks in Sunapee Harbor throughout the summer and fall seasons . Hiking to Solitude One of the best hikes in the 5 Loon Lake Campground (SEASONAL ONLY) l Sunapee area takes you up near the top of Mount 5 Loon Lake Campground Road, Croydon, NH 03770 • (603) 863-8176 Sunapee, about a mile hike from the summit lodge . There [email protected] • www.loonlakecampground.com you will find Lake Solitude; a small isolated lake in the Located on beautiful Loon Lake, our campground has a large, sandy beach with crater of an ancient volcano . The lake, covering 6 acres, is kids playground, volleyball, and a cabana. A large enclosed Gazebo is free for located within Mount Sunapee State Park in the town of registered campers to use for family functions and parties. Dog beach is where Newbury . you can let your pup run free and have a swim! Meticulously cared for grounds with cultured annuals, perennials, and natural flowers. Mini Golf, basketball Gunnison Lake is a 60-acre man- court and three horseshoe pits, professionally installed with a seating area. An on Ocean in Goshen? Site Event Center for shows, dances, etc. Outside Gazebo for small gatherings. No made lake tucked away along the back side of Mount gasoline motors on the lake - paddle, wind, or rowing only. Beautiful, warm lake Sunapee, located off Route 31, and accessible by Gunnison / LAKEDARTMOUTH SUNAPEE REGION for swimming and large bass to catch! Bath house with showers for campers use. Lake Road or Four Corners Road . Named for John Williams Directions From interstate 89, Take exit 13 (Grantham exit). Follow Route 10 Gunnison, an American explorer born in Goshen in 1812, it South for 3.5 miles, take a left at Conniston Store (Shell Station) onto Pine Hill is a hidden gem nicknamed “The Goshen Ocean” by locals Road then an immediate right onto Cash St. – follow for 3.3 miles. At the fork who have been hiking, swimming, kayaking, canoeing, of Reed’s Mill Road, take a right for .2 miles and you are there! picnicking and birding there since its creation in 1983 . GPS Directions N 43.40917 W 72.14313 Amenities 103 SEASONAL SITES ONLY, all sites are full hook up with 30 Amp. One-of-a-Kind Starting the first Saturday in August service, water, sewer and phone availability. Gated campground, limited free and running for two weeks, the Annual Craftsmen’s Fair WiFi, enclosed gazebo, bath house, sandy beach, dog beach, playground, in Newbury, showcases the work of some of the finest fishing, boating (no gas motors), recreation room, exercise room, horseshoes, craftspeople in the country . See and shop for fine craft miles of hiking trails and camp store. that is both beautiful and functional . Meet the makers and learn about their vision and passion for their craft .
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www.nhlovescampers.com | 61 SEE OUR LISTING BELOW AR ST unique H CAMPGROUND uncrowded T non - commercial OR Newport, New Hampshire unspoiled “Cam N p Un der Ou r St ar s” Boston 115 miles 90 Campsites Hartford 140 miles Wi-Fi Hotspot Modern Facilities Manchester 60 miles Wooded River Sites Portland 150 miles 20/30 amp Service Dump Station 117 Acres on the Sugar River Montreal 220 miles Pavilion Swimming www.northstarcampground.com (603) 863 4001 Seasonal Sites 43 Coon Brook Rd. Pets Welcome ON Leash Club & Organization rates available Newport, NH 03773 l6 Mascoma Lake Campground l7 Northstar Campground 92 US Route 4A, Lebanon, NH 03766 • (603) 448-5076 43 Coon Brook Road, Newport, NH 03773 • (603) 863-4001 [email protected] • www.mascomalake.com [email protected] • www.northstarcampground.com Owners, Leo and Nadine Goyette, offer you Mascoma Lake Campground to come Directions 4 mi S of Newport on Rte 10, N on I-89, Exit 9 Rte 103W to and relax and enjoy the great views of the Lake and mountains. A family oriented Newport. campground with RV sites; rustic cabins; tiny houses and tent sites. S on I-89 Exit 13 Rte 10, I-91 Exit 8 Rte 11/103 E to Newport Directions Exit 17 off I-89 N or S, turn right on Rte 4. Go 1 mile to Rte 4A on the GPS Directions N 43 18.799 W 072 10.212 right to Mascoma Lake Campground. Amenities 117 acres of camping on the Sugar River, swim in our spring-fed GPS Directions N 43 38.556 W 72 10.661 pond, hiking, horseshoes, volleyball, group area, pavilion, fishing Amenities All RV sites come with water/electric/sewer/cable and limited WiFi. SEE AD ABOVE Enjoy our private sandy beach and excellent fishing and boating on Mascoma Lake (5 miles long), with public boat launches and wonderful restaurants close by. SEE OUR LISTING ON LEFT SEE AD ON RIGHT
62 | 2021 New Hampshire Camping Guide l8 The Pastures Campground l10 Tippicanoe Campground 499 NH Route 10, Orford, NH 03777 • (603) 353-4579 1295 Brook Road • Goshen, NH 03752 • (603) 863-8061 [email protected] • www.thepastures.com www.tippicanoe.com • [email protected] The most scenic private campground on the Connecticut River. Quiet, peaceful campground with a clean, sandy-bottom trout-stocked pond. Directions From Vermont: I-91 Exit 15, quick right on to Route 5 for 1/3 Ideal for swimming, canoeing or just sitting on the beach relaxing, listening to mile, at Bridge, cross Samuel Morey Bridge into NH, turn right and go So. on the loons. This is a tobacco free campground; no smoking on premises. 4 miles to NH Route 10, for 1/3 mile, Just past sign for NH 25 West on left side, look for entrance of Sunapee State Park (Lake and Mountain) where there are activities entrance immediately on your right. From New Hampshire: I- 93, off on Exit 26 including Zip Line, mini golf, hiking, boating on Lake Sunapee and more. Also take NH 25 East to Warren, NH, left on 25A to Orford, quick left on NH Route 10, close to Vermont border for sightseeing to Vermont Country Store, Quechee Gorge, look for campground entrance on right. Harpoon Brewery, and so much more. We are always being complemented for our GPS Directions N 43 13.29 W71 19.68 clean bathrooms. We aim to please! Amenities 60 open sites with trees and grass, 30 amp service, playground, Directions for GPS use 1295 Brook Road, Goshen, NH 03752 volleyball, horseshoes, ping-pong, boat launch, canoe/kayak/pontoon boat Brook Road is a connector road between Route 103 (exit 9 off of Route 89) and rentals, pool, river swimming nearby, great fishing (river and local lakes), Route 10 (from Newport, NH) Easy to get to, on all paved state roads. 40 miles of river boating, free WiFi, cell coverage. So come and join us. Turn off Amenities Store, rec room, pool table, foosball, modern bathrooms, showers, your cell phones and leave all hassles and work at home. Put your feet up and laundry room, spring fed trout pond, beach. RV sites 3 way 50 amp. Sunny/ enjoy a quiet and peaceful time with your new friends and family. Your hosts, shaded sites. Horseshoes. Close to VT & beaches. On Snowmobile trail. Doug & Kim Robinson SEE AD BELOW l9 Storrs Pond Recreation Area STATE PARKS 59 Oak Hill Drive, Hanover, NH 03755 • (603) 643-2134 n11 PILLSBURY Washington, NH www.storrspond.org • [email protected] n12 SUNAPEE MOUNTAIN Newbury, NH Storrs Pond Recreation Area offers camping sites in the woodlands from mid-May See back cover fold-out for more information. to mid-October. We have a bathhouse with hot showers at no extra charge; electrical hook-up for RV’s no larger than 35 feet and a dump station. Directions From the junctions of Routes 10 and 120 in Hanover NH, proceed 1 mile north on Route 10, then 1 mile east on Reservoir Road from the round- about. Follow signs on the left down to Storrs Pond. SEE OUR LISTING ABOVE GPS Direction: N 43 43.327 W 72 15.687 Amenities Located on the shore of the 13.5 acre Storrs Pond, sites have easy access to the hiking trails, pond and pool swimming and the urban community of Hanover, New Hampshire. There is also fishing (no license required when fishing from shore), canoeing/kayaking, tennis (as available basis), hiking, mountain biking, disc golf & trail running all available at Storrs Pond Rec Area. Goshen, New Hampshire Enjoy our clean, peaceful campground on crystal clear, sandy-bottom Rand’s Pond Non-smokers only, please
Primitive brookside tent sites now available. Come unplug! / LAKE SUNAPEE REGION DARTMOUTH Stocked trout pond...Clean, sandy beach... 4 miles to Sunapee State Park...Beach & boat launch... NEW WOODED, SEASONAL SITES www.tippicanoe.com 603-863-8061 [email protected]
Lake Sunapee is the 3rd 3rd largest lake in NH
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