New Hampshire - Kayaking

Coleman State Park
Route 26 to Diamond Pond Road
Stewartstown, NH
Phone: 603-538-6965

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Coleman State Park lies on the shore of Little Diamond Pond in Stewartstown, 12 miles east of Colebrook. There is excellent trout fishing in Little Diamond Pond and nearby streams. A boat launch is located within the park; small boats are permitted, but speed is restricted. Boats are available for rent. Pets allowed. The park is also a good base for fall hunting. Other activities include hiking, canoeing, snowmobiling, and cross country skiing. Open in winter.

The primitive campground at Coleman State Park offers 24 campsites. Many of the sites can accommodate most camping equipment including self-contained recreational vehicles with a maximum length of 35 feet; hook-ups are not available. Flush toilets, coin-operated showers, along with pit toilets, a playground, and a dump station are available. The campground is open from Memorial Day through Columbus Day. Self-service/self-pay camping with limited services is available pre-season, weather permitting. Organized youth group camping is welcome. Reservations are required.
Information: www.nhstateparks.org

Deer Mountain Campground
Route 3
Pittsburg, NH
Phone: 603-538-6965

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Located in Connecticut Lakes State Forest, adjacent to the Connecticut River between Second and Third Connecticut lakes, Deer Mountain Campground is five minutes south of the Canadian border and 13 miles from Lake Francis. It is adjacent to the stretch of Route 3 north of Pittsburg referred to as Moose Alley, which makes it a prime location for moose viewing. Available for camping, fishing, hiking, picnicking, and non-motorized boats. Pets allowed.

The 25-site primitive campground includes 22 sites available by reservation only, and three for first-come/first-served campers. Each site has a fireplace, picnic table, flat area for a tent, and a parking space. The campground is Open from Memorial Day through Columbus Day. First-come/first-served camping with limited facilities is available starting in May, weather permitting. Deer Mountain Campground welcomes organized youth groups. Reservations are required.
Information: www.nhstateparks.org

Jericho Mountain State Park
Off Route 110, Jericho Lake Road
Berlin, NH
Phone: 603-752-6060

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Just a few miles northeast of downtown Berlin is one of the newest additions to the state park system. Jericho Mountain State Park provides opportunities for miles of trail riding for ATV, UTV, trail bike, and snowmobile enthusiasts. The park will continue to have more miles added to the trail network over the next several years. Throughout the park, visitors are treated to a number of scenic outlooks. Park guests can also enjoy swimming, fishing, canoeing, or picnicking at Jericho Lake. Future plans for the park include a campground, group picnic pavilions, and improved beach facilities.

Lake Francis State Park
439 River Road
Pittsburg, NH
Phone: 603-538-6707

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Lake Francis is a 2,000-acre lake near the Connecticut Lakes. A boat launch is located in the park and boats are available for rent. The park is popular with canoeists and hunters. The campground has 42 sites, each with a fireplace, picnic table, tent space, and parking. The walk-in sites have tent platforms. The campground has running water, flush toilets, coin-operated showers, and a dump station. All sites are by reservation, but first-come/first-served camping may be available. Open: Memorial Day through Columbus Day. Camping with limited facilities is available starting April 24, and post-season through October. Information: www.nhstateparks.org

Milan Hill State Park and Campground
Route 16
Milan, NH
Phone: 603-466-3860

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Milan Hill State Park is ten miles north of Berlin, near popular areas for hiking, picnicking, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and wildlife viewing. From the hilltop campground and fire tower, you can get a view of the mountain ranges in New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, and Canada. Animals are welcome but must be leashed and under control. All waste must be cleaned from the trails as required by state park rules. Cost: Day use fee is adults, $4; children age 6 to 11, $2; people under age 5 and over age 65, free. Information: www.nhstateparks.org
The Nansen Ski Club operates a network of more than 7 kilometers of groomed trails for skiing and snowshoeing in Milan Hill State Park, for users of all ages and all abilities. Use of trails is free. This is not a flat skiing experience.
Primitive camping area has four yurts and six campsites. Yurts are available for reservation and the campsites are first-come/first-served. The park is open from mid-May through mid-October for camping and picnicking. Camping fees are $23 (no hookups); $300 to $350 for yurts. For reservations, call 877-647-2757).

Mollidgewock State Park
Route 16
Errol, NH
Phone: 603-482-3373

Mollidgewock State Park lies along the shore of the Androscoggin River within Thirteen Mile Woods Scenic Area, approximately 28 miles north of Berlin and three miles south of Errol. The Androscoggin offers great canoeing and kayaking opportunities for both novice and expert paddlers. The area is a favorite of fishing enthusiasts and is popular for watching moose and other wildlife. Pets allowed with some restrictions. Cost: Day use fee is adults, $4; children age 6 to 11, $2; people under age 5 and over age 65, free. Information: www.nhstateparks.org
Mollidgewock State Park Campground offers 47 tent sites; 42 of the sites are located at the base camp and 37 of them are by reservation only; 5 sites are for first-come/first-served campers. Check with the campground directly for availability of the 5 remote sites. Water and pit toilets are located in this primitive campground. Wood and ice are offered for sale. The campground is Open from Memorial Day through Columbus Day. First-come/first-served camping with limited facilities is available starting in May, weather permitting.

Nansen Wayside Park
Route 16
Milan, NH
Phone: 603-823-7722, ext. 757

Located near the banks of the Androscoggin River, Nansen Wayside Park is a popular place for picnicking, fishing, and boating. The park spans 14 acres and is the site of the 170-foot steel-framed Nansen Ski Jump, seen towering over the area. Nansen Wayside Park is unstaffed but is open to the public year-round at no charge. There is no winter maintenance. A boat launch is available. Information: www.nhstateparks.org

Umbagog Lake State Park
Route 26
Cambridge, NH
Phone: 603-482-7795

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Umbagog Lake State Park offers a beach area for swimming, fishing, wildlife viewing, and boating. Canoe, kayak, and rowboat rentals are offered, as well as transportation for remote site campers. A boat launch and fuel sales are available, as well as a park store. Wildlife viewing includes birds, deer, and moose. Information: www.nhstateparks.org.
Umbagog Lake State Park campground has a camp store, flush and pit toilets, and coin-operated showers. The park has a total of 69 campsites. The lakeside base area has 35 sites. There are hook-ups for water and electricity for RVs, as well as a dump station. There are 34 remote sites in wooded areas and accessible only by boat. Each remote site has a fireplace, picnic table, and a primitive pit toilet. These campsites are carry in/carry out. The park offers transportation to the remote sites for a fee. Open: Memorial Day through Columbus Day. Camping with limited facilities is available pre-season starting in April, and post-season is through October.

Danforth Bay Camping & RV Resort
196 Shawtown Road
Freedom, NH  03836
Phone: 603-539-2069
Fax: 603-539-5681

Classic New England lakeside charm

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With clean, modern facilities and classic New England lakeside charm, Danforth Bay Camping & RV Resort has grown to be one of New Hampshire’s top camping and RV destinations.

With over 300 roomy sites spread over 180 forested acres and a half-mile of lake frontage on Danforth Bay of Ossipee Lake, Danforth Bay Camping Resort is truly a natural playground. Rain or shine, Danforth offers a comprehensive and diverse recreation program for all ages. Located between the Lakes Region and the White Mountains of New Hampshire, the sight-seeing is spectacular and activities are boundless!

Purity Spring Resort
1251 Eaton Road (Route 153)
East Madison, NH  03849
Phone: 603-367-8896
Toll-Free: 800-FREE-SKI

Over 1000 acres of family fun and outdoor adventure

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With a pristine private lake, full recreation program, family-friendly dining and lodging, and stunning natural surroundings, Purity Spring Resort is the ideal destination for affordable family vacations, theme weekend getaways, weddings and reunions. During the summer months, guests can relax on four sandy beaches around Purity Lake and enjoy full use of resort amenities, such as waterskiing, kayaking, biking, hiking and fishing. In the wintertime, Purity offers alpine skiing and snowtubing at King Pine Ski Area plus an indoor pool/hot tub, XC skiing, ice skating and snowshoeing around Purity Lake. Conveniently located between the Lakes Region and the White Mountains of New Hampshire, and just 15 minutes south of North Conway, Purity Spring Resort has everything needed to start your own classic family tradition!

Danforth Bay Camping & RV Resort
196 Shawtown Road
Freedom, NH  03836
Phone: 603-539-2069
Fax: 603-539-5681

Classic New England lakeside charm

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With clean, modern facilities and classic New England lakeside charm, Danforth Bay Camping & RV Resort has grown to be one of New Hampshire’s top camping and RV destinations.

With over 300 roomy sites spread over 180 forested acres and a half-mile of lake frontage on Danforth Bay of Ossipee Lake, Danforth Bay Camping Resort is truly a natural playground. Rain or shine, Danforth offers a comprehensive and diverse recreation program for all ages. Located between the Lakes Region and the White Mountains of New Hampshire, the sight-seeing is spectacular and activities are boundless!

Great Glen Trails
Route 16 at Pinkham Notch
Gorham, NH  03581
Phone: 603-466-3988
Fax: 603-466-5225

Outdoor Fun That's Just Right for The Entire Family

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At the Great Glen Trails in Pinkham Notch, New Hampshire, we offer adventures in all shapes and sizes - Your adventure is up to you. During the spring and summer you can set out on a hike, run, or bike ride on any of our scenic trails through New Hampshire's White Mountains. Or join us for a guided bird watching tour or a paddling trip on the Androscoggin River. In winter, the cross country skiing and snowshoeing is absolutely glorious. Our trail system of easy and rolling terrain allows skiers of all abilities to find the right level of activity, challenge, and fun. The trails are groomed with both double tracks and a skating lane and run through the forests at the base of Mt. Washington. And the SnowCoach makes everything accessible to all, with or without skis. It's the natural vacation plan for you and your family.

Purity Spring Resort
1251 Eaton Road (Route 153)
East Madison, NH  03849
Phone: 603-367-8896
Toll-Free: 800-FREE-SKI

Over 1000 acres of family fun and outdoor adventure

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With a pristine private lake, full recreation program, family-friendly dining and lodging, and stunning natural surroundings, Purity Spring Resort is the ideal destination for affordable family vacations, theme weekend getaways, weddings and reunions. During the summer months, guests can relax on four sandy beaches around Purity Lake and enjoy full use of resort amenities, such as waterskiing, kayaking, biking, hiking and fishing. In the wintertime, Purity offers alpine skiing and snowtubing at King Pine Ski Area plus an indoor pool/hot tub, XC skiing, ice skating and snowshoeing around Purity Lake. Conveniently located between the Lakes Region and the White Mountains of New Hampshire, and just 15 minutes south of North Conway, Purity Spring Resort has everything needed to start your own classic family tradition!