Monadnock Region - New Hampshire Campground Owners

Monadnock Region
Points of interest:
• Keene Swamp Bat Baseball Team
• Hillsborough Balloon Festival, Hillsborough (July)
Photo courtesy of Jan Forest.
• Monadnock Speedway (Winchester)
• Pisgah State Park, Winchester (hiking, biking)
The Monadnock Region is symbolic of
old New England charm. Small villages
and traditional homes, churches,
farms and rolling countryside are set
to the backdrop of Mount Monadnock,
one of the most frequently-climbed
mountains on earth and the subject of
Ralph Waldo Emerson’s famous poem,
“Monadnoc”.
The hub of the region is the attractive city of Keene, with a broad
main street and lively downtown filled with shops, restaurants,
and the Thorne Art Gallery.
Other area events include the Hillsborough Balloon Festival in July,
the Cheshire Fair in Swanzey in August and the Winchester Pickle
Festival in September.
This region offers an all-season, slow-paced camping experience.
Spring is the ideal time to visit Rhododendron State Park in
Fitzwilliam. Enjoy the Apple Hill Center in Nelson for Chamber
Music, and Friendly Farm in Dublin to picnic and pet the farm
animals. MacDowell Artist Colony in Peterborough is the oldest
of its kind in the nation, and the Cathedral of the Pines in Rindge
is an outdoor shrine that honors the men and women who have
died in service to our nation. Go hiking or biking at Miller State
Park in Peterborough, or check out Pisgah State Park in the areas of
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• Winchester Pickle Festival, Winchester
(September)
• Miller State Park, Peterborough
(hiking, auto road)
• Cathedral of the Pines, Rindge
• MacDowell Artist Colony, Peterborough
(oldest in the nation)
For more info on Monadnock
Greater Keene Chamber of Commerce
603-352-1303 • www.keenechamber.com
Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce
603-924-7234 • www.greater-peterborough-chamber.com
Hillsborough Chamber of Commerce
603-464-5858 • www.hillsboroughnhchamber.com
Jaffrey Chamber of Commerce
603-532-4549 • www.jaffreychamber.com
Monadnock Travel Council
www.monadnocktravel.com
Hinsdale, Winchester and Chesterfield, for hiking, mountain biking,
horseback riding, fishing, swimming and boating.
In the winter, the Monadnock region has miles of trails for cross
country skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling, while sleigh rides
are available at Silver Ranch in Jaffrey and ice skating is popular on
local ponds.
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5/1-10/31
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5/15-10/15
5/27-9/5 Wknds*
5/1-10/15
5/25-10/18
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May-Oct.
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4 Season
• = Service or Facility located in campground
P=Pool, N=Natural = Swimming
1 ASHUELOT RIVER CAMPGROUND
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152 Pine Street, Swanzey , N.H. 03446 • (603) 357-5777 or 888-355-CAMP (2267)
[email protected] • www.ashuelotrivercampground.com
Ashuelot River Campground is a family campground located on 22 acres along the
Ashuelot River in the heart of the Monadnock Region just 5 miles south of Keene,
NH. We offer plenty of space, surrounded by woods and the Ashuelot River. Spend
the day fishing, hiking the local trails, biking the covered bridges, playing horse
shoes, volleyball, shopping or just sitting by the camp fire reading a book.
Directions From Rt. 10 in Swanzey NH, take S. Winchester St. and follow
our signs.
GPS Directions Please call or consult the website for directions.
Amenities Grassy, full hook-up (W/E/S) sites and W/E sites with 30 and 50
amp service; big rig friendly; two dump stations; free wi-fi; laundry and game
room; pull-through sites and handicapped accessible sites available. Wooded,
grassy and riverside tent sites and rustic cabins. Fire ring and picnic table at
every site. Clean, accessible rest rooms with free hot showers. Camp store with
firewood, ice and incidentals. Bike and boat rentals with shuttle service to
put-ins and rail trails. 3600 feet of riverfront. River swimming, tubing, fishing,
canoe/kayak launch. Adjacent to the Ashuelot River Rail Trail and a long menu
of hiking opportunities, easy to challenging. Volleyball, badminton, tetherball,
horseshoes, playground, acres of open field for kites and games.
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T=Trailer, C=Cabin, M=Motel = Rental Units
S = Sani Station Only
Amenities 86 sites w/electric and water/electric/septic, secluded tent
sites, 20/30/50 amp service, LP gas (metered), Wi-Fi, tables & fireplaces,
pool, children’s pool, modern facilities, recreation hall, store (limited), ATVing
available, laundry.
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2 FOREST LAKE CAMPING GROUND, INC.
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331 Keene Road, Winchester, NH 03470 • (603) 239-4267
[email protected] • www.forestlakecampgrounds.com
Beautiful lakeside camping with many amenities to choose from.
Family camping at its best.
Directions From south, I-91 N, take exit 28A. From north, Route 10 S
GPS Directions N 42 47.622 W 072 22.248
Amenities 150 large wooded tent & trailer sites, 115 electric/water, some w/
sewer, LP gas metered, cable, tables & fireplaces, fishing, boating, swimming,
tennis, sports court, volleyball, playground, weekend activities, pitch and
putt golf.
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3 HINSDALE CAMPGROUND
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29 Pine Street, Hinsdale, NH 03451 • (603) 336-8906
[email protected] • www.campingnow.com
Directions At Thicket Hill Village on Route 119
GPS Directions N 42 47.876 W 072 30.799
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Camping with something for everybody!
• 30 and 50 amp W/S/E sites • Rustic cabins • Big rig friendly •
• Seasonal sites available • Tent sites – riverfront or wooded •
• Accessible RV sites available • Pet friendly • Free wi-fi available •
• Camp store with wood, ice, snacks and more • Free hot showers •
• 3,600 ft. shorefront on the Ashuelot River •
• Lots of open space to play and relax • Strictly enforced quiet hours •
PO Box 114, Fitzwilliam, NH 03477 • (603) 585-3304
Directions Off Rte. 119 at Fitzwilliam Depot Fire Station, 1 1⁄2 miles south on
East Lake Rd.
GPS Directions N 42 47.614 W 072 22.330
Amenities 68 tent & trailer sites, tables & fireplaces, modern facilities, camp
store, beach, swimming, fishing, playground, 46th year
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Hinsdale, New Hampshire • (603) 398-7871
[email protected] • www.mountainsidenh.com
MountainSide offers Men’s camping in Southern New Hampshire, Weekends
only; Memorial Day- Labor Day Weekend. Local Hiking in Pisgah Park and
Mount Wantastiquet. Annual Mountain Bike Rally. Stag Horn Table Tennis Club.
MountainSide Bocce Ball Tournaments.
Directions Call
GPS Directions NA
Amenities Private Bathrooms with Shower. Canteen Kitchen, features Sink,
Wood and Gas Grills, stove top range and oven. Cabins & Campers available
for rent.
Seasons of Operation Open Memorial Day – Labor Day weekends only, by
appointment. Check-in before dusk.
For Reservations Weekend Camping. Reservations Required. Call, Email or
visit web site
6 OXBOW CAMPGROUND
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8 Oxbow Rd., Deering, NH 03244 • (603) 464-5952
[email protected] • www.oxbowcampground.net
Great Family campground with spacious/clean and quiet sites. Also we recycle
and wireless internet is available.
Directions From Routes 9 & 202 in Hillsboro Square, go 3/4 mile south on Rt.
149, entrance on left
GPS Directions N 43 06.408 W 071 53.248
Amenities Private, wooded, & open sites, including some waterfront, 103 full
hookup sites w/optional cable TV, phone & free Wi-Fi, 11 electric only, 4 nonhookup sites, Rec room, play areas, fishing pond, swimming pond & pedal/
paddle boating pond, pets on leash, 39th year
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Hinsdale Campground
• Located on the NH/VT border.
• Enjoy fishing in the CT River.
• Swim in our 30x60 pool.
• Full Service, Water & Electric and Tent Sites
• Hot Showers • Direct TV • Tables/Fireplaces
20 Pine Street, Hinsdale NH
603-336-8906 | www.campingnow.com
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65 Tent & Trailer Sites • Water & Electric
Tables • Fireplaces • Flush Toilets
Hot Showers • Dump Station
LAUREL
LAKE
CAMPGROUND
603-585-3304
BEACH
SWIMMING
FISHING
Box 114, Fitzwilliam, NH 03447
11⁄2 Miles South of
Rte. 119 at Fitzwilliam Depot on
“East Lake Road”
to be discovered…
Climb the Twins There are two “Monadnocks” in the
region. Mount Monadnock in Jaffrey, one of the mostclimbed mountains in the world and lesser known “Pack
Monadnock,” located in Peterborough’s Miller State
Park. The bigger Monadnock at 3,165' offers 40 mi. of
well-maintained trails. Although 2,290' Pack Monadnock
is the smaller of the two, it’s also a bit more steep in
places. Tackle them both! Feeling lazy, take the auto
road at Pack Monadnock to the summit. Mt. Monadnock
does not allow dogs, but Miller State Park does.
Accessible Trails The longest accessible trail system
in a mountainside setting in the country, the Gregg and
Dutton Brook trails at Crotched Mountain Rehabilitation
Center in Greenfield provide easy access for people of
all abilities, including people who use wheelchairs or
other devices for mobility, seniors and families
with children. See page 35 for more information.
Stonewall-ing in Keene The Stonewall Farm
in Keene is an agricultural gem. It’s a working farm
using both historic and modern farming techniques
that includes an animal feeding program, farmstand,
a learning center, a discovery room and more. Visit
Belgian draft horses, a dairy barn where you can
observe a daily milking, and a sugar house. Set in a
scenic valley, the Farm is open 365 days a year.
Gorgeous Gorge The Chesterfield Gorge Natural
Area is a 13-acre hiker’s paradise. Cross bridges, listen
to running water, stand beside cascading waterfalls
stemming from Wilde Brook, and make your way
across small streams and scenic paths. Well-maintained
bridges will help you view the steep gorge and beautiful
cascades and waterfalls. Enjoy this recreational area that
is more reminiscent of the White Mountains.
Rhododendron Reverie Located on Rt. 119W, the
best time to visit the 16-acre grove at Rhododendron
State Park in Fitzwilliam is mid-July, when the fragrant
clusters of flowers burst into bloom. A wildflower
trail within the 2,723-acre park is in perpetual bloom
from early spring through fall. The trail runs adjacent
to the Rhododendron grove, which is the largest in
New England. Bird lovers will appreciate hearing the
songbirds that make their home here.
Rail Trailing The 42-mile long Cheshire Rail Trail
is thought to be the second longest rail trail in New
Hampshire. It runs from Keene to Winchester. Mostly
a dirt trail for mountain biking, horseback riding and
hiking, the trail offers a variety of settings including the
Stone Arch Bridge that crosses the Ashuelot River. In
winter, cross-country skiers, mushers and snowmobilers
also enjoy this old railroad bed for recreation.
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FOREST
LAKE
CAMPING GROUND
Ask For
Our Complete
Brochure
Wi-Fi
Available
LAKESIDE CAMPING
• Boat Launch
• Fishing
• Swimming
• LP Gas (Metered)
• 20/30 Amp Service
• Boat Rentals
• Tennis Court
• Shuffleboard
• Sport Court
• Cable
Phone: (603) 464-5952
8 Oxbow Road, Deering, NH 03244
Web: www.oxbowcampground.net
E-mail: [email protected]
Mailing: 331 Keene Rd., Rte. 10
Winchester, NH 03470
E-mail:
[email protected]
WOODALL’S
INSPECTED & RATED
GREAT CAMPING IN A SPACIOUS,
PEACEFUL SETTING
www.forestlakecampgrounds.com
Center Base For Touring & Attractions
Swim, Fish & Boat Ponds • Tent To Full Hookup Sites • Pull Thru Sites • Open,
Shaded & Waterfront Sites
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Lakeside
Camping
Lakeside
Camping
Camping Area
Celebrating 50+ Years
TENTERS WELCOME . EXCELLENT FISHING
Tent Cottage and Tent Trailer Rentals
• BOATING
• SWIMMING
• RECREATION
LODGE
• CLEAN
RESTROOMS
• FREE SHOWERS
• LAUNDRY
• CANTEEN
Conveniently located at 136 Athol Road
near Rte. 119 On Rte. 32, Richmond, N.H.
visit us at www.shir-roy.com
Write or Call For Brochure:
Mailing Address; Shir-Roy Camping
100 Athol Rd., Richmond, N.H. 03470
Newly Updated & Expanded
Safari Field!
(603) 239-4768
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APPROVED
CAMPGROUND
7 SHIR-ROY CAMPING AREA
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136 Athol Road, Richmond, NH 03470
Mailing Address:100 Athol Road, Richmond, NH 03470
(603) 239-4768 • [email protected] • www.shir-roy.com
Fifty six years of experience providing great family camping in a relaxed
natural environment.
Directions 14 miles South of Keene on Route 32. 20 miles from I-91 via
Northfield, exit Route 10 to Winchester then E Route 119 to Route 32 S 1/2
mile. 7 miles from Route 12 via 119.
GPS Directions N 42 44.669 W 72 16.177
Amenities 122 RV & tent sites, in pines on the water, large group area,
modern facilities, laundry, camp store, rec hall, swimming, fishing, boating
with paddle boat, kayak, canoe and row boat rentals, 2 playgrounds, tent
cottage and tent trailer rentals.
Seasons of Operation Memorial Day-Columbus Day & The Keene
Pumpkin Festival
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STATE PARKS
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See back cover fold-out for more information.
1833
The year the first free public library
in the United States was opened
in Peterborough.
88 East Shore Road, Swanzey, NH 03446 • (603) 352-9880
[email protected] • www.swanzeylake.com
“Family camping at it’s best.” Located on the shore of Swanzey Lake in
Southwestern NH. Come experience old fashioned lake side country camping in a
very wooded campsite area.
Directions From Keene Junctions Route 101, 9, & 12 go 1 mile South on Route
12, then 5 miles South on Route 32, turn right onto Swanzey Lake Road, go
2 miles, turn right onto East Shore Road, Entrance 1/2 mile on left. From I-91
exit 28 via Route 10, 16 miles right onto Westport Road, 2 1⁄2 miles to Swanzey
Lake Rd, turn right, 1 mile turn left onto East Shore Road, Entrance 1/2 mile
on left.
GPS Directions N 42 50.544 W 072 18.033
Amenities 108 sites, dump station, metered showers, LP gas, laundry, camp
store, playground, cable tv, sandy beach, dock, boat rentals, RV supplies
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Thank you to Photo Contest Participant Rebecca Pacheco
for this lovely image around Mt. Monadnock.
PROPANE SAFETY AT
CAMPGROUNDS
Information provided by the NATIONAL LP-GAS ASSOCIATION
Play ball!
21 Woodmore Dr., PO Box 830, Rindge, NH 03461-0830 • (603) 899-3362
[email protected] • www.woodmorecampground.com
Woodmore is located in Southern New Hampshire on Lake Contoocook. Our
region offers you New England charm, covered bridges, State Parks, tax-free
shopping, golf, fishing and more.
Directions Located off Rt 202 between Junctions 202/124 & 202/119 take
South Woodbound Road, take left Woodbound Road & Left into driveway,
21 Woodmore Drive. GPS; use Woodbound Road as Woodmore Drive not
recognized. Just 8 miles from MA border.
GPS Directions N 42 46.726 W 72 1.005
Amenities Cabins, row boats, kayaks, canoes, firewood, propane, grocery,
RV & camp supplies in our store. Enjoy our many amenities boat dock, lake
fishing, horseshoes, bocci, sand volleyball, pool, playground, arcade, wiffle
ball field, basketball court, wi-fi hot spot etc. or join us for planned events.
Site amenities: water, 50 amp, 30 amp, cable, sewer, pull-thru, picnic table,
fire ring w/grill top.
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• If an RV has been idle and unused for some time, make some
safety checks before using the LP-gas appliances.
• Check the entire vehicle, especially the propane system, for
possible tampering. Make sure the propane tanks are properly
secured. If the cylinders are not mounted on the vehicle, it is
recommended that they be placed on level ground, on a firm
foundation.
• Check all vents (including the regulator vent) and combustion air
intakes to make sure they are clear, and contain no restrictions
such as foreign matter, bird nests, mouse nests, or mud-dauber
wasp structures.
• Clean away any debris from around burners and pilot lights such
as burnt match sticks, bits of food, etc.
• Before turning on the gas at the tanks, be sure all appliance valves
are turned OFF, and check to determine which pilot lights must
be lit. After the gas has been turned on, be sure all pilots are lit.
• As a precaution to determine if any leaks have developed, give
your RV a “sniff” test, do a soap bubble test at all connections, or
contact your local LP-gas supplier to perform a pressure test on
your system.
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WOODMORE CAMPGROUND
Family & Pet Friendly
just 7 miles from NH/MA state line on Route 202
Located on beautiful 320 acre Lake Contoocook
Secluded wooded sites.
Adult swim daily.
No campfire out time, if you
comply with our quiet hours.
• Cabin & Boat Rentals
• Swimming Pool
• Playground
• Rec Room with Arcade & Billiards
• Basketball Court & Volleyball
• Horseshoe Pits & Bocce
• Planned Activities
• Store, Laundry, Firewood & LP Gas
• Modern Facilities
21 Woodmore Drive, Rindge, NH 03461
603.899.3362 | www.woodmorecampground.com
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Call: 603-225-6611
Let us protect you: Email: [email protected]
Visit: www.davistowle.com
MONADNOCK REGION
LOCAL AGENTS PROVIDING A FULL RANGE
OF COVERAGE TO NEW HAMPSHIRE'S
CAMPGROUNDS AND RV PARKS.
Business Insurance
Health, Life and Disability
Insurance
Employee Benefits
Home and Auto Insurance
Accessible Trails in NH
The longest accessible trail system in a mountainside
setting in the country, the Gregg and Dutton Brook trails
at Crotched Mountain Rehabilitation Center in Greenfield
provide easy access for people of all abilities, including
people who use wheelchairs or other devices for mobility,
seniors and families with children.
The trails combine hardpack surfaces, boardwalks, moderate
grades, switchbacks, and rest stops to create a natural, yet
accessible, hiking experience for everyone. Each trail provides
a different outdoor experience and meets the Federal
accessibility standards released by the U.S. Forest Service
in 2013.
The Dutton Brook trail winds through the woods and around
a beaver-built wetland. The Gregg trail meanders up through
a meadow, forest and blueberry fields to a scenic vista. The
2 ½ miles of trails provide opportunities for hikers to see
wildflowers, mountain views, and wildlife. Interpretive signs
inform hikers about the outdoor environment. For more
information, visit crotchedmountain.org.
Some accessible trails of the White Mountain National Forest
include Forest Discovery Trail and Lincoln Woods Trail, both
located along the Kancamagus Scenic Byway. For more
information on these and other accessible trails, contact the
White Mountain Visitor Center at (603) 745-3816.
Photo provided by Crotched Mountain
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