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New Hampshire consistently offers some of the best opportunities for getting outside. Between the forests of the White Mountains and the shores of the almost 1,000 lakes, you can enjoy a different recreational activity each and every day. While we know most people don’t have the luxury of getting outside every single day, we do know that many of us place a priority on at least one or two camping outings each year. When you start planning yours, consider this state park. It’s huge and offers some of the largest camping areas in the state.

Bear Brook State Park in Allenstown is the largest developed state park in New Hampshire, covering a whopping 10,000 acres of land.
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There are more than 25 trails covering 40 miles to explore here, ranging from easy to challenging. This variety makes Bear Brook State Park a great place to visit for people with many different abilities.
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There are also plenty of waterways, including marshes, bogs, streams and rivers.
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In the summer it's fun to boat or lounge on the beaches of the beautiful ponds.
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But most of all we love that there are two different camping options here. Visitors can choose from the 101 campsites at Beaver Pond.
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Or they can reserve one of the cabins at either Beaver or Catamount Ponds.
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Campsites offers a few different options from tent areas to those that are large enough to pull in an RV.
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There are also covered shelters.
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No matter which option you select, you'll love the forested surroundings and access to things like boating, fishing, swimming, archery and hiking.
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Bear Brook State Park camping is a great way to make memories each and every year that will last a lifetime.
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Bear Brook State Park is open year-round unless a sign is posted alerting visitors to a closure. Remember that off-season there may not be any comfort stations open or rangers available. In some cases the gate might be closed requiring you to park elsewhere before entering. During the on-season, the park is open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Entry is $4 for adults and $2 for kids 6 to 11. Beach access begins May 1, 2021 on weekends only Mar 14, 2021 full time. You can learn more about the park on the official New Hampshire state park website. You can reserve a campsite, which begin at $25 per night, by using this link.

For more spot to spend the night under the stars check out these 7 rustic spots in New Hampshire that are extraordinary for camping.

 

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Bear Brook State Park, 157 Deerfield Rd, Allenstown, NH 03275, USA