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Dark-sky camping in New Hampshire
60 camps in New Hampshire under the darkest skies (class 1–2 on our 9-step scale, from NASA night-lights).
Best areas for stargazing
- Around Berlin38 camps for stargazing within 25 miles
- Around Colebrook19 camps for stargazing within 25 miles
- Around Plymouth6 camps for stargazing within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in New Hampshire are good for stargazing?
60 camps under the darkest skies (class 1–2 on our 9-step scale, from NASA night-lights); 27 of them are free.
When is the best time to go?
The best camping months are Jun–Sep, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In July expect highs near 76°F and lows near 53°F.
What else can you do there?
Of these camps, 15% also offer hiking, 10% also offer fishing, 8% also offer biking.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open stargazing in New HampshireThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
Dolly CoppFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalLocated 6 miles south of Gorham, New Hampshire at the base of New England's tallest peak, the historic Dolly Copp Campground is a large facility that accommodates a range of campers and…
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Russell-Colbath BarnFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signalThis site does not take reservations.
View camp →- Wildwood CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
Wildwood Campground is located in the western most reaches of the National Forest, and serves as a quiet retreat for those seeking a rustic camping experience. It has 26 campsites. A…
View camp → - Imp ShelterDispersed / primitive · Free · Cell signal
The Imp shelter (and tent platforms) provide backcountry camping opportunities in the heart of the Carter-Moriah range, located on a spur trail off the Appalachian Trail. Caretaker on site…
View camp → - Ethan Pond ShelterDispersed / primitive · Free · Cell signal
The Ethan Pond Shelter is located at the eastern shore of the scenic Ethan Pond at the edge of the Pemigewasset Wilderness. The Shelter can be accessed via a short side trail off the the…
View camp → - Unknown Pond TentsiteDispersed / primitive · Free · Cell signal
Nestled next to calm waters of Unknown Pond, this tent site is located off a spur of the Unknown Pond Trail. There is an outhouse, 6 designated camping spaces and reliable water from the…
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Free camps for stargazing
- Sawyer Pond Shelter & TentsiteDispersed / primitive · Free · No cell signal
With one shelter (sleeps 6) and 6 tent platforms (max 8 people per site) located at the edge of Big Sawyer Pond, this campsite is perfect for the beginner backpacker, or camper who can only…
View camp → - Dry River Shelter #3Dispersed / primitive · Free · Cell signal
6.3 miles along the Dry River Trail from Rt. 302 will bring you to one of the more remote shelters, Dry River Shelter 3. The shelter is a 3-sided structure that will sleep eight people with…
View camp → - Osgood TentsiteDispersed / primitive · Free · Cell signal
Popular tent site on the Appalachian Trail, near the Great Gulf Wilderness on the South side of Mt. Madison. Five tent platforms available (capacity: 20). Reliable water nearby and outhouse…
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