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Camping for wildlife watching and birding in New Hampshire

20 camps in New Hampshire that list wildlife watching and birding or mention it in their description. The best camping months are May–Sep, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In July expect highs near 78°F and lows near 54°F.

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20camps for wildlife watching and birding
0free or dispersed
18reservable
May–Sepbest months

Best areas for wildlife watching and birding

  1. Around Conway16 camps for wildlife watching and birding within 25 miles
  2. Around Keene4 camps for wildlife watching and birding within 25 miles

Questions

How many campgrounds in New Hampshire are good for wildlife watching and birding?

20 camps that list wildlife watching and birding or mention it in their description; 0 of them are free.

When is the best time to go?

The best camping months are May–Sep, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In July expect highs near 78°F and lows near 54°F.

What else can you do there?

Of these camps, 90% also offer hiking, 85% also offer fishing, 80% also offer winter sports.

See them on the map

Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.

Open wildlife & birding in New Hampshire

This week's picks

A different handful each week.

  • Radeke CabinFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signal

    Radeke Cabin once served as a summer camp for School of Forestry students at the University of New Hampshire until the mid 1960s. It was purchased by the Forest Service in 1969.

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  • Saco Ranger DistrictFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal

    Located on the south eastern part of the forest, the District offers a variety of different recreational opportunities. Journey across the Kancamagus Scenic Byway; experience the famous Mt…

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  • Elm Brook Park Rec AreaFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal

    Elm Brook Park is a day-use area located on Elm Brook Pool just off State Route 127 near Concord, New Hampshire. Elm Brook Pool is part of Hopkinton-Everett Lakes, where visitors enjoy a…

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  • Sugarloaf 2 CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal

    Sugarloaf 2 is a scenic, remote campground in the northwoods of New Hampshire. Located near the western base of Mount Washington and 3 miles east of the small town Twin Mountain, the…

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  • Barnes Field CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal

    Located 6 miles south of Gorham, New Hampshire, at the base of New England's tallest peak, the historic Barnes Field Campground provides a scenic and private space for organizations…

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  • Surry Mountain Lake CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal

    This recreation area is part of [Surry Mountain Lake](http://www.recreation.gov/recreationalAreaDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&recAreaId=222&agencyCode=130)

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  • Basin CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signal

    Basin Campground is located in a rustic, remote part of White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshire, about 15 miles north of Fryeburg, Maine. It is a small facility with access to…

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  • Doublehead CabinFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal

    Doublehead Backcountry Cabin is accessible only by hiking, snowshoeing or skiing the 1.8-mile Doublehead Ski Trail. Guests should be prepared to transport all their gear and supplies on…

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