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Winter camping near snow trails in New Hampshire
100 camps in New Hampshire within 3 miles of a snowmobile, ski or snowshoe trail, on a lake cold enough for ice fishing, or listing winter sports.
Winter trails
393 miles of snowmobile trail, 77 miles of cross-country ski trail and 0 miles of snowshoe trail (from Forest Service). Check grooming, snow and avalanche conditions before you go.
Best areas for winter sports
- Around Conway92 camps for winter sports within 25 miles
- Around Keene4 camps for winter sports within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in New Hampshire are good for winter sports?
100 camps within 3 miles of a snowmobile, ski or snowshoe trail, on a lake cold enough for ice fishing, or listing winter sports; 34 of them are free.
What else can you do there?
Of these camps, 30% also offer hiking, 20% also offer fishing, 20% also offer wildlife & birding.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open winter sports in New HampshireThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
Black Mountain CabinFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalBlack Mountain Backcountry Cabin was built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps and sits on what was once pasture land. The cabin was renovated in 1992, though its original…
View camp →- Androscoggin Ranger DistrictFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
Located on the northern part of the forest in New Hampshire and western Maine, the District offers a variety of recreational opportunities. Challenge yourself in the Presidential Range…
View camp → - Rattle River ShelterFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
Rattle River Shelter is reached by hiking 1.7 miles up the gradual grade of the Rattle River Trail. In addition to the shelter, 3 designated tent sites provide for overflow camping.
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Barnes Field CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalLocated 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…
View camp →- Blackberry Crossing CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
Blackberry Crossing is unique in that is was a CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps) Camp during the 1930's. There is a self-guided tour of the old camp within the campground. The campground…
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Basin CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signalBasin 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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Russell Pond CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalOff the beaten path, Russell Pond Campground is nestled into the hillside overlooking Russell Pond, a popular boating and fishing site (due in part to regular fish stocking by the State…
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Campton CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalCampton Campground is a large and accommodating facility near the southern edge of White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshire. With many kid-friendly activities nearby such as hiking…
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Free camps for winter sports
- Three Ponds ShelterDispersed / primitive · Free · Cell signal
Located 2.3 miles from the Three Ponds trailhead, the Three Ponds shelter is situated steps away from the second of three scenic trailside ponds. The shelter sleeps 8 and features a fire…
View camp → - Flat Mountain Pond ShelterDispersed / primitive · Free · Cell signal
Located about mid-way along the arc of the Flat Mountain Pond Trail (4.8 miles from Bennett Street Trailhead, 5.3 miles from the Whiteface Intervale Trailhead). The Flat Mountain Pond…
View camp → - Coppermine ShelterDispersed / primitive · Free · Cell signal
This shelter accomdates approximately 6 people. However, there is no privy or designated tentsites. Please practice low impact camping practices.
View camp → - Kinsman Pond ShelterDispersed / primitive · Free · Cell signal
Kinsman Pond Shelter lies on the northern shore of Kinsman Pond at the elevation of 3,750 ft. at the junctions of Kinsman Pond, Kinsman Ridge, and Fishin' Jiminy(AppalachianTrai)Trails.…
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