Things You'll Need:
- Maps
- Wilderness Guide
- Reservation
- Camera
- Insect Repellent
- Sunscreen
- Medical Kit
- Water
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Step 1
Camp on the beach or camp in the mountains. This may be your most difficult decision, but add in the aquatic splendor of Lake Winnipesaukee, New Hampshire's largest lake, and wonderfully dense woodlands, and you might find yourself trying to decide just how many New Hampshire state park campgrounds you will visit.
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Step 2
Enjoy the incredible 100-mile view of all six New England states from the summit of Mt. Monadnock in the Monadnock State Park. The thousands of acres of preserved highlands were designated a National Natural Landmark in 1987. It has been said that this mountain is the second most climbed mountain in the world, with the most climbed mountain being Mount Fuji in Japan.
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Step 3
Hike the more than 40 miles of trails available at the 10,000-acre Bear Brook State Park, the largest developed state park in New Hampshire. The natural setting includes: marshes, bogs, ponds, lakes and forest. You can rent a canoe, fly fish, or enjoy archery at the appropriately named Archery Pond. There is also a museum and a nature center.
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Step 4
Enjoy rock or ice climbing in New Hampshire. The state has 48 peaks of 4,000 feet or more. There are thousands of miles of trails crisscrossing the state as well.
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Step 5
Reserve your New Hampshire state park campground by calling (603) 271-3628 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday thru Friday. During the early and late camping season, many campgrounds do not take reservations and operate on a first-come, first-served basis. Payment is required within seven days of making a reservation. There is a non-refundable $5 reservation fee.
