Deep in New Hampshire's largest state park, Bear Brook State Park Campground sits several miles from the nearest highway along winding forest roads. The drive back through dense woods creates a sense of remoteness that campers appreciate, though the access road can present challenges for larger rigs navigating tight corners on some loops.
Towering pines shade most of the 97 sites, with many separated by large downed trees that provide natural privacy barriers. Site sizes vary considerably across the campground's multiple loops. Ellen C. found site 22 "spacious and private from the other sites on either side," while others note sites near the playground area offer less seclusion. The maple and conifer forest setting keeps most areas shaded, though sites backing the baseball field catch morning sun.
Beaver Pond anchors the recreation options with a small swimming beach, though no sites offer direct water views through the thick woods. Hiking trails loop around the pond and extend throughout the 10,000-acre park, with mountain bikers frequently using the same paths during afternoon hours. The campground includes two playgrounds, archery ranges, and wheelchair-accessible fishing docks. A well-stocked camp store provides basics and stays open until 8 PM.
Sites accommodate RVs up to 35 feet with electric, water, and sewer hookups available, plus a dump station for those without sewer connections. Coin-operated shower facilities serve the campground, though cleanliness can vary late in the season. Cell coverage reaches 1-2 bars for most carriers. Reservations help secure preferred sites during peak summer months, when the campground fills with families from nearby Manchester and Concord. For a different lakeside experience, Bear Hill Cabins — Bear Brook State Park offers rustic accommodations on a remote lake within the same park system.
Description
Bear Brook, with over 10,000 acres, is the largest developed state park in New Hampshire. Located in the southeast region of the state. Hiking, biking, swimming and fishing are a few of the favorite things to do. Forty miles of trails through the heavily forested park, leading to seldom visited marshes, bogs, summits and ponds, offer a variety of options for hikers, mountain bikers and equestrians. Canoe rentals are available at both Beaver and Catamount Ponds, while rowboat rentals are also available at Beaver Pond. Fly-fishing enthusiasts will be pleased to know Archery Pond welcomes their specialty and is universally accessible. Across the road from Archery Pond is a special little pond just for children under twelve to fish. If archery is your sport you might already know that Bear Brook boasts two archery ranges. Two ranges, a 15-target range and 4-target practice range that is universally accessible. (Bring your own archery equipment.) You can stay in shape by using the park's 1-1/4 mile, 20-station fitness course that is fun for the whole family.
Park Information:
- NO hook up sites available at this campground.
- There is a maximum of two vehicles per campsite, excluding group sites.
- Check-in time is between 1pm and 8pm and check out time is before 11am.
- Quiet hours are between the hours of 10pm and 7am.
- Generators may not be used during quiet hours.
- Pets must be leashed and supervised at all times and are not permitted on the beaches.
- All visitors are required to register and pay the day-use fee at the campground office. Campers shall not have any day-use visitors at their campsite between the hours of 10pm and 7am.
There is limited to no cell service at this park. Service may vary based on provider. For emergency calls, use pay phone located at the park office/store.
- Emergency Police/Fire/Ambulance....911
- Park office phone number - 603-485-9869
Pet Policy
Pets are permitted in the campground and on the hiking trails only at this park.
For more information on the NH State Parks Pet Policy, or to see where pets are allowed, please visit: www.nhstateparks.org/planning/pet-friendly-state-parks
Cancellation & Refund Policy:
There is a new cancellation policy in effect as of 2/1/2024
- Full refund minus transaction fee if you cancel at least 10 + days prior to the scheduled arrival date.
- Full refund minus reservation fee plus cost of one night of camping if you cancel 4-9 days prior to the scheduled arrival date.
- No refund if you cancel 0-3 days from your scheduled arrival date. NH State Parks does not issue refunds due to insects or weather.
If there are any concerns about your reservation, please call the Reserve America Call Center at 1-877-647-2757
Any refund requests occurring after the reservation arrival date must be submitted in writing or emailed to State Parks Headquarters within 14 days of departure. Please email requests to nhparks@dncr.nh.gov or mail to: NH State Parks Reservation Office, 172 Pembroke Rd, Concord, NH 03301
Firewood Notice:
Attention! Please do not bring out-of-state firewood with you. Firewood can carry exotic insects and tree diseases. Safe firewood is available to purchase at the campground for your convenience.
Booking Rules:
The maximum reservation window is 11 months in advance and sites become available at 8am (9am on weekends) exactly 11 months from the anticipated arrival day.
- For Bear Brook youth group reservations please contact Concord Headquarters at: 603-271-3556
Fee Information:
- The nightly base site fee pays for 2 adults only and up to 4 dependent children under 18. You must be 18 to register for a campsite.
- Extra adults are $10 per night. Additional children are $5 per night
- NH Senior Citizens are given a $5 per night discount to all campgrounds with the exception of Cannon Mountain RV, Ellacoya, and Hampton Beach.
- NH Seniors must bring their NH photo ID for discount verification.
- NH State Employees are given a 50% discount on campsites with the exception of yurts and cabins.
- NH State Employees must bring their State ID or current paystub for discount to be applied.
Site Rules:
No more than 2 tents can occupy a standard (non-group) site at any time. Only 1 trailer, pop-up, or RV (camping unit) per site at any time.
Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
NH Senior Citizens are given a $5 per night discount to all campgrounds with the exception of Cannon Mountain RV, Ellacoya, and Hampton Beach. NH State Employees are given a 50% discount on campsites with the exception of yurts and cabins. The discount will be provided once verified at the campground. **This bulletin only applies to camping and is not applicable to park hosted events or tours.**
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsBear Brook State Park Campground is located in New Hampshire near Candia
Directions
From I-93: Exit 9N onto Route 3/28 North and follow signs to Bear Brook State Park. From I-95: Route 4 West to Route 28 South and follow signs to Bear Brook State Park. To access the camping areas, visitors will travel approximately four miles from the junction of Deerfield Road and Route 28, turning right onto Podunk Road. Once on Podunk Road, there is a fork in the road, visitors will take a left to reach the main campground or a right to stay on Podunk Road for the cabins at Bear Hill. The main campround at Bear Brook and the Bear Hill cabins are at the terminus of their respective roads.
Address
600 Lower Rd.
Deerfield, NH 03275
Coordinates
43.11500039 N
71.33100082 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Market
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 19 min from Manchester, NH
- 1 hr 5 min from Boston, MA
- 1 hr 20 min from Worcester, MA
- 1 hr 39 min from Portland, ME
