Best Dispersed Camping near Nelson, NH
Green Mountain National Forest offers several dispersed camping areas near Nelson, New Hampshire, with many sites concentrated along Forest Road 71 in Vermont. These primitive sites typically feature only basic fire rings and flat areas for tents or small vehicles. Most locations allow fires and permit both tent and RV camping, though amenities are non-existent—no drinking water, toilets, or hookups are available at most sites.
Somerset Airfield provides one of the few dispersed areas with vault toilets, consisting of a grass strip with multiple campsites. According to one visitor, "There are pit toilets. No garbage service, no water, no cell service." Access to many sites requires consideration of vehicle clearance, particularly at locations like NF 83-riverside where a visitor noted, "The access into this location is a little rough but most cars should make it, I would prefer having a little more clearance though." Winter brings additional challenges, with sites often becoming muddy during spring thaw or after rain. Most areas enforce typical national forest dispersed camping rules, including 14-day stay limits and pack-in, pack-out requirements for all trash.
