Best Dispersed Camping near Newport, NH

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Best Dispersed Sites Near Newport, New Hampshire (14)

    Camper-submitted photo at Downed Bridge Camp near Danby, VT
    Camper-submitted photo at Downed Bridge Camp near Danby, VT
    Camper-submitted photo at Downed Bridge Camp near Danby, VT
    Camper-submitted photo at Downed Bridge Camp near Danby, VT
    Camper-submitted photo at Downed Bridge Camp near Danby, VT
    Camper-submitted photo at Downed Bridge Camp near Danby, VT

    1. Downed Bridge Camp

    1 Review
    5 Photos
    47 Saves
    Danby, Vermont
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    Miccal  M.'s photo of a dispersed camping area at Road's End Dispersed Camp near Belmont, VT
    Camper-submitted photo at Road's End Dispersed Camp near Belmont, VT
    Camper-submitted photo at Road's End Dispersed Camp near Belmont, VT
    Camper-submitted photo at Road's End Dispersed Camp near Belmont, VT
    Camper-submitted photo at Road's End Dispersed Camp near Belmont, VT
    Camper-submitted photo at Road's End Dispersed Camp near Belmont, VT

    2. Road's End Dispersed Camp

    1 Review
    8 Photos
    9 Saves
    Belmont, Vermont
    • Fires
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Dispersed
    M.A.D. P.'s photo of a dispersed camping area at Somerset Airfield near West Dover, VT
    Camper-submitted photo at Somerset Airfield near West Dover, VT
    Camper-submitted photo at Somerset Airfield near West Dover, VT
    Camper-submitted photo at Somerset Airfield near West Dover, VT
    Camper-submitted photo at Somerset Airfield near West Dover, VT
    Camper-submitted photo at Somerset Airfield near West Dover, VT

    3. Somerset Airfield

    5 Reviews
    59 Photos
    84 Saves
    West Dover, Vermont

    Forest Road 71: This forest road stretches from the old Somerset airfield to the Kelley Stand Road. Campsites can be found in various spots along the way and along some of the forest roads leading off of Forest Road 71.

    There are many general forest areas available on the Green Mountain National Forest for rustic or dispersed camping. These areas provide a place to camp and enjoy nature’s solitude at no charge. Visitors can camp anywhere on the forest unless the area is posted closed to camping. Camp in existing sites or stay the strongly recommended 200 feet from roads, streams, trails, and bodies of water to disperse impact. Do not cut any vegetation. There is a camping limit of 14 days in any 30-day period on the Forest. Please leave the campsites clean by using Leave No Trace Principles, such as carry out what you carry in.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Group
    Miccal  M.'s photo of a dispersed camping area at Dispersed site along Forest RD 71 near Sunderland, VT
    Camper-submitted photo at Dispersed site along Forest RD 71 near Sunderland, VT
    Camper-submitted photo at Dispersed site along Forest RD 71 near Sunderland, VT
    Camper-submitted photo at Dispersed site along Forest RD 71 near Sunderland, VT
    Camper-submitted photo at Dispersed site along Forest RD 71 near Sunderland, VT
    Camper-submitted photo at Dispersed site along Forest RD 71 near Sunderland, VT

    4. Dispersed site along Forest RD 71

    3 Reviews
    7 Photos
    136 Saves
    Sunderland, Vermont
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Dispersed
    • Alcohol
    Miccal  M.'s photo of a dispersed camping area at Stratton Pond Shelter near Manchester Center, VT
    Camper-submitted photo at Stratton Pond Shelter near Manchester Center, VT
    Camper-submitted photo at Stratton Pond Shelter near Manchester Center, VT
    Camper-submitted photo at Stratton Pond Shelter near Manchester Center, VT
    Camper-submitted photo at Stratton Pond Shelter near Manchester Center, VT
    Camper-submitted photo at Stratton Pond Shelter near Manchester Center, VT

    5. Stratton Pond Shelter

    1 Review
    23 Photos
    12 Saves
    Manchester Center, Vermont

    Camping is restricted to the designated sites only. Tent sites and shelters are available at the pond, on a first-come, first-served basis. The Stratton Pond Shelter is at the southeast corner of the pond, and the newly built Stratton View shelter is on the northwest side of the pond, about o.9 miles on the Lye Brook Trail.

    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Tents
    • Cabins
    • Toilets
    Miccal  M.'s photo of a dispersed camping area at On the Hill Dispersed Camp near Pittsfield, VT
    Camper-submitted photo at On the Hill Dispersed Camp near Pittsfield, VT
    Camper-submitted photo at On the Hill Dispersed Camp near Pittsfield, VT
    Camper-submitted photo at On the Hill Dispersed Camp near Pittsfield, VT
    Camper-submitted photo at On the Hill Dispersed Camp near Pittsfield, VT
    Camper-submitted photo at On the Hill Dispersed Camp near Pittsfield, VT

    6. On the Hill Dispersed Camp

    1 Review
    7 Photos
    16 Saves
    Pittsfield, Vermont
    • Fires
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    Thomas and James S.'s photo of a dispersed camping area at NF 83 - riverside near West Dover, VT
    Camper-submitted photo at NF 83 - riverside near West Dover, VT
    Camper-submitted photo at NF 83 - riverside near West Dover, VT
    Camper-submitted photo at NF 83 - riverside near West Dover, VT
    Camper-submitted photo at NF 83 - riverside near West Dover, VT
    Camper-submitted photo at NF 83 - riverside near West Dover, VT

    7. NF 83 - riverside

    2 Reviews
    18 Photos
    54 Saves
    West Dover, Vermont

    Backcountry camping is allowed in most locations on the forest unless there is a specific closure order in place for a particular area.

    The following camping practices are recommended:

    Locate campsites at least 200’ from trails or waterbodies including ponds, rivers, and streams When able, utilize sites already managed for overnight use including designated tent platforms and established shelters Do not camp in alpine or sub-alpine areas where trees are 8’ or less. Help protect these fragile ecosystems!

    • Fires
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Dispersed
    Nels M.'s photo of a dispersed camping area at Elbow Pond Road Dispersed Site near North Woodstock, NH
    Camper-submitted photo at Elbow Pond Road Dispersed Site near North Woodstock, NH
    Camper-submitted photo at Elbow Pond Road Dispersed Site near North Woodstock, NH
    Camper-submitted photo at Elbow Pond Road Dispersed Site near North Woodstock, NH
    Camper-submitted photo at Elbow Pond Road Dispersed Site near North Woodstock, NH
    Camper-submitted photo at Elbow Pond Road Dispersed Site near North Woodstock, NH

    8. Elbow Pond Road Dispersed Site

    3 Reviews
    6 Photos
    201 Saves
    North Woodstock, New Hampshire

    When camping in the backcountry - camping and fires are prohibited: Within 200 feet of trails and water bodies. Within 1/4 mile of backcountry facilities (shelters, huts). In the alpine zone - where trees are 8 feet or less. Please consult the Forest's Backcountry Camping Rules: https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5363715.pdf Be certain to view the Recreation Conditions Report for the most current trail and camping information. Forest Protection Area - Know Before You Go Forest Protection Area (FPA) are potentially overused or fragile areas of the Forest where use restrictions are applied. Restrictions may include limits on camping use, use of wood or charcoal fires, and limits on party size.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Dispersed
    • Alcohol
    Camper-submitted photo at Last light on Michigan Brook near Pittsfield, VT

    9. Last light on Michigan Brook

    1 Review
    3 Saves
    Pittsfield, Vermont
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Tents
    • Dispersed
    • Alcohol
    Tim M.'s photo of a dispersed camping area at Statton Pond Camp on Forest Road 71 near Sunderland, VT
    Camper-submitted photo at Statton Pond Camp on Forest Road 71 near Sunderland, VT
    Camper-submitted photo at Statton Pond Camp on Forest Road 71 near Sunderland, VT
    Camper-submitted photo at Statton Pond Camp on Forest Road 71 near Sunderland, VT
    Camper-submitted photo at Statton Pond Camp on Forest Road 71 near Sunderland, VT

    10. Statton Pond Camp on Forest Road 71

    1 Review
    3 Photos
    36 Saves
    Sunderland, Vermont
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Dispersed
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Recent Dispersed Reviews near Newport, New Hampshire

17 Reviews of 14 Newport Campgrounds


  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Elbow Pond Road Dispersed Site
    Sep. 29, 2023

    Elbow Pond Road Dispersed Site

    Car camping at elbow pond

    This is an awesome spot for camping. They have a couple different spots where you can park and walk up to your site or they have sites you can pull right up next to them. Some of the camping spots have fire pits but not all. Theres a nice pond with great views and good fishing. Some of the sites are close together but there are some that are a good distance apart. The road in is pretty rough and is not recommended for sedans or lower riding cars. Overall this is a great place to camp if you’re looking for free camping spots. Also it is first come first serve

  • M.A.D. P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Somerset Airfield
    Jan. 1, 2023

    Somerset Airfield

    Small open park

    The Airfield Campground is a strip of land with several campsites and fire pits. It has pit toilets. These sites are close together with little to no shade. Some sites have access to a stream that flows behind the park. The real attraction is the huge Somerset Resevoir which is up the road. Plenty of fishing, paddling, hiking and picnicking opportunities. There are other dispersed sites down the road that are free

  • Kevin C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Somerset Airfield
    Aug. 30, 2024

    Somerset Airfield

    Good stopover location

    Only the first section of the campground was open due to flooding. As a result, there were puddles everywhere.

    Campsites are listed as disbursed but there are only 7 trees to separate 9 camp sites. The campsites are all next to the road and have fire circles.

    There is a single pit toilet at the end of the camping area. No garbage service, no water, no cell service. Basically a camp site where you can share a fire with the neighbors.

  • TThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Statton Pond Camp on Forest Road 71
    Jun. 26, 2023

    Statton Pond Camp on Forest Road 71

    NFR 71 Wide Open Site, North End

    Easy access to an open circle, capable of handling multiple rigs for a large gathering. Stone fire ring in the center. We had this all to ourselves in our Bean teardrop. 

    Good hiking access to Stratton Pond, to Branch Pond, to Grout Pond Recreation Area, to the AT/LT. 

    Pretty quiet during our stay, plenty of dispersed sites along 71 further south. 

    Only reason for 4 stars is the lack of any long distance views from the site itself. 

    2 bars of USCellular LTE

  • Kirk C.
    Camper-submitted photo from Dispersed site along Forest RD 71
    Aug. 4, 2021

    Dispersed site along Forest RD 71

    Muddy

    I found this camping area on dyrt app. I didn't have too much luck with a different app.... So I decided to try this out. This particular campsite is very muddy. Well, at least today it is. I have an SUV and I didn't trust it to get through, and I didn't want to get stuck. There are a few spots around you can park at. I chose a more sunny and open spot with less trees. So there's more options. It's very quiet definitely check it out.

  • Miccal  M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Road's End Dispersed Camp
    Mar. 1, 2024

    Road's End Dispersed Camp

    End of the road hide-away

    great private spot when nothing else is around.  The drive in is a little rough, but doable for most vehicles.  The only thing you will find here is a fire ring.

  • Miccal  M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Dispersed site along Forest RD 71
    Jan. 29, 2021

    Dispersed site along Forest RD 71

    Nice Primitive spot in the Green Mountains

    One of many locations along Forest rd 71, this spot was a good place to pitch a tent for the night while exploring the area even in the rain.

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    Camper-submitted photo from Dispersed site along Forest RD 71
    Feb. 28, 2022

    Dispersed site along Forest RD 71

    Love camping here!

    I would have given 5 stars except for the unfortunate fact that 2 years in a row my husband and I had to spend over an hour cleaning the site from the people before us.... We camp here every summer and make sure the site is left clean and ready for the camper...

  • Miccal  M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from NF 83 - riverside
    Jan. 18, 2024

    NF 83 - riverside

    Quiet spot on the river

    I've looked at this spot a few times and it is normally way to wet to camp at, but this time it was frozen.  This is a nice clearing near the river where the road used to cross.

    The access into this location is a little rough but most cars should make it, I would prefer having a little more clearance though just to be sure.  

    Being a primitive site there is only a fire ring here.

  • Thomas and James S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from NF 83 - riverside
    Jun. 12, 2024

    NF 83 - riverside

    Enchanting

    Peacefully placed along the bends of the river is a large open grassy area with a sizable fire pit! The left side of the drive in is swampy so be sure to not drift to that side. The beginning of the little driveway is quite rough with some bigger rocks we have substantial ground clearance so no issues there but smaller ground clearances may feel a bump or two! Live by the motto leave nicer than you found it so we all can continue to enjoy the beauty!

  • Miccal  M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from NF83 Dispersed site 1
    Jan. 18, 2024

    NF83 Dispersed site 1

    Nice remote location

    This primitive spot is a little more than a clearing with a fire pit.  But what a great spot with no light pollution, cell signal or distractions.  Don't expect to get in here unless you have more than 8" of clearance under your vehicle.  

    I was here in winter, but I would expect in summer a lot of undergrowth in the woods, if your hammock camping bring a manchette to clear a spot.

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    Camper-submitted photo from Elbow Pond Road Dispersed Site
    Oct. 23, 2022

    Elbow Pond Road Dispersed Site

    Really nice quiet spot

    Really nice spot, I wouldn’t recommend trying to take a normal sedan or something down there and the sites are a little less spread out than I wanted

  • Kevin C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Elbow Pond Road Dispersed Site
    Sep. 12, 2024

    Elbow Pond Road Dispersed Site

    Small campsites/No amenities

    Drove in on a Wednesday afternoon and drove past 4 or 5 sites, which were all occupied.

    Then saw a car ahead that was backing up. Long story short, they were afraid to drive across a dry wash in their new Jeep. No place to get by. Had to back my trailer about a quarter mile, so they could get out.

    Camped in a very small spot, just barely enough room for our SUV and small teardrop to get off the road.

    There was only a 20 foot by 12 foot space to camp jn with no water, no dumpster, no toilet, no view of anything and lots of other campers that appear to be long term residents.

    OK for an overnight stay but not a desirable camping location overall.

  • Miccal  M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Somerset Airfield
    Mar. 29, 2024

    Somerset Airfield

    Winter camping wonder

    Well, that was an experience! Met some friends Friday night at the Somerset Airfield for a weekend of camping. We endured Snow and mid 20s Friday night with 8" of fresh snow to wake up to Saturday, and our main Roadhouse down from the weight of the snow. The stakes didn't hold in the frozen ground. So, we tied them to the trees and our cars. Saturday, we got at least 8" more along with sleet, freezing rain, and rain. Saturday evening, we had 3" more by 11pm.

     Then the fun began as the wind blew the storms out and temperatures plummeted to 8⁰ and a windchill of-3 for this morning. Everything crusted was over with a good inch of ice. I have never endured such winds camping, I was sure camp was going to be blown apart. Even with a winter fly tight to the snow my hammock was rocking all night. Our tarps held mostly, we only lost one or two anchor points. Gear that wasn't staked, tied or put in our cars moved blown around inside our foxholes of snow.

    In the morning when packing up and breaking the ice glazed on everything.

    we stayed in the first few sites, there are walk in sites behind these that have easy river access.  in the winter be ready for snowmobiles, in the summer trucks.

    As I've stated in my other review for this location, there are outhouses here and firerings.  It is an easy dirtroad drive to get to this location, that is why they tend to be used so much by RVers.

  • Miccal  M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Somerset Airfield
    Mar. 1, 2024

    Somerset Airfield

    Least favorite of all the primitive sites in the area

    I've camped here a couple of times and it is ok.  This really is just a grass strip next to FR71 with a bunch of sites and a pit house.  It is probably good for people who camp with RVs or Trailor's that can't get into smaller sites, but if you can I would go some where else.

  • Erica M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Somerset Airfield
    Aug. 2, 2023

    Somerset Airfield

    Nice spot but to busy

    Westford there last weekend. Got up on a Friday with plenty of spots. 10 spaces between the bathrooms/vault toilets with only 3 other 4 in working order. Great location near Somerset Reservoir. Weekend was interrupted by a domestic violence situation a few sites downbeat resulted in fights and someone shooting off a handgun. Took state police over 50 minutes to respond and multiple families left...... Can't pick the other people using the space I guess, but lots of trash left in fire pitsand all along river. Water behind the sites more like a marsh. Flat levels it's and people able to fit their campers. Campers near us said there are more sites if you pass the airfield that are more spread out past the actual airfield sites.


Guide to Newport

Discover the beauty of dispersed camping near Newport, New Hampshire, where nature meets tranquility. These spots offer a chance to escape the hustle and bustle while enjoying the great outdoors.

Tips for Free and Dispersed Camping Near Newport, New Hampshire

Fishing and Relaxation While Free Camping Near Newport

  • The serene environment at Elbow Pond Road Dispersed Site is perfect for fishing enthusiasts, with a lovely pond nearby that offers great views and fishing opportunities.
  • Enjoy the peaceful sounds of nature while camping at NF 83 - riverside, where you can set up near the river and unwind by a cozy fire ring.
  • For those seeking solitude, Last light on Michigan Brook provides a quiet spot to fish and relax, away from the crowds.

Hiking Adventures for Dispersed Campers

  • Explore the trails around Stratton Pond Shelter, which is conveniently located at the intersection of popular hiking routes, including the Appalachian Trail.
  • The area surrounding Statton Pond Camp on Forest Road 71 offers easy access to various hiking paths, making it a great base for outdoor adventures.
  • Hikers will appreciate the remote location of NF83 Dispersed site 1, which provides a peaceful setting to start your hiking journey without the distractions of modern life.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which is the most popular dispersed campsite near Newport, NH?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dispersed campground near Newport, NH is Downed Bridge Camp with a 5-star rating from 1 review.

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