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Best Dispersed Sites Near North Stratford, NH (12)

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42 Reviews of 12 North Stratford Campgrounds


  • Kt The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Town Hall Road Dispersed
    Oct. 28, 2024

    Town Hall Road Dispersed

    Great spot. Watch put for officer rowe!!!

    Great spot w an exception of local officer Rowe. Comes to site unannounced or invited then fabricates the visit.

    Other than that it's wonderful. Some really amazing river sites. Moose pond at top left fork has reception as well as lower gate.

  • BThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Town Hall Road Dispersed
    Aug. 16, 2024

    Town Hall Road Dispersed

    Good dispersed camping

    The road was not as bad as I anticipated. There was room for my Jeep Grand Cherokee towing a squaredrop camper to pass the very few oncoming vehicles we encountered. There is a good mix of tent and small/medium camper sites. Many of the sites are right on the side of the road. 

    We went to the end of Town Hall Road and camped at the last site before you leave the WMNF. It was a very spacious site, set back from the road, a little bumpy getting into it.

  • Josie W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Town Hall Road Dispersed
    Jul. 8, 2024

    Town Hall Road Dispersed

    Great location!

    We loved this spot. There were plenty of sites to choose from and most (not all) had access to the river as well as a fire ring. Sites were on a dirt road, but it was quiet for the most part. Sites were also a good distance from each other so it felt pretty private. We stayed two nights and at two different sites; enjoyed both. Would love to return here in the future.

  • S
    Camper-submitted photo from Guyot Shelter
    May. 7, 2024

    Guyot Shelter

    Has all you need, but busy

    Despite being so remote, one of the busiest back country camps in the Whites.

    Has a nice shelter, spring, privy, platforms, some sites have somewhat of a view of far away mountain tops.

    No space for non-free standing tents. Quite a hike dropping down from the main trail to the campsite, 15-20 min straight up to hike out in the morning

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Haystack Road
    Oct. 28, 2023

    Haystack Road

    Quiet, small, flat spots

    There are 11 options, each completely separated from the others. We were in spot #1 which is nothing at all like the others. It is next to the Highway on a paved fire road. So you can hear traffic. And it is paved (which is good if it’s wet and muddy elsewhere). The other spots looked amazing.

  • A M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Town Hall Road Dispersed
    Sep. 18, 2023

    Town Hall Road Dispersed

    Best Dispersment Sites I've experienced!!

    Great way they set up the sites! Wish more parks set up their dispersement sites like this!! Great privacy, lots of room, river for the dogs, gorgeous area!!

  • Leslie R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Town Hall Road Dispersed
    Sep. 17, 2023

    Town Hall Road Dispersed

    Basic sites in a beautiful setting

    Depending on when you arrive, you may have to drive up the road a ways to find a spot, but it is well worth it. It is quiet, peaceful, and free.

  • Sarah C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Raven
    Sep. 6, 2023

    Raven

    Super Impacted

    This site, while in a beautiful spot perched above Cupsuptic Lake, it is so impacted that in the rain it was a literal mud pit. While there was a picnic table to get up off the ground, finding a spot to pitch a tent where water wouldn't puddle would be impossible. We hiked in, but you can paddle into the site just know that the exit/entry to the water is a bit tricky and not as easy as some of the other sites available along the way. 

    There is a large fire pit, also a mess in the down pours. The picnic table is in far better shape here than the one in Eagle Cove (rotting) and Cedar Bay (non-existent). The site is quite small and wouldn't be able to accommodate more than two small tents. I wouldn't make a special trip to stay here.

  • Sarah C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Eagle Cove
    Sep. 6, 2023

    Eagle Cove

    Not good in the rain

    We stayed here during a torrential downpour and it was tough to find a spot to pitch the tent that wasn't going to put us in a puddle. The site has very little clear flat area for an established campsite and it took a little bit of strategy to find a spot where we could actually sleep and stay relatively dry given the circumstances.

    This is a waterfront site but there isn't super easy access to the lake, but the view is pretty amazing! There is a rough fire pit that had a stack of wood next to it that was clearly part of an old picnic table. The picnic table that was in the site was, well...let's call it a "living picnic table." It was not in great shape and was actively rotting. We made it work because we had already traveled through the other available sites and they were in worse shape than this one. It did the trick for an evening but I certainly wouldn't go out of my way to stay here.

  • Sarah C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Smudge Cove
    Sep. 6, 2023

    Smudge Cove

    A Favorite Spot

    This campsite is along the Forest Legacy Trail and while the trail is managed by one entity, the remote campsites are managed by another. The Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust maintains the trails in and out while Cupsuptic Campground manages the campsites.

    There is a tent platform at Smudge Cove but it is in desperate need of repair and it sounds like that's in the plans for next summer. There is a nice picnic table available as well as an established fire ring. The site is just off the water and there is a nice long dock that makes it super easy to boat into and unload. You can also backpack in and enjoy some pretty cool Maine forests along the way. There is also relatively easy access to the water by way of the rocks, beside the dock.

    These sites are secluded and offer a lovely amount of privacy and rest assured, the only sounds you will hear at night are the loons!

  • Sarah C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Scott C. Devlin Memorial
    Sep. 6, 2023

    Scott C. Devlin Memorial

    Secluded and Quiet

    This is another beautiful site along the CT River Paddler's Trail. It is well maintained and tucked on a knoll in a pine forest. There is a picnic table, fire ring and composting toilet box seat. The takeout is easy to miss if you aren't looking as it sits right in the bend of the river. There is a set of wooden steps that go down into the water at a relatively steep angle. Be sure you tie your boat up while unloading as there is a fair amount of current sweeping around the bend. Use caution moving up and down the steps.

    There is a flat area at the top of the steps where you can tie up your boat for the evening. Follow the path along an electric fence (be careful if you have dogs with you) up into the campsite. There you will find a nice shady spot with plenty of flat space for tents. Beware the ticks! They weren't the worse I've seen, but they are definitely around.

    Aside from the tricky loading and unloading on the water, this site is pretty dang perfect!

  • Sarah C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Maine Railroad Trestle
    Sep. 6, 2023

    Maine Railroad Trestle

    Nice site along the CT River Paddlers Trail

    While reservations are not required, there is a registration page on the CT River Paddler's Trail Website that they ask folx to complete just so spots don't get overcrowded. 

    There are several sites available here and a really nice rocky beach with easy access fo loading and unloading. It's also a nice spot to fish from. There is a site perched high on the hill where there is a picnic table and fire ring. There is also a spot lower down that is nice and flat and probably better spots for tents. We did have an ATV almost run over us at 1:00 a.m. that scared the dickens out of us. They were clearly unaware and intoxicated, it was a scary moment. But aside from that, it's a wonderful site. If you walk through the campsite, there is a massive cornfield, just beware that the ticks in the field are insane! They weren't bad in the campsite but in the grass, they were epic. There's nice shade available as well.

  • Alex S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Town Hall Road Dispersed
    Aug. 14, 2023

    Town Hall Road Dispersed

    Absolutely perfect!

    We followed directions exactly as listed below. It does take about 10 minutes to reach the campsites but it’s so worth it. We passed up a couple on the left as you first drive in as they were too steep. We found our spot which had some river access and it was gorgeous. It had an above and below spot which hosted our two tents. It was clean, quiet and other campers were friendly as well. I absolutely would stay here again.

  • Atlas W.
    Camper-submitted photo from Town Hall Road Dispersed
    Jul. 30, 2023

    Town Hall Road Dispersed

    SO AMAZING!!

    My first ever dispersed camping experience. So freaking amazing and unbelievable. It was pouring rain when we came to NH so we tried to wait out the rain, but it was getting dark. We followed the directions given by previous reviews. Turn onto town hall rd. and keep going past the residential area until you get to gravel road. keep going straight until you see the national forest sign. about a mile later us when campsites started popping up. the first few were full since it was 7pm but we came across one right around where the pin is dropped for this location. the cliff wasn’t too steep here (i passed up a campsite before this one bc it seemed too steep for my liking) and pretty large. beautiful view of the water and even a path down to swim. 10/10 experience and i cant wait to go back.

  • Sierra R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Town Hall Road Dispersed
    Jul. 30, 2023

    Town Hall Road Dispersed

    Beautiful

    Some of the camping spots were really tiny but if you get there on a good day u can find a good sized spot. There is a beautiful river right below the camping spots. If you go deep enough down the road you might be lucky enough to see a moose. While I was visiting we were driving down the road and we saw a big moose. The only problem I had was that there is no service at the camp spots. All around the campsite there were so many different kinds of mushrooms. The river also has a bunch of rocks and me and my boyfriend make rock towers.

  • Daniel S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Town Hall Road Dispersed
    May. 30, 2023

    Town Hall Road Dispersed

    Town Hall Rd

    The GPS will take you to Dundee Rd. These sites are actually off end of Town Hall Rd. It was very busy and most sites were taken over Memorial Day weekend.

  • S
    Camper-submitted photo from Haystack Road
    Sep. 18, 2022

    Haystack Road

    Nice Spot, but Camp at Your Own Risk

    Quiet area not far from the main road and a bunch of trailheads, but beware of people stealing camping gear. I left out gear to claim a spot while out hiking and came back to people having stolen some of it as well as setting up in that spot. Cut my trip short because of that experience

  • Justin P.
    Camper-submitted photo from Cherry Mountain Road Dispersed
    Nov. 16, 2021

    Cherry Mountain Road Dispersed

    Smaller car and tent sites

    Stopped by on the Cohos Trail. Great location with access to the Cherry Mountain trail, and back down to Ammonoosuc Falls back down near Rt. 302.

    There are a string of tent sites on either side of the road with some right up to the intersection with Cherry Mountain trail.

    A few were small and could just fit a tent and a car, where some offered more space. Some offered a bit of privacy into the woods while most were right along the road.

    There are no facilities here, and most sites showed some significant signs of use. 

    There were plenty of sites available on the weekend in October.

  • H
    Camper-submitted photo from Bull Brook Road:  Dispersed Campsite
    Sep. 19, 2021

    Bull Brook Road: Dispersed Campsite

    White Mountain Dispersed

    We arrived pretty late on June 22 and got one of the last available spots for the night. There were a number of decently spaced out sites. We drive an e150 and had no trouble getting to the site, and we saw some other vans, along with RVs and tents. Be careful of ticks! We woke up to one in our bed and had to shake everything out. It wasnt an issue in the end but you do need to be aware of them. It was a quiet and peaceful night there otherwise, even with all the other sites full.



Guide to North Stratford

Camping near North Stratford, New Hampshire, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and outdoor activities. Whether you're into fishing, hiking, or just relaxing by the campfire, there’s something for everyone.

What to do:

  • Fishing: Many campers enjoy fishing in the nearby rivers. One camper at Moose Brook State Park Campground mentioned, "Pulled an 8” brook trout out of a 10’ wide stream onsite. Awesome experience."
  • Mountain Biking: If you love biking, check out the trails. A visitor at the same campground said, "Mountain biking trails were good and easy to get to."
  • Kayaking and Canoeing: At Umbagog Lake State Park Campground, you can kayak right from your campsite. One reviewer shared, "You can kayak right from your campsite. It's a little tight trying to back in, yet the site itself is big."

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate clean bathrooms and showers. A reviewer at Dolly Copp Campground noted, "Very nice clean camping area. Lots of space to move about."
  • Natural Beauty: Many love the scenic views. One camper at Lake Francis State Park Campground said, "So peaceful and beautiful."
  • Friendly Staff: Campers often mention helpful staff. A visitor at Mollidgewock State Park Campground remarked, "The gentleman working the office was super kind and helpful."

What you should know:

  • No Electric Hookups: Some campgrounds, like Moose Brook State Park Campground, do not offer electric hookups. A camper mentioned, "This is a no electric hookup and no dump station park, but it's still worth your time."
  • Limited Reservations: At Umbagog Lake State Park Campground, some sites may be reserved even if they appear empty. One camper said, "Many of the sites were marked as reserved even though they sat empty."
  • Seasonal Availability: Most campgrounds are open from late spring to early fall. For example, Dolly Copp Campground operates from May 16 to October 13.

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places with amenities like playgrounds and clean bathrooms. A camper at White Birches Camping Park said, "Great campground! Clean, well maintained, playground and heated pool."
  • Plan Activities: Make sure to have a list of activities. One family at Lake Francis State Park Campground enjoyed fishing and kayaking, saying, "Perfect for fishing, hiking, and kayaking."
  • Pack Snacks: Keep snacks handy for the kids. A camper at Timberland Campground mentioned, "The pool area was also very clean and the water was so warm."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at Umbagog Lake State Park Campground noted, "Not great for larger RV or trailers but we found accommodation for our 27 footer."
  • Use a Generator: If you're at a campground without electric hookups, bring a generator. A camper at Moose Brook State Park Campground said, "We took our generator and did just fine."
  • Plan for Dump Stations: Know where the nearest dump stations are. A visitor at Dolly Copp Campground mentioned, "There is also a dump station available."

Camping near North Stratford, New Hampshire, has a lot to offer, from stunning views to family-friendly activities. Whether you're in a tent or an RV, you'll find a spot that suits your needs.

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