Cabin camping near West Stewartstown, New Hampshire offers access to remote wilderness in Coos County at elevations reaching 1,800 feet above sea level. The region experiences warm summer days with average highs of 75°F and cool nights dropping to 50°F. Northern New Hampshire's cabin rentals typically operate from late May through mid-October with limited winter availability at select locations.
What to do
Fishing access points: Lake Francis State Park Campground provides multiple fishing spots along the Connecticut River. "The lake is wonderful," notes one visitor, while another mentions "Amazing fishing was also a short hike away up the Connecticut River up to the River Road covered bridge."
Paddling opportunities: Brighton State Park Campground offers direct water access for kayaking and canoeing. "There is a public boat launch. Perfect for fishing, hiking, and kayaking," reports a visitor. Brighton State Park is located 34 miles from West Stewartstown across the Vermont border.
ATV trail connectivity: Mountain View Cabins & Campground provides direct trail access for riders. "The area is a favorite for those who enjoy boating or riding ATV/snowmobiles (depending on the season), hunting, and wildlife watching (it's called Moose Alley for a reason)," explains one camper. Many cabins offer designated parking for ATV equipment.
What campers like
Wildlife viewing: Deer Mountain Campground provides opportunities to observe native species. "Listen to the Loons call as you hopefully see a Moose in what is known as Moose Alley," explains a visitor. The campground sits near the Canadian border approximately 20 miles north of West Stewartstown.
Remote locations: Buck Rub's Hidden Acres Campground offers wilderness cabins with basic amenities. "Pittsburg, NH is an area popular with those who enjoy riding ATVs, hunting, fishing, and boating and Buck Rub's Hidden Acres Campground is a nice good place to make your base with easy access to trails and lakes," states one visitor. Most cabins include water and electric hookups.
Night sky observation: Rudys Cabins and Campground features tent sites directly along Clarksville Pond. "The sites were flat and the views were amazing along the pond," reports a visitor who stayed at the waterfront site. The lack of light pollution creates exceptional stargazing conditions during clear nights.
What you should know
Water access varies: Some cabin sites require short walks to water sources while others provide direct waterfront locations. At Coleman State Park Campground, "There are a few sites that are down on Spectacle Pond," with most cabins positioned "up above the water, well shaded and quite large."
Shower facilities: Bathhouses range from basic to modern across different properties. "The bathroom is rustic but plumbed and illuminated so easy to find at night," notes a visitor at Buck Rub's Hidden Acres, while Mountain View Cabins offers "clean bathroom facilities nearby that include private shower rooms."
Cell phone coverage: Connectivity is limited throughout the region. At Coleman State Park, visitors note "zip, zero, zilch cell phone reception!" This varies by carrier—Verizon shows better coverage than other networks in northern New Hampshire.
Tips for camping with families
Recreational supplies: Young's General Store (3 miles from Lake Francis) stocks basic camping goods and groceries. According to a Lake Francis visitor, "There is a store - Young's General Store less than 3 miles away that says they 'have pretty much everything'. We didn't need anything so we didn't stop in, but it looked like a place that would have what you'd need while camping."
Rental equipment: Lake Francis State Park previously offered kayak rentals but service availability changes seasonally. "Like everyone else, they are short staffed this year so they had to cut out the canoe/kayak rentals. The woman at the desk/shop gave us two names to call for kayak rentals, I called North Country Paddle (603-538-6565) and they were very helpful and we had two kayaks delivered within 40 minutes."
Indoor activities: Ladd Pond Cabins and Campground provides indoor common spaces for rainy days. "They have a beautiful pond in the back they have showers or a shower and toilet for those that need it a common room for those that want to cook food play games watch movies."
Tips from RVers
Road conditions: Access roads to remote cabin sites often include unpaved sections. "The access road into the park is a well-maintained dirt road and about 5 miles long. Look for the bears, and other cutouts creatures in the clearings on the way in," advises a visitor to Maidstone State Park, located 35 miles from West Stewartstown.
Hook-up limitations: Many cabin sites lack full utility connections. At Coleman State Park, "There are RV compatible sites but there are no hookups and all the camping areas are grass. There is a small 'dumping station' within the campground."
Site selection: Cabin positioning affects noise levels from nearby roads. At Coleman, "There are a few near the road that I would not recommend on high traffic weekends, due to the fact that they are right on the road."
