Established Camping
Bear Brook State Park Campground
Bear Brook State Park Campground, near Allenstown, New Hampshire, is a fantastic destination for those looking to immerse themselves in nature while enjoying a range of amenities. The campground is set deep in the woods, providing a peaceful atmosphere with spacious sites that allow for a bit of privacy, though some sites are closer together than others.
Visitors often highlight the clean facilities, including flush toilets and individual shower rooms, which make for a comfortable stay. The campground also features a small beach area at Beaver Pond, perfect for a refreshing dip, and there are plenty of hiking and biking trails nearby for those eager to explore the outdoors. As one camper noted, “The setting is beautiful, with maple and conifer forests surrounding the area.”
For those traveling with pets, the campground is pet-friendly, allowing your furry friends to join in on the adventure. The camp store is a convenient stop for last-minute supplies, and the friendly staff are always ready to help. Whether you're camping in a tent, RV, or cabin, Bear Brook State Park Campground offers a welcoming environment for everyone looking to enjoy the great outdoors.
Description
NH Department of Resources & Economic Development
Bear Brook State Park
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.
Location
Bear Brook State Park Campground is located in New Hampshire
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
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonFair
- AT&TGood
- T-MobileGood
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
- 1 hr 5 min from Boston
- 1 hr 20 min from Worcester
- 1 hr 39 min from Portland
